Neighbourhood DBN - 17 December 2017

Neighbourhood 17 DECEMBER 2017

PROPERTY & LIFESTYLE

Home-grown With sea views, a prime location and incredible prices, Wagtail at Brettenwood Coastal Estate is an idyllic home base, page 6

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HOLIDAY ATTRACTIONS

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NEWS & LIFESTYLE

17 DECEMBER 2017

Neighbourhood

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Holiday guide Live on the edge, escape the city and embrace nature with Neighbourhood this December WORDS: CHARIS LE RICHE

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he December holidays are the perfect time to get out of your comfort zone and venture out of your city. Here’s our pick of the best adrenaline-pumping activities, top beaches and perfect escapes from the city!

Live on the edge Paintball

You’re spoilt for choice when it comes to paintball ranges in Durban. Get together with friends, and even family, and battle it out until there’s only one person standing.

Skydiving

Why not see Durban from a new perspective these holidays – from the clouds as you make your descent to the earth!

The ultimate adventure activity, skydiving is a must for any visitor and should be on everyone’s bucket list.

Aquarium diving at uShaka Marine World

uShaka Marine World is a must-see venue for any trip to Durban. Enjoy three unforgettable underwater activities: swim with silvery fish in the snorkelling pond, explore the phantom ship or immerse yourself in a world of sharks with the Xpanda Shark Dive.

Big Rush Big Swing at Moses Mabhida Stadium

The Moses Mabhida Stadium is a hub of activity with plenty to offer thrill-seekers. A highlight is the Big Rush Big Swing. Named as the world’s tallest swing by the Guinness Book of Records in May 2011, this is not your average swing.

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Travel the Midlands Meander

Only an hour’s drive from the city, the Midlands Meander has various routes to suit any taste and offers great restaurants in beautiful surroundings, outstanding accommodation, fascinating local events, outdoor activities, historic landmarks, wildlife conservation and unique arts and crafts. midlandsmeander.co.za

Day safari at Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park The oldest proclaimed nature reserve in Africa, Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park comprises 9,600ha of wilderness with magnificent wildlife. The reserve can be explored by private vehicle or by booking a day safari. hluhluwegamereserve.com

Wild Swing at the Oribi Gorge

The Oribi Gorge features cliffs, forests, hiking trails and picnic sites. But for those who want to kick it up a gear, there’s Wild 5 Adventures. Get your heart racing by tackling the Wild Swing and free fall 165m over the Lehr’s Waterfall! wild5adventures.co.za

Valley of a Thousand Hills

Explore the Aliwal Shoal

Located between Pietermaritzburg and Durban, the Valley of a Thousand Hills is a breathtaking KwaZuluNatal landmark. You’ll find stunning scenery and plenty of activities to keep everyone entertained.

1000hillstourism.co.za

The Aliwal Shoal Dive Centre offers daily baited shark dives, shark cage diving, reef and shipwreck dives, boat excursions and snorkelling trips. You can see ragged-tooth sharks, tiger sharks, manta rays, dolphins and whale sharks. aliwalshoal.co.za

Best beaches Sodwana Bay

Sodwana offers visitors a pristine coastline to walk along. It’s also a popular scuba diving and snorkelling spot for water enthusiasts, while those who prefer to be on land can enjoy horse-riding. With something for everyone, Sodwana Beach is perfect for the young and old.

Scottburgh Beach

Cape Vidal

Northeast of St Lucia and within the Isimangaliso Wetland Park World Heritage Site, Cape Vidal offers great snorkelling opportunities in a protected bay. Snorkellers, be on the lookout for the remains of the Dorothea, which sank off the shore in 1898 and has never been found!

A favourite among families because of its netted swimming area and lifeguards on duty, Scottburgh Beach is perfect for a day lazing in the soft sand. When the sand becomes too much, there’s a super tube waterslide and a putt-putt course nearby to keep you busy.

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My business neighbourhood Beauty of Eden in Rydalvale, Phoenix, offers unique and stylish nail designs WORDS: TIVANIA MOODLEY

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ail art is gaining popularity and, with advances in technology, has become easier to do. Offering a range of options and increased precision, digital nail art machines are set to take off in the beauty industry. Dinesh Soomerun merged his passion for technology with his business acumen and started Beauty of Eden: a beauty service that caters to clients’ specific nail art needs.

Q: How did your business start?

A: I have a passion for printing machines and all things technologyrelated and decided to open a business that offers unique nail printing in the beauty industry.

A lot of women love to have their nails done. What could be better than offering them a personalised range of nail art? I was fortunate enough to turn my passion and interest into a business.

Q: Why did you choose this area to set up shop?

A: I run my business from home in Rydalvale, Phoenix, and offer a mobile service for clients’ convenience. This saves me a lot on rent and I don’t need massive amounts of space either.

Q: How did you find your premises?

A: I was already settled in this property before I started my business.

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

A: I’m situated close to many hair salons, so the influx of women

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into the area is plentiful and increases the clientele that I have because a lot of my clients tend to have their nails done at the same time as their hair.

Q: Who are your neighbours?

A: Residential homeowners, some of whom have become clients.

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

A: Normal residential rental prices.

Q: How many people go through your business each day?

