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PROPERTY, LEGAL, INSPECTIONS, SERVICES, PRODUCTS, DISCOUNTS AND OFFERS, AND MORE!
CONTENTS 15 3 Welcome 4 Buying and selling 7 Moving house checklist 8 Attorneys 9 Home finance / bonds 10 Movers 11 Cleaning services 12 Airconditioning 13 Gas 14 Electrical 15 Architecture 16 Security systems 18 ECASA
31 19 Cornices 21 Pool covers 22 Interiors 23 Electrical services 24 Awnings & shades 25 Furniture 27 Soil solutions 28 Ceilings & drywalling 29 Plumbing 30 Aircon 31 Solar power solutions 32 Glass & aluminium 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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smartdirectory Your handy pocket guide to everything property
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, it’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 you’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. It’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?
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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 – 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 AND SELLING
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 idea of property what buyers Readyou theshould above get regarding buying – 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
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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
PACKING & STORAGE
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ATTORNEYS
The Marais Basson Inc. family has grown over the years, and now with more than 87 years’ cumulative legal experience behind us, our five attorneys remain committed to providing clients with the best legal advice. The firm was established in 1993 by Mr JGC Marais. In 1997, Mr SP Basson and Mrs MA Basson became shareholders in the firm and directors alongside Mr Marais. Mr DA Venter was appointed an associate of Marais Basson in 2003, bringing his conveyancing expertise to the practice. In August 2011, Mrs Carmen Pope brought her legal expertise to the practice. Marais Basson’s attorneys are supported by 25 dedicated and friendly staff members. Our two internal claims assessors are our clients’ first point of contact, venturing into the field to assess claims in order to understand legal problems at their source. image Marais Basson has two offices – one in Witbank and one in Pretoria. In Pretoria we accept instructions as correspondents in High and Magistrate Court matters. We gladly take referrals from colleagues on a fee-sharing basis. We work countrywide and have litigated in the High Courts in: Pretoria Cape Town Bloemfontein Kimberley Grahamstown Pietermaritzburg 8 | smart directory | smart move | seeff.com
We transport our clients to medico-legal appointments and to court. The friendly Marais Basson staff is committed to providing clients with the best legal advice. We offer the full spectrum of legal services in both High Court and Magistrate’s Court litigation. The firm specialises in personal injury claims, including: • Motor vehicle accidents (third party claims) • Motorcycle accidents • Medical negligence • Loss of support claims • Dog bite claims • Slip and fall claims • Electrocution claimsimage • Material damages claims (property) • High Court and Magistrate’s Court litigation Marais Basson also provides services in: • Family law – including divorce and custody matters • Public liability claims • Criminal cases • Conveyancing • Commercial transactions and drafting of contracts • Drafting of antenuptual contracts and wills Email: esther@maraisbasson.co.za Witbank tel: (013) 690 3968/9 Pretoria tel: (012) 809 1361 Witbank fax: (013) 690 1832 www.maraisbasson.co.za
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Buying a new home need not be stressful experience if you work with the right Bond Originator. As a company our dedicated home loan consultants are OBJECTIVE about getting each Home loan application approved in the shortest time. We do obligation free ; • pre-qualifications • new home loans • Further bonds • Building loans All our services are free of cost to our clients. We do our very best to ensure that each of our clients’ home loan applications are successful and we go the extra mile to make the experience as convenient as possible to you. Before you buy speak to us to make sure you will be approved for a new home loan!!! So what are you waiting for? We can do your home loan anywhere in South Africa. Contact our offices today to speak to one of our friendly consultants: Brooklyn office 0123463850 Consultant : Pat Boshoff 0824446742 PRETORIA NORTH OFFICE: 0125655782 Jenny Booyse 0828873748 Jennifer du Plooy 0795084775 Also visit our website and facebook page www.ohloans.co.za
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Baxter International Movers is a specialist furniture removal and storage company which is able to assist you with a wide range of furniture removal related services, from a simple local removal to fine arts packing and crating right through to the most complicated international relocation.
