Seeff Smart Directory Durban North #1 2016 by M Creatives

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EDITION #01 2016

DURBAN, KZN

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CONTENTS 10 3 Welcome 4 Buying and selling 7 Moving house checklist 8 Movers 9 Property inspections 10 Flooring 11 Bathrooms 12 Builder 13 Furniture 14 Ceilings 15 Airconditioning 16 Pools 17 Security systems 18 Interiors

20 19 Shelving & racking 20 Window coverings 21 Garage doors 22 Architecture 23 Aluminium doors & windows 24 Paving 25 Landscaping 26 Electrical 27 Kitchens 29 Solar energy solutions 31 Antiques 32 Pest control 35 Connect Me Now

PUBLISHING TEAM PUBLISHER Seeff Properties www.seeff.com PRODUCTION Keri Cross keri.cross@seeff.com | ADVERTISING Rupert Kruger 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 31 August 2016 unless otherwise specified or noted.

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Message from the MD With the colder winter months approaching, now would be an ideal time to start giving thought to your annual property maintenance tasks. To help ease the process of finding qualified and reliable suppliers, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s our pleasure to give you the Seeff Smart Directory - a comprehensive list of preferred, local service providers that will assist you with your various maintenance needs. By using any of these preferred services providers, not only will you have the peace of mind of reliable service delivery, but youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll also benefit from a preferential discount rate or other special offers. The services and businesses featured here have paid to be part of this guide. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 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 entirely for your benefit.

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BUYING AND SELLING

A BRIEF GUIDE TO BUYING YOUR HOME DETERMINING WHAT YOU WANT 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.

FIRST QUESTION: WHY DON’T YOU STAY WHERE YOU ARE? 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.

SECOND QUESTION: WHY ARE YOU BUYING? • 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.

IF YOU HAVE MADE THE DECISION TO BUY A HOME, HERE ARE SOME TIPS TO ASSIST YOU IN YOUR DECISION MAKING: • 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? • 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?

BUYING AND SELLING

HOW TO MAKE SURE THAT YOU ARE IN THE FRONT OF THE QUEUE

price. You would need to provide your e-mail address to receive these instant alerts.

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.

3. Check the web portals regularly â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the most active portal is www.property24.com Most agencies list their properties on this portal.

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

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.

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BUYING property for aAND longSELLING time, the extra you pay now will be insignificant in the long term. 10. Avoid the adhering to the cliché: ‘if it’s meant to be, it’s meant to be’. If Raymond Ackerman lived by that philosophy, we would all still be shopping at the grocers! If you want it, go and get it! able seller at a given time. The value can A BRIEF GUIDE TO SELLING often conflict with: seller expectations, agent ‘valuation’, municipal valuation, bank valuation STEP ONE or any other kind of value one can think of. Buyers buy by comparison – your property will Read the above regarding buying property – STEP ONE be compared to other properties seen by the some buying idea of property what buyers Readyou theshould above get regarding – youare shouldbuyers get some ideatime. of what buyers doing you at that Agents willare introduce andare how they are thinking. and doing how they thinking. to a Comparative Market Value – this is based on the premise that similar properties will sell at STEP TWO similar prices. The problem with this method of STEP TWO assessing value, is that Examine your motivation for selling. If your main objective is “if I get thethough, right price, I willeach sell”property Examine your motivation for selling. If your is unique. Youwhat could drive 2 new white then perhaps you should not be selling. If your price does not match thetest market is prepared main objective is “if I get the right price, I will A4 Audis – but then one re-consider will feel different to pay (not what the agent tells you – she could have another agenda) your from the sell” then perhaps you should not be selling. other. decision. If you really want to sell, then be prepared to sell for market value. If your price does not match what the market

