We focus on personal service, efficiency, transparency and professionalism. A commitment to being owner-managed and hands-on has resulted in steady growth, without compromising service levels. It is this focus, work ethic and integrity that sets Harlev Property Management apart from its competitors.
Almost all our business is generated through word of mouth, and we have chosen to be reasonably selective about the buildings we manage as we have always believed in quality over quantity. We pride ourselves on being pro-active in advising and guiding Trustees to ensure that they are compliant with various legislation, especially the Sectional Titles Schemes Management Act, Community Schemes Ombud Service Act, and the Regulations.
Trustees are often unaware of their obligations and importance of the BCEA, OHS, POPI, disclaimer signage, contractors’ mandatory agreements to limit liability, fidelity and building insurance, reserve fund requirements, 10-year maintenance plans, Trustees’ resolutions, and fiduciary duties, not to mention the changes to meeting agendas, quorum and voting rights. Compliance and Debt Collection are definitely our strong points!
Note from Serena De Freitas (Director)
I am honoured to have been elected in 2022 as the Vice-Chair of the National Association of Managing Agents (NAMA) KZN Committee. Being part of this committee since 2013 is extremely rewarding as NAMA assists with training, ethics and sharing practical knowledge with other managing agents, which in turn has proved to be of immense value and greatly beneficial to the community schemes managed by Harlev Property Management (Pty) Ltd.
In 2020 I was also selected to be one of 3 women in South Africa to be part of the Steering Committee, headed by Marina Constas, of the amazing online platform called WiST (Women in Sectional Title). I encourage anyone involved in sectional title, from owners, to trustees, to managing agents, to sign up to receive WiST newsletters and attend free monthly webinars. Most of our sponsors are actually men and we encourage more men to join us too! Marina Constas is the author of Demystifying Sectional Title and is one of the most well-known sectional title attorneys in SA.
Such voluntary work with NAMA and WiST has proved to be so beneficial for my own clients as this experience is then shared with our Trustees as well.