Should you be importing or exporting a motor vehicle please consider Springbok Imports, a company that specialises in the procurement of documentation relating to the import and export of motor vehicles. Springbok Imports are professional and will be able to assist and guide you through the application process.
The business is owner managed and run by a team of experienced staff, our aim is to sort out your removal requirements smartly and efficiently, all our advice is intended to assist and make your relocation a stress free one. Please feel free to browse our web site, specifically the advice, storage, packing, furniture removals, special events and testimonials pages.
Our philosophy is “do it right the first time�. Attention to detail and having the right equipment and well trained staff form the basis of our business. Baxter International assists a number of charities by collecting and distributing used but good items of clothing and household effects. Telephone: (012) 666-7086 peterb@baxterza.co.za www.baxterza.co.za
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CLEANING SERVICES
We are a premier cleaning company based in Gauteng, South Africa. Our services vary from wall to wall Carpet cleaning, loose rugs and lounge suites to General cleaning of houses and apartments. We also clean and service office areas. shopping centres and other buildings.
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AIRCONDITIONING
Technicool is a young, energetic company and was established in 2012.
I am proud to say that Technicool is the company who will look after you as client and all your heating and cooling needs. We always make our clients top priority. Seeing that our prices are most affordable you will not be sweating about that as well. Technicool will be glad to welcome you into our cool family. “The only ones who will be sweating is us.”
We are accredited suppliers and installers of
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OUR MISSION We always strive to deliver the best service and to establish good and lasting relationships with all our clients. OUR SERVICES INCLUDE Supply and installation of all air conditioning products. We also focus on repairs and maintenance.
CONTACT US TODAY! www.srtechnicool.co.za // info@srtechnicool.co.za // 078 596 6429 // 076 604 6599
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CONSTRUCTION
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Jan Kilian Tel: 012-377 3100 Cell: 082 896 4567
Without us you might be in the dark Pro-lec Construction is an electrical company started off in 1990 and survived through tough time due to our consistent doing work of a high standard and keeping our clients satisfied.
5. Repair of breakdowns 6. Cable work 7. Air conditioners 8. Installing and maintenance of gate motors
We are a very motivated team who works very well together.
The special that we like to offer to each client that can show us this ad and want to sell his house or want a CoC for his house – we will charge only R 700 for testing and inspection of an installation up to the size of 150m² whereafter we can issue the certificate of compliance if the installation does comply to the standards of SABS 1-0142 otherwise a quotation will be issued for repair of the installation where-after the certificate will be issued.
We are specializing in: 1. Electrical construction work – houses, factories, warehouses, etc. 2. House wiring – new houses as well as rewiring of existing installations, 3. Maintenance, 4. Issuing Certificates of Compliances on electrical installations
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IMPACT ALARMS SECURITY SYSTEMS
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ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS
Electricity: your right to a safe and hassle – free installation The Occupational Health and Safety Act prescribes, through the Electrical Installation Regulations 2009, who may carry out electrical installation work and in this way protects users of electricity. The Regulations also give protection to the public by means of a Certificate of Compliance (CoC) and Test Report which every user or lessor of an installation is obliged to possess, and should ideally be provided every time a house changes ownership. A frequently asked question is as follows: “I Have a Certificate of Compliance (CoC) and the installation is not fuctioning properly, what should I do?” Proof of safety is the CoC and Test report issued by a registered person (an electrician registered by the Department of Labour as a Master Installation, Installation Electrician or an Electrical Tester for Single Phase) . The registered person may be the proprietor or an employee of the business. It is important to bear in mind that the CoC and Test Report certifies the safety of the installation. It is possible that an electrical installation might not be fully
functional (e.g. some lights or plugs don’t work but the installation is safe and the CoC and Test Report is valid. As the home owner, you can take the following precautions to ensure the electrician is permitted to perform the required work: •
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Request his/her registration document with the Department of Labour. The expiry date will indicate whether the contractor is currently registered as all electrical contractors are required to register before issuing CoC’s. Request to see his/her registration certificate (also known as a wiremans license) which is issued by the Department of Labour. This will show the accredited persons name, ID number and photograph. When looking for an electrical contractor to carry out your work, insist that it is a member of the Electrical Contractors Association of South Africa – ECA (SA). In the event that you are dissatisfied with the work undertaken, you will have recourse in that the ECA (SA) mediates between members and their clients. THE WORK OF MEMBERS’ IS ALSO GUARANTEED UP TO R20 000, terms and conditions apply.
