Residential Estate Industry Journal – Volume 8
2023
Stories from this publication
- How best to work with CSOS
2 min readTips on how to work with the CSOS and to ensure that they provide you with the most efficient and timely service
Read More - Practical thoughts on budget preparation
10 min readCommunity association managers are responsible for the preparation of an annual operating budget with the final approval coming from the association’s board of directors. The fact that the residents are also the owners creates unique budgeting issues because there is technically no income in a non-profit organisation
Read More - Centre for Environmental Management, University of the Free State
5 min readOver the last decade, we have witnessed some unusual environmental processes playing out in our daily lives. One of the highest-profile events has been the anomaly of flooding in major rivers and dams, while adjacent cities face water shortages. Another of these is the concept of the green drought.
Read More - The Great Resignation movement
4 min readThe Great Resignation movement has taken the world by storm, and South Africa is no exception. This movement refers to the mass exodus of employees leaving their jobs due to various factors, including the pandemic, burnout, and a desire for a better work-life balance.
Read More - The Residential Communities Council (RCC)
5 min readWhy do housing developments, like estates, need a council to represent them at the government level? We have ARC. They advocate for the industry, they educate and provide information, they create networking opportunities and offer standards and accreditations that are in the best interest of the industry.
Read More - ARC and the Industry’s Digital Transformation
3 min readEmbrace Digital Transformation in your residential community to streamline processes and enhance resident satisfaction effectively.
Read More - Looking for a way to assess the governance- related operations of your community association?
2 min readLearn how to assess the governance of your association through regular board meetings and transparent procedures.
Read More - Employing Foreigners
10 min readEmploying a foreigner without a valid work permit is an offence and exposes the employer to fines and possible imprisonment. The employment of foreigners is regulated by the Immigration Act 13 of 2002, as amended.
Read More - Public Policies for the Residential Community Industry
5 min readARC developed a range of policies, a summary of which follows, and all community associations are encouraged to use these as a basis for the implementation of their own policies within their communities
Read More - The Art of Negotiation
3 min readWhy do we need to negotiate and with whom do we negotiate? You might feel that negotiation is not something you need to do or do on a daily basis, but if we understand what the aim of any negotiation is, you normally realise that you negotiate many times in a day.
Read More - How do South African frail care facilities in residential estates compare with ones in America?
4 min readExplore frail care options at Helderberg Village, where luxury meets dedicated support for elderly residents' evolving needs.
Read More - Grid-tied Embedded Generation
8 min readNew energy technology solutions in South Africa provide customers the opportunity to redefine their role in the electricity value chain. These solutions include the installation of renewable generators to generate their own electricity.
Read More - Apathy – perhaps the biggest problem HOA boards face
14 min readExplore the benefits of living in a community governed by an HOA for worry-free living and property maintenance.
Read More - Wastewater Management
5 min readExplore the challenges in wastewater management as the sector faces dysfunction and critical risks in local municipalities.
Read More - 10 Qualities of a Community Manager
4 min readDiscover the role of a Community Manager and why strong people skills are essential for effective brand representation.
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