Neighbourhood PTA - 06 December 2015

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Neighbourhood 06 DECEMBER 2015

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Editor’s Exclusive

Hogshead The great escape celebrates beer CLAIRE BARNARDO

This craft beer pub in Hazelwood aims to redefine beer WORDS: LISA DEWBERRY

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ogshead, a craft beer pub on the corner of Dely and Pinaster Roads in Hazelwood, which opened in Pretoria in October, celebrated the group’s fourth birthday with its annual Bru-Fest, a four-day beer festival, from 11 to 14 November. This casual, comfortable urban bar which specialises in craft beer and classic, grill and smokehouse pub fare, is decorated in a contemporary retro style with wooden and rawhide leather furniture and a unique pewter-looking bar counter.

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ecember is finally here and by the recent preview it seems we’re in for a hot one. There is so much to love about this time of year.

My initial excitement is because it signals that it’s holiday time – a well-deserved break for many (except those in retail, of course), and what would a getaway be without the beach? The seaside is for me the ultimate in relaxation. There’s something meditative about staring endlessly into the lapping of the waves.

One of my most memorable family breaks was when we headed just outside of Simon’s Town for a week. A steep little driveway led us down to probably one of the most exquisite beach house settings – a cottage perched on the water’s edge.

South Winds has a therapeutic 180º sea view held together by the base of this classic, nautical beach home. It was one of my most special weeks away. I guess there are still some untouched places left to discover.

Choose to sit at a tall or short table in one of the many outdoor deck areas, mezzanine area or indoor bar area where you can watch the latest sports on one of the 10 television screens.

This pub has over 18 varieties of local beer including SAB favourites, the in-house Brewhogs craft beer range, as well as wines, ciders and spirits.

Try the Hogs Christmas Brew, with flavours of mince pie fruits – specially prepared for the festive season – or the Brewhogs Nº1 Premium Pilsner: a crisp, easy-drinking beer with soft malt flavours, well-rounded bitterness and a Saaz hop aroma.

Apiwe Nxusani, brewster for Brewhogs, is said to be the first person in South Africa to complete a National Diploma in Clear Fermented Beverages, which is accredited by the South African Qualifications Authority.

With her team she aims to brew classic beer using only natural ingredients.

The drinks menu at Hogshead is complemented by a selection of snacks, grills, platters, salads, steaks, burgers, smoked-meat dishes – smoked on site for up to 14 hours in their Southern American-style smoker – as well as desserts. The food philosophy is based on natural, wholesome and homemade food prepared freshly on site.

For starters, try the crispy pork belly with teriyaki and sesame seed dipping sauce.

Follow this with the Hogs Smokehouse Burger created with a cold-smoked, home-made burger patty with housesmoked bacon, cheese, pulled pork on a home-baked burger bun with onion rings, chips and coleslaw for mains.

The half prego chicken which is slowsmoked and marinated in peri-peri, then grilled with prego sauce basting and served with chips or a chef’s salad and coleslaw, is also a winner. Round off your meal with a choc-nut cherry sundae with black cherries and vanilla ice cream with hot chocolate sauce, toasted almonds and whipped cream.

Hogshead attracts a colourful crowd from students to professionals and families wanting to enjoy the craft beer experience in a fun hangout with laid-back music. This pub is a great destination to kick back and relax with friends while enjoying competitively priced, authentic-flavoured food and craft beer in a festive atmosphere.

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The Roastmasters’ heirloom

Creating the perfect formula for phenomenal coffee WORDS & IMAGES: RITA LUDIKE

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hen it comes to a craft such as roasting coffee, years of experience paired with good helpings of patience, dedication and persistence help make the perfect blend. For the last 22 years, Pretoria-based Roastmasters Coffee Roastery has excelled at just that.

The history of Roastmasters

Rosemary Cooper founded Roastmasters after she established the San Francisco Coffee Shop in Pretoria in 1993. During a time when South African culture deemed instant coffee enough, Rosemary decided it wasn’t. She trekked to a speciality coffee conference in California and her new profession as a full-time roaster soon enabled her to import an air coffee roaster. And so it began.

The coffee shop inevitably converted many an instant-coffee drinker to its hand-roasted arabica coffee. Very soon Rosemary and her two roastmasters, Louisa Chezi and Charity Tshipo, couldn’t keep up the pace and decided to dedicate themselves solely to roasting, and so the first roastery in Gauteng, Roastmasters Coffee Roastery, was born.

Roastmasters Coffee Roastery

Natania van Heerden, a former actress, moved to the US for 12 years where she was introduced to good coffee. After Natania’s return in 2006, an opportunity presented itself to become part of Roastmasters, after which she decided to put her acting career to bed. Natania

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and her father, Johan van Heerden, now head up the Roastmasters Coffee Roastery team. Roastmasters continues to use single-origin, 100% arabica beans, which get blended to perfection by Louisa and Charity. To ensure that the beans they supply are fresh, each order’s beans are roasted on demand. Beans are roasted, ground and packaged on the premises in Samcor Park. Since they’ve perfected their roasting skills since 1993, Natania decided to return to their roots and open up shop and introduce Roastmasters Coffee Bar to the family.

Roastmasters Coffee Bar

Earlier this year, after a four-year search, they found the perfect spot for their coffee bar project. Tucked away in the old pharmacy on 13th Street across from Greenlyn Village Centre, Roastmasters has created a new home to share the love for coffee with shoppers.

Understanding how important history is, they’ve kept the old pharmacy’s wall unit and some memorabilia such as old registers and medicine bottles.

Enjoy some shopping at Roastmasters and try out some coffee soaps and scrubs, home-made syrups, coffee gift hampers and coffee equipment. On Thursday evenings they also host a craft coffee cocktail evening accompanied by live music. Plan to see exciting projects in the future such as coffee tastings, cupping sessions and informal barista training.

Be sure to try out the much-raved-about cold brew to counter the summer heat.

TASTE FOR YOURSELF: Roastmasters 012 803 5549 roastmasters.co.za

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Here’s what to do this December at shopping centres around town WORDS: BELINDA MOUNTAIN

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f you’re braving the shopping centres this December, this is what you need to know before you go.

Sandton City

There’s a feast of fun for the whole family at Sandton City from 4 December until Christmas Eve. Meet three Paw Patrol characters from the hugely popular Nickelodeon series at four shows a day (10am, 1pm, 4pm and 6pm), with meet-and-greet sessions at 11am, 2pm and 5pm. Lego fans will be delighted to hear that the Lego pit will be back, with about 80,000 Lego bricks to suit all ages and stages.

Have your photo taken in front of a festive snow globe in the Protea Court and then head off to meet Father Christmas. You can also get your gifts wrapped at Sandton City’s gift-wrapping kiosks for a R10 donation (all proceeds will go to Sandton SPCA). Sandton City will be open from 9am to 9pm from 1 to 23 December (including Sundays and the 16 December public holiday) and on 24 December from 9am to 6pm.

Maponya Mall

Extended trading hours at Maponya

Mall will be in place from 1 December, so you can shop to your heart’s content from Monday to Saturday (9am to 7pm) and on Sundays from 9am to 6pm. Catch the Sweet Melodies choir performing in the Centre Court on the Fridays of 11 and 18 December, and get your picture taken with Father Christmas at the big tree from 4 to 6 December and 9 to 24 December. You can also get your gifts wrapped at the charity gift-wrapping station, or keep the little ones busy at Kiddies Masterchef in the Pick n Pay court with various fun activities.

Eastgate Mall

Head to Eastgate Mall for some shopping while your kids enjoy a Snake and Reptile Show on Saturday, 12 December. Sponsored by Wild magazine and Cape Union Mart, the show will be on from 10am to 11am after which the climbing wall will open for any adventurous little rock climbers. You can also enjoy late-night shopping at Eastgate from 9 to 23 December (9am to 9pm from Monday to Saturday and 9am to 6pm on Sundays) while the Salvation Army performs traditional carols and you get your picture taken with Father Christmas.

