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WHO IS THE DEVELOPER? Saxony Sandton Devco Proprietary Limited WHICH MUNICIPAL BODY GOVERNS THIS AREA? City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality WHERE ARE THE NEAREST SHOPS, HOSPITAL AND BUSINESS NODES IN THE AREA? Sandton City and Nelson Mandela Square is just over a kilometre away from The Saxony Sandton. The development is directly opposite St David’s Marist School, and around the corner from Hyde Park High School, Netcare Rosebank Hospital, Aurora Medical Aesthetics Centre, Bedford Garden Hospital and Mediclinic Morningside are situated close by. Sports fanatics are close to the Wanderer’s Sports Club, golf club and stadium. Executives are situated close to the business centre of Sandton and have quick access to Commerce Square and Sandton Convention Centre. WHAT SECURITY MEASURES ARE IN PLACE FOR THE PROTECTION OF RESIDENTS? The Saxony Sandton is a secure gated upmarket high-rise residential development within Illovo/Hyde Park, Sandton. The development will be fully fenced in with a clear view electrified boundary fence, boomed security manned vehicular and pedestrian access with 24-hour security guards linked to armed security reaction back up. Residents will have state-of-the-art security systems in place, including biometric access at the entrances, in the lifts and at each floor, as well as security camera monitoring on a 24-hour basis. HOW IS THE PROPERTY OWNERSHIP MANAGED? The Saxony Sandton is a sectional title development. A Body Corporate will be formed with trustees, consisting of buyers, who will manage the development and be assisted by a managing agent. WHEN WILL CONSTRUCTION BEGIN AND END? The construction will begin during the end of March/beginning of April 2019 and end approximately 25 months from commencement of construction. WHEN WILL I BE ABLE TO MOVE INTO MY HOME AFTER COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION? Owners will be allowed to move into their purchased units when the beneficial occupation has been approved by the Municipality.
HOW MUCH IS THE LEVY AND WHEN IS THE FIRST PAYMENT DUE? The levy charges will be determined 6 months prior to occupation, however are anticipated to be R2950 per month. WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ELECTRICITY, WATER, LEVY AND PROPERTY RATES PAYMENTS? The purchaser will register for and pay for their own electricity consumption and make their own payment of rates to the Municipality and levies to the Body Corporate. The water consumption is billed by the Body Corporate from each unit’s metre and will be billed to the unit in addition to the monthly levy. WHAT IS THE TOTAL PROJECT VALUE ON COMPLETION? Approximately R2 billion. WILL THERE BE ANY STORAGE FACILITIES? No, there will not be any storage facilities for The Saxony Sandton. WILL THERE BE ANY ONSITE MANAGEMENT SERVICES? This will be decided by the Body Corporate once it is established. WILL I BE ALLOWED TO RENT OUT MY PROPERTY? Yes, both long-term and short-term rentals will be permitted, however this is subject to Body Corporate authorisation. WILL I BE ABLE TO USE ANY REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE COMPANY FOR SALE OR RENTAL OF MY PROPERTY? To ensure security is maintained there will, in all likelihood, be an accreditation process that real estate companies must adhere to. ARE PETS ALLOWED? Yes. You will be allowed 2 small pets, no more than 20kgs each, subject to Body Corporate approval – the detailed pet policy is attached to the sales agreement. WILL MY DOMESTIC WORKER BE ABLE TO RESIDE AT THE DEVELOPMENT? WILL THERE BE LIVING FACILITIES FOR STAFF? Subject to Body Corporate rules and regulations, domestic workers are permitted to reside within your individual unit. There are no separate facilities for staff.
CAN I USE MY OWN ARCHITECT FOR AMENDMENTS TO MY APARTMENT? Yes, owners are welcome to make amendments using their preferred architect once transfer has taken place and is subject to Body Corporate approval. AS AN OWNER, WILL I HAVE ACCESS TO ALL THE FACILITIES? All residents residing within The Saxony Sandton will have access to all the facilities. WILL THE OPTION OF HOME AUTOMATION BE AVAILABLE? Yes. Options will be displayed within the show unit. WILL THERE BE AIR-CONDITIONING IN THE UNITS, OR WILL I BE ABLE TO INSTALL MY OWN? All units are air-conditioned. HOW DO I GET TO SANDTON CITY FROM THE SAXONY SANDTON? Sandton City is located down the road from The Saxony Sandton, merely over a kilometre away and on the same road as the development. WHERE CAN MY GUESTS PARK? Controlled guest parking is provided. CAN I USE THE FACILITIES WHEN MY PROPERTY IS BEING RENTED OUT? Use of the facilities are only available to those residing within The Saxony Sandton. HOW MANY PARKING BAYS DO I GET? The 2 and 3-bedroom units will be allocated 2 parking bays, while the penthouses will be allocated 3 parking bays. CAN I BUY ADDITIONAL PARKING BAYS? You can purchase unwanted parking bays from owners after transfer has taken place. HOW DO I GET INTERNET CONNECTION, TELEPHONE CONNECTION AND SATELLITE? An approved service provider will be appointed to supply all of the above.
WHO TAKES CARE OF THE MAINTENANCE OF THE BUILDING? This will be the responsibility of the elected Body Corporate. WHERE CAN I HANG MY WASHING? Screened-off areas have been incorporated and alternatively within a dedicated washing and drying area within the development. WILL THE BUILDING HAVE A NHBRC CERTIFICATE? Yes, the building will have a NHBRC certificate. WHAT IS THE BUILDING WARRANTY? The building warranty is based on the JBCC standard, which is 3 years. WHAT FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS ARE IN PLACE? The building will be fully compliant with the local fire safety requirements. All SANS fire requirements are in place, including hose reels, hydrant points, ventilation and fire doors.
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