Painting Your Home
What South African Owners Need to Know Painting your home is one of the most effective ways to refresh its look, protect surfaces, and even increase property value. But before you pick up a brush, there are important rules and…
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Tolerance
An essential tool for avoiding conflict in Community Scheme Living. Part of the success of a community scheme involves the residents treating one another with courtesy and respect, holding one another, as residents living in close proximity, accountable for following…
Budgets and Special Contributions in Sectional Title Schemes
Sectional title is a popular form of property ownership, especially in urban areas where gated community schemes are common. As of 2025, there were approximately 56,000 registered sectional title schemes in South Africa (over 1.9 million individual properties). Around 60%…
Evictions in South Africa
“I am now at a point where I will do anything to get my tenant out because they are not paying..” When it comes to evictions in South Africa, one must never listen to advice that comes from “knowledgeable neighbours”.…
Ja, well, no, fine…
New Rules for fines in Community Schemes Years back, around 2015, WPM was appointed to manage a Full-title Community scheme in the South of Johannesburg. We were very surprised to find that after a particular owner was playing very loud…
Having your cake and eating it too!
Here at WPM, we manage different types of Community Schemes. We manage Sectional Title, Full Title, Mixed use, Voluntary Associations & Schemes created in terms of Municipal By-laws and we have to take cognizance of and consider law changes and…
Festive Season Safety
Stay Safe • Stay Aware • Enjoy the Holidays The festive season is a time for family, celebration, rest and fun. It is also a period where crime and accidents tend to increase, especially with busy shopping centres, higher traffic volumes, holiday…
The Importance of Financial Reflection During Christmas
Christmas is a season of generosity, where we naturally desire to pamper our loved ones, treat our friends, and indulge ourselves after a year of hard work. However, it’s essential to pause and reflect on our financial stability during this…
Thank you to the Scheme Executives
Heartfelt thanks to Scheme Executives for their dedication, tough decisions, and commitment to community success—ensuring safety, rule adherence, and sound finances in 2026.
Working from Home
Working from home needs no scheme executive approval, unlike running a business from home—which requires consent to avoid disturbances and protect residents. Contact your RM for ideal Conduct Rules wording.