TOP TIPS FOR STRESSFREE SHOPPING: • • • • •

Don’t leave it to 24 December to buy your gifts.

Arrive early in the day and beat the crowds.

Make a gift list beforehand so you have an action plan.

Use the gift-wrapping stations to save time.

Take breaks and entertain the kids with activities on offer.

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Don’t miss out

Menlyn Festive Bon Appétit Market

The holiday season is upon us and that means shopping. There are, however, less horrifying, artificially lit ways of shopping. Menlyn has gathered an array of exciting exhibitors, music, craft beer and food trucks for its outdoor market. Enjoy Pretoria’s best markets such as Hazel Food Market and the Pretoria Banting Market all under one roof. The market spans over a course of three days – from 18 to 20 December until late – which leaves shoppers with ample time to stroll about. Engaging and fun entertainment is provided for kids. Entry is free.

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Melrose Antique and Vintage Fair

Every year the picturesque Melrose House hosts an exquisite antique fair. The fair caters for anyone from curious antique hunters to serious antique enthusiasts. This year is no exception – on 16 December from 8am to 3pm you can browse the extensive collections consisting of over 50 collector vendors.

With anything from collectable antique dolls and toys, jewellery, furniture, precious maps and art, to retro lighting, you’ll be sure to find something that strikes your fancy. Don’t bother with lunch – grab some of the delicious food and treats sold at the fair and find a bench in the beautiful garden. Make the most of your visit by doing a historical walk through Melrose House. Entry to the house is R20.

Capital Craft Presents Meat Feast 2015

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Calling all meat lovers! On Tuesday, 8 December from 7pm, Capital Craft is hosting its first Meat Feast. If you are passionate about a good piece of meat, you’ll be overjoyed to know that there will be a presentation of six different types and cuts of meat, each prepared in a unique way. The menu includes mouthwatering dishes such as slow-roasted short ribs with stout beer barbeque, and a six-hour-smoked, Southern-style brisket served with caramelised onion mousse. There is also an array of herbed and beer breads to enjoy with your selection of meats. There are only 50 tickets available which can be purchased online and at Capital Craft.

EXPERIENCE IT FOR YOURSELF: Menlyn Festive Bon Appétit Market Maria Marokane, 012 471 0600 Melrose Antique and Vintage Fair 011 482 4259 Capital Craft Presents Meat Fest 2015 Tickets available online at Plankton.mobi goo.gl/EDThiK

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Nomadic interiors WORDS: CHRIS REID

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any people are embracing the move towards smaller living spaces and downsizing their homes to the bare essentials. In turn, many designers have responded to the challenge of smaller spaces by looking at innovative designs and storage solutions to help fit the necessities of life into a reduced footprint. Some go even further, however, by making the very structure of a living space moveable to help the inhabitants to reconfigure their homes as needed to best make use of the space.

One of the main places we’re seeing this approach is in the kitchen, with solutions that give inhabitants the ability to quickly move essentials like work surfaces and stoves around. In this way, functionality is available when needed, but easy to put out of sight and out of mind when the cooking is over and done with. One of the most eye-catching of these solutions comes from the Italian brand Emme with its Bongos all-in-one

kitchen. This trolley-like piece contains a stovetop, sink, refrigerator, storage and more, all fitted into a self-contained unit. Homeowners just need to connect water and electricity and they’re ready to use it – and able to unplug and wheel it out of sight when more space is needed.

This trend may have a whiff of retrofuturism about it, but as we continue to find living spaces shrinking, this kind of smart thinking will become increasingly important. Ultimately, new generations of homeowners will be less precious about the distinctions between spaces, and will prize smart use of space over everything else.

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SPOTLIGHT

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NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT Shining a light on SA’s featured neighbourhood

Spotlight on

Atlantic Seaboard Beach living with an aura of glamour – the Atlantic Seaboard includes some of Cape Town’s most exclusive suburbs and is all about the dramatic ocean and mountain views WORDS: KIT HEATHCOCK

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Dubbed “Cape Town’s Riviera”, with Camps Bay its St Tropez, the Atlantic Seaboard has its own take on Mediterranean chic that is purely South African in style.

It’s the dramatic scenery with villas and architecturally designed houses scaling the slopes of the mountain looking out at stunning views towards the sunset that earn it its moniker.

The Atlantic Seaboard has an air of exclusivity and glamour, with its beaches sheltered from the worst of the wind, and it’s known as the place to be seen for jet-setters and socialites during Cape Town’s long summers.

The Atlantic Seaboard starts off in urban mode – Sea Point is a cosmopolitan melting pot, with people from all walks of life mingling along the promenade. For artist and resident Lucie de Moyencourt this is a big part of its appeal. “I love the beautiful views of the city and sea and mountain, that it is multicultural, multi-income, and pedestrian: everyone walks, runs or cycles around here. I am also in love with shared public spaces, and the Sea Point promenade as well as the Company’s Garden in town are the most successful examples of this for me.”

There’s more of a rarefied air as you curve around the steeper slopes below Lion’s Head to Bantry Bay and Clifton, where property prices are some of the highest in Cape Town, and private villas and luxury apartments line the rocky mountainside above the four sandy beaches, which are numbered rather than named.

First Beach is the place for the body beautiful, with volleyball players, surfers and sunbathers. Fourth Beach has Blue Flag status and is family-friendly. Once you’ve descended the steep steps from the road above all four beaches you’ll find Second and Third beaches – popular for sundowners and sunbathing.

To open your window every morning and see what is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, is just incredible VERENA NEUMAYR-HOWES, RESIDENT

Once the sun sets, the residential suburb, which has little in the way of restaurants or shops, is returned to affluent peace and quiet as the in-crowd head off to the trendy restaurants and night spots of Camps Bay or Sea Point.

With its palm-tree-lined beach and cafe society buzz, Camps Bay has a glamorous aura in the summer season, but underneath the glitz it retains its family-friendly feel.

Growing up here, Karen Scher remembers her family house always being filled with friends, hanging out after spending long hours on the beach. “The beach is still a fun place for kids and it’s lost none of its natural beauty. It has become touristy, but, in a way, that’s part of its charm.”

The beauty of the scenery is what attracted Verena Neumayr-Howes to settle here three years ago. “To open your window every morning and see what is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, and then make a cup of coffee in the kitchen with a view of Lion’s Head and Table Mountain, is just incredible. And I will never, ever tire of the glorious sunsets.”

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And there are plenty more facilities for families: the park behind the Bay Hotel, a local library with free story hour, and the sports fields for soccer. As far as schools go, Camps Bay Prep has a good reputation, and older kids travel all the way from Sea Point and further afield to attend Camps Bay High School.

“The location is great as it has a village vibe but it’s close to the CBD and the Waterfront,” continues Verena.

“It’s an ideal spot for everyone, from sports fanatics and party animals to couples and families. There is a lovely community spirit that makes living here very agreeable.”

Leaving behind Camps Bay and its adjoining suburb of Bakoven, the coastal road winds through unspoilt fynbos with stunning views of mountain and ocean. Passing the Twelve Apostles Hotel (which is the place to go for glamorous sundowners and fine dining) you eventually reach Llandudno, a seaside village that is one of the more exclusive suburbs of Cape Town.

Llandudno is the choice for those who prefer a quiet life with no restaurants or shops, and no street lighting – just unspoilt wilderness, a beautiful beach and endless mountain views.

Wherever you choose to settle on the Atlantic Seaboard, you are guaranteed stunning scenery, gorgeous sunsets and an enviable outdoor lifestyle enjoying some of Cape Town’s best beaches and mountain hiking right on your doorstep.

