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09 3 WELCOME 4 BUYING AND SELLING 7 HOUSE CHECKLIST 8 ATTORNEYS 9 PAVING & LAPAS 10 ELECTRICAL 11 BATHROOM & PLUMBING 12 PLAYSCHOOL 13 PALLET DESIGNS 14 SECURITY SERVICES
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PUBLISHING TEAM PUBLISHER Seeff Properties www.seeff.com PRODUCTION Keri Cross keri.cross@seeff.com ADVERTISING Rupert Kruger rupert.kruger@seeff.com LAYOUT AND DESIGN Shaunei Gerber shaunei@mcreatives.co.za ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. No part of this printed or digital publication, or any of its contents may be reproduced, copied, modified or adapted, without the prior written consent of the author, unless otherwise indicated for stand-alone materials. Commercial use and distribution of the contents of the publication is not allowed without express and prior written consent of the managing director. Any unauthorised reprint or use of this material is prohibited. All information was correct at time of print. All discounts and offers within this booklet were correct at time of print and are valid until July 2017 unless otherwise specified or noted.
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welcome There is a lot more to a property transaction than simply signing a deal. From preparing a property for sale, understanding the process, ensuring that the certification is in order, organising finance registering or cancelling bonds, moving in or out, fixing major or minor stuff – the list is endless! We have tried to identify many of these processes and eventualities and we hope this guide will assist and remind you of what to do. Smart Directory is a collection of suggested suppliers and businesses, some of which you will need – many of which you won’t. Most have offered their services at discount rates to assist you in your move. So, from attorneys to waterproofers; from architects to plumbers, this collection of special offers and discounts should go some way in helping you to make your move as cost efficient as possible. If you aren’t moving, this is also a handy collection of services which could help you enjoy your property cost-effectively. Most of our featured services will offer unique insight and advice regarding their services. Each business has either been referred to us or we know clients who have dealt successfully with them. We would also like to hear of any experiences you may have had so that we can provide a guide which contains service providers who can deliver quality and value for money. This is a quarterly guide, so your input is important. Also, the services and businesses featured here have paid to be part of this guide. It is also important to note that there is no commission paid to Seeff or any of its affiliates by any of these businesses or services. The discounts have been negotiated by us purely for the benefit of buyers, sellers, property owners or tenants who decide to make use of the services offered. Good luck with your move if you’re moving – if you aren’t, we are really pleased that you have found the right home!
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A BRIEF GUIDE TO BUYING YOUR HOME DE T E RMIN IN G WHAT Y O U WAN T So often, one has a vision of what the perfect home will look like; where it will be; what it will have and how little one needs to pay for it. I once met a real analytical buyer who had a book in which he had recorded the 194 properties he had viewed over the last 12 months in Plumstead. He admitted that he should have bought the 5th one he saw. I think he is still looking for the perfect home! I hope I can provide some insights which may help you to make a decision, whatever that decision will be. F IR S T QUESTION : WH Y D O N ’ T Y O U STAY WH ER E YO U A RE ? Consider the following: • It is not inexpensive to move home. You need to consider the following: • Removal costs • Relocation costs (new school uniforms, etc) • Transfer costs (transfer duty, attorney fees, bond cancellation costs, bond registration costs • Commission on the sale of your home • Re-vamp of the home you buy • Are you moving for the right reason? • When you make the decision to move, then move – if you make the decision to stay, then stay. S E CON D QUESTION : WH Y AR E Y O U B UY I N G ? • Purchase decisions are most influenced by whether the property is to be purchased as: • A home • An investment • Obviously, the purchase of a home will also be an investment in property, but the factors in arriving at a purchase position will be different. Remember: when considering the cost of your home as an investment only, you must factor into your thinking that there is a basic cost of accommodation – if you did not own the property, you would need to rent. I F Y OU HAVE MADE TH E DEC I SI O N TO B UY A HO M E , H E RE A RE S O M E T I P S T O ASSIST YOU IN YO UR D EC I SI O N M AK I N G : • Location - You can change the house, but you can’t change where it is. • You can fill in a pool (or put one in) • How happy are you to renovate? • Will the property suit a growing family and if your nest is getting emptier, is it able to cope? 4 | smart directory | smart move | seeff.com
