In communal living, privacy is limited and total privacy does not exist. In this episode Nicole Nel breaks down what you should be aware of before signing your offer to purchase.

Gardens are one of the most common problem areas in community schemes. In this episode, Nicole explains the 3 different types of gardens, who is responsible for maintenance and repairs, and how the costs are allocated.

In this episode, Nicole navigates how these sensitive situations can often create unique challenges in community schemes. She covers handling medical emergencies, planning for ‘after-tears gatherings’, managing neighbours and parking, and cultural practices such as the slaughtering of animals within schemes.

In this episode, Nicole highlights key information that owners and trustees should be aware of before attending an Annual General Meeting (AGM) in a community scheme, including what to expect and how to confidently prepare for the meeting.

This month, Nicole discusses the hard work involved in running a body corporate, the various roles of managing agents, body corporate service providers and trustees, and what we can do to improve it.