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ave you ever painted a wall or building? It’s amazing how a lick of paint can instantly uplift a space. A while ago I helped my sister redecorate her bedroom, and we had a lot of fun painting the walls.

Recently I came across a project that sounds as incredible on a larger scale. It’s a new worldwide community project that was launched by colour and paint expert Annie Sloan. The idea is to transform local community buildings with her paint and decor accessories. You nominate a building in your area that you think needs a new lease of life (like a school hall, library, or community centre), and put forward your reasons for your nomination before the end of the month.

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Then 25 buildings will be chosen and announced at the beginning of next month and given a mini makeover. Now that’s something inspiring – colouring buildings in need. With 92 out of the 1,500 paint stockists being in South Africa, many buildings stand a chance to be revived. Go to anniesloan. com/25project to vote for a building you believe needs painting.

The village vibe Harfield Village locals are spoilt for choice with the foodie buzz of 2nd Avenue WORDS: KIT HEATHCOCK

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What’s good?

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Studio 7 Sessions When and where?

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Today at the Cape Town Club

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ettle down today to an exclusive, intimate and unplugged performance by Natasha Meister.

There’s nothing like an evening of good music to put you in the right mind-set for a good week, and Studio 7 does just that.

The Cape Town Club 021 424 5586 capetownclub.org.za

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Ms Irit Noble live When and where?

Thursday, 21 April until Saturday, 23 April at the Blah Blah Bar

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ho doesn’t love a little comedy? We can’t think of a better way to kick-start the weekend than with a little bit of Ms Irit Noble at Kloof Street hot spot, the Blah Blah Bar. Enjoy some banter on office politics, news, raising children, and even the subject of love.

TASTE FOR YOURSELF: Cafeen cafeen.co.za

Blah Blah Bar Carsten Rasch, 082 349 8849 blahblahbar.co.za

for a little indulgence while you put together your own veggie box.

Ask any local for a cafe recommendation and Cafeen is sure to top the list. The outside tables look over Hampstead Park to a gorgeous view of Table Mountain, while the eclectic interior cluttered with vintage kitchen paraphernalia is cosy in winter. Excellent burgers stacked high with onion rings, generous and interesting salads, tasty toasted sandwiches, decadent cakes and milkshakes are perfect for a lunch with friends and kids treats.

When it comes to the best steak, local opinion is divided. Brad’s Grill has been cooking up a storm now for 35 years and has a loyal following, with Brad still very much the life and soul of the steakhouse.

The Avenue Restaurant & Grill – opened three years ago by Tony Mason of the old Rondebosch Hard Rock Café – does mean steaks and burgers, and offers decent vegetarian and vegan dishes too.

August Deli has recently opened on 2nd Avenue and sources organic vegetables from local farmers and free-range beef from Botswana.

It also does great coffee and cake

Loco Lounge is where to head for innovative takes on tacos, pulled pork burgers, tapas and dishes from around the world. Everything is home-made and organic ingredients are used wherever possible. Owners Debbie and Tom Bergmann-Harris create a relaxed, cosy atmosphere and there’s a dog-friendly garden at the back too.

Da Vinci’s on 2nd takes care of pizza cravings with classic thin-based pizzas baked in a wood-fired oven. If a lively student vibe appeals, there is Banana Jam Cafe at one border of the village and Oblivion at the other, which are hip places to be on a Friday night.

August Deli augustdeli.co.za

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Boschendal Farm to the Table Festival When and where?

Saturday, 23 April and Sunday, 24 April at the Boschendal Farm Estate

M Boschendal Farm Estate 021 870 4293 goo.gl/gXpEob

arrow streets, small cottages and tree-shaded greens – there is a great community vibe to Harfield Village, which feels insulated from the bustle of adjoining Kenilworth and Claremont. Not many villages offer such a selection of restaurants as well, and 2nd Avenue is lined with enough restaurants for locals to eat out at a different one each night. There are also a number of cafes and delis to take care of breakfast, coffee and lunch.

ake sure you don’t miss out on this informative and entertaining weekend at the Boschendal Farm Estate.

Enjoy artisanal produce, coffee, craft beer, as well as informative and inspiring workshops. Expect a weekend of fun along with tastings, farm tours and educational talks.

Loco Lounge locolounge.co.za Brads bradsgrill.co.za The Avenue theavenuerestaurant.co.za Da Vinci’s davincison2nd.co.za Banana Jam Cafe bananajamcafe.co.za Oblivion oblivion.co.za

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Power house Over the hills Head for the hills this winter and discover the wonderful wines of the Breedekloof WORDS: RICHARD HOLMES IMAGES: SUPPLIED

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lthough home to some of the oldest estates in the Cape, the Breedekloof Wine Valley tends to keep a low profile. Revolutions and fancy festivals just don’t fit this laidback corner of the Cape, which makes it all the more worth a visit this winter.