• Access to where you want to go (work, entertainment, schools) • How much will you regret missing the right home if someone else buys it? • Have you taken in to account the costs of maintaining the property? • Have you considered the costs to transfer the property into your name? • Look past the current owner’s occupation of the property. Some people like to live in an eclectic environment; some people like to be minimalistic. Some people like their lawns longer than others do! • Do your homework on the area you have chosen but don’t rule out adjacent areas. The homework you need to do would be as follows: • How quickly are the properties selling there? • What is the average price for a property with your requirements? • How is the capital growth in that area? • Are the neighbouring properties being upgraded? • Does this agent know what she is talking about? H OW TO MAKE SURE TH AT Y O U AR E I N TH E FR O N T O F T H E Q U E U E 1. The market is so overheated at the moment that you need to be as fast as you can to be offered the new release properties. 2. Make sure you are dealing with an agency, which automatically informs you of all new listings as they come on the market. Seeff automatically links your requirements to any new listings within your areas of interest and within your price parameters. If you provide maximum and minimum prices, and the suburbs, which interest you, you will be sent links to properties within 20% of your maximum price. You would need to provide your e-mail address to receive these instant alerts. 3. Check the web portals regularly – the most active portal is www.property24.com Most agencies list their properties on this portal. 4. Agree to receive SMS alerts for new listings. 5. When advised of a Seeff Open Hour (the agents hold these during the week for new release properties) please attend or send a representative to attend. Most new release properties are often sold within 7 days of listing and very few make it as far as the traditional Sunday showhouse times. smart directory | smart move | seeff.com | 5
A BRIEF GUIDE TO SELLING S T E P ONE Read the above regarding buying property – you should get some idea of what buyers are doing and how they are thinking. S T E P T WO Examine your motivation for selling: There are numerous reasons for selling. Given that for most homeowners, their home represents their single biggest asset, one should ideally never be in a position where a sale needs to be rushed. Usually, the market will determine what is viewed as a fair price for a home and whilst a well-priced home will sell relatively quickly in a balanced market, some sellers may choose to hold out a little longer to achieve a higher price. The motivation for selling is always key, so always examine your reason/s for selling and look to secure the best possible price in the shortest possible time, choosing an agent that will ideally do this with the least possible fuss. WH AT I S MARKET VAL UE? Market value is the price that a willing and able buyer is prepared to pay a willing and able seller at a given time. The value can often conflict with: seller expectations, agent ‘valuation’, municipal valuation, bank valuation or any other kind of value one can think of. Buyers buy by comparison – your property will be compared to other properties seen by the buyers at that time. Agents will introduce you to a Comparative Market Value – this is based on the premise that similar properties will sell at similar prices, however, this is usually a broad approach as each property is unique, possessing unique aesthetic qualities that may provide varying appeal.
10 QUES T IO NS T O AS K T HE AGENT 1. Are you registered with the Estate Agency Affairs Board (her license to trade) and if so, what is your annual Fidelity Certificate number? 2. How do you get to the figure you have quoted on this property – please substantiate your price suggestion? 3. How long have you been selling in this area? 4. Give me a list of the last 10 sales you have done this year. 5. What is the difference you have achieved between the list prices and sale prices on average? 6. How many days do you have your properties on the market before you sell them? 7. Please give me client references with contact numbers. 8. What other properties do you have on the market? 9. How many buyers do you have who would look at this property now? 10. Are you prepared to do Sunday showhouses or do you use someone else to do this?
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KeepORGANISE personal and finance documents in one box Keep personal and finance documents in one box Update medical records Notify old / new schools and arrange transfer Update medical records KeepNotify keys, old garage openers a bag for new owners / new schoolsinand arrange transfer KeepKeep a folder with warranties / manuals keys, garage openers in a bagfor fornew newowners owners Plan meals to use up the food you have left Keep a folder with warranties / manuals for new owners Save moving receipts Plan meals to use up the consumables you have left Keep moving receipts
PACKING & STORAGE
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Bev Loubser Attorneys Attorneys, Conveyancers & Notary
Tel: 011 432-8605/8608 At Bev Loubser Attorneys we understand the stresses attendant upon selling or buying a home. We strive to ensure that the transfer process proceeds as efficiently as possible. Bev has been in the legal field for over 30 years, qualifying as an Attorney, Conveyancer, Notary, and Commercial Mediator et al; along the way. Bev has been practicing in the South since 2004.
During the Transfer Process we will:
Our Conveyancing department is equipped to handle any transaction, big or small in a speedy and efficient manner. Our aim is to ensure that the excitement of the sale or purchase of your home does not turn into a stressful experience. We also attend to other property related matters, inter alia: Offers to Purchase (OTP’s), Leases, Habitation Rights, Usufructs, Home Owners Association Collections and Evictions to name a few so please don’t hesitate to contact us with any of your other property related needs.
Keep you updated every step of the way with weekly progress updates.
