NAMA 2019 National Conference

by Coenie Groenewald · August 8, 2019

The National Association of Managing Agents announces the hosting of their 5^th biennial conference.

The conference will be hosted in the vibrant city of Port Elisabeth from 19 to 20 September 2019 at the Boardwalk Hotel, PE.

Community Schemes ownership is by far the preferred form of home ownership in South Africa and the way community schemes are governed and regulated has changed significantly in the past years. With the establishment of the Community Schemes Ombud Service, there is a dire need for proper training and engagement, and NAMA again aims to host this event by presenting training sessions to managing agents, trustees and owners within a community scheme.

Before NAMA, Managing Agents had no common voice, nor could they make representations to the authorities on any aspect, or claim legitimacy, concerning their industry.

Part of NAMA’s focus is the development and presentation of a core professional training programme for Managing Agents and candidate Managing Agents, as well as producing education material, and opportunities for members, associate members and trustees.

NAMA participates as a Stakeholder in all sectors within the property industry and engages with Government and Regulatory Bodies on legislation, accreditation and regulation. These stakeholders include the EAAB, CSOS, SAPOA, ARC, IEASA and the Property Sector Charter Council.

The event highlights the various role-players which include not only managing agent companies but service providers to the industry [Attorneys, Insurance, Maintenance]

The event hosts various sponsors and this year NAMA is proud to announce that m Nedbank, King Price Insurance and ST Solutions have entered as major contributors making the event the only one of its kind within the property management sector.

Attending this prestigious event that will also host its first-ever Gala Awards Ceremony is a must for any person who owns, lives or in any other form is involved in sectional title.

The conference programme includes a Keynote Speaker, Sarah Hoffman who will address the audience on Social media aspects and legal dilemmas