Resident’s Voice SELLING YOUR PROPERTY
DECEMBER 2020
THE COURT CASE ALL DOG OWNERS IN SOUTH AFRICA SHOULD KNOW ABOUT
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Important Numbers Estate Contact details Building plans Recipe of the Month Selling your property The court case all dog owners in South Africa should know about Is now the time to buy or rent?
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IMPORTANT NUMBERS
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Important Numbers Estate Office:
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012 653 5109 066 443 2849
ESTATE CONTACT DETAILS Operations Manager: Gerhard Eybers (boardroom@wierdaglenestate.co.za) Commercial Officer & Company Secretary: Laurike Fourie (fincontrol@wierdaglenestate.co.za)
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BUILDING PLANS THE REQUESTS FOR ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS ARE INCREASING AS HOME OWNERS ARE MAKING ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS TO EXISTING BUILDINGS.
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Owners are reminded that any addition to the existing building requires approval from the Homeowners Association, this includes swimming pools, carports, built-in braais etc. The following documents must accompany the building plans that is to be submitted to the WGE HOA office for approval: • • • • • • • •
Title Deed SG Diagram Sewer Connection Slip Zoning Certificate Architect SACAP Neighbours Consent Copy of Previous Approved Plan Four sets of plans (One set of coloured architectural plans, and three sets of black and white construction plans)
A scrutiny fee of R750.00 is payable when submitting the plan. A building deposit of R1 000, 00 is payable prior to the commencement of any building/ alteration activity. Only R 800, 00 of the fee is a refundable deposit as R 200, 00 for is allocated towards administration costs. All the mentioned documents together with proof of payment is needed before plans can be submitted to the WGE HOA architect.
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RECIPE OF THE MONTH :
PEACH CRUMBLE This year has been no ordinary year, so why not change things up a bit when it comes to dessert as well?Enjoy the deliciousness of summer fruit with this easy to make Peach Crumble.
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RECIPE OF THE MONTH: WHAT YOU NEED: INGREDIENTS • 6 large peaches, sliced (about 2 1/2 lb.) • 1/4 c. granulated sugar • Juice of 1/2 lemon • 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon • 1/2 tsp. ground ginger • Pinch of salt FOR THE TOPPING • 1 1/2 c all-purpose flour • 1 c. packed brown sugar • 1/2 tsp. salt • 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon • 1/2 c. melted butter • Vanilla ice cream, for serving
METHOD: 1. Preheat oven to 190°C. Make peaches: In a large bowl, combine peaches, sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, ginger, and salt. 2. Make topping: In a medium bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Pour in melted 3. butter and stir until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. 4. Pour peaches and juices into a large baking dish. Sprinkle crumb topping evenly over peaches. 5. Bake until topping is golden and peaches are bubbling, 45 to 50 minutes. 6. Serve warm with ice cream, if desired.
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Herewith just a friendly reminder that the We request owners to firstly contact WGE HOA Office requires the following the HOA office to ensure that copies of these documents are on file. documentation when a property is sold. 1. Occupancy Certificate. A certificate of occupancy is a document issued by City of Tshwane certifying the building’s compliance with applicable building codes and other laws, and indicating it to be in a condition suitable for occupancy. The date on this document must tie-up with the approved building plans. 2. Approved Building Plans. The building plans must be approved by WGE HOA and City of Tshwane. A hard copy of size A3 or bigger must be submitted at WGE HOA office; no building plans will be accepted via email. 10
The process of clearance figures will be placed on hold, until the WGE HOA office has received these documents. It remains the current owner’s responsibility to ensure that these documents are on file, even if the property is not for sale. We highly recommend that owners make use of Registered Estate Agents to ensure that the transfer of their property are done effortlessly. A list of registered Estate Agents are available at WGE HOA Office and can be emailed to interest parties. Title Homes.
