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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 I RS T QUESTION : WHY DO 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 C OND 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. IF YOU 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 A S SIST 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.
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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
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Arrange help for kids or pets for the day DAY HaveMOVING cash to tip movers FinalArrange cleaninghelp for kids or pets for the day Dispose trashto tip movers Haveofcash FinalFinal walk cleaning through Turn off all electrics and geyser Dispose of trash Close and lock all doors and windows Final walk through Turn off all electric appliances and geysers smart directory | fifth 2015windows smartmove move| |seeff.com seeff.com| |77 Close and lock alledition doors and smart directory | |smart
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The AIM of Footprint gas is to market and sell LPG and appliances, and LPG accessories, thereby providing consumers with an affordable and safe alternative energy to electricity. FOOTPRINT GAS now becomes a professional one-stop LPG business.
FOOTPRINT GAS previously known as “The Gas Shop”, relocated from “Wardkiss”in Sydney Rd to it’s new premises at 392 Umbilo Rd in April 2016. The premises are equipped with an LPG filling and storage cage, workshop, showroom, reception, and has secure off road parking for three cars. PETER BURNS, the founding member,who has more than thirty-five years experience in the gas trade, is in attendance together with his son LAWRENCE, who is a qualified LPG domestic installer, and who recently completed the commercial installer examinations. All staff have been trained and certified by the LPGSASA and SAQCC which is mandated by the Department of Labour.
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BLINDS
BUDGET BLINDS Kay and Krishnie Govender are the founders of Budget Blinds and Curtain Zone. These two companies have grown from strength to strength in the interior deco field. We stock a wide range of exquisite curtain fabrics in rolls and cut lengths which are sourced from top fabric houses at unbelievable prices. Every design is unique and trendy. Working with many interior design companies has exposed budget blinds and curtain zone with many fresh new ideas and up to date styles. Looking to make a change? Let us fit and style your home in trendy curtains, rods quilts, headboards, hi tec pelmets and all types of blinds, by contacting us for a free quote and advice in the leisure of your home or at our stunning showroom and offices in Silverglen. We will negotiate a deal to suit your budget. We pride ourselves in Quality not Quantity . Our Blinds Range is : Wood, Vertical, Venetian, Shutters Bamboo, Roller, Roman, Panel Blinds (New) Accessories range from: Wide Range of Wooden Curtain Rods and Accessories Swags and Tails, Hold Backs Quilts, Headboards Curtain Fabrics Other Services are : Curtain Making and Fitting, Interior Design Laminate Floors, wallpaper, Custom Lounge Sets, Bed Boxes, Pedestals
Visit us today to make your house a home! Show Room and Head Office 64 Grassmere Avenue Silverglen Chatsworth Tel : 031 401 2934 or 031 401 9698 Fax: 086 297 4402 Kay Govender : 082 828 0959
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ARCHITECTS
Om Moodley Architects CC, founded in Durban by Om Moodley in 1987, was formed to create a vehicle that facilitates development in Africa. In order to create this vehicle various relationships have been structured. These relationships have brought together a wide range of skills and knowledge from both international and local arenas. Projects range from micro products to urban renewal strategies, encompassing works that respond to our practical needs to works that contribute tomorrow. All key players within the organization contribute to the functioning and effectiveness of Om Moodley Architects CC by combining their unique and vast experience that they have gathered in the varying projects undertaken. Om Moodley Architects CC is a wholly owned BEE company. Since its founding in 1987, Om Moodley Architects has been involved in many notable projects as architects and project managers. OMA is registered with the South African Council for Architects, Institute of South African Architects, SABTACO, African Union for Architects, South African Council for the Architectural Professional, Progressive Business Forum, South African Institute of Architects, KwaZulu Natal Institute of Architects and the Project Management Institute of S.A.
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STIMVAK SERVICES WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH THE BEST SERVICE IN TOWN AT THE MOST REASONABLE PRICES For a free quotation contact : Martie Willemse 0827222553 E-mail : martie@stimvak.co.za Shanta Ragavan 0824459655 E-mail : shanta@stimvak.co.za
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Shower Haus offer a free measure and quote service within 70km of Durban Shower Haus supply and install Custom-Made & Standard Shower & Bath Enclosures as well as internal glass doors and a wide range of mirrors suitable for the entire home.
