Gated Communities

Gated communities can be very practical for foreign buyers, retirees and families because they may offer security, shared maintenance and clearer neighbourhood standards. The key is management quality. Check common fees, reserve funds, rules, road maintenance, drainage, security staffing and whether the estate is active and well looked after.

Ask who manages the estate, what fees cover, whether accounts are available, how reserves are handled, who maintains roads and drainage, what security is provided, whether owners vote on rules and whether there are unpaid fees or disputes.