SOUND VILLAS FAQs

Q: Is There a Property Owners Association/POA Fee for Sound Villas?
A: Yes, there is an annual Sound Villas POA Fee, mandated by its association with the Sea Pines community. To see the current annual Sea Pines POA Fee, click here. Sound 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: Sound 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 Sound Villas?
A: Yes, Sound 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 current monthly Sound Villas Regime Fee, 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 Sound 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 Sound Villas unit 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 Sound 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 Sound Villas to be paid to the Regime?
A: No, Sound Villas do not have a transfer fee 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 Sound Villas owner?
A: Documents for Sound Villas owners are not currently available to the public. Please contact your Realtor® to obtain this information.

Q: What is the pet policy for Sound Villas?
A: Sound Villas allow pets for owners only.

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

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