We are a diverse and dependable firm, equipped to attend to all your legal needs. We offer the following additional services: * Administration of Deceased Estates; Civil litigation / Collections; * Family law matters inter alia: Divorce; Maintenance;
Contact; Parental Rights and Responsibilities, Domestic Violence and Amendments to Court Orders; * Mediation (Family and Commercial) and; * Notarial services. **10% Off Transfer Fee upon presentation of this advert. T’s & C’s apply. Ref: DO—2016
1st Floor, Block B Aspen Village Shopping Centre Aspen Lakes Drive (off Kliprivier Drive) Aspen Hills, Johannesburg, 2190 PO Box 1534, Southdale, 2135 Lodgement No.523 (JHB)
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Tel: 011 432-8605/8608 Fax to email: 086 614 9362 GPS Co-ordinates: 26°18'37.99"S 28° 3'13.63"E Cell: 082 575 9711 e-mail: bev@loubserattorneys.co.za
“Looking behind I am filled with gratitude, Looking forward I am filled with vision, Looking upward I am filled with strength, and Looking within I discover peace.” — (Apache Prayer)
PAVING
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Paving Contractor Specialists in Gauteng - Est. 1988 Finding reliable paving contractors in johannesburg can be quite a challenge. Luckily, here at style and craft, we are known for our ability to supply you with paving that is not only functional and long lasting, but that is also stunning to look at.
“Paving is a science and a costly exercise that cannot be taken lightly.
We want to ensure that your hard earned money furthers your investment when you do any paving around your house, factory or work place.�
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Milestones ECD Centre is a specialist child care centre committed to the care and holistic development of each child as a unique, rounded and multi-faceted individual. It was established in 2009 in Kenilworth South of Joburg and has since grown to three centres situated in Mondeor and Linmeyer also in the South of Joburg. Our Centres are strategically positioned, providing warm and homely environment that is fully equipped with learning and development equipment and facilities. Milestones ECD Centre (Preschool) is registered with all relevant departments and boasts qualified and experienced practitioners and support staff. Our Centres are open from 6am to 6pm Mondays to Fridays and caters for children aged 6 months to 6 years...
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PALLET DESIGN
PALLET FURNITURE AND DECOR FOR EVERY NEED. WE DESIGN, BUILD AND DELIVER END TO END info@designerpallets.co.za
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From conception to delivery, whatever your pallet furniture or decorative needs are, the Designer Pallets team can assist you with each item uniquely handmade from 100% recycled wood.
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SECURITY SERVICES
"Delivering a Quality Security Service through Experience, Integrity & Dedication"
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Security Guards • Wired & Wireless Alarm Installations • Camera Surveillance Off-Site Monitoring • Armed Response Contact us: 011 680 7267 010 238 0254 Whatsapp 084 277 7169 info@guardianproactive.co.za www.guardianproactive.co.za
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AIRCONDITIONING & GAS
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We trust that you will find our services to be inspiring and worthy. It is a tradition at Invelaphi to service our clients swiftly, effectively, andefficiently. In the about page are the heads and founders of Invelaphi Engineering. These two young entrepreneurs are on a mission to provide the best service to our client. They are highly motivated self-starters, who approach every job with enthusiasm. They are confident that Invelaphi is not only the future but also the present in its field of expertise. In addition Invelaphi is already one of the best companies according to the clients that it already has.
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The Sandpit has everything you need to get your building project off the ground, up the walls, through the roof! BRICKS • SAND & STONE • CEMENT CONCRETE PRODUCTS • TIMBER WATERPROOFING • HARDWARE & OTHER PRODUCTS Johannesburg 42 Stanhope Rd Malvern East 011 622 2760
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Expert medical aid advice Benefits to fit your needs We find the best plan for you Dynamic after-sales service Your Medical Aid & Financial Planner For: Medical Aid Cover • Medical Insurance • Top Up / Gap Cover • Life Insurance • Disability Cover Severe / Critical Illness Cover • Income Protector • Education Planning Retirement Planning • Pension / Provident Or Preservation Fund • Endowments Funeral Cover • Estate Planning • Wills
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FLOORING
In creating your dream home or ideal working space, a lot of thought, ideation, planning and implementation needs to take place. At John Dore flooring, we understand that this process can be very daunting and challenging. That is why we are here to help you through it.
We work with the best to provide the following services to our clients: Wood & laminates, dustless sand & seal, carpets, vinyl, tiles, artificial grass, blinds & curtains. Our clients range across industries including medical, hospitality, retail and entertainment.
In order to give our clients and partners the best return on their investment, we have 10 stores located nationally. Our range of flooring products and level of service are what our clients have come to depend on and value. This is part of our value promise.
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Architects Attorneys Cleaning Plumbing Electrical Childcare Restaurants Motor vehicle Electronic Technology and more!
ARCHITECTS Nico van der Meulen Architects
011 789 5242
ATTORNEYS Louw & Heyl Attorneys
011 475 5090
CLEANING Accurate Domestic Services
011 326 1816
INTERIORS - PAINTING / WALLPAPER Amazing Walls
084 303 1792
PLUMBING & ELECTRICAL All-days
082 755 0854
PROPERTY VALUATIONS Massel Property Services
011 894 2311
REMOVALS, MOVERS & STORAGE Master Movers Johannesburg
011 493 7569
SAFEETY & SECURITY Chubb Security
086 100 2211
SOLAR Power King Solar Systems
082 452 4261
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