FAQ's

WHICH MUNICIPAL BODY GOVERNS THIS AREA?

eThekwini Municipality.

WHERE ARE THE NEAREST SHOPS, HOSPITAL, BUSINESS AND EDUCATION NODES IN THE AREA?

Marine Walk Shopping Centre is 5 minutes away and you will be able to shop at SuperSpar Salta, Woolworths, Dischem and more. Closer to home there is a new Checkers store opening at the Sibaya Circle on Heleza Boulevard. Enjoy the restaurants and Mangwanani Spa at Sibaya Casino and Entertainment Kingdom. Umhlanga is where you will find the closest hospitals including Netcare Umhlanga Hospital and Busamed Gateway Private Hospital. Businesses are a short drive away with commercial centres in Mount Edgecombe, Sibaya, Umhlanga and the La Lucia Ridge. Schools close by include, Atholton, Reddam, Crawford International and La Lucia Primary.

WHAT SECURITY MEASURES ARE IN PLACE FOR THE PROTECTION OF RESIDENTS?

Oasis Sibaya is a gated estate with security guards and 24-hour CCTV monitoring. Residents will have advanced access control with security card access. Enjoy the layered security knowing that Sibaya is also a securely managed precinct.

HOW IS THE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY OWNERSHIP MANAGED?

A Body Corporate will be formed with owners once transfer and handovers have taken place.

WHEN WILL CONSTRUCTION BEGIN AND END?

Construction is estimated to start in early 2025. The development will be built in phases, with each phase estimated to take 18 months.

WHEN WILL I BE ABLE TO MOVE INTO MY HOME AFTER COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION?

Owners will be allowed to move into their purchased apartments once beneficial occupation has been approved by the local authorities.

HOW MUCH IS OCCUPATIONAL RENT?

Occupational rent is 1% of the unit selling price.

HOW MUCH IS THE LEVY AND WHEN IS THE FIRST PAYMENT DUE?

The monthly levy is estimated to be from R2 000 to R7 000 depending on the bedroom type of the unit. The first levy payment is due upon occupation of the unit.

WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ELECTRICITY, WATER AND PROPERTY RATE PAYMENTS WITHIN THE RESIDENTIAL COMPONENT?

Individual electricity meters will be installed in each unit. The owner of the unit is responsible for water and property rate payments.

WILL THERE BE A LIFT?

Yes, there will be one lift per block.

WILL THERE BE ANY STORAGE FACILITIES?

Yes, storage facilities are available for purchase.

WILL THERE BE ANY ONSITE MANAGEMENT SERVICES?

Yes, there will be an assigned management service appointed by the Body Corporate.

WILL I BE ALLOWED TO RENT OUT MY PROPERTY?

Yes, owners may manage the rental of their property subject to the rules of the Body Corporate.

ARE PETS ALLOWED?

Yes, Oasis Sibaya is a pet-friendly estate. Specific pet requirements must be adhered to as set out by the Body Corporate’s pet policy.

CAN I USE MY OWN ARCHITECT FOR AMENDMENTS TO MY APARTMENT?

Yes, owners are welcome to make amendments to the internal of the unit (but not of a structural nature) using their preferred architect, subject to the Body Corporate approving such Architect. Any proposed internal changes will require prior approval of the Body Corporate.

AS AN OWNER, WILL I HAVE ACCESS TO ALL THE FACILITIES?

All owners who reside within the estate will have access to the estate facilities.

CAN I USE THE FACILITIES WHEN MY PROPERTY IS BEING RENTED OUT?

Unfortunately, if you do not reside within Oasis Sibaya, you will not be allowed to use the estate facilities.

WILL I HAVE ACCESS TO THE SIBAYA CASINO AND ENTERTAINMENT KINGDOM FACILITIES?

Yes, there will be special access to this leisure and recreational destination, where residents can enjoy the facilities onsite at their own cost.

WILL THERE BE AIR-CONDITIONING IN THE RESIDENTIAL UNITS, OR WILL I BE ABLE TO INSTALL MY OWN?

Yes, there will be air-conditioning in each unit. Please consult the design and architectural guidelines for more detail.

WHERE CAN MY GUESTS PARK WITHIN THE RESIDENTIAL OPPORTUNITIES?

Visitors parking will be on the ground floor outside of each individual block.

HOW MANY PARKING BAYS DO I GET AND CAN I PURCHASE ADDITIONAL BAYS?

All units have 1x parking bay directly outside their unit:

– 1-Bedroom unit has 1x parking allocation

– 2-Bedroom unit has 2x parking allocations

– 3-Bedroom unit has a double garage

Additional parking can be bought at a later stage when the development is complete.

HOW DO I GET INTERNET CONNECTION, TELEPHONE CONNECTION AND SATELLITE?

Connection points are available within your unit.

WHO TAKES CARE OF THE MAINTENANCE OF THE RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS?

The Body Corporate will appoint an assigned service.

WHERE CAN I HANG MY WASHING?

All units have a utility room at the entrance. Further direction regarding specific rules for hanging washing will be provided by the Body Corporate.

WILL THERE BE A GENERATOR?

Yes, a standby generator is in place for common areas only. Apartments are inverter ready (with a connection point) where you can purchase your own invertor and install at your own cost, plugging in your unit at your convenience.

ARE WATER BACKUP SYSTEMS ARE IN PLACE?

1-Day reserve water supply is held onsite. The estate is expected to drill for a proposed bore hole.

WILL APARTMENTS BE INVERTER-READY?

Yes, apartments will be installed with infrastructure to accommodate an inverter with DB modifications to accommodate a 5KW inverter. The buyer is responsible for the purchase of the invertor/batteries.