Frequently Asked
Questions |
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| Below is a list of questions
that we are often asked. If there is something that
you'd like to know, please submit your questions here. |
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- Why is there a Levy
Stabilisation Fund?
- Who pays electricity, water, rates,
etc?
- Who is liable for the Estate Levy and when is
the first payment due?
- What is the Land Maintenance
fee for?
- Who manages the running of the Estate?
- What is the time period to commence building?
- Who approves plans?
- Which builders & architects
can be used?
- Are pets allowed?
- Are there any building restrictions & guidelines?
- How will the new airport affect Simbithi?
- What types of fish are in the dams?
- When does the rubbish get collected and who do I contact?
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1. Why is there
a Levy Stabilisation Fund? |
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| To build up a fund for
further capital expenditure. This fund is managed by
the Homeowners Association and is a mechanism to reduce
the requirement for special Levies on major expenditure
projects. |
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2. Who pays
electricity, water, rates, etc? |
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| Individual owners of
property pay for private water, electricity and rates.
Common property water is included in the monthly Estate
Levies. The electricity & rates are charged by the Municipality. |
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3. Who is liable
for the Estate Levy and when is the first payment
due? |
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| The Levies are paid
pro-rata from date of transfer by the registered owner
of the property. |
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4. What is
the Land Maintenance fee for?
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| This is a fee of R 114.00
incl. VAT to keep all properties on Simbithi clean
of any alien plants, prior to site handover. |
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5. Who manages
the running of the Estate?
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Simbithi Eco-Estate
Homeowners Association, Board of Directors and the
Simbithi Management team (SEEHOA):
Phone: 032 946 8360
Fax: 032 946 8377
Email: enquiries@seehoa.co.za |
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6. What is the
time period to commence building?
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| There is no build by
date. Once a site is handed over for construction,
after Local Authority plan approval, the owner has
15 months from the date of the site handover to complete
the construction, which is defined as the issue of
a practical completion certificate. If the house is
not completed within the 15 months, a penalty of R
10 000.00 per month is payable, untill the house is
completed. |
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7. Who approves
plans?
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| The first stage is approved
by the Simbithi Eco-Estate Design Review Committee
and second stage is approved by the Local Authority. |
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8. Which builders & architects
can be used?
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| Only builders and architects
accredited by the Association may be allowed to build
and design on the Estate. Please revert to "Building Contractors" and "Architects" list under "Service Providers". |
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9. Are pets
allowed?
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| Yes, a maximum of 2
pets (cats or dogs) are allowed in the freestanding
homes. Sectional title units may have their own rules
regarding pets. No pitbulls, rottweilers, boerebulls & bull terrier allowed on Simbithi. |
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10. Are there
any building restrictions & guidelines?
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| Yes, SEEHOA design & architectural
guidelines are available under "Architectural Guidelines". |
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11. How will
the new airport affect Simbithi?
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| The airport will be
of great benefit to the Estate in terms of property
sales, renting and hospitality, in terms of the hotel
on the Estate and facilities for business meetings. |
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12. What types of fish
are in the dams? |
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| Bass, Tilapia and Chinese
Grass Carp. |
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13. When does the rubbish
get collected and who do I contact? |
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| The rubbish is collected
on a Tuesday & Friday
by Dolphin Coast Waste Management. Contact them
on 032 947 2979. Garden Waste must be put in a
green bin bag (distributed by D.C.W.M) and is also
collected on a Tuesday. |
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