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The ECA (SA) is an employers’ organization registered in terms of the Labour Relations Act, and has been representing electrical contractors in South Africa for 65 years. The Association represents electrical contractors at all levels, and is recognized by the Government, supply authorities, consulting engineers, CSIR, ESKOM and the Association of Municipality Electrical Undertakings as the spokesman for the Industry. The ECA also serves on the SABS Committee responsible for the Code of Practice for the Wiring of Premises. Tel: +27 11 392 0000 www.ecasa.co.za 18 | smart directory | smart move | seeff.com
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Established in 2011, Cornice and More specialises in home improvement ranges that focus on top to bottom elements inside your home, these include: • Gypsum Ceilings and • Polystyrene cornices Partitioning Systems • Ceiling and Wall • Laminated and Vinyl decoration Flooring • Isoboard • Skirtings • Lambaboard
We ensure quality of product for our customers, as well as the following services: Advisory service Cost estimations Delivery Trade and DIY welcome. Bring this advert to one of our exciting showrooms, and receive a 10% discount. Promotion valid until 31 July 2016 and excludes products items already on promotion
0860 995 000 www.cornicemaker.co.za Wonderboom South 888 Steve Biko street
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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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AWNINGS AND SHADES
Sun Projects is a family owned and operated company with more than 15 years experience in sales and installation of quality awnings and blinds. Our products are manufactured with superior standards to withstand the elements of South Africa.
Sun Projects deliver quality custom made awnings. Installed with experienced workmanship.
Sun Projects offers a large variety of quality residential and commercial awnings. All products are custom made to harmonise your outdoor space and to compliment your indoor lifestyle.
We manufacture and install a wide range of architectural designed awnings and products.
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5 WINTER MUST HAVES
WINTER MUST HAVES Article by: @home online
We’re slowly heading into winter, and if there’s one season you need to prep for, this is it.
Every season has its must have items, and in wintertime it’s all about keeping your home warm and cosy without losing that stylish touch. Our list of five must haves will prepare (and hopefully even make you excited) for the new season. 1. Cosy blankets Nothing says winter more than cuddling up on the sofa with a glass of wine after a long day at work or during the cold rainy weekends. Bring warmth to your space with some knitted or fur blankets and embrace the comfort of snuggling up in cosy blankets and throws during the cold winter months. 2. Textured gownsTexturedG When the weather begins to cool down, there is nothing more heavenly than shrugging off the day’s worries and wrapping up in the comfort of a soft and cosy gown. Make bedtime even better this winter by wrapping yourself up in our range of textured gowns. 3. Early morning coffee With rain replacing summer sunshine,Earlymorning your reluctance to get out of bed tends to go up
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exponentially! Luckily the smell of a delicious cup of coffee can work wonders, so make sure you invest in a new coffee machine this winter and read our 9 tips to become a coffee connoisseur. 4. Winter cookware Winter is the season for comfort food, and you’ll need at least one new casserole dish to prepare your healthy winter warmers in. Love, cook and celebrate winter with a non-stick cookware casserole – perfect for when you’re craving wholesome meals or hosting a dinner party. 5. Comfort food Winter From butternut soup to lasagne, chicken pasta to Thai green curry, you need hearty recipes to keep you warm over the next few months. To go with your new cookware, gather a few new recipes to try out this winter and spoil your family with. We love this pork belly with moussaka vinaigrette recipe by George Calombaris. We hope these suggestions have warmed you up to the idea of cosy nights in, time with friends and family, and a little shopping trip or two to ensure you’re all set to brave the next few months. If you can think of any other winter must-haves, post a comment and let us know, we’d love to hear from you.
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