Neighbourhood PTA - 30 July 2017

30 JULY 2017

Neighbourhood PROPERTY & LIFESTYLE

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SUBURB FOCUS: ESTATE LIVING IN PRETORIA EAST

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Estate living in Pretoria East Here’s what’s happening in property in the area WORDS: BETSIE LOOCK-VAN DER MERWE

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hen looking for a new home, people are increasingly choosing environments that offer good security and well-maintained infrastructure close to amenities.

leafy suburbs of Faerie Glen, Olympus and Moreleta Park. The focus here is as much on nurturing city dwellers’ cravings for nature and tranquil surroundings as it is on meeting the need for safety and convenience.

The high number of secure residential estates in Pretoria’s popular eastern suburbs clearly indicates that development here is focused on meeting the high demand. Offering a range of estates, Pretoria East brings this sought-after lifestyle within reach of residents from a variety of income brackets.

In estates like Boardwalk Manor Estate, Boardwalk Meander, Heron Hill Garden Estate, Olympus Heights Estate and Olympus Country Estate, natural ecological green spaces are used to create areas of peace and relaxation.

These can include mountainous areas such as the Bronberg sanctuary, spruits, lakes and indigenous bush and vegetation. An abundance of birdlife can be found in these estates.

Walkways, jogging and cycle paths and safe play areas for kids allow residents the freedom to live a healthy and active life in the privacy of their estate.

Beautiful, spacious family homes with lush gardens complete the package.

First-time buyers with smaller families can enter the market by buying into estates like the mega Equestria Estate development comprising a multitude of complexes with units of various sizes. The estate offers its residents a secure environment in which to relax, be part of a community and enjoy well-maintained communal gardens and sporting and leisure facilities.

Repeat buyers and larger families may prefer to invest in one of the many upmarket estates in the established

Estates in Moreleta Park such as Country View Estate, The Meadows, Woodlands Lifestyle Estate, The Wilds Estate, and many others, offer the best of both worlds – a serene and exclusive living space with easy access to top

schools; hospitals; entertainment, lifestyle and shopping facilities; churches; gyms, and much more.

Pretoria East is also home to the exclusive Silver Lakes Golf Estate, Woodhill Residential Estate, The Hills Game Reserve Estate and Wingate Golf Estate. Many new estate developments catering for the higher-income brackets can be found in the Hazeldean growth node, such as The Ridge. Prime estates such as the prestigious Mooikloof Equestrian Estate and the stylish Lombardy Estate are located on the tranquil far-eastern countryside outskirts of the beautiful Jacaranda City.

Christo Esterhuizen, a Pretoria East estate resident, says, “Although estate living comes with a few rules and regulations, I feel proud to drive through the gates of our estate. All the properties are neat and the area is clean.

It feels good to be part of a community where we care about each other.” He says it’s important that residents acquaint themselves with the rules before they choose an estate. “Make sure you choose an estate that’s right for you.”

Living in our estate is like living in a small town where residents care about each other. It feels safe in the estate. The biggest bonus is that children can ride their bikes and play around safely.

RIA VAN VUUREN, ESTATE RESIDENT

TRANSPORT PLUS: • Minutes away from the N1, N4 and R21 highways linking Pretoria East to Johannesburg, Mpumalanga and Ekurhuleni respectively • Close to the Hatfield Gautrain station • On the Tshwane municipal bus route • Various private transport and shuttle services available

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For rent

Median asking prices

Median monthly asking prices

For a typical rental property (two-bedroom apartment)

R2,5m

R630,000

For a house

For an apartment

R10,800

R6,300

In a complex

For an apartment

Property type 59% house

Monthly bond repayments For a typical property in this area

8%

apartment

A local property expert gives us the inside scoop on estate living in Pretoria East

R16,800 For a house

Property type 21%

33%

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complex

You’ll pay

Based on

R21,596 per month

complex

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10,5%

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prime

R2,2m

Secure residential estates like The Hills Game Reserve Estate are becoming a popular choice as they offer a true bushveld living experience with all the modern luxuries of urban estates and convenient city life. Located close to upmarket shopping centres such as Woodlands and Parkview, The Hills Estate includes a 480ha stocked private game reserve, a Reddford House private school, a modern clubhouse with restaurant and full gym, as well as a new precinct of luxury apartments for rent and sale.