With an active toddler in the family, the beach is part of everyday living. “We love Glen Beach as it’s a bit secluded and less windy, and my husband takes his board out if surf conditions are good. Most tourists don’t know about it, so it feels like a local

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With its palm tree-lined beach and cafe society buzz, Camps Bay has a glamorous aura in the summer season, but underneath the glitz it retains its familyfriendly feel

EAT LIKE A LOCAL: • K leinsky’s Delicatessen – the best bagels and breakfasts • L a Perla – Italian neighbourhood vibe with great views • T he Codfather – the freshest seafood cooked to order • Baked Bistro – great breakfasts • R umbullion – alfresco lunches on the lawns • T he Leopard Bar at Twelve Apostles – glamorous sundowners

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I love the beautiful views of the city and sea and mountain, that it is multicultural, multi-income, and pedestrian: everyone walks, runs or cycles around here ARTIST AND RESIDENT LUCIE DE MOYENCOURT

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We love Glen Beach as it’s a bit secluded and less windy, and my husband takes his board out if surf conditions are good VERENA NEUMAYR-HOWES, RESIDENT

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Buying in the Atlantic Seaboard The monthly bond repayment to purchase a typical property in the Atlantic Seaboard, namely a twobedroom flat, with the median asking price of R4,298m, is R40,767 per month over 20 years at prime of 9,25% with no deposit.

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Properties listed for sale in the Atlantic Seaboard comprise approximately 10% of the total sale listings in the Cape Town area.

Approximately 10% of the interest (views) in properties for sale in the Cape Town area is attributable to properties listed for sale in the Atlantic Seaboard.

Properties listed for rent in the Atlantic Seaboard comprise approximately 27% of the total rental listings in the Cape Town area.

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Property demand Approximately 17% of the interest (views) in properties for rent in the Cape Town area is attributable to properties listed for rent in the Atlantic seaboard.

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Median asking prices for Atlantic Seaboard properties

R4,298m For a typical property (two-bedroom flat)

R9,33m

R5,95m

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R17,14m For a house

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Complex

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Median monthly asking prices for Atlantic Seaboard rentals

R19,200 For a typical rental property (two-bedroom flat)

R44,000 In a complex

R15,600 For a flat

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R38,800 For a house

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he national average monthly rental in the formal residential market stands at just under R6,500, according to PayProp’s Q2 2015 Rental Index, and the year-on-year growth has steadily strengthened to 7,26%.

While the upturn is good news, the report says, the slowing performance of the South African economy doesn’t instil much confidence that this trend will gain momentum or even sustain itself.

There are two clear pricing groups among the provinces (see graph) – the R6,000 group (Gauteng, Northern Cape, Western Cape, Mpumalanga, KZN and Limpopo) and the sub-R5,000 group (Eastern Cape, Free State and North West). Investors agree that, over time, steady growth trumps brilliant short-term returns. PayProp says this can be seen in the even growth in rental values in the Western Cape, Gauteng and KZN over the past year.

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Northern Cape

R6,840

Western Cape

R6,696

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R6,613

KwaZulu-Natal

R6,505

Limpopo

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Our interest rate is still low, the increase in increments is small, and from a consumer perspective, I don’t believe it’ll put significant pressure on homeowners or those planning on buying homes. It is, however, likely to be a gentle reminder to South Africans as we head into the traditional festive season buying spree that the global economy – much of it beyond our control – will always have a knockon effect on our interest rate

New to the neighbourhood: Camps Bay, Atlantic Seaboard There’s nothing more exciting than moving into a new neighbourhood. Here’s what Lindy O’Hare loves about her new home on the Atlantic Seaboard WORDS: ANDREA KIRK

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hen Mark and Lindy O’Hare first visited Cape Town, they were completely blown away.

They kept returning for holidays and eventually decided to buy a second home here. Lindy tells us what they love about their new home – and Camps Bay.

The Pavilion to get a billion-rand upgrade

Q: How did you find your property?

A: For a number of years, we went back and forth about buying a house here. Every time we visited Cape Town, we would think about it, but then put it on the back burner when we returned to London. After we did the Cape Town Cycle Tour this year, we made up our minds, and after that things happened quite quickly. We approached a couple of property agents and let them know what we were looking for. Eventually, Seeff Properties showed us a luxurious six-bedroom home within walking distance of the beach, and we fell in love.

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Q: Is there anything you wish you’d known before you started looking?

A: How long it takes for transfer to take place.

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estville’s The Pavilion shopping centre, owned by Pareto Limited, is set to get a R1,1bn makeover and expansion to increase its leisure and retail offering.

The mall attracts 1,8 million visitors each month and this major facelift – the mall’s biggest upgrade since opening two decades ago – will see it increase to 139,000m2, making it just smaller than Sandton City. The number of retail stores and other outlets will jump from 240 to 320 on completion.

Features of the redevelopment will include a 2,500m2 glass-encased rooftop fine-dining and leisure area to be called Sky @ Pav, some international fashion retail tenants currently not represented in KZN, and a new 3,200m2 Virgin Active gym.

“The iconic UK-based toy shop retailer, Hamleys, is also on the cards,” says Marius Muller, CEO, Pareto Limited.

Construction is set to begin in February next year and should take 18 to 20 months to complete.

Next to London and New York, Cape Town is our favourite city in the world, and Camps Bay is our favourite part of Cape Town

Q: Did you know which area you wanted to be in ?

A: Mark was dead set on Camps Bay. He’s a keen paddleboarder and loves being able to walk to the beach for a paddle. The rest of the family are very active too, and our four grown-up kids are coming out to South Africa to do the Cape Town Cycle Tour with us next year.

The interest rate and your credit rating

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ith the home loan rate now sitting at 9,75%, a good credit rating is more important than ever.

“If you do have a good credit rating,” says Shaun Rademeyer, CEO, BetterLife Home Loans, “it will not only be easier for you to obtain new credit, but also to negotiate a preferential interest rate that could translate into significant savings.”

Similarly, Rademeyer says you can save money with 20-year home loans.

“The current variable home loan

rate is 9,75%, and if you were granted a R1m home loan at that rate, the interest over 20 years would amount to almost R1,3m. However, if you had a good enough credit rating to cut just 0,5% off that interest rate, you would shave some R78,000 off the total cost of your home over 20 years.”

One way to start building a good credit rating, he says, is to make sure that all your current bills are paid on time and in full. If you have a credit card, you should only use it for small purchases and then pay these off completely at the end of every month.

Q: What do you love most about your new home?

A: The front is all glass, which creates an amazing sense of openness. The views are, of course, also absolutely spectacular, especially at sunset.

Q: What’s your favourite thing about the area?

A: Next to London and New York, Cape Town is our favourite city in the world, and Camps Bay is our favourite part of Cape Town. We love that we are able to walk to the beach, restaurants and shops.

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Q: Do you have a favourite local coffee spot?

A: There are so many to choose from. We don’t have a particular favourite just yet, because we’re still enjoying the thrill of trying out a new place every time.

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Use your Christmas bonus to pay your bond

With many individuals receiving Christmas bonuses this festive season, property owners may want to consider putting their bonus into their bond to pay it off sooner WORDS: LISA DEWBERRY IMAGE: ISTOCK

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t’s always tempting to use a Christmas bonus for luxuries and elaborate gifts over the festive season. However, property owners may want to consider paying their bonus into their bond to reduce the interest, thereby paying it off sooner and building in a buffer for emergency circumstances.

Chris Tyson, managing director, Tyson Properties, says any additional funds paid into a bond are beneficial and the bigger the amount, the more impact on reducing the term of the bond and paying it off quicker. Interest on a bond is calculated on the outstanding balance, so additional payments reduce interest charged and thus the term of the bond.

