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BOLAND • HELDERBERG • WINELANDS EDITION #4 2016

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D I R E C T O RY I N D E X

10 3 WELCOME 4 BUYING AND SELLING 7 MOVING HOUSE CHECKLIST 8 AT T O R N E Y S 9 INSPECTIONS 10 SHUTTERS 11 SOLAR SOLUTIONS 13 CARPET CLEANING 14 FENCING 15 LINEN & ACCESSORIES 16 AIRCONDITIONING 17 FURNITURE

19 ART 20 INTERIORS 2 1 PA I N T I N G 23 LIGHTING 24 ARCHITECTURE 25 HARDWARE 26 WINDOW COVERINGS 27 GAS 31 DOOR / WINDOW BARRIERS 32 LANDSCAPING 35 CONNECT ME NOW

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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

BUYING AND SELLING

A BRIEF GUIDE TO SELLING STEP 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 TWO Examine your motivation for selling. If your main objective is “if I get the right price, I will sell” then perhaps you should not be selling. If your price does not match what the market is prepared to pay (not what the agent tells you – she could have another agenda) then re-consider your decision. If you really want to sell, then be prepared to sell for market value. WH AT IS MARKET VA L 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. The problem with this 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. Agents are not valuers! An agent 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 wants to buy it herself! Beware of falling into the trap of awarding a sole mandate to an agent who quotes the highest price. I have seen this backfire many times!

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1 0 Q UESTIO N S T O A S K T H E A G E N T 1. Are you registered with the Estate Agency Affairs Board (her license to trade) and if so, what is your 2016 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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SERVICES FOR CANCEL/TRANSFER DSTV / SABC Internet and cellphone Water and electricity Trash collection and garden service Cleaning service and pest control

ORGANISE

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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SHUTTERS

BILLYPHILLIPS prides itself on its deeply rooted family origins and excellent reputation in the Western Cape for providing a wide variety of quality indoor and outdoor blinds, flooring and interior dĂŠcor. While the main focus of business is the installation of blinds (from roller to Roman, vertical to Venetian), shutters and awnings, there is also a flooring division specialising in laminate and vinyl flooring, and wall-to-wall carpeting. Well-established brands supplied include Nouwens, Belgotex and Van Dyk. Valuing quality craftsmanship and personal service above all else, BILLYPHILLIPS will visit you to take measurements and discuss requirements and preferences in the comfort of your own home. Free, noobligation quotes are also offered. It is this level of expertise and a reputation for dependability that has set the business apart from its competitors for the last 35 years. In addition to serving members of the general public, BILLYPHILLIPS works closely with builders, architects and developers in the commercial building and property sectors who seek a reliable contractor in the blind and flooring industry. Currently, the business is involved in the Stadsig Private Estate outside Wellington as well as The Vines, the new residential estate being built at Val De Vie. 63 Burg Street Wellington 7655 Tel 021 873 4540 Fax 086 763 8945 info@billyphillips.co.za www.billyphillips.co.za Broad Based BEE status level: A level (2) Contributor to B-BBEE | BEE procurement recognition level: 125%

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CARPET CLEANERS

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We provide a quality carpet cleaning service for companies and individuals. Steam Cleaning of all types of carpets in Houses, Offices and Businesses. Dust & related dirt which we remove easily & very efficient may be the cause of allergic reactions such as hayfever etc... • Extraction of flood damage • Vehicle Seats • Upholstery and Lounge Suites • Mattresses • Removal of bad odours on carpets • Quick drying Fan Walk on your clean carpets within approximately two(2) hours after cleaning has been done! We are available after hours as well when arranged Emergency work eg extraction of flood damage can be done whenever it occurs.