A BRIEF GUIDE TO SELLING

is prepared to pay (not what the agent tells

Agents are not valuers! An agent cannot possibly give you a ‘valuation’ of your property. consider your decision. If you really want to sell, An agent can suggest a list price or estimate thenvalue be prepared to sell marketand value. Market is the price thatfor a willing able buyer isaprepared payshe a willing and able seller sale pricetobut cannot guarantee a price at a given time. The value can often conflict with: sellerunless expectations, agent municipal she wants to ‘valuation’, buy it herself! Beware of WHATbank IS MARKET VALUE? valuation, valuation or any other kind of value onefalling can think by comparison intoof. theBuyers trap ofbuy awarding a sole mandate – your property will be compared to other properties seen by the buyers that time. to an agent whoatquotes the Agents highest will price. I Marketyou value is the price that a willing introduce to a Comparative Market Value – and this is based on the premise that similar properties have seen this backfire many times! ableat buyer prepared to pay awith willing will sell similarisprices. The problem this and method of assessing value, though, is that each property is unique. You could test drive 2 new white A4 Audis – but one will feel different from the other. QUESTIONS TOagent ASK THE AGENT Agents10are not valuers! An cannot possibly give you a ‘valuation’ of your property. An agent can suggest a list price or estimate a sale price but she cannot guarantee a price unless she registered with of thefalling Estate Agency Affairs wants 1. to Are buyyou it herself! Beware into the trap of awarding a sole mandate to an agent Board the (herhighest license price. to trade) andseen if so,this what is yourmany 2016 times! who quotes I have backfire 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 1. Areyear. you registered with the Estate Agency Affairs Board (her license to trade) and if so, what is your 2014 Fidelityyou Certificate number? 5. What is the difference have achieved between 2. How getand to sale the figure you have quoted on this property – please substantiate thedo listyou prices prices on average? 6. How many days do you have your properties on the your price suggestion? market you been sell them? 3. How long before have you selling in this area? 7. me Please give withhave contact 4. Give a list ofme theclient last references 10 sales you done this year. numbers. 5. What is the difference you have achieved between the list prices and sale prices on 8. What other properties do you have on the market? average? 9. How many buyers do you have who would look at this 6. How many days property now? do you have your properties on the market before you sell them? 7. Please give me client references with contact numbers. 10. Are you prepared to do Sunday showhouses or do youother use someone elsedo to do 8. What properties youthis? have on the market? you –IS sheMARKET could have another agenda) then reWHAT VALUE?

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Keep personal and finance documents in one box Update medical records Notify old / new schools and arrange transfer Keep keys, garage openers in a bag for new owners Keep a folder with warranties / manuals for new owners Plan meals to use up the food you have left Save moving receipts

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FLOORING

Top Carpets and Floors is South Africa’s largest flooring retailer, with over 120 members nationwide. Being owner-operated, with over a decade of experience, Top Carpets & Floors Umhlanga assures you of their best service and attention at all times. Their mission is to deliver “old school” principles of professional service and expert advice, together with the latest trends in top quality carpet and flooring products and workmanship, at affordable prices. Top Carpets & Floors Umhlanga offer you a 1-stop floor-covering destination for both domestic and commercial environments from carpets to laminates, vinyl, natural wood or synthetic grass.

Top Carpets & Floors Umhlanga has established excellent relationships with manufacturers and suppliers over the years, creating a strong market position and enabling significant cost savings. Why not contact them for a free quotation? Guy Bishop on 072 460 3918 email guy@topcarpetsumhlanga.com Esther Bishop on 082 93 111 99 email esther@topcarpetsumhlanga.com Showroom: Shop 5, The Quartz Building 45 Zenith Drive, Umhlanga Ridge Tel: 031 584 7333

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Throughout the years, I have always been very house proud and whether it is my home or a client’s home, I am always looking at new ways of improvement. There are many ways of modernising one’s home with a cost-effective budget. I always give my very best to all of my clients there is no greater satisfaction than your client looking at the end product and being totally satisfied. That is all I really need at the end of each project … to know that I have made a difference. RP Maintenance specialises in bathroom renovations however we do provide a range of other services and will gladly assist you with your home and office projects from start to finish. RP Maintenance supplies materials to all job sites however clients are welcome to source and purchase the required materials themselves. We use only the best, top quality, branded products which are SABS approved.

RP Maintenance offers free advice on any building project, as well as any maintenance issues, when quoting on prospective projects. When quotations are accepted by the client, we continue to offer our expertise during the project and see things through until completion. With 14 years’ experience in the business, RP Maintenance provides excellent service. Our team works smart and always ensures that your home and/or office is left neat and tidy. They are hardworking, reliable, honest and trustworthy. All work carried out comes with a guarantee, which ranges from twelve months to five years, dependant on the services carried out. We also have public liability cover in place that covers up to R4 million.