When the vines start to turn, book yourself a mountain cottage or a riverside campsite at the delightful Dwarsberg Trout Haven, and start exploring. Begin your wanderings in and around Rawsonville – the town is a little scruffy, but the wineries on its outskirts are charming.

Deetlefs Wine Estate has been in the same family for seven generations, and produces entry-level and premium ranges. Unsurprisingly the top-tier Deetlefs Familie wines are the highlight – the Familie White, 100% Semillon, is superb, and the Deetlefs Estate Chenin Blanc is also well worth a taste.

The Breedekloof is particularly wellknown for its Chenin Blanc, and a handful of the region’s winemakers have banded together to promote the region’s signature variety.

Merwida produces lovely Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio and Barbera, but the Chenin is especially good, blending bright fruits with the minerality typical of this familyowned estate’s white wines.

Then hop across the N1 and into the gorgeous Slanghoek Valley where you’ll find more top-notch Chenin at Opstal, another family-owned estate with deep roots in the region. Winemaker Attie Louw’s Carl Everson Chenin Blanc is the standout here. Made from old vines, fermented with wild yeasts and matured in old oak barrels, it’s a true taste of Slanghoek terroir.

Prefer a glass of red? Jason’s Hill Private Cellar up the road produces excellent Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon, while its Jason’s Creek Classic Red is a great everyday quaffer – a delicious blend of Pinotage, Shiraz, Malbec and Cabernet Franc. The estate restaurant also offers casual country cooking and wonderful valley views.

At the northern end of the valley, Bergsig Estate has been in the Lategan family for more than 170 years and today has more land under conservation than cultivation. Self-guided walking trails meander through the vineyards to a permanent bird hide, so bring your binoculars and tick off the 150-odd bird species recorded on the farm.

And the wine? You’ll find a wonderful range to suit all palates and pockets.

SEE FOR YOURSELF: Breedekloof Wine Valley breedekloof.com Deetlefs Wine Estate deetlefs.com Merwida merwida.co.za Opstal opstal.co.za

Former power station now turned boutique hotel, The Turbine Boutique Hotel and Spa, is re-energising Thesen Islands WORDS: CHARIS LE RICHE

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hen a wedding brought me to Knysna, I decided not to rush too quickly back to the hustle and bustle of the city and rather head to Thesen Islands. So we booked into the trendy Turbine Boutique Hotel and Spa to enjoy some downtime.

The former power station (its last day of operation was 26 June 2001) has incorporated parts from the original space into its look, so you can see steel pipes and pillars as well as turbines throughout the space. It is also big on bright pops of colour alongside the brickface and whitewashed walls, which adds an eclectic and chic note, and tells you that it doesn’t take itself too seriously.

It took three years to convert the power station into the boutique hotel it is today (full operation commenced on 12 August 2010), and it is easy to see why.

Each of the 24 rooms in the hotel has its own unique look. We stayed in the Portside Room with a nautical theme – the headboard had bright red and white stripes, and our couch was covered in an old-school ship’s map. The room had a gorgeous view of Thesen Islands’s restaurants and inspired us to get out and explore the small town.

After some sightseeing, we headed off for supper at the Island Cafe and jumped straight into mains. I enjoyed the grilled, slow-aged beef sirloin while my partner tried the beef fillet.

However, unlike what the menu stated, both were served with herb mash, onion confit and bearnaise sauce. This was all washed down with a glass of (my favourite) Alto Rouge. My sirloin was cooked to perfection and melted in my mouth, and in the end I was happy that it came with the mash as opposed to

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the rocket salad as the menu proposed.

We ended off the evening with a nightcap at the Tapas Bar and Deck and I was sad that I hadn’t left any space to try out some of the intriguing snacks like sticky wings and poppers.

It was a wonderful stay that made me realise how important it is to get away from the stress of the big city.

I’ll definitely visit Thesen Islands again to wind down, and perhaps enjoy some time at the Turbine Hotel’s Amani African Spa or simply explore the town by bike or kayak.

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Kitchen living WORDS: CHRIS REID

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he formal dining room is on its way to becoming a thing of the past. For many people the space represents a suburban ideal that just doesn’t resonate with how we live today. For one thing, people often live in smaller homes with no space for a dining room (or could find better use for the space: from home offices to rooms for additional family members).

Additionally, most of us eat more meals in front of the TV or at the kitchen counter anyway. Nigella Lawson recently got some flak for admitting that her bedside table is stocked with condiments because of her propensity to eat in bed, but surely most of us aren’t that far behind?

As a response to this trend, we’re seeing the so-called eat-in kitchen as a focus in interior design. This means that the emphasis is on cooking and sharing food in the same space, with elements like kitchen islands being designed with open sides to allow for seating

right where the action is. Alternatively, as in the Cape Town kitchen designed by Alpine German Kitchens, counters are also being extended to include an integrated dining area.

