TTHINKING OF BUYING AT THE BLYDE? STOP AND READ THIS BEFORE YOU INVEST.

I have been a homeowner at The Blyde since 2021, and after investing substantially in the development, I am deeply disappointed by my experience with Balwin Properties and the management of The Blyde. This is not about one isolated complaint. It concerns what I believe is a pattern of inconsistent communication, lack of transparency, changing amenities, governance concerns and questions about utility costs. 🚲 ELECTRIC-BIKE CHARGING Balwin's legal representative advised me that arrangements had been made for me to charge my electric bike at a designated facility, apparently with the Estate Manager's confirmation. When I later arrived to charge it, I was told I could not do so because the arrangement had apparently been overridden. I was not informed beforehand. If Balwin's own representatives give a homeowner an undertaking, who is accountable when that undertaking is suddenly reversed? 🏊 AMENITIES CHANGED Facilities that formed part of the lifestyle offering when I purchased have subsequently been restricted, changed or made subject to additional charges. Homeowners deserve to know whether amenities that influenced their investment decisions can simply be changed without meaningful consultation. 💰 UTILITY COSTS The Blyde is a mixed-use development with residential and commercial operations. I have asked Balwin for transparency regarding bulk electricity, metering, cost allocation and whether residential owners may indirectly carry costs associated with commercial operations. Question remains if the bulk tariffs are based on residential rates and if commercial entities are benefiting 🏠 GOVERNANCE & HOMEOWNER REPRESENTATION I have also requested clarity about the governance structure, voting arrangements and Balwin's influence over decisions affecting homeowners. We are property owners—not merely occupants. MY QUESTION IS SIMPLE: Where is the transparency, accountability and meaningful consultation that homeowners deserve? I am not asking for special treatment. I am asking for consistency, proper communication and fair treatment. I have formally raised these concerns with Balwin and requested answers. Before buying at The Blyde, I strongly recommend that prospective purchasers ask questions, investigate the governance arrangements, understand the costs and establish exactly what amenities and services they are actually paying for. This is my personal experience. I believe homeowners and prospective buyers deserve to know about it.