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Estate News

40km/h and all rules of public roads must SALE OF A HOUSE OR STAND – of selling the house is unavoidably
be followed within the estate, including CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE delayed.
stopping at stop streets, not using cell When a house is sold, a Clearance It is kindly requested that each
phones while driving, roadworthiness Certificate must be issued by the home owner ensures that there are
of vehicles etc. We must change the Managing Agent. Before the Managing Council-approved plans for their house
culture in the estate to follow these rules Agent can issue a Clearance Certificate, lodged at the Estate Office when the
and realise that we are accountable to the Estate Manager needs to inspect the property is purchased. These plans
each other to do this. Each resident must house to determine: must be updated whenever there are
pay attention to following our rules and 1. Was the house built according to the any alterations or changes made – and
ensure their guests, contractors etc. are approved plans at the Estate Office or these revised plans must be approved
aware of these rules and respect and have there been any changes to the by all the relevant authorities, including
follow them. house, for example a patio added, the City of Tshwane.
which is not on the approved plans?
2. Was a swimming pool added to the “Winter is the time for
stand, but not added and approved comfort, for good food
on the plans?
3. Is the aesthetic appearance of the and warmth, for the
house in order according to the rules touch of a friendly hand
and regulations of the estate? and for a talk beside the
4. Does the estate have plans in the
office that were approved by the City fire: it is time for home.”
of Tshwane? - Edith Sitwell
The experience is that the request for
such a Clearance Certificate and thus Let us all enjoy our homes, family and
the inspection is often only arranged at friends again this winter.
the end of the sale transaction. Should
there then be an item that is faulty, for Kind regards
example not having approved City of Estate Management
Tshwane plans, then the whole process

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