“If a lump sum payment of R20,000 is paid into a bond with R750,000 debt on a remaining term of 20 years at an interest rate of 9,5% with monthly repayments of R6,990, the term should drop to 18,5 years – saving about R103,000 if repayment remains unchanged. If property owners don’t plan to use their bonus for anything specific, they should consider paying it into their bond,” says Tyson.

Niël Cronje, CEO, Keller Williams Southern Africa, says to invest a bonus into a bond is the best Christmas present anybody can give themselves.

For example, if you had a R1m bond, where the term is 20 years and the interest rate is 10%, with an instalment of R9,650 per month, and you paid a bonus of R25,000 into it every year for 14 years, you would save R607,950 and your bond would be paid five years and three months sooner.

“Another way to save money is to pay the bond instalment at the beginning of the month and not the end, as this saves thousands of rand since payment is prior to the bank’s interest calculation. On a R1m bond that saves R19,200,” says Cronje.

Tony Clarke, managing director, Rawson Property Group, says the earlier in the term lump sum deposits are made, the more effective they are, so putting a bonus to work in the first years of a bond is more effective than the 10th year.

He says most mortgages have a flexi or access facility allowing bondholders to withdraw equity with minimal fuss.

“If a property owner has a flexi or access bond, they can use it like a savings account to keep additional funds reducing interest they pay on their loan, while having access to equity in an emergency. This money will save more in their bond than it could earn in a normal investment account,” says Clarke.

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Analyse it PATRICK CAIRNS

Hello, computer One of the greatest challenges facing South Africa is encouraging people to save. Our low savings rate has a direct impact on our personal financial security and the health of the wider economy.

There are many reasons why people find it difficult to put money aside, and not all of them have to do with the high cost of living. For a start, many South Africans are intimidated by the number of investment and savings options they are faced with. Choosing the right product is so daunting that they are paralysed into not making any choice at all.

Sound advice might help them, but a great number of people feel that they don’t have enough money to approach a professional financial adviser. They might also be worried about how much this service will cost them.

As a result many people who know they should be saving don’t do so because it just seems too intimidating. They find that it is less stressful not to think about it.

Tshwane reservoirs are operating at an average of over the 50% level

This really lays down a challenge to the local financial services industry.

How can it make saving and investing easier, cheaper and more accessible?

Perhaps inevitably, technology is starting to provide a solution. Recently we have seen the local introduction of online tools known as “robo-advisers”.

These are essentially interactive websites set up by financial advice firms to provide basic advice to individual investors. Anyone who wishes to start saving goes onto the site, answers questions about their goals, their time horizon and how much money they want to put away, and they are provided with a customised solution.

These sites also allow the individual to make the investment immediately through secure online platforms. All of the forms are created electronically, so that all the investor needs to do to finalise the transaction is send in their Fica documentation.

Two of South Africa’s first ‘roboadvisers’ are Beanstalk (beanstalk.co.za) and SmartRand (smartrand.com)

These “robo-advisers” have two major advantages. The first is their accessibility, as they drastically simplify the investment process and enable anyone with any kind of connectivity to obtain basic advice. The second is that no matter how much anybody has to invest, they are treated exactly the same and receive the same information.

Essentially they democratise financial advice because even if you only have R500, a “robo-adviser” can give you guidance on where to invest it. That completely takes away the intimidation factor and hopefully breaks down some of the barriers that prevent people from saving.

Dry spell Property owners urged to manage water carefully

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outh Africa is experiencing the worst drought since the early 1900s, which is directly affecting property owners.

Pretoria is currently experiencing extreme temperatures reaching up to 39°C. Combined with the drought, this has led to Rand Water, which supplies water to Gauteng, putting water restrictions on property owners.

“Tshwane reservoirs are operating at an average of over the 50% level. We continuously monitor our reservoirs and so far the situation is under control.

A problem may occur if our customers go against what we have requested as part of the water restrictions notice we issued. We trust that our customers

will, however, continue using water sparingly,” Tshwane municipality spokesman Selby Bokaba says.

Property owners were urged not to fill their swimming pools, wash their vehicles with hosepipes, or water their gardens between 6am and 6pm.

According to bylaws, the municipality can give spot fines to people who do not comply with water restrictions.

“Water security begins and ends with the individual. The issue is not only how much water we have. It is also a matter of how people understand what water security means in their daily lives, especially considering that the governance and distribution of water

are challenged,” water scientist at the CSIR Dr Richard Meissner says.

According to South African Weather Service forecaster Madimetja Thema, the heatwave, which is due to an El Niño weather pattern, is caused by a “strong high-pressure system”, and the weather pattern is moving over the northern and north-eastern parts of the country, creating the heatwave.

“Heatwaves in South Africa are not unusual during the spring and summer seasons. A heatwave is a prolonged period of excessive heat. Technically, a heatwave occurs when temperatures for a place are 5°C or more above the average of the hottest month of that place, and carries on for three days or more,” he says.

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Waterfront leisure Demand for waterfront properties in Pretoria and surrounds is growing WORDS: ZENA LE ROUX

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aterfront living is a dream for most South Africans who adore the outdoor lifestyle, which usually comes with spending quality time in nature, being able to indulge in water sports, tranquillity and remarkable views.

This is according to Stefanie Greyling, estate agent, Sable Hills Waterfront Estate, who says that there has definitely been a sharp increase in the popularity of waterfront living in the last few years – prices have increased and the demand

has exploded. The growing demand for waterfront properties accounts for the increase in popularity of these locations.

and 1,200m². Sable Hills Waterfront Estate is situated on the banks of the Roodeplaat Dam, north-east of Pretoria.

Sable Hills Waterfront Estate offers a modern gymnasium with private trainers, tennis and squash courts, an Olympic-size swimming pool with a sun deck and a volleyball court, and with Curro Private School adjacent to Sable Hills, residents can even let their children walk to school in total safety. The prices range from R2,8m to R15m for property between 350m²

Johann Jordaan, owner of the Rawson franchise, says that waterfront living at the Roodeplaat Dam is becoming an extremely luxurious option, as buyers want to achieve their dream and are prepared to pay a premium to obtain it.

Another waterfront estate within easy commuting distance from Pretoria, is Pecanwood Golf Estate in Hartbeespoort.

According to Graham Blanckenberg, licensee, Seeff Pecanwood, this estate has golf, water sports, a great private school, and 21st century security to offer.

Even though estates with a location close to water are often far from the city and access routes, the distance residents have to drive is, according to Blanckenberg, outweighed by the advantages of the lifestyle. “Driving home to a peaceful atmosphere where you can indulge in everything that makes you feel alive, is definitely worth it,” says Greyling.

SABLE HILLS OFFERS RESIDENTS THE FOLLOWING AMENITIES: • Clubhouse • Restaurant • Splash pool for kids • Beauty salon • Olympic-size swimming pool • Two jetties • Free-roaming game, such as giraffe, wildebeest, kudu, zebra and impala • A variety of birdlife • Boathouses to rent • Game drives and hiking trails

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M: 33

B:

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33

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35

Menlo Park

29, 37

Willow Acres

24

Midrand

26

Willow Acres Estate

29

Bailey's Muckleneuk

23

Monavoni

29

Willow Park Manor

38

Blue Valley GolF Estate

34

Monument Park

31

Woodhill

38

Boardwalk Meader

27, 28, 29, 36

32, 37

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30

Mooikloof

Woodlands

Boschkop Brooklyn

28, 36

Mooikloof Gardens

37

Brummeria

36

Mooikloof Ridge

37

Z:

Moreleta Park

27, 29, 31, 32, 37

Zwartkop

35

Muckleneuk

37

Zwavelpoort

38

Murrayfield

26, 37

C: Candle Woods Estate

34

Celtisdal

34

Centurion Golf Estate

32, 34

Clearwater Estate

30

Clubview

34

Clydesdale

30

Constantia Park

30, 32

Copperleaf Estate

33

Cornwall Hill Estate

34

D: Die Hoewes

34

Die Wilgers

26, 33

Doornpoort

23

E:

N: Newlands

31

O: Olympus

24, 31

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P: Pierre van Ryneveld

Q: Queenswood

25

R: Raslouw

33

Rietfontein

33

Elarduspark

30, 36

Rietvalleirand

23, 38

Eldoraigne

29, 34

Rietvlei View Estate

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Equestria

25, 30

Rooihuiskraal

35

Rooihuiskraal North

36

F: Faerie Glen

24, 28, 29, 30, 33, 36

G: Garsfontein

30

Gezina

25

H: Hazeldean

24

Hennopspark

34

Highveld

32, 35

I: Irene

35

Irene Proper

32

K: Knoppieslaagte

35

Kyalami AH

33

L: La Montagne

26, 30, 36

Lynnwood

27, 29, 31, 36

Lynnwood Glen

30, 36

Lynnwood Oord

31,

Lynnwood Ridge

30, 37

Lyttleton

26

Lyttleton Manor

35

Lyttleton Manor

26, 37

S: Silver Lakes

24, 31

Silver Lakes Golf Estate

28

Silverton Ridge

29

Silverwoods Estate

28

Six Fountains

32

Six Fountains Residential Estate

29

Soutdowns

32

Stoneridge Estate

28

T: Thatchfield Close

35

The Meadows

31

The Reeds

35

The Wilds

32

Tyger Vallei

28

V: Val de Grace

28, 38

Villieria

25

W: Wapadrand

31

Waterkloof

24, 29, 38

Waterkloof Glen

32

Waterkloof Heights

38

Waterkloof Ridge

23, 31, 38

Waverley

33

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FAERIE GLEN

BROOKLYN

Exquisite home with beautiful views.

Modern & upmarket in secure complex.

A medley of old and new.

For more info sms 1476209 to 38573 R2 700 000

For more info sms 1407725 to 38573 R2 980 000

For more info sms 1436937 to 38573 R2 995 000

Petro: 082 783 3360

Dawn: 082 594 3747 Hayley: 083 439 9109

Karin: 082 922 4731

SILVER LAKES GOLF ESTATE

STONERIDGE ESTATE

SILVERWOODS ESTATE

Immaculate lock-up-and-go home.

Modern, contemporary design.

A true statement of class.

For more info sms 1425376 to 38573 R3 500 000

For more info sms 1381142 to 38573 R4 200 000

For more info sms 1513692 to 38573 R4 500 000

Juanita: 082 322 3407

Samir: 079 812 9007

Juanita: 082 322 3407

RIETVLEI VIEW ESTATE

Country living in style.

For more info sms 1495312 to 38573 R7 900 000

Letania: 071 642 9400

BOARDWALK MEANDER

TYGER VALLEI

French design and sophistication.

Nature lover’s paradise.

For more info sms 1243447 to 38573 R8 480 000

For more info sms 1513511 to 38573 R10 000 000

Koos: 083 276 5318

Juanita: 082 322 3407

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ADRIENNE HERSCH PROPERTIES WINS TWO PROPERTY AWARDS HIGHLY COMMENDED REAL ESTATE AGENCY HIGHLY COMMENDED REAL ESTATE AGENCY MARKETING SOUTH AFRICA 2013 - 2014

KYALAMI AH R7 500 000 A fabulous find in tranquil country surroundings! ±3 Hectares, consisting of three separate dwellings. Main house: three beds, two baths, kitchen, lounge and dining area, and seperate entertainment room with lounge and built-in bar leading onto a sparkling pool.

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MARIE 082 468 2604

COPPERLEAF ESTATE

R4 500 000

FAERIE GLEN

R7 000 000

A stunning home that has it all!

3 Level home situated in a boomed-off area in Faerie Glen Security Village. Boasts breath-taking views, o/p living areas, kitchen with granite

DIRESHNEE 082 784 6380

finishes. 3 garages and ample parking. VIEW BY APPOINTMENT.

WEB: ADHS-2881

ISABEL 082 377 0571

RASLOUW

R3 200 000

WAVERLEY

WEB: ADHS-2761

R2 580 000

Building package for the home that caters to your needs!

Friendly, warm family home - lots of space!

Upmarket, modern, stunning three storey home.

Upward curving staircase to 4 beds (mes). Playroom, home theatre room

Entrance hall, 3 spacious living areas, modern kitchen with breakfast

Spacious living areas and beautiful modern wooden kitchen, 4 beds

plus modern kitchen, lounge with gas fireplace. 2 Patios, wooden deck,

nook, SQ, pool, 3 garages and a guest suite. 4 Upstairs beds plus balcony

with built-in cupboards. High up in the Moot with a lovely view of the

built-in braai, boma, infinity pool and Jacuzzi! VIEW BY APPOINTMENT.

and a kitchen! VIEW BY APPOINTMENT.

mountain. VIEW BY APPOINTMENT.

ANET 083 276 2167

ANET 083 276 2167

WEB: ADHS-2839

DIE WILGERS

R2 170 000

WEB: ADHS-2915

FAERIE GLEN

R4 725 000

ELSABE 083 845 3432

AMANDASIG

WEB: ADHS-2920

R2 300 000

Warm & cosy family home waiting for you.

This home offers endless possibilities!

You will love this welcoming Tuscan family home!.

This home has something for everyone. The perfect kitchen for mom,

Multiple living areas over breathtaking views of Pretoria! 6 En-suite

This easy flowing home has 3 sunny beds, 3 baths, light & spacious o/p

entertainment area with built-in bar & braai for dad, a play area for the

beds. This mansion in a boomed area also boasts a solid oak bar and

lounge/ dining room leading to full enclosed patio geared for entertaining

kids and a pool for all! VIEW BY APPOINTMENT.

entertainment area to die for! VIEW BY APPOINTMENT.

plus plenty more. What more could you ask for? VIEW BY APPOINTMENT.

ISABEL 082 377 0571

MARIE 082 468 2604 DIRESHNEE 082 784 6380 WEB: ADHS-2357

ISABEL 082 377 0571

WEAVIND PARK

WEB: ADHS-2853

R2 300 000

MAGALIESKRUIN

WEB: ADHS-2182

R1 450 000

RIETFONTEIN

R1 800 000

Perfect for entertaining, lovely view!

Warm family home has everything you need!

New release! A lovely family home!

Face-brick home with lovely garden, pool and exquisite views. Spacious

3 Large beds, 2 baths, kitchen to dining area, 2 spacious living areas one

Spacious reception leading to a large kitchen with pantry and separate

kitchen, scullery & laundry. 5 beds (mes), 5 baths. Lounge with wine

of which leads out to a large covered patio. Study, double garage and lots

laundry. Maintainable garden, pool, patio and entertainment area. 4 Beds

cellar. Deck with spa bath. VIEW BY APPOINTMENT.

of extras! VIEW BY APPOINTMENT.

ELSABE 083 845 3432

WEB: ADHS-3183

ELSABE 083 845 3432

and 2 baths. VIEW BY APPOINTMENT.

WEB: ADHS-2967

ELSABE 083 845 3432

WEB: ADHS-2843

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BLUE VALLEY GOLF ESTATE

R5 900 000

CANDLEWOODS ESTATE

R1 995 000

CELTISDAL

R2 499 000

BEAUTIFUL HOME ON THE FAIRWAY!

THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS!

STAND IDEAL FOR DEVELOPMENT!

WEB 362695 Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 4 Garages 3 Underfloor heating. Fireplace. Beautiful garden with irrigation system.

Situated in a cul-de-sac. Patio with built-in braai.

Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Garages 2 WEB 370035 Country living and a super location. Become the proud owner of this beautiful Townhouse with spacious garden in an exclusive Country Estate.