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FENCING

ALL FENCE AND STEEL The name comes from our logo meaning that we work in all areas, all types of fencing and are leaders in our field and industry With more than 12 years of fencing experience, you receive the kind of quality workmanship and service you expect from a leader. We do installations for all the elite construction and private companies in the Western Cape. We have a well equipped workshop and engineering shop for all your demands. We can also supply you with all your DIY needs. We are a one stop shop and fencing company. We are always evolving as the needs or our customers change and as new trends are created in the market. You can be rest assured that, working with us you will enjoy the latest trends and developments in the industry. Our highest priority is satisfied customers. You are important to us and you can expect us to go the extra mile for your fencing needs. We are proud to serve you and work hard to earn your business. We specialise in: • Bar fence • Palisade fence • All types of mesh fence & temporary fences • Gates • Razor wire • Partition fence (factory) • Electric fence • Vibracrete • Concrete palisade (industrial)

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VISIT OUR SHOWROOM TODAY FOR ALL YOUR QUALITY BED & BATH LINEN NEEDS, TABLING & ACCESSORIES.

We produce some of the best pure cotton and pure linen bed-linen available in Africa. 24 Fabriek Street, Paarl Telephone: 021 872 0108 | www.linendrawer.co.za (free delivery to anywhere in South Afrca)

HELDERBERG TECHNICAL SERVICES

Domestic - Commercial - Industrial Our objective is to provide the highest value and quality in our products and services. To do this we will maintain a team of skilled and motivated people having this common goal. We will have our work be our greatest source of referred customers. Air-conditioning / Wine cellars / Industrial Refrigeration

dedicated team of technicians. We supply quality equipment from reputable companies with excellent back up and guarantees. Our quotes are market related, competitive and tailored to meet our customers speciﬁc requirements. Our range of services include installation of air-conditioning units, cold room units, chillers, ventilation units, refrigeration plants, cooling towers. HTS oﬀers a complete maintenance and service package to suit individual customer needs.

Helderberg Technical Services was established by Mr. Pieter Roos in 1992 (24 years in Somerset Free quotations and references on request. West, Cape Town). Pieter Roos is a qualiﬁed electrician, refrigeration and air-conditioning Tel: 021 853 7043 technician and has been involved in Fax: 021 853 7043 air-conditioning for over 36 years. HTS is based in the Helderberg basin but services the whole of the Western Cape area. Our company boasts a highly qualiﬁed

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@ Anchrizel we strive to deliver quality workmanship to ensure customer satisfaction. This being our motto our team of Interiors work hard to support and guide our clients in achieving their picturesque end result. Our company have been operating for 44 years, it has been exposed to change and competitive opposition, but still stood the test of time. Our quality of workmanship is reflected in the return of generation, fathers and then sons, to support our family type feel and hands-on business. We have our own factory that allows us being more competitive as we are able to cut down on costs by cutting out the middleman. Our Showroom is based in the 36 Gordonsbay Road, Strand. We offer the complete one stop solution to our clients with an array of different options of curtaining, upholstery fabrics and decorative poles complete with all accessories. We manufacture furniture, bed sets and Headboards to suite modern and traditional tastes. We also offer a washing facility to care for your curtains so they will last longer. We will pick-up, wash, adjust (if needed) and reinstall. Although situated in the Strand we work nationally for households and cooperates. No Job is to big or to small!!! Tel : 021 853 0083 Fax : 021 853 2516 Cell: 082 850 4349

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STORAGE SOLUTIONS

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ARCHITECTURE

We boast excellent working relationships with other professionals and contractors and, above all, we pride ourselves on our record of satisfied clients. We encourage an interactive relationship with our clients, and feel that the design process – particularly with residential work – should include the client’s input at all stages. Working within the client’s budgetary constraints, we endeavor to create homes that both the client and ourselves can be proud of. We have successfully designed houses for both international and local clients. Some examples of our recently completed homes can be seen on our website.

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THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTAINING YOUR HOME A key tip is to keep windows clean. If you have wooden window frames, check them for rot as well. Ask for recommendations to reputable window cleaners or look out for adverts in local shops, online or a local newspapers. Geyser repairs can be costly, so ensure that yours is regularly checked and even serviced annually. If alarms or other security features including burglar bars or security fencing have been installed, these also need to be checked and tested on a regular basis to ensure they remain in perfect working order - this can literally save lives!