Look no further for new shower seals to revamp your existing Frameless Shower! We have a wide range of seals & shower door rollers and wheels.
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CHIVE GNOCC H I with smoked cream sauce & leeks
For the gnocchi
1.2kg large Maris Piper potatoes 125g ‘00’ pasta flour, plus extra for dusting 90g Parmesan (or vegetarian alternative), finely grated, plus extra to serve small pack chives, snipped good grating nutmeg 1 large egg 2 large egg yolks 3 tbsp rapeseed oil 50g butter, diced
For the charred leeks 4 leeks, trimmed and sliced into rounds 1 tbsp rapeseed oil
For the sauce
300ml pot double cream 75g butter, cut into cubes pinch cayenne pepper, plus extra to serve pinch of smoked sea salt, plus extra to serve juice 1 lemon
METHOD Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Put the potatoes on a baking tray and bake for 1 hr 15 mins. Leave to cool slightly, then halve and scrape out the middles with a spoon. Mash the potato with a ricer (or a vegetable masher, then push through a sieve into a large bowl ). Mix in the flour, Parmesan, most of the chives (keep a few to garnish), nutmeg, egg and egg yolks and some seasoning, then knead briefly on a lightly floured surface until you get a smooth dough. Divide the dough into four pieces, then use your hands to roll one piece into a long, even sausage shape. Cut into 17 equal pieces, then lightly push and roll each piece with a fork – this will shape the gnocchi and give it the traditional indentations. Divide the finished gnocchi between two trays lined with baking parchment, then repeat with the rest of the dough. Cover with cling film and chill in the fridge until needed. Put the sliced leeks in a large, non-stick frying pan with the oil, turn the heat to high and fry for 8 mins, shaking the pan occasionally until the leeks are just cooked, with a charred edge, then turn off the heat. 24 | smart directory | smart move | seeff.com
For the sauce, pour the cream into a large saucepan and simmer over a medium heat for 12 mins until reduced by half. Meanwhile, bring a large pan of salted water to the boil. Cook the gnocchi in batches in the water until they float (this will take only a few mins, so keep your eye on them). Transfer to lightly oiled trays using a slotted spoon and leave to steam-dry. Slowly whisk the butter into the cream, waiting until one cube has melted and combined before adding the next. Once all the butter has been incorporated, add the cayenne pepper, smoked salt and lemon juice, adjusting to taste. Set aside to keep warm. To finish the gnocchi, heat a large frying pan over a medium-high heat. Add 1 tbsp oil and a third of the butter, then fry the gnocchi in three batches, adding more oil and butter between each batch, until they have a golden brown crispy exterior. Put the gnocchi in serving bowls with the charred leeks, spoon the sauce over the top and finish with the reserved chives, some grated Parmesan and a pinch of smoked salt and cayenne pepper, if you like.
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TIMBERS & CEILINGS
KZN TIMBERS AND CEILINGS CC
KZN Timbers and Ceilings is the epitome of value, affordability and outstanding customer support. Our company takes pride in being among the "elite" of ceiling installers in South Africa. Established as Vicsham Ceilings by the late Mr PM Govender, the company has been supplying the KwaZulu Natal region with quality ceilings for the last 28 years. Now operating as KZN Timbers and Ceilings CC, the company has grown from strength to strength from a team of just two to a flourishing enterprise of sixty-three dedicated employees. KZN Timbers and Ceilings CC is a dynamic ceiling installation enterprise headquartered in New Germany. The company, well-reputed for providing a personalized and quality installation service to a broad base of customers in and around South Africa, is headed by Mr Shamlin Govender. Shamlin has 16
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years of experience in the industry, while the company can proudly boast combined staff experience of several hundred years. KZN Timbers and Ceilings CC specializes in the installation of designer ceilings (see Annexure A for portfolio of work completed by KZN Timbers and Ceilings), specifically geared for an upmarket clientele. The company is committed to a standard of excellence that places it at the forefront of the industry. With their team of highly qualified and professional staff, the business is well-reputed for maintaining the highest quality and safety standards as well as its excellent customer rapport.
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