SELLING YOUR PROPERTY “WE REQUEST OWNERS TO FIRSTLY CONTACT THE HOA OFFICE TO ENSURE THAT COPIES OF THESE DOCUMENTS ARE ON FILE. “
THE COURT CASE
ALL DOG OWNERS IN SOUTH AFRICA SHOULD KNOW ABOUT A new judgement from the Supreme Court of in the public road where the attack took place. He Appeal will have major implications on the rights subsequently instituted a claim for R2.4 million and responsibilities of dog owners in South Africa. for damages. The judgement, which was handed down on Friday (11 September), revolved around a gardener and refuse collector, who was attacked without any warning or reason by three dogs on the street.
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The owners of the dogs were not home at the time of the attack and denied liability. The basis for this defence was that the dogs had been locked inside the property, but an intruder must have tried to gain access through a locked gate, broken both His injuries were serious and resulted in the loss padlocks fastening it and either left the gate open of his left arm. He said that he did not do anything or in a state where the dogs could open it. to provoke the dogs and he was lawfully present
SCA RULING The victim’s claim was based on the legal principle dating back to the Roman Law, known as the ‘actio de pauperie‘ – which holds that the owner of a domesticated animal is ordinarily held strictly liable for harm caused by that animal.
• That custody and control of the animal has passed “People are entitled to walk our streets without having to a third party who negligently failed to prevent the to fear being attacked by dogs and, where such attacks animal from causing the harm. occur, they should in most circumstances be able to look to the owner of the dog for recompense.” The owner’s argument that these defences should be extended to include any situation where the harm was The SCA subsequently dismissed the appeal by the dog caused by negligence on the part of any third party was owner and found that he was liable to compensate the rejected by the court. victim for injuries.
Under this action, the injured party does not have to It held that constitutional norms did not justify such an prove negligence on their part and a victim of a dog bite extension and that where harm is caused by a domestican claim damages from a dog owner without having to cated animal, it is in principle appropriate that responprove fault. sibility for that harm rests with the owner of the animal and not the injured party. In its ruling, the SCA said that there are three recognised defences to such a claim: “If anything, with the growth of urban living, the vastly increased number of pet animals, especially dogs, in • That the injured party was in a place where they had our towns and cities and the opportunities for harm that no right to be; they pose, that view of where the interests of justice lie • The animal was provoked either by the injured party has been strengthened,” the court said. or a third party; 12
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IS NOW THE TIME TO BUY OR RENT? BY STACEY BARTLETT “I have been saving for some time now with a view to buy my own property. However, with all the upheavals of the last year I’m wondering whether buying is still the right option and whether I should not continue renting. Any advice?”
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many when considering their finances, work situation and family size. Currently, it is fair to say that it is a buyer’s market. Interest rates are low and also weigh in favour of buying.
Owning property can be very beneficial over a long period and property generally is a worthy But remember that buying property includes investment for your money. additional costs that you will need to cover such as bond registration costs, transfer costs, transfer That said, it is not always the answer for everyone duty to the Receiver, insurance premiums and and the rental market remains a good choice for even the costs of renovating or upgrading your
IS NOW THE TIME TO BUY OR RENT? (cont.)
new property (if necessary). All these costs can add up to a substantial amount for the firsttime buyer. Likewise, interest rates, although low now, can fluctuate over time and you need to have the financial stability to accommodate such fluctuations and the other associated costs with owning and maintaining a property. In comparison, renting can be a far cheaper and, in some ways, simpler and more flexible option for many. That said, by renting you are helping the landlord pay off his mortgage and increasing the value of his investment and not yours. You are also at the mercy of your rental agreement in respect of what you can and cannot do with the property, and you could even be given notice to vacate the property should the landlord decide to sell (subject to what the rental agreement says, of course).
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So clearly there are pros and cons to buying and renting. It is therefore useful to consider the following factors when deciding on which option may be better for you: • How long do you plan to live in the same place? • Compare the costs of renting vs buying. • What is your view on your financial position going forward? • What will your space needs be in a few years? (family, pets, cars etc.). • What are the risks for you in buying or renting? Although there could be many more factors to consider, these considerations should give you a good idea of whether buying or renting is the correct route for you.
