# @uhurumatlhaji on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DLVJRP1t7rt
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/61610444-uhurumatlhaji-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-06-25T16:26:28.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Uhuru Matlhaji (@uhurumatlhaji) — https://gondola.cc/uhurumatlhaji

## Caption

Meet Sipho — his dream was to own a freestanding home in Pretoria East.
But the dream quickly became a nightmare 😨

No one warned him about:
– 💸 Hidden maintenance costs
– 🧱 Cracked walls & old pipes
– 🚨 No security or support
– ☔ Storm damage he had to face alone

🏡 Freestanding Property

✅ Pros:
	•	Full ownership of land & building
	•	More privacy, no shared walls
	•	Freedom to renovate or extend
	•	Larger garden & outdoor space
	•	No monthly levies to body corporate

❌ Cons:
	•	You handle all maintenance and repairs
	•	Higher upfront costs (rates, insurance)
	•	Security is your responsibility
	•	Can be harder to resell quickly
	•	Hidden issues (roofing, drainage, plumbing)

⸻

🏢 Sectional Title Property

✅ Pros:
	•	Shared maintenance = less hassle
	•	24/7 security in most complexes
	•	More affordable entry price
	•	Ideal for lock-up-and-go lifestyle
	•	Amenities like pools & gyms often included

❌ Cons:
	•	Less freedom to renovate
	•	Monthly levies can increase
	•	Complex rules (noise, pets, etc.)
	•	Shared walls = less privacy
	•	Delays if body corporate is inefficient

Buying property isn’t just about space — it’s about smart choices.
Watch ‘til the end before YOU make the same mistake 😬

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