While this is not necessarily a new phenomenon – kitchen tables and breakfast nooks have been included in homes for a long time – making them the primary dining experience in a home is. This shift towards a more integrated eating and dining experience is more in line with how we live today, and mirrors the restaurant trend towards open kitchens. Watching your food being prepared when you eat out is part of the experience, so having a separate dining room is no longer on the menu.

SEE FOR YOURSELF: Alpine German Kitchens agk.co.za

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BEST PASTA AND SAUCE COMBOS: PENNE Chunky sauces, bolognaise, baked pasta FARFALLE Pesto, mac and cheese, any sauce FUSILLI Thicker sauces, bolognaise, pasta salad SPAGHETTI Marinara, pesto, olive oil sauces

Mamma mia!

LINGUINE Alfredo, clam sauce, marinara SHELLS Stuffed (large), pasta salad (medium), mac and cheese (small)

We explore the wonderful world of pizza and pasta WORDS: CHARIS LE RICHE

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earn to distinguish your deep-dish from your calzone with our pizza guide.

Neapolitan

garlic and oregano. It is known in particular for its lack of cheese.

lamb, cumin and yoghurt, and dates back to the 15th century.

Margherita

Calzone

Most likely where modern-day pizza comes from, Neapolitan originated in Naples and was served without cheese. Over time, however, it morphed into what we now know as the margherita pizza.

Just over a century old, the pizza margherita was named after Queen Margherita, who was the first queen of Italy. Its toppings traditionally include tomato, mozzarella and basil – representing the colours of the Italian flag.

Marinara

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Dating back to the 18th century, the marinara is your basic flat dough bread with oil, tomato,

ORZO Olive oil sauces, cold salad, white sauces

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Literally meaning “meat with dough”, this Lebanese dish is made with minced onions, usually ground

Gourmet pizzas

Known for its untraditional toppings, the gourmet pizza is all about being adventurous and pairing ingredients that you wouldn’t typically think to put together, like fig and brie.

Meaning stocking in Italian, the calzone is made from dough stuffed with “topping” and then folded over to form a semi-circle.

Deep dish pizza

Banting-friendly pizzas

Hailing from Chicago, the deep dish pizza, aka the Chicago deep dish, is known for its deep edge that allows for the piling up of ingredients on its base.

Though unlike most pizzas, this one is best enjoyed with a knife and fork.

Due to the overwhelming support for the Banting movement, pizza places have had to be creative and come up with carb-free pizzas. There are bases made from cauliflower, zucchini, and pumpkin, which all provide a unique flavour.

Da Vincis is the perfect spot to unwind and enjoy delicious pizzas, burgers, ribs and pastas in a relaxed environment.

www.davincis.co.za 70 Kloof Street, Gardens, Cape Town 021 424 7504 Open 7 days a week, 11h30 - 22h30 Facebook - @DaVincisonKloof

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Tech-ed out Here are the biggest technology trends in South Africa WORDS: CHARIS LE RICHE

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eighbourhood gives you the lowdown on big technology trends you need to keep an eye out for this year.

Virtual reality

We’ve had Smart TVs, 3-D TVs, 4-DX cinemas, and now 2016 sees the rise of virtual reality. Virtual reality has always been the ultimate goal in entertainment, and this year major strides have been made in this direction with big companies releasing virtual reality headsets.

Perhaps sitting in front of a screen to watch a movie or play a video game will soon be as outdated as the VCR.

Fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) services

With FTTH services coming to homes in Gauteng and the Western Cape, South Africa’s access to high-speed internet is allowing us to access information in split seconds. This means that video streaming and downloading will be faster than ever before.

Internet streaming channels

Over the past few years, we’ve seen more and more internet streaming channels coming to South Africa. This is giving traditional broadcasters a run for their money as it often offers better content that can be viewed at your convenience.

For a generation that wants everything on demand, this is a major benefit that most broadcasters can’t compete with.

The rise of the gamer

Gone are the days when gamers were seen as outcasts and nerds – today, they’re superstars. International gaming tournaments can fetch the winners millions of dollars. People from around the world live stream these games to see their favourite clans battling it out, and often bet on the outcome.

In South Africa, we have the Telkom Digital Gaming League which is the country’s largest and most recognised online competitive gaming league.

Wearable tech

Though available in most places already, wearable technology, such as smart glasses and the iWatch, has been slow to take off. However, this doesn’t mean it doesn’t have a place in our everyday lives.

Overseas, wearable tech has been earmarked as a possible business tool, especially when you aren’t based in an office at a desk. In South Africa, a health insurance company tracks members’ activity with the use of the iWatch, and in turn rewards them with points.

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Online classifieds experience surge in electronic trading Online classifieds are becoming a fertile ground for those looking to

Another reason why South Africans are finding online classifieds favourable

purchase tech and gadget items.

is due to the continued mobile growth and the fact that we shop more on mobile than ever before.