If you’ve just moved into a new home, whether you have bought it or you’re renting, congratulations! But as you get settled in, don’t forget the importance of maintaining the home. If you’re a landlord, maintenance will be crucial to you as well.

Of course, it’s essential to check externally too. Check for leaks, loose tiles or broken guttering. Often, leaves can block gutters and lead to damp patches internally. Mould, damage or split tiles are other issues to check for. Fix any cracked pipes and drains immediately, as they can lead to further problems with damp and also look unsightly.

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THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTAINING YOUR HOME

Examine any areas of your home that are unused, such as a spare room, garage or outdoor storage shed and address any problems urgently, such as leaks, damp or mildew.

By completing a few easy, inexpensive and regular checks, you can assure that your home stays comfortable all year round. Vitally, regular checks help to prevent larger maintenance costs from incurring. Winter is often a time that many issues can occur, so being vigilant of maintenance in spring or summer is a great practice to get into.

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THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTAINING YOUR HOME

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Maintaining your home is vital to maintaining its value.

Getting into the routine of making a few regular checks, such as these, each year will prevent problems and minimise maintenance and repair costs. Maintenance will also ensure that the pleasant feeling of moving into a new home remains throughout the years! Contact Gerber Maintenance today for all your residential and commercial maintenance and repair needs. From leaks and cracks to renovations and kitchens, one call solves it all! GERBER MAINTENANCE 072 913 9515 gerbercape@gmail.com

• Waterproofing • Kitchens • Roofing & gutters • Cupboards • Bathrooms • Carports • Small renovations • Paving • AND MORE!

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RECIPE OF THE MONTH INGREDIENT S 4 onions (2 unpeeled and thickly sliced, 2 finely chopped) 2 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for greasing 3 tsp sweet smoked paprika 4 lemon thyme sprigs 1½ kg whole chicken 2 lemons, zested and then halved 100g chorizo, diced 120g cooking chorizo, meat squeezed from the skins 175g fresh white breadcrumbs 100g soft dried apricots, chopped 4 tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley 1 large egg, beaten 250ml glass white wine 400ml chicken stock sauteed potatoes and steamed broccoli, to serve (optional)

Lemon roast chicken with chorizo stuffing PREP: 35 MINS COOK: 1 HR, 45 MINS SERVES 5

The Spanish-style stuffing in this roast chicken dish is packed with flavour and even more so if you make it ahead of time. ME T H OD Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Lay the sliced onions in the middle of a roasting tin. Mix the oil with 2 tsp paprika and leaves from one of the thyme sprigs. Rub all over the chicken, sit it on top of the onions and season well. Push 3 of the lemon halves inside the cavity, cover the chicken loosely with foil and roast for 45 mins. Meanwhile, make the stuffing. Cook the diced chorizo over a low-medium heat until crisp and plenty of oil has collected in the pan. Scoop out the chorizo to cool, and tip the chopped onions 30 | smart directory | smart move | seeff.com

into the pan. Soften gently for 15-20 mins, then tip into a mixing bowl to cool. Rub together the cooking chorizo meat and the breadcrumbs, as if you were rubbing butter into flour to make pastry. When the breadcrumbs are all orange, mix in the apricots, parsley, leaves from another thyme sprig, remaining paprika, the lemon zest and egg. Squeeze over the juice from the remaining lemon half, season with lots of pepper, then use your hands to squish everything together really well. Grease a small roasting tin and push in the stuffing, roughing up the surface with a fork – this will create lots of crispy bits. Tear over the remaining thyme sprigs. After 45 mins, remove the foil from the chicken and pour the wine and stock into the tin. Reduce oven to 180C/160C fan/ gas 4 and put the chicken back in with the stuffing on a shelf below. Roast for another 45 mins until the juices between the legs and body run clear. Rest the chicken for 15 mins while you bubble the pan juices to reduce a little, then carve and serve with the stuffing, reduced juices, and sautéed potatoes and steamed broccoli, if you like.

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