THE HILLS GAME RESERVE ESTATE 082 806 1769 francis@century.co.za century.co.za

24%

apartment at

median asking price

Francis Monareng

55%

over a period of

What is driving demand for property on estates in this area?

Agent Insight

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R6,300

For a typical property (three-bedroom house)

In a complex

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R2,2m

R1,24m

More than enough room for family-size dreams.

When it comes to the size of your family, a little more space will always go a long way.

At The Ridge in Hazeldean we offer spacious stands of over 1000m2, including building packages from just R2,7 million. With an abundance of lush trees, 24-hour security, top schools and shopping centres in close vicinity, there will always be enough room for family-size dreams.

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Fall in love again he Broersmas have been soul mates for over 50 years. Their retirement at The Retreat gave them a renewed sense of love for one another. With its beautiful clubhouse, walking trails through lush, open gardens and luxurious houses, The Retreat is a place for forever afters.

Take in all the offerings made available at the clubhouse including a state of the art onsite Frail Care Centre, onsite healthcare services, heated indoor swimming pools and weekly pilates classes.

At The Retreat, situated in Pretoria East, your story continues with a 2 or 3 bedroom luxury home starting from

R 1 595 000 Transfer Costs Included.

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My business neighbourhood Woodstock Floors in Menlo Park offers a wide variety of quality flooring solutions WORDS: ZENA LE ROUX

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oodstock Floors will not only help you choose the correct floor, but the staff will also bring samples to your premises, laser measure your desired areas and send you a detailed quote within 24 hours at no extra cost.

Owner, Albie Maree, tells us more.

Q: How did your business start?

A: Following a corporate career in logistics and marketing training, I had the urge to apply what I studied and taught. When I made the decision to start my own business, and with a love for architecture and interior design, flooring seemed like the ideal way to get involved in the industry.

What started as small home-based business grew to a business that's well established and has amazing clients, from small residential clients to large corporates.

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

A: A s a long-time resident of Lynnwood and Menlo Park, it was the natural choice to start in the geographic area known to me. Our first shop was in Monument Park and in November 2015 we opened the current shop in the Menlo Park Centre. This is a fantastic area to

do business due to the great people and the incredible development in Menlo Park and Hazelwood.

Q: How did you find your premises?

A: It became very clear in early 2014 that the Menlo Park area was fast becoming the next hot spot for development and we identified the Menlo Park Centre as being the most centrally located with good visibility and accessibility.

We contacted the landlord and had to wait 14 months for the right premises to become available.

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

A: It was purely a geographic decision, but we later realised that the neighbouring shops really added value to the type of clients drawn to the centre.

expansion plans, but have continually been expanding our product range to better serve our diverse market.

Q: Do you operate online as well?

A: We have a great website with photos of our product range and installations, but don’t currently trade via the website. We have a steadily growing Facebook page (facebook.com/woodstockfloorsSA) and plan on utilising Instagram to publish our completed projects.

Q: What’s your most popular item?

A: Our large range of laminate and vinyl flooring.

Q: Who are your neighbours?

A: We’re blessed with great neighbours such as Freedom of Movement, InBloom Studio, and Carlton Cafe Delicious – really great people with a passion for what they do.

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

A: We pay retail rates much in line with what is asked in the area.

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

A: We average two to four installations per day, but due to the nature of the product, we seldom have more than five visitors per day.

Q: Do you have any expansion plans?

A: We don’t have any geographic

SEE FOR YOURSELF: Woodstock Floors 012 460 4464 woodstockfloors.co.za

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Repo rate cut

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he surprise move by the South African Reserve Bank to cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6,25% will be welcome news to property buyers, owners and letters in tight financial times, says Paul Stevens, CEO, Just Property.