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BUILDER

Graeme Kerr Building Contractors cc was established in 2001 as a construction company, focusing primarily on the domestic market. This includes the construction of new houses, renovations, alterations and additions to existing houses. Whilst the focus remains on the domestic market, Graeme Kerr Building Contractors has also carried out successful commercial projects such as showrooms and parking decks for clients, including Engen and Hyundai, and the renovation and construction of existing and new churches, amongst others. Our strong team is headed up by Graeme Kerr who has over 30 years experience in the industry, including 20 years with major construction companies such as LTA, Grinaker, Stocks & Stocks plus Gordon, Verhoef & Krause (GVK Siya Zama). Graeme is a qualified industry professional holding a National Diploma in Construction Supervision. Our commercial departments of estimating, quantity surveying and contract management bring

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a wealth of experience in management and implementation, complemented by a team of experienced construction supervisors, foreman and craftsmen, making up a labour force of over 100 competent and hardworking men and women. We staff our sites according to the levels of difficulty, programme requirements and size of projects. All sites are under constant supervision by at least one working foreman reporting to a supervisor, under the management of the Contracts Management. We have all the necessary plant and equipment to carry out several contracts at a time without compromising any individual project. 167 Che Guevara Road (Moore Road) Umbilo, Durban Telephone: +27 (0)31 304 9531 Telephone: +27 (0)31 304 8630 Email: graeme@graemekerr.co.za www.graemekerr.co.za

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We are a small business which enables a personal touch & and good all-round service. We have been operating successfully for 15 years with 15 years hands-on experience. All staff are well-experienced workers who ensure all work carried out is of the highest quality & workmanship. Our success is due to good teamwork & communication at all times. We follow through on any work performed, striving to give good after-sales service. We always honour guarantees andgive the best service possible. We are easy to work with, professional in all our dealings & stay abreast of new products. We strive to give you a happy pool!

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We deal with all aspects related to swimming pools such as pool maintenance, refurbishing, repairs, leak-testing, high-pressure cleaning of paving, installation of heat-pumps, bubbleblankets, roll-up stations, energy-efficient pumps, water-saving cartridge filters. When refurbishing, we use only JK White cement & marble dust to marbelite pools which are of a very good quality. We also install Heat Pumps, Roll up Stations and Bubble Blankets. Donovan McEwen Cell: 082 415 6338 Email: info@krystalclearpoolskzn.co.za

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Gate Automation - Home Security

It appears that crime has almost become an acceptable profession. With so many criminals having devised some nifty techniques to get at our belongings, security is no more an expense – but an investment. We have massive walls and high fences around our premises, reinforced doors, outdoor beams and deafening alarms. But then someone waltzes through or over your gate. Statistics have shown that the majority of robberies in South Africa happen at the gate entrance when residents are arriving home or leaving. Short-term savings could ultimately lead to long-term suffering. A few of the security functions, suggested by the research respondents, that already exist include: Ø Gate pillar lights - Bathe your property in light, no more intruders lurking in the bushes Ø Passive Infrared Beam Auto-Close (PIRAC) mode – Once the vehicle has passed the gate safety beams, the gates will close automatically and rapidly Ø LED indication of gate status – Monitor the status of your gate from inside your house (Intercom or Electric Fence Energizer or Camera) Ø Alarm Functionality ̶ Wire up the gate Infra-Red Beams or a magnetic (Read Switch) contact to your house alarm system Ø Silent panic – Put a time delay on the Gate Infra-Red beams to act as a silent panic when parked in the beams' path. I would suggest the addi on of making sure your gate is installed properly with an -li� brackets so it can't be simply picked up and rolled open, a favourite trick.

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B A K E D P O TAT O S O U P “The parmesan rind adds a nice savoury note, but don’t worry if you don’t have it – this is a soup to warm you up, not send you out into the cold to the shops.” SERVES 4–6

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Ingredients 3 large baking potatoes or leftover baked potatoes 40g butter 1 onion 1 Parmesan rind, whatever size you have in the fridge, optional 1.5 litres organic chicken or vegetable stock sour cream 1 small bunch of fresh chives

Method

cook the onion for 10 minutes, or until soft.

If you’re using leftover baked potatoes, skip these first 3 steps. Preheat the oven to 180ºC/ gas 4. Wash the potatoes and dry well, then prick each one with a fork and wrap in foil.

Cut the potatoes, skin and all, into 2cm chunks. Add the potato and Parmesan rind to the pan, season, then cook for 5 minutes.

Put on a rack in the middle of the oven and cook for about 1 hour 15 minutes. The exact time depends on the size of your potatoes, but to check, give them a quick squeeze, bearing in mind they’ll be hot: the potato should just give under your fingers. Remove from the oven then, when cool enough to handle, cut them into quarters. Leave to cool completely. Peel and dice the onion. Melt the butter in a large saucepan over a medium-low heat and

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Add 1.25 litres of stock, bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove the rind, then purée the soup until smooth with a stick blender or in a liquidiser. Return to the pan, check the seasoning, and thin with the remaining stock, if you like. Serve garnished with a dollop of sour cream, snipped chives and a pinch of black pepper. Delicious with crumbled Lancashire cheese and crisp, crumbled bacon on the side for the whole baked potato experience. Read more at http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes

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