The ongoing depreciation of the rand has been accompanied by higher prices for hardware, a trend that hasn’t gone unnoticed by those looking to acquire the latest technology. As a result, South Africans trying to find a balance between so-called ‘luxury purchases’ and fulfilling basic household needs, are increasingly turning towards online platforms to buy and sell electronic items such as laptops and tablets.

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“ Mobile shopping has seen extensive growth over recent years as more South African consumers move away from desktop and towards mobile devices. Over 65% of our traffic is from mobile and we believe this is primarily due to the ease at which you can list and buy items, on the go. ”

online classifieds have become consumers’ go-to platform for tech-related purchases, particularly around new product launches.

So what kind of gadgets can you find on OLX? Anything from computers, gaming consoles, remote control helicopters, the latest Apple devices

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Consumers who like to own the latest and best in tech ware often look

and other clever technology. You can even buy 3D printers!

towards online classifieds to sell their old models in order to upgrade to the latest versions – an act which hugely benefits those who are simply looking to acquire solid electronic items which are still considered high-end performers.

Why not take a look for yourself. Visit www.olx.co.za to view the extensive list of tech items on sale, or list your own item and #MoveUp.

Millions of people use online classifieds each day. As online classifieds websites such as OLX provide a platform for buyer and seller to interact and trade, without the website being involved in this process, it is important that whether you are buying or selling you follow certain rules for your own safety. Visit the OLX website to view a list of tips for trading safely.

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My business neighbourhood Simon Shone’s jewellery art studio occupies part of a beautiful barn in Hout Bay WORDS: KIT HEATHCOCK

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ver 25 years as a goldsmith, Simon Shone has developed a signature style, taking inspiration from nature and wildlife for his jewellery and art pieces. His main retail outlet is at the V&A Waterfront, and he recently opened a shared gallery and workshop closer to his home in Hout Bay which principally serves as a production base for his work.

Q: How did your business start?

A: I have been manufacturing my

jewellery and art from my studio at home for many years. Although convenient and financially viable, it can get extremely isolating with no outside stimulation. I was looking for a venue to work from in Hout Bay and the idea of an interactive gallery was appealing. Friends of mine, artist Marleen Visser and photographer Jacques Bernard, were also looking for a venue to display their art, so we decided on Visions Gallery as a joint venture.

Q: Why did you choose this area for your business?

A: The old barn is a beautiful building and lends itself to being an art gallery. It was close to home, so travelling was minimal. And we thought that being next to a restaurant that specialises in breakfast and lunch and close to FNB, we would get some passing trade.

Q: How did you find your premises?

A: Tobi (a tourist information office) was occupying the building at the time and had indicated that it wanted to leave. We had another venue in mind at first, but the price of renting was far too high.

Q: Why are the premises ideally suited to your business?

A: The Barn has a lot of character with wooden beams in the ceiling and the loft for storage. Art takes up a lot of space and it’s a beautiful building with plenty of hanging space and natural light. It also has an ideal reception counter.

Q: Who are your neighbours?

A: Deli Delish, Edge Gym and Rawson estate agents.

Q: What are the shop rental/ sales prices like in this area?

A: A lot of rental is too high for the area and for the sales achievable.

A high rental doesn’t give the retailer a chance to get started, especially in Hout Bay where you do not have the foot traffic.

Q: What is your shop footprint?

A: It is out of the way and gets very little traffic. Our shop at the Waterfront is where we do our business; the gallery is the production house at present.

Q: Do you have any expansion plans?

A: Not at present.

Q: Do you operate online as well?

A: We are looking to operate online in the future.

Q: What’s your most popular item?

A: The Baby Elephant pendants by far, and the Africa/Elephant art pieces.

SEE FOR YOURSELF: Jewellery Art by Simon 021 421 1843 simonshone.com Visions Gallery 083 655 9989 visionsgallery.co.za

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The most expensive addresses in South Africa Where only a handful of sales topped the R20m price mark five years ago, there are today no fewer than 22 of the country’s residential streets where this is now the average sales price.

Based on a study of Lightstone and Propstats data undertaken by the Seeff property group, the Cape property market is literally streets ahead of the rest of the country with no less than 15 of these streets – nine on the Atlantic Seaboard (Clifton, Fresnaye and Bantry Bay) and six in the Southern Suburbs (Bishopscourt and Constantia).

Sandhurst, Hyde Park and Bryanston.

Facts on hedge Real estate in the affordable housing sector funds Prices in these streets now regularly top the R20m price mark and range to as much as R100m in Sandton and R200m to R350m on Cape Town’s Atlantic Seaboard, according to Samuel Seeff, chairman, Seeff property group.

