Frequently asked questions
1Can I buy a stand only?
Yes, providing you build a house on the stand within two years of transfer. Design and construction conditions apply.
2Are there any additional costs over and above the purchase price?
No. There are no transfer duties and the purchase price includes VAT. Attorney’s fees and conveyancing fees are however payable. The purchaser will be liable for the costs of water, electricity, rates and taxes and maintenance of his/her own home.
3How much is the monthly levy?
The levies are calculated by the Homeowners’ Association (HOA) and Body Corporate (BC) and are ratified by you, the homeowner, at the Annual General Meeting (AGM). They are based on actual costs for services provided. Current levies are R2,974 for freehold houses and between R2,150 and R2,320 for sectional title houses.
4How is the monthly levy utilised?
The majority of the monthly levy is used to pay for security (security guards, maintenance and monitoring of the electric fences, etc.). The levy also covers maintenance of the common property (the clubhouse, the pool and tennis court, roads and services, etc.), rates and taxes and administrative costs.
5Can I make any changes to the standard plans when purchasing a house?
Yes, but only minor changes to the interior, though we have a large number of options that can be selected and added to suit your particular needs and to personalise your home.
6If I do not use the sporting facilities do I have to pay towards them in the levy?
Yes, the levy is fixed per homeowner.
7In the future, may changes be made to the house?
Yes, both internally and externally with the prior approval of the Homeowners’ Association (and Body Corporate if applicable).
8Are pets allowed?
Yes, within reason. We don't have too many rules regarding pets, but we do ask that owners pick up after their pets and that their pets do not disturb their neighbours.
9If you sell your house do you have to pay a "plough back" towards the levy stabilisation fund?
As is common practice to help keep levies low, a levy stabilisation fund contribution will be applicable. The contribution will be calculated as 10% of the net profit made on the sale of the house.
10Do I need to insure my house?
Yes. If you buy a freehold house, you are responsible for the insurance of the structure and the contents. If you buy a sectional title house, the Body Corporate insures the structure, so you only need to insure the contents.
11Will I be responsible for maintenance of the building?
For freehold houses, it is your responsibly to maintain the house. For sectional title houses, the Body Corporate is responsible for maintenance to the external of the house.
12Is my deposit refundable if I cannot proceed with the purchase?
This depends on the circumstances of the cancellation.
13Can I rent a house at Amble Ridge?
Yes. Due to popular demand, we don’t often have houses available for rental, but if you send us your details, we will pass them onto any homeowners who many be looking for tenants.
14Can we rent out our house and if so are the tenants able to use the facilities?
Yes. The lessee(s) must be older than 50 years of age and the duration of the lease must be at least one year. Tenants are entitled to use the sporting and medical facilities. Priority on the purchase of Life Right Units in the Assisted Living facility are given to owners ahead of tenants.
15Are we allowed to employ our own staff?
Yes.