Perfectly positioned close to Mall@Reds and other amenities. An opportunity NOT to be missed. Don't delay, call for me TODAY!

TUULA LAYCOCK 082 859 7819 (O) 012 667 2167

KAREN Mc EWEN 083 798 5052 (O) 012 667 2167

ANDRE VORSTER 082 437 6018 (O) 012 667 2167

CENTURION GOLF ESTATE

R3 500 000

CLUBVIEW

R1 200 000

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CORNWALL HILL ESTATE

R22 000 000

CHARMING ENGLISH STYLED FAMILY HOME!

SPACIOUS PET FRIENDLY TOWNHOUSE!

OPULENT LIFESTYLE, DESIGN & BEAUTY!

Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 3 Garages 2 WEB 367859 Excellent value for your money! Low maintenance & characterful home.

Staff accommodation & pool, air-con & wooden floors.

Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Garages 1 WEB 369991 Lovely treed garden. Situated close to all amenities, highways and main routes.

Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 4 Garages 5 WEB 355617 Automated luxurious home offering modern kitchen. Pool, jacuzzi, tennis court, home gym, staff accommodation and landscaped garden.

FELICITY SWANEPOEL 082 8568 8949 (O) 012 667 2167

MARIANDL PELSER 082 338 4819 (O) 012 667 2167

SYLVIA MENEELY 084 010 8504 (O) 012 667 2167

CORNWALL HILL ESTATE

R3 800 000

DIE HOEWES

R1 300 000

DIE HOEWES

R680 000

COME HOME TO STAY!

DOUBLE STOREY CLINKER TOWNHOUSE!

NEAT LOCK-UP AND GO!

Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Garages 2 WEB 360599 Lovely peaceful garden. Amazing outdoor entertainment area with built-in braai. Underfloor heating. Water heating system. Fireplace. Study.

Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Garages 2 WEB 366992 Offering communal swimming pool and lapa in the complex. Loft and balcony. Braai area on spacious balcony. Own garden.

Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 1 Garages 1 WEB 366833 A very neat and tidy ground floor unit in a sought after complex. Ideally situated close to all amenities. Lease agreement expires end Feb 2016.

TRACY KEYTER 082 928 8219 (O) 012 667 2167

ELSJE WEBSTER 083 487 7984 (O) 012 667 2167

HAZEL SCHรถNFELDT 079 886 1893 (O) 012 667 2167

ELDORAIGNE

R5 750 000

HENNOPSPARK

R1 650 000

HENNOPSPARK

R4 200 000

ABSOLUTE JEWEL IN A BOOMED AREA!

WELL MAINTAINED FAMILY HOME!

BUSINESS OR GUEST HOUSE POSSIBILITIES!

Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3 Garages 6 WEB 302818 Offers top quality finishes. Magnificent views and a landscaped garden layout. Prima lifestyle, in- and outdoors for the executive family.

Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 Garages 2 WEB 367090 Offers study and open plan kitchen, dining room and lounge. Additional under cover parking. Patio with buit- in braai.

Bedrooms 9 Bathrooms 5 Garages 2 WEB 365541 This villa is perfect for offices or even as a guest house. This beautiful house is located in a tranquil area and has a lovely garden.

SAMANTHA LUNN-MOODLEY 082 536 0926 (O) 012 667 2167

ALICIA LABUSCHAGNE 082 069 0518 (O) 012 667 2167

ANANDA LUDICK 078 763 6988 (O) 012 667 2167

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R740 000

IRENE

R7 500 000

IRENE

R8 000 000

DO YOU NEED SPACE?

A PIECE OF PROVENCE!

ARTISTIC HOME TO FULLY APPRECIATE!

WEB 368236 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 2 Carports 1 Spacious 1st floor unit in a popular complex. Kitchen open plan with lounge / dining room. Covered patio. Swimming pool in the complex.

Bedrooms 6 Bathrooms 3 Garages 2 WEB 370236 This beautiful home offers 3 spacious living areas and a swimming pool.

2x Fireplaces and underfloor heating.

Bedrooms 6 Bathrooms 3 Garages 4 WEB 370662 Award winning Architect Designed home. Modern, Industrial look. One of a kind in Irene Village.

CORINNE D'AGUIAR 082 334 5828 (O) 012 667 2167

ELAINE HAUPT 083 644 7818 (O) 012 667 2167

ESSIE STEINMANN 073 185 5077 (O) 012 667 2167

KNOPPIESLAAGTE

R3 600 000

LYTTELTON MANOR

R13 000 000

ROOIHUISKRAAL

R1 680 000

FALL IN LOVE, I DID!

GROW YOUR BUSINESS!

URGENT SALE!

Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 3 Garages 2 WEB 361747 Boasts 2 rustic properties. Work. play or just relax on this exceptional plot. Just move in the in-laws or rent the second dwelling.

WEB 363095 This 1300m² building consists of 19 offices (4 wings), 4 Bathrooms, reception area, ample parking and much much more ...

Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2½ Garages 2 WEB 361564 Perhaps you saw me when my price was higher. This is the perfect home for a family to make lasting memories. Do not lose out on this gem!

STEVE MEE 074 660 0833 (O) 012 667 2167

PHILLY MARAIS 082 336 2387 (O) 012 667 2167

JENNIFER DU PLESSIS 082 578 1948 (O) 012 667 2167

THATCHFIELD CLOSE

R2 300 000

THE REEDS

R1 350 000

WIERDAPARK

R1 660 000

JEWEL IN A SECURE ESTATE!

VERY NEAT PROPERTY IN A QUIET AREA!

SPACIOUS FAMILY HOME!

Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 Garages 2 WEB 366574 It is the perfect home for the growing family. It has been newly repainted and well maintained. Manicured garden and staff accommodation.

Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Garages 1 WEB 365265 Offering tiled living areas. Wooden floors in the bedrooms. Large yard.

Lapa. Fireplace. Staff accommodation. Situated close to all amenities.

Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 3 Garages 2 WEB 369003 This house offers you the possibility of a fifth bedroom or office space to work from home. Excellent security. Swimming pool and jacuzzi.

IEMKE DRY 076 688 9099 (O) 012 667 2167

TRIX VAN DER WALT 082 350 9273 (O) 012 667 2167

CHARL FOURIE 076 656 9648 (O) 012 667 2167

WIERDAPARK

R2 195 000

WIERDAPARK

R1 120 000

ZWARTKOP

R2 700 000

ENTERTAINERS DREAM!

SPACIOUS TOWNHOUSE!

ULTIMATE ENTERTAINMENT & FAMILY HOME!

Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3 Garages 2 WEB 365259 Private, neat and secure. Modern finishes . established garden and borehole. Potential for "work from home" , flatlet or studio.

Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Garages 2 WEB 363969 If it is space you are after, then this one is for you! Large and beautifully maintained garden.

Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 Garages 4 WEB 365136 If you need entertainment, this is your home. Well located. You don't need to go away - Have your holiday at this lovely home.

CLAUDIA VOLGENAU 082 393 0364 (O) 012 667 2167

QUENTIN FOURIE 084 387 7217 (O) 012 667 2167

JOANNE SNYMAN 082 577 8586 (O) 012 667 2167

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Boardwalk Meander

R5 285 000

Brooklyn

R2 950 000

Brummeria

R1 050 000

STUNNING STYLISH ELEGANCE

IMMACULATE FAMILY HOME

DELIGHTFUL DUPLEX

4 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 3 Garages WEB 366438 Immaculate family mansion in sought after estate. Entertainment area par excellence, underfloor heating, central music system. Garden with pool.

[O] 012 452 2500 JIMMY DU PREEZ 082 905 7764

4 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 2 Garages WEB 366435 Open plan living areas open up onto spacious patio overlooking garden and heated pool. Big SQ/ flatlet.