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rom this year ordinary investors in South Africa have been given the opportunity to add another tool to their portfolios. New regulations have introduced the concept of retail hedge funds to the market, allowing investors to access these funds in the same way that they currently do with unit trusts.

Hedge funds have been operating in the country since the early 2000s, but until now they have really only served life companies, pension funds and high-net-worth individuals who can afford to invest a few million at a time. With the introduction of retail hedge funds, however, they are now going to be available to anyone.

The first thing to understand about local hedge funds is that, for the most part, they are not the sort of weird and wonderful products that make the news in other parts of the world.

The South African industry is quite conservative and uses only a few basic strategies. The main concern for most local managers is to use hedging techniques to protect against big losses.

The best illustration of this is that during the 2008 market crash, the majority of local hedge funds significantly outperformed the JSE. In a year when the All Share Index lost 23%, many hedge funds actually delivered positive returns.

Most of them are therefore not the kinds of risky investments that try to make 30% or 40% every year. They rather aim to deliver stable returns that will be fairly predictable, whether the market is up or down. That is something that every investor should want to hear.

Research from Novare, which launched the first retail funds of hedge funds in February, shows that allocating 10% to 20% of a portfolio to hedge funds significantly lowers risk without reducing returns

There are, however, a few things that anyone looking at these products should be aware of. The first is that retail hedge funds may not be as liquid as unit trusts. Where money in a unit trust can be accessed in a few days, withdrawals from hedge funds could take up to a month.

Hedge funds may also require fairly large initial investments.

The first retail products need a minimum lump sum of R50,000.

Finally, the best way for investors to get into hedge funds will probably be through funds of hedge funds that blend a selection of managers and funds together. This not only reduces the risk of trying to pick the right products, but also means you will get a broad selection of the best of what is available.

The remaining seven streets are in the Joburg and Sandton suburbs of

“So, if you are looking for the most exclusive address in the country, make it one of these top-ranked streets,” says Seeff. “By investing here, your property is surrounded by some of the most valuable residential real estate in the country, and, based on history, property values are likely to continue appreciating at inflation-topping rates.”

Currently there are offices and agents within the RE/MAX brand that do sell homes that fall within the affordable housing band.

However, it is an area that can grow immensely. Considering the vast amount of South Africans who fall into this segment of the market, we are merely scratching the surface in this sector of the market.”

AMANDA CUBA, NEWLY APPOINTED CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, RE/MAX OF SOUTHERN AFRICA

Coastal cool “I

n the popular coastal resorts on the Garden Route, you’ll generally find that you can cover a fair percentage of your expenses by renting the property out as a vacation home for as little as 18 weeks a year, which means you also have plenty of time to enjoy your home with friends and family,” says Ling Dobson, area principal, Pam Golding Properties Knysna and Plettenberg Bay. In KwaZulu-Natal, Gareth Bailey, principal, Tyson Properties Umhlanga, says, “Although there is still a level of

interest in pur­chasing holiday homes or invest­ments, this has lessened.”

However, Myles Wakefield, CEO, Wakefields Real Estate, says, “New coastal developments coming off the drawing board are undoubtedly energising the North Coast market, with keen interest from local, national and international buyers.”

This will no doubt boost the oppor­ tunities for the holiday rental market.

“There’s a steady demand for properties which, aside from sea views, breezes

and indigenous coastal vegetation, capitalise on the great sense of space this coastline provides.”

In the Eastern Cape, Michael Wilmot, area principal, Pam Golding Properties, Kenton-on-Sea, believes Kenton is hot property. “The magnificent coastline with its three Blue Flag beaches, flanked by the Bushman’s and the Kariega rivers, plus Big Five game reserves, make it the perfect bush-beach lifestyle for holiday-makers and residents. Every single rental property in our stock was rented out this past season.”

The Reit sector to consider role in political change

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he chairman of the South African Real Estate Investment Trust (Reit) Association, Laurence Rapp, has accepted a challenge to consider what role this sector can play in ushering in new leadership.

Addressing the South African Reit Conference in Sandton in March, Reuel Khoza, chairman, Aka Capital, said South African business had to consider its role in driving change in South Africa.

“We are as much cursed with a spell of leadership famine or blessed with the feast of leadership. The choice is ours. We can develop and unleash the talent that is all around, or allow it to wither on the vine and continue lamenting the paucity of leadership in South Africa,” says Khoza.

Khoza challenged South Africa’s business leaders to do what they could to challenge the current regime and to support a generation of new leaders. “Nobody is predetermined to

be our leader in spite of everything.

This requires an understanding that in the final analysis, the citizen is responsible for its own future.

The crossroads South Africa faces, demand resolutions,” he says.

Rapp says the Reit sector should take these words to heart. “We heard a business leader speak so frankly about the need for dramatic change and the role that business has to play in driving that change. We in the Reit sector need to consider our role.”

