BLUFF VILLAS FAQs

p>Q: Is There a Property Owners Association/POA Fee for Bluff Villas?
A: Yes, there is an annual Bluff Villas POA Fee, mandated by its association with the Sea Pines community. To see the current annual Sea Pines POA Fee, click here. Bluff Villas also has a secondary POA fee of $20 per year, mandated by its association with the Sea Pines South Beach Owner's Association.

Q: What Costs are Covered by the Property Owners Association/POA/HOA Fee?
A: Bluff Villas POA Fee covers costs associated with roadways, guard gates, common area amenities such as bike paths and community pools, lagoons and landscaping.

Q: Is There a Condo Association/Regime Fee for Bluff Villas?
A: Yes, Bluff Villas Condo Association/Regime Fee is based on the square footage of the unit as a percentage of the overall ownership in the complex, and that fee is paid on a monthly basis.

To see the currently monthly Regime fee for Bluff Villas, click here.

Q: What Costs are Covered by the Condo Association/Regime Fee?
A: The Condo Association/Regime Fee is a combined charge for various services that are necessary for the proper functioning of the Schooner Court complex. These services include maintenance, insurance, and overall management of the complex.

Q: What coverage is being offered by the insurance paid through the regime/condo association fee?
A: The Bluff Villas complex was built to commercial standards, which means it is insured in a way that is consistent with commercial properties.

Q: Should an owner of a Schooner Court Villa buy their own insurance policies?
A: Yes, an owner will need its own flood and contents insurance.

Q: What are the capital reserves used for at Bluff Villas complex?
A: Every month, a portion of the fee you pay is set aside in a capital reserve fund. This fund is invested in secure accounts, with the intention of growing over time. The goal is to minimize the actual cost of ownership by using the funds to cover large capital projects, such as re-roofing, pavement for parking lots, building painting, and pool resurfacing, among others.

Q: Is there an ownership transfer fee for Bluff Villas to be paid to the Regime?
A: Yes, Bluff Villas has a transfer fee of twice the monthly Regime amount payable to the Regime at closing.

Q: Is there an ownership transfer fee for Sea Pines properties?
A: No, Sea Pines does not have a transfer fee payable to the POA at closing.

Q: Is there an ownership transfer fee for Hilton Head Island properties?
A:Yes, Hilton Head Island has a one-time transfer fee of 0.25% levied on every property sale on the island payable at closing.

Q: Where can I find the documents containing specific rules and regulations for a Bluff Villa owner?
A: Documents for Bluff Villa owners are not currently available to the public. Please contact your Realtor® to obtain this information.

Q: What is the pet policy for Bluff Villas?
A: Bluff Villas allow pets for owners only. Leash law is enforced.

Q: Do Bluff Villas allow rentals?
A: Yes, Bluff Villas allow short term rentals of property in their complex.

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