[O] 012 452 2500 MARIETHA MASUREIK 082 800 6379 NORMA PROST 082 449 1335

4 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 1 Garage WEB 369107 Perfect lock-up and go. Kitchen, open plan , lounge and dining. Neat and bright. Patio and garden [O] 012 452 2500 ROB HOFFMAN 083 266 3798 WENDY HOFFMAN 083 266 3799

Brummeria

R2 900 000

Elarduspark

R 1 570 000

Faerie Glen

R1 260 000

SITUATED IN TRANQUIL ESTATE

IN SEARCH OF EXCELLENCE

CHARMING DUET

3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 4 Garages WEB 357607 Modern and spacious home. Huge patio leads onto communal tropical garden. Open plan study. Close to CSIR & St Paulus.

O] 012 452 2500 NICKY VD WESTHUIZEN 082 579 5052

3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 2 Garage WEB 369309 Delightful and well maintained duet. 3 Spacious living areas which leads out to cover patio with built-in-braai. Garden neat as a pin.

[O] 012 452 2500 MICHELLE VAN DYK 083 978 3752

2 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 2 Garages WEB 369425 This neat duet is situated close to Atterbury Value Mart and perfect for a small family.

[O] 012 452 2500 DALIZE ETSEBETH 082 558 7115

Faerie Glen

R1 840 000

Faerie Glen

R1 950 000

Faerie Glen

R2 390 000

MEDITERANEAN DELIGHT

BEAUTIFUL WELL DESIGNED DUET

FROM CITY TO LUSH PRIVACY

3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 2 Garages WEB 365039 This 265m² house offers an open plan kitchen, lounge and dining room .

Living areas are connected to the outdoor entertainment area.

[O] 012 452 2500 JIMMY DU PREEZ 082 905 7764 FRIK LE ROUX 082 920 8445

3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 2 Garages WEB 370126 Living areas leading onto covered patio. Open plan kitchen and study on ground floor. Pajama lounge and games room. SQ [O] 012 452 2500 JIMMY DU PREEZ 082 905 7764 FRIK LE ROUX 082 920 8445

4 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Garages WEB 368999 Full title family home on large stand, lush garden and sparkling pool.

Spacious living areas.

[O] 012 452 2500 JIMMY DU PREEZ 082 905 7764

La Montagne

R1 390 000

Lynnwood

R3 200 000

Lynnwood Glen

R1 450 000

PRIVATE SPACIOUS DUPLEX

LARGE FAMILY HOME

FREE STANDING TOWNHOUSE

3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 2 Garages WEB 367997 Bedrooms upstairs with balcony provides a glorious view. Study. Patio with built-in-braai leads to private garden [O] 012 452 2500 EMMA SWANEPOEL 082 780 7977 ISABEAU VD WESTHUYSEN 082 448 2159

4 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Garages WEB 367291 Situated in boomed area on large stand. Spacious living areas. 2x AQ eith

3 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom 1 Garage WEB 367038 Spacious unit in small secure complex. Modern kitchen. Laundry. 2 Spacious patios outside.

[O] 012 452 2500 NICKY VD WESTHUIZEN 082 579 5052

many possibilities

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Lynnwood Manor

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R 2 000 000

Lynnwood Ridge

R 990 000

Menlo Park

R2 950 000

LEAFY COMPLEX IN BOOMED ESTATE

PERFECT 3 BEDROOM

GREAT POSITION IN SECURITY VILLAGE

2 Bedrooms 2.5 Bathroom 2 Garages WEB 364477 Perfect lock-up & go. 3 Living areas. Small garden. Offers 2 indoor patios.

Walk to Glenfair. Close to N1.

[O] 012 452 2500 VANESSA ZWARTS 082 774 7474

3 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom WEB 365379 Walk to Lynnridge Mall & Lynnridge Primary. Close to N1, N4. Garden.

Peaceful walk to school.

[O] 012 452 2500 VANESSA ZWARTS 082 774 7474

3 Bedrooms 2 Bathroom 2 Garages WEB 358886 Neat home in beautiful secure area in panhandle. Open plan living rooms.

SQ. [O] 012 452 2500 NICKY VD WESTHUIZEN 082 579 5052

Mooikloof

R3 390 000

Mooikloof Gardens

R2 200 000

Mooikloof Gardens

R3 350 000

THIS PROPERTY HAS IT ALL

A REAL GEM

THE IDEAL FAMILY HOME

4 Bedrooms 3 Bathroom 2 Garages WEB 338371 A classic timeless property of 425m² offering lovely open plan kitchen and living areas. Fantastic separate office, landscaped garden and pool.

[O] 012 452 2500 DOMINIQUE LOCHOFF 083 412 6919

3 Bedrooms 2 Bathroom 2 Garages WEB 366795 As neat as a pin - just move into this lovely home. 3 living areas, superb kitchen, established lush garden and swimming pool.

[O] 012 452 2500 DOMINIQUE LOCHOFF 083 412 6919

4 Bedrooms 2 Bathroom 2 Garages WEB An exciting new property, light and bright with quality finishes. Pajama lounge upstairs. Gourmet kitchen, open plan living areas.

[O] 012 452 2500 DOMINIQUE LOCHOFF 083 412 6919

Mooikloof Gardens

R4 850 000

Mooikloof Ridge

R1 395 000

Moreleta Park

R1 275 000

A TIMELESS FAMILY HOME

SPACIOUS SIMPLEX - WORTH A LOOK

PERFECT START-UP PROPERTY

5 Bedrooms 5 Bathroom 4 Garages WEB 360751 Light and bright with excellent finishes throughout. All the bells and whistles. Pajama lounge, beautiful kitchen and swimming pool.

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3 Bedrooms 2 Bathroom 2 Garages WEB 367687 Attractive 163m² simplex with unbelievable spacious living areas & kitchen with separate scullery - space for 3 u/c appliances. [[O] 012 452 2500 YOLANDE WILLEMSE 083 230 1177

2 Bedrooms 2 Bathroom 1 Garage WEB 369622 Ideally located in a boomed odd area offering privacy & security. Sure to sell fast ! Serious seller [O] 012 452 2500 DALIZE ETSEBETH 082 558 7115 NADIA VERMEULEN 083 3704322 ELMARIE OELOFSE 082 550 5880

Muckleneuk

R4 350 000

Murrayfield

R 590 000

Murrayfield

R1 580 000

IRRESISTIBLE, POSITION! POSITION!

INVESTOR'S DREAM

LOVELY MODERN TOWNHOUSE

3 Bedrooms 3 Bathroom 2 Garages WEB 367712 Solid, timeless family home. Ideally situated in close proximity to Gautrain, hospitals, University and top schools.

[O] 012 452 2500 VICKY OOSTHUIZEN 083 260 1105 ISABEL THOMSON 083 391 6881

2 Bedrooms 2 Bathroom WEB 369405 Modern apartment with spacious and open plan kitchen, lounge and dining area that leads to a small balcony.

[O] 012 452 2500 EMMA SWANEPOEL 082 780 7977 ISABEAU VD WESTHUIZEN 082 448 2159

3 Bedrooms 2 Bathroom 2 Garages WEB 311702 Neat ans spacious. Open plan living areas with enclosed patio lead to well maintained garden and pool. Irrigation. SQ. [O] 012 452 2500 EMMA SWANEPOEL 082 780 7977 ISABEAU VD WESTHUIZEN 082 448 2159

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Rietvalleirand

R2 750 000

Val de Grace

R1 795 000

Waterkloof

R2 900 000

GORGEOUS FAMILY HOME

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3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 2 Garages WEB 35619 This perfect family home offers entertainment areas that has in-door builtin-braai that leads out onto the garden with a spectacular view.