When considering the sale of an investment property, as with any investment, assess your position annually. If you see an aspect of your investment deteriorating and unlikely to reverse itself — perhaps rents are falling or quality tenants are becoming harder to find — and it is threatening to turn your cash-flow positive investment into a cash-flow negative one, it is time to disinvest. Then you need to begin your homework again, and find an area that is on the way up, investigate and reinvest.

MYLES WAKEFIELD, CEO, WAKEFIELDS REAL ESTATE

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Panorama

Suburb focus

Here’s what’s happening in property in the area

For sale

IMAGES: LEAH DE JAGER

For rent

Median asking prices

Median monthly asking prices

R2,74m

R1,18m

R1,18m

R1,81m

R18,450

R18,470

For a typical property (three-bedroom house)

In a complex

For an apartment

For a house

For a typical rental property (three-bedroom house)

For a house

Properties listed

Properties listed Properties listed for sale in Panorama comprise approximately 6% of the total sale listings in the Parow and Goodwood areas.

6%

Properties listed for rent in Panorama comprise approximately 9% of the total rental listings in the Parow and Goodwood areas.

9%

Interest

Interest Approximately 5% of the interest (views) in properties for sale in the Parow and Goodwood areas is attributable to properties listed for sale in Panorama.

Property types

5%

house

apartment 2% complex 2%

Approximately 7% of the interest (views) in properties for rent in the Parow and Goodwood areas is attributable to properties listed for rent in Panorama.

7%

house

100%

96%

Buying in Panorama The monthly bond repayment to purchase a typical property in Panorama, namely a three-bedroom house, with the median asking price of R2,74m, is R27,356 per month over 20 years at prime of 10,5% with no deposit.

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About the area

BEST IN FOOD: •

WORDS: GRACE CAIRNS

T

he name Panorama speaks for itself. Panoramic views of the magnificent Table Mountain, Signal Hill, and the coastline, and that’s only the beginning of what Panorama has to offer residents.

This neatly contained suburb is really all about an easy-going lifestyle in beautiful tree-lined streets. Home to numerous well-maintained parks, there is an abundance of play space and jungle gyms for children. Panorama also boasts top public and private schools, as well as the accessible Northlink College.

That’s why the area attracts young families who do the daily school run.

Properties in the area range from R1,2m for a two-bedroom townhouse to R4,2m for a stunning five-bedroom family home with a view over the bay.

For those in their golden years, the Fontaine Bleau retirement village boasts a neat appearance and is sought-after.

It offers secure access and frail care, and, most importantly, it allows those wishing to retire to live independently.

It even has its own bowling green.

A two-bedroom cottage in the village might cost from R1,2m. Armed response vehicles regularly patrol the area contributing to the general air of safety.

Nearby Plattekloof offers a wide range of retail options and restaurants, and Century City’s Canal Walk is only 10km away. Panorama is also centrally and conveniently situated next to the N1. Whether you are heading to town and the V&A Waterfront, the winelands, or Cape Town International Airport, your travel time is approximately 20 minutes each way.

Residents love the fact that the area is within easy reach of the beach as well as the Durbanville wine route. It’s not surprising that many people are settling in this suburb which has so much to offer.

Panorama is suburban living at its best.

Large gardens, tall trees, meandering green belts and a variety of colourful parks encourage family walks and create lasting childhood memories.

LEAH DE JAGER, RESIDENT

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Head to Knead for an early-bird cappuccino and French toast (corner of Rothschild Avenue in the InterCare centre).

Greens in Plattekloof Shopping Village is ideal for salmon trout on wilted greens, or the yummy chicken breast with lemon and Parmesan.

Stop by Superspar for a cup of tea with a panoramic view while you do your daily shopping.

TOP HEALTH-CARE FACILITIES: • • •

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Mediclinic Panorama hospital Panorama Breastfeeding Clinic A host of specialities in the neighbourhood: dentistry, dermatology, oncology and pre-natal classes 24-hour Veterinary Clinic (bottom of Uys Krige Drive)

BEST OF NATURE: • •

Tygerberg Nature Reserve Nieuw Maastrecht

Agent commentary Q: Who is buying property in Panorama?

A: Young professionals and families prefer the Panorama area because of the wonderful schools, as well as top-notch medical facilities in the area. The close proximity to major access roads that lead straight to the Cape Town International Airport, the central business district, and Cape Winelands, makes it an obvious choice for those professionals who work outside of the area. The excellent shopping facilities also play a major role in buyers’ choice to settle in this neighbourhood.

The character of the suburb, being a family-orientated area with numerous parks and greenspaces, also attracts buyers.

Q: What attracts buyers to Panorama?

A: Doing business in Panorama for 30 years, it’s been clear that the spacious family homes on goodsized plots at excellent prices, are Panorama’s main drawing cards. Outstanding schools (private and government) and Northlink College are in close proximity, making it attractive to families. Residents are spoilt for choice with medical services like Mediclinic Panorama and Netcare N1 City Hospital on your doorstep.