A: T his can vary from one or two clients a day, to several over the weekend.

Q: Do you have any expansion plans?

A: I’d love to open a beauty salon offering full beauty care and personalised nail printing.

Q: Do you operate online as well?

A: I have an active Facebook page.

Q: What’s your most popular item?

A: Definitely the Louis Vuitton and Gucci prints.

SEE FOR YOURSELF: Beauty of Eden 063 816 5127 facebook.com/beautyofedensa

agtail was launched by Union3 developments on 23 November at an exclusive event at Brettenwood Coastal Estate’s award-winning clubhouse, Woodlands, which was attended by more than 140 invited guests. The evening was a great success with 60% of the development sold on the night.

Wagtail – offering 35 of the freshest properties with premium finishes, fantastic positioning and sea views – will be the last premium sectional title development on the estate.

This new development is situated on one of the best sites in Brettenwood Coastal

Estate and offers homes in a beautiful, tranquil and prime location at incredible prices: • Freestanding homes with sea views from R3,99m • Forest Villas from R2,99m • Forest Apartments from R2,79m Union3 has been working closely with Brettenwood Coastal Estate’s on-site sales and marketing team, Home and Country Property, to launch this new development. They’ve been developing upmarket homes and developments along the Dolphin Coast for close to seven years.

The houses, designed by Bloc Architects, will range from

200m2 to 250m2, while the apartments will be from 171m2 to 207m2. The houses will mostly have sea and forest views, swimming pools and customised finishes catering to investors’ individual tastes.

Construction on this incredible development will begin in March 2018 and the first home will be handed over in November 2019.

Brettenwood Coastal Estate boasts top security, phenomenal views, forest walking trails, fantastic facilities such as the clubhouse, children’s play areas, easy access to local amenities, close proximity to world-class beaches and a quick 15-minute drive to King Shaka International Airport.

In addition to the amazing price offering, one lucky homeowner has a one in 35 chance of winning a Ford Mustang.

Investors looking for idyllic coastal property coupled with secure exclusive estate living at the right price will find it in Brettenwood Coastal Estate situated in Sheffield Beach, five minutes away from Ballito.

SEE FOR YOURSELF: Wagtail at Brettenwood Coastal Estate 032 525 4581 info@brettenwood.co.za brettenwood.co.za

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Award winning Brettenwood Coastal Estate, located just 10 minutes from King Shaka Airport, is situated along one of the most exquisite stretches of coastline in KwaZulu-Natal. It offers its residents security, luxury, tranquility, exclusivity and an extensive range of world class amenities to suit both the young and young at heart.

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24 OF 35 HOMES SOLD Ultimate lifestyle investment Panoramic sea views • Private and tranquil

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2018 property trends Estates, drones and retirement homes will have their moments next year WORDS: CANDICE BOTHA

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ext year is predicted to be a buyers’ market. “The market is going to be affected by business and consumer confidence levels, and we expect these to differ regionally and from area to area,” says Berry Everitt, CEO, Chas Everitt International Property Group.

He says there’ll be challenges related to the country’s current political and financial difficulties, but, overall, it will be a buyers’ market – and buying is what the smart investors and consumers will be doing, whether they’re first-time buyers getting a toehold in the market, buy-to-let investors building up their portfolios or existing homeowners upgrading to bigger or more luxurious properties.

“A trend bubbling under now is for family members to assist homebuyers to finance their new homes. Parents and grandparents are taking second bonds on their own homes, providing assets or cash as collateral to help younger members of the family become homeowners,” says Everitt.

Gated estates and complexes which offer a combination of lifestyle and security

will be sought-after. “Open-plan living is always popular and there’s been a market shift towards low-maintenance community living, whether in smaller complexes or lifestyle estates,” says Maurizio Dalle-Vedove, area specialist, Lew Geffen Sotheby’s International Realty Durban, Durban North and Umhlanga. “We’ll see more focus on retirement villages as the demand continues to outweigh supply and eco-efficient homes and eco-estates will also become more prominent.”

Recently built homes in new developments will also prove popular as they satisfy the demand for modern design and make good investments.

“With the surge of development property coming on the market, it would be very wise to invest if it’s possible. Being able to purchase a property at today’s prices and only start paying for it in approximately 18 months makes great financial sense,” says Kerry Bailey, principal, Tyson Properties Umhlanga.

Developments will not be confined to outlying areas of major centres, either. “Due to the increasing pace

of urbanisation, we also expect to see more densification wherever this is possible in high-demand, central suburbs that are close to all amenities and well-served by public transport,” says Everitt. “Developers will once again be on the hunt for older homes on large stands that they can rezone for multiunit sectional title and cluster projects in areas such as Fourways, Rivonia, Houghton and Rosebank in Johannesburg; Brooklyn and Lynnwood in Pretoria; Durban North; and many of the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town.”

In terms of marketing, virtual tours and 3-D imaging will become increasingly popular next year. “Online media marketing, including virtual tours, is becoming the trend,” says Bailey. “Drone photography will also become more relevant, as commercial licences become more freely available, and the most talked about will probably be the use of Matterport cameras to create 3-D models of home interiors that give potential buyers an immersive, interactive experience of being in the property they are viewing online,” says Everitt.

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