Fitzanne Estates

Pearl Scheltema interviews Johlene Wasserman, Manager of Governance, Compliance & Enforcement and Training at CSOS, the Community Schemes Ombud Service. They discuss the powers of CSOS, processes to follow when it comes to disputes and the duties and rights of community schemes under the provisions of the CSOS and STSM Act.

Pearl Scheltema interviews Pepi Kruger, an Associate Principal (Property Consultant) at one of South Africa’s largest financial institution, a certified commercial property practitioner, property investor and trustee. They discuss levy collection in Sectional Title Schemes, specifically highlighting strategies during the national lockdown, as well as the value of a Managing Agent in their role of offering advice and support to the Trustees and Body Corporates in their portfolios.

Pearl Scheltema interviews Izak Du Pisanie, a Director at LDP Attorneys who specialises in High Court and Magistrate’s Court litigation, Sectional Title Law and Community Schemes matters, debt collection and general litigation. They discuss some of Izak’s recent legal experiences brought about by the national lockdown and subsequent defaulting tenants. Izak also touches on the importance of a Managing Agent during difficult times.

Pearl Scheltema, CEO of Fitzanne Estates, carries a wealth of knowledge about the property world. With more than 30 years of experience in the industry, there is not much Pearl hasn’t seen when it comes to managing properties. In this episode, Daphne Thomson, Marketing Manager at Fitzanne Estates, chat to Pearl about her career, her challenges and successes, and advice to other women entering the property industry.

Pearl Scheltema interviews Lloyd Munday, a successful real estate investor with a large portfolio of full and sectional title scheme properties, about the impact the South African lockdown has had on him as landlord and investor. They discuss strategies for recovering rental arrears and Lloyd offers some great tips for new investors on how to break into the property market and become successful.