Panorama is surrounded by a variety of regional and local shopping centres, such as Tyger Valley, N1 City and Canal Walk, and is also close to the Cape Town International Airport.

Q: How has Panorama changed over the past 5 years?

A: Panorama has and still is such a popular area for family living.

We find that people who have moved away from the area, often return to purchase in Panorama and the surrounding areas again.

Lightsone stats prove that 50% of homeowners that are currently living in Panorama, have lived here for more than 11 years, which proves the popularity of the area.

Up to date Panorama has shown phenomenal growth in selling prices, which are mainly due to the popularity of the suburb and the added value that homeowners and current buyers contribute by renovating their properties.

Susann Schoombee

Marie van Rooyen

Penny Petersen

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Area Guide NORTHERN SUBURBS

Oranjezicht 20

SOUTHERN SUBURBS

Atlantic Beach Estate

19

De Tijger 24

BetterLife

22

Kenridge Heights 16

Chas Everitt International Property Group

24

Welgelegen 24

ERA Real Estate

21

Pam Golding Properties

16 - 18

Plattekloof 20, 23

Pinelands 20

WESTERN SEABOARD Atlantic Beach

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HELDERBERG

Property Group

20

Eastcliff 16

Big Bay 23

Franschhoek 16

Bloubergrand

Hermanus 16

Classifieds:

Paarl 16

Atlantic Beach Estate

23

Selbourne 16

ERA Real Estate

23

Somerset West 16

Leapfrog

23

Vermont 16

Rawson Properties

23

20, 21, 23

Bloubergsands 21 Bloubergstrand

18, 21

Century City 24 Dunefontein 23 Melkbosstrand 23

Re/Max International

Parklands

Property Group

18, 20, 21, 23

23

Royal Ascot 18 Sunningdale

20, 21, 23

Table View

20, 21, 23

West Beach

21, 23

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Your property guide and show house listings in the Sunday Times.* * Selected areas only. Excludes Express edition.

WINELANDS TO WHALECOAST Onrus: 028 316 3390 • Hermanus: 028 312 1110 • Stellenbosch: 021 887 1017 • Somerset West: 021 851 2633 Paarl: 021 871 1480 • Franschhoek: 021 876 2100 • Durbanville: 021 975 7209 • Welgemoed: 021 913 7670

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Somerset West R2.595 million Ready, steady – live within a secure estate. This home offers easy living on tap. Simple line work, easy to clean surfaces and a neutral interior offers new residents a blank canvas.

Bedrooms 3 / Bathrooms 2 / Garage 2 / Ref# SW1263744 Lorraine Joubert 082 892 4386 / Willis Coetzee 083 269 1014 NEW RELEASE

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Ref# ON1257732

Ref# 1262892

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Eastcliff, Hermanus / R21 million

Vermont / R9.5 million

Franschhoek / R6.5 million

Paarl / R4.25 million

Bedrooms 5 / Bathrooms 4 / Garages 2 / Seafront family home situated in the heart of Hermanus.

Stylishly renovated by local architect Nicolette Lloyd - maintaining its charm.

Bedrooms 5 / Bathrooms 4 / Garages 4 / Exceptional spacious family home on 6,000m² with beautiful sea and mountain views.

Bedrooms 3 / Bathrooms 3 / Parking 1 / This charming thatch home is located in an enviable position within the village and offers a beautiful private and mature garden.

Bedrooms 4 / Bathrooms 3 / Garages 2 / This beautifully restored “Grand Old Lady” is situated on historic Orange Street. First ownered in the late 1700’s.

Dinita Hewett 082 898 4519

Louise Momberg 082 553 0427

Jeanine 082 410 6837 / Doug 072 610 7208

Lana du Toit 083 407 9659

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Kenridge Heights / R3.39 million

Selbourne / R3.195 million

Paarl / R2.895 million

Somerset West / R2.95 million

Bedrooms 4 / Bathrooms 2 / Garages 2 / Charming country “villa” with Table Mountain views. Vine covered terrace and beautiful landscaped paths leading to secret gardens.

Bedrooms 4 / Bathrooms 2.5 / Garages 2 / A lovely Tuscan double-storey townhouse with excellent security.

Bedrooms 3 / Bathrooms 2 / Garages 1 / In a tree lined street in Vrykyk with lovely open plan living areas, beautiful kitchen and covered patio. Ideal family home.

Bedrooms 4 / Bathrooms 2 / Garages 2 / Single storey newly renovated home. Just move in!

Located in Fernwood Estate next to a green belt, with lovely views.

