WHAT SHOULD YOU CONSIDER
When installing an inverter in your home? The unreliable electrical supply in South Africa is a concern for homeowners. There are many options for alternative power being offered, for example; solar panels, wind turbines, solar water heating and inverters. Also, there are many low tech, or DIY devises which can reduce your reliance on the […]
SPATIAL PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT ACT (SPLUMA)
In Gqeberha, Nelson Mandela Bay, Eastern Cape, South Africa SPLUMA is a national regulation, which affects those applying for land use amendments, or selling a property. The act which came into effect in 2015, was established to provide a uniform system for planning and land use throughout South Africa. All local authorities must implement their own SPLUMA […]
RELAXATION OF PROPERTY BUILDING LINES
In the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, Eastern Cape, South Africa Properties have building lines, which determine how close buildings can be to the boundaries. They are town planning tools to manage development. They separate buildings for safety, privacy and possible future infrastructure improvements. The municipal zoning scheme sets how far the building lines are from […]
HOW TO IDENTIFY ILLEGAL BUILDINGS ON THE BOUNDARY
In the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, Eastern Cape, South Africa If you are looking to buy a property and there’s a building on the boundary, or your neighbour has a building on your boundary, how can you check whether it’s approved? Look out for the following, to determine whether a building complies with the regulations. […]
UNAUTHORISED USE OF A PROPERTY
In the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, Eastern Cape, South Africa South Africans are quick to take the initiative and start a new venture. Often, there’s little thought given to the property and what it can be used for. Owners only stop and realise that they have transgressed, when the Notice of Contravention from the Local […]