[O] 012 452 2500 MICHELLE VAN DYK 083 978 3752

4 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 2 Garages WEB 362401 Built on 3 levels. Study. Open plan kitchen. Borehole. SQ or storeroom

3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 2 Garages WEB 367895 Delightful family home. Lounge, dining room and study. Open patio, sparkling pool. Office suite/flatlet, domestic quarters.

[O] 012 452 2500 ROB HOFFMAN 083 266 3798 WENDY HOFFMAN 083 266 3799

Waterkloof Heights

R2 100 000

[O] 012 452 2500 EMMA SWANEPOEL 082 780 7977 ISABEAU VD WESTHUYSEN 082 448 2159

Waterkloof Ridge

R7 000 000

Waterkloof Ridge

R10 500 000

PERFECT LOCK-UP AND GO

MODERN MASTERPIECE IN ESTATE

SIMPLY SENSATIONAL

3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 2 Garages WEB 364870 Cherry wood kitchen. Dining lounge and TV room. Covered patio.

A must see !!

[O] 012 452 2500 ROB HOFFMAN 083 266 3798 WENDY HOFFMAN 083 266 3799

5 Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 3 Garages WEB 360756 Three levels of modern magnificence. Exquisite en-suite bedrooms.

Mesmerizing indoor patio. Wine cellar, study, domestic quarters.

[O] 012 452 2500 ROB HOFFMAN 083 266 3798 WENDY HOFFMAN 083 266 3799

4 Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 3 Garages WEB 368606 Ultra modern, sweeping views. Wonderful finishes, gourmet kitchen.

Spacious bedrooms with gorgeous bathrooms. Covered patio, pool.

[O] 012 452 2500 ROB HOFFMAN 083 266 3798 WENDY HOFFMAN 083 266 3799

Willow Park Manor

R 950 000

Woodhill

R4 150 000

Woodhill

R4 900 000

PICTURESQUE UNIT

ON THE FAIRWAYS

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2 Bedrooms 1 Bathrooms WEB 366200 North facing living areas lead to lovely patio & garden. Open plan kitchen. Ample parking.

[O] 012 452 2500 EMMA SWANEPOEL 082 780 7977 ISABEAU VD WESTHUYSEN 082 448 2159

4 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 2 Garages WEB 370130 Be quick to have a stunning home on the fairways at this price. Perfect home for entertaining friends and family.

[O] 012 452 2500 ROSA 082 962 7228

4 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Garages WEB 367338 This home is an absolute beauty. A home that boasts serenity and relaxation. Lovely new finishes and stunning kitchen. Light & bright!

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Woodhill

R9 800 000

Woodlands

R2 750 000

Zwavelpoort

R5 450 000

A STATELY RESIDENCE ON THE FAIRWAY

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4 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3 Garages WEB 367271 This is an immaculate home on the fairways, the home has top class finishes throughout. Bedrooms all en-suite.

[O] 012 452 2500 ROSA 082 962 7228

3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 2 Garages WEB 356169 This is an immaculate north facing home with a lovely open plan kitchen and dining room that leads to the undercover patio and spacious garden.

[O] 012 452 2500 ROSA 082 962 7228

4 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 4 Garages WEB 364806 This home has it all. 620m² offers a gourmet kitchen, superb entertainment area leading to a swimming pool and established garden.

[O] 012 452 2500 DOMINIQUE LOCHOFF 083 412 6919

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Massive Redevelopment sets up Loftus area for a boom.

New Pretoria apartment development captures attention of investors.

The area around the iconic Loftus Verseld stadium in Pretoria is set to become another of the city’s growth nodes, with the development of new residential and mixed-use spaces such as the ambitious Loftus Park with its residential, retail and commercial office components.

Retha Schutte, Pam Golding Properties regional executive in Pretoria, says that the rapid growth of the Tshwane municipal area has been nothing short of astonishing. “Regions such as Menlyn are becoming the new mini-Sandtons of Pretoria and now we are seeing areas such as that around the Loftus Versveld stadium earmarked for massive redevelopment.”

According to Schutte, the development of the Loftus area is being led by the construction of a new residential apartment block by, developer, Coza Investments, directly opposite the stadium called 441@KIRKNESS. “Usually we see retail and commercial property spearheading the development of growth nodes, but in this case a residential space is leading the way,” adds Schutte.

She says that 441@KIRKNESS is a new residential block consisting of 56 luxury apartments, which have now been put to market by Pam Golding Properties for R998 000. “With the area set to boom, the developers of 441@KIRKNESS have seen the huge need for affordable accommodation in the area, which is conveniently situated nearby the very heart of Pretoria and has a range of commercial, educational, medical and retail facilities,” adds Schutte.

The 51m 2 one-bedroom apartments are situated within easy reach of the Union Buildings, numerous embassies, major transport routes, the Hatfield Gautrain station as well as Tshwane’s Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service routes, which makes commuting easy for executives. In addition, there are a number of prestigious hospitals nearby and it is within walking distance of the University of Pretoria, Afrikaanse Boys High School and Pretoria Boys High School.

“If you consider that Loftus Park with its range of additional facilities is also being developed here, it soon becomes clear that 441@KIRKNESS is set to become prime real estate within the Pretoria region and that demand for quality homes in the area is only likely to increase rapidly. These apartments, which will be ready for occupation on 1 December 2015, offer a once-off opportunity to investors and we expect them to be immensely popular among investors and renters alike.”

Renier Swarts, marketing manager at property developer Abland, says the Loftus Park mixed-use development will consist of commercial office space, a destination retail component, residential area, a public exhibition centre, hotel, gym, and several restaurants in an open-air piazza.

“Loftus Park is a tremendously exciting development and is an indication of how much faith developers have in the region,” adds Swart. “It is our aim for this mixed use space, the first phase of which will be completed by September 2017, to stimulate an entirely new growth node within the area.”

Asked what kinds of individuals were likely to be interested in 441@KIRKNESS, Schutte said she had already received enquiries from investors interested in the letting potential of the apartments, as well as from young professionals and students who appreciate the centrality and the urban chic lifestyle the development has on offer.

“The apartments, designed by Swart architects, also represent a superb first stepping stone into the residential property market because they are not only affordable but are located in an area that is on the rise and undergoing substantial redevelopment.”

“Young professional first time buyers will be secure in the knowledge that they have made an investment that is likely to appreciate in value over time and which can secure excellent rental returns should they wish to move on to a larger home at a later stage of their lives. Buyers will further be comforted to know that the building is nearing completion and they can take occupation almost immediately.”

Schutte observes that numbers of buy-to-let investors are also already showing a keen interest in the 441@KIRKNESS apartments, which should secure initial rental returns of between R8 500 and R10 000 a month for a furnished unit.

She says this does not surprise her, as there is a strong demand for quality rental accommodation in Pretoria.

“..a new residential block consisting of 56 luxury apartments, which have now been put to market

by Pam Golding Properties for R998 000.”

RETHA SCHUTTE, PRETORIA REGIONAL EXECUTIVE PAM GOLDING PROPERTIES The apartments offer a modern, open plan design comprising a living area, and a balcony. They have upstairs loft bedrooms and a shower bathroom equipped with quality finishes and a Gerberit toilet. The fitted kitchen has granite tops and Bosch appliances, including an undercounter oven, washing machine and dishwasher.

The building features wireless internet, elevator and aluminium windows, while the 24-hour security is state-of-the-art and has manned security gates and CCTV cameras.

“441@KIRKNESS is ideally situated and has been designed with convenience, lifestyle and security in mind and we expect the units to be a tremendously popular. Pam Golding Properties is proud to be bringing this new residential development to market,” concludes Schutte.

To secure your apartment, please contact: Leona: 082 907 5156 · Thea: 083 573 8748 · Nolan: 082 746 4450 Office: 012 365 9000 · pamgolding.co.za/pretoria