Peta Bodley 083 528 1290

Vivienne 082 569 4739 / Koos 083 399 8002

Lana du Toit 083 407 9659

Ausra Houston 078 450 8892

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PLATTEKLOOF Sales & Rentals: 021 558 3438 • plattekloof@pamgolding.co.za • pamgolding.co.za/plattekloof

Plattekloof / R5.8 million

Ref# 1PLA1263567

Bedrooms 4 / Bathrooms 2 / Garages 2 / A unique, beautiful and sophisticated home in sought-after Plattekloof. This impeccable home offers a wonderful well planned lifestyle which includes 4 luxurious bedrooms and fabulous open-plan indoor and outdoor entertainment.

Penny Petersen 083 261 7339 / Riccardo Mascis 073 051 1100 / Rosemary Fernandes 078 080 9955

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WESTERN SEABOARD Blouberg: 021 557 1115 • Big Bay: 021 554 0033 • Sunningdale: 021 556 2362 • Sunset Beach: 021 551 8640 Atlantic Beach Estate: 021 201 8706 • pamgolding.co.za/western-seaboard

2-5pm

Bloubergstrand / R2.65 million

Ref# 1TV1261621

Bedrooms 3 / Bathrooms 2 / Garages 2 / This lovely open-plan duplex townhouse comes with top-end finishes, large garden that is protected against the south-easter and sunny all year round. The home boasts a spacious lounge and well-kept double garage. The main bedroom has stunning views over the adjacent nature reserve with pheasants, tarentaal, mongoose and steenbokkies which frequently walk by. Follow PGP boards from Otto du Plessis Drive.

Hjalmar Larsen 082 940 8034

2-5pm

Royal Ascot / R1.28 million

Ref# 1TV1262699

Parklands / R1.85 million

Ref# 1TV1263021

Bedrooms 1 / Bathrooms 1 / Garages 1 / Many windows in this north-facing, ground floor, apartment surrounded by gardens. Lounge, dining and kitchen open-plan with views of the gardens and leads out to a sun-drenched patio. Kitchen has a gas hob with extractor and under counter oven.

Bedrooms 4 / Bathrooms 2.5 / Garages 2 / This gorgeous family home offers spacious bedrooms and study with laminated flooring and built-in cupboards. Spacious kitchen with breakfast nook and ample cupboard space. large sunken lounge and double garage. Follow PGP boards from Sunningdale Drive.

Lyn Inch 083 259 1716 / Jenny Watton 083 446 0818

Lyndle Botha 076 645 5921

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AT L A N T I C B E A C H E S TAT E Atlantic Beach Estate: 021 201 8706 • pamgolding.co.za/atlantic-beach-estate

CapeTown’s Town’sonly onlycoastal coastalresidential residentialgolf golfestate. estate.

Cape For all your real estate enquiries, please contact: Sales / Mandy Oschman - 082 567 0398 / mandy.oschman@pamgolding.co.za

Atlantic Beach Estate / R15 million

Ref# 1TV1245694

Bedrooms 5 / Bathrooms 5 / Garages 4 / This beautiful home is unrivalled in this top-class estate.

Set on a fairway with breathtaking uninterrupted views of Table Mountain, Robben Island and the sparkling Atlantic Ocean. The expansive entrance hall showcases a glass piano masterpiece.

Mandy Oschman 082 567 0398

Atlantic Beach Estate / R40 000 pm

Ref# 1TV1252559

Bedrooms 5 / Bathrooms 3.5 / Garages 2 / Stunning outdoor patio with braai facilities allowing for indoor/outdoor living around the pool with stunning sea views across the bay. The open-plan kitchen with separate scullery and pantry flows into the lounge and large dining area, ideal for entertaining.

Debbie Robbertze 083 616 0954

Atlantic Beach Estate / R4.65 million

Ref# 1TV1242953

Bedrooms 3 / Bathrooms 2 / Garages 2 / A perfect home with character and an immaculate spacious garden. Open-plan dining/kitchen area with separate scullery leading into the garage. The L-shaped covered patio with built-in braai is extra spacious and wind protected.

Mandy Oschman 082 567 0398

Atlantic Beach Estate / R27 000 pm

Ref# 1TV1263833

Bedrooms 3 / Bathrooms 2 / Garages 2 / Furnished home. Nicely positioned home within the estate with open-plan kitchen and scullery. Open-plan lounge/dining room area with laminate flooring and fireplace. Wind-free undercover patio, swimming pool and braai leading onto a landscaped garden.

Debbie Robbertze 083 616 0954

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PARKLANDS

R3 495 000 PARKLANDS

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Modern 87m² 2 bed, 2 bath apartment in secure complex, basement parking, 24/7 manned security, pool, landscaped garden. A fantastic buy.

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Marlett Cuyler 082 514 4402 RE/MAX Property Associates 021 531 4477

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R2 795 000

2 bedroom apartment with o/p mod kitchen & lounge. Recently refurbished apartment block in Oranjezicht. Beautiful views from the balcony of the City, Devil's Peak & Table Mountain. Lock up garage.

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