The repo rate has remained unchanged since March last year, when it was raised by half a percentage point, and this move is the first decrease in the rate in five years. The move comes on the back of declining inflation, which is also welcome news for consumers.

“The purpose of decisions like this is to stimulate the economy against the backdrop of a recession,” says Stevens. “We’re optimistic that this

will have a positive impact on the property market, with the lower interest rate making home-buying appealing for first-time buyers and easing monthly mortgage repayments for existing owners.”

The repo rate decrease will have a knock-on effect on the prime lending rate (the interest rate banks charge their customers), bringing it down from 10,5% to 10,25%.

“While a reduction of 25 basis points won’t make a significant difference to household finances, it will nonetheless provide some welcome relief. We’re also hopeful that this is the start of a general downward trend,” says Stevens.

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Despite a depressed national economy, semigration to Cape Town continues, albeit at a slightly slower rate than in 2015/16.

The strong net inflow trend has in recent years driven Cape Town’s annual house price inflation to nearly double the national average. This influx of wealth has also ignited the regional economy, spurring commercial development and urban regeneration in many areas.

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Bridge City opens

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ongaat Hulett Developments and NJR Steel recently opened the Bridge City Business Estate’s first greenfields project – a purpose-built 4,000m² warehouse and distribution facility.

“Bridge City is coming of age because of its strategic location and completion of the half diamond interchange giving direct access to the M25. This successful project demonstrates just what can be achieved at Bridge City,” says Brian Ive, development executive, Tongaat Hulett Developments.

Situated on a 7,761m² site within the 17ha business estate, the new NJR Steel facility is already fully operational. It’s home to a fully stocked shop that’s open to the public

and offers steel as well as hardware products, a distribution centre which serves as a hub from which customers can collect and the company can deliver product, and a reinforcing bar line which cuts and bends reinforcing bar as per engineering schedules for all sectors of the building industry.

Bridge City is the second leg of the highly successful Effingham joint venture public private sector partnership between Tongaat Hulett Developments and the eThekwini Municipality.

It’s a mixed-use development that includes residential, retail (including the 48,000m² Bridge City shopping centre), recreational, medical and commercial and light industrial facilities.

Rosebank stimulates residential property markets

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ollowing its inclusion in the Gautrain route in 2011, infrastructure upgrades in the area, as well as considerable private- and public-sector investment, Rosebank has undergone a complete transformation.

“Rosebank, which has become a favoured destination of Johannesburg residents for its vibrant mixed-use commercial, retail, entertainment and residential hub, has developed at a tremendous pace in recent years and is today undoubtedly one of Johannesburg’s fastest-growing and most fashionable places to be,” says Rupert Finnemore, regional head, Pam Golding Properties Gauteng.

“The growth of Rosebank appears to go against the grain of the current

sluggish national economic climate, although similar progress is being seen across a number of centres in Gauteng, including Sandton, Fourways and Midrand. It’s evident that the growth of Rosebank is assisting in focusing on the residential property market both within the area itself as well as in surrounding neighbourhoods.”

Richard Smith, manager, Pam Golding Properties Hyde Park, agrees that the rapid development and popularity of Rosebank is assisting to stimulate demand for homes both in the centre itself as well as in neighbouring suburbs including Saxonwold, Parkview, Parktown, Parkwood, Parktown North, Melrose, Birdhaven, Dunkeld, Forest Town, Westcliff and others.

If you’re unsure how to balance the colour in your room, remember the 60:30:10 rule: 60% is your dominant colour, 30% is your secondary colour and 10% is your accent colour.

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ike everything else, cheap paint will produce poor results. Quality paint requires fewer coats, lasts longer and is more resistant to dirt and mildew. Poorquality paint also has a negative impact on the environment.

Stacy McArdle, Shave Paint and Decor, says a good-quality, durable paint is better for the environment. “The dilemma has always been, ‘Do I choose an eco-paint – a natural or organic paint that delivers on sustainability – or do I choose a traditional paint that delivers on performance?’

Environmental benefits no longer have to be chosen at the expense of performance when specifying paints. The Green Star rating tool from the Green Building Council of South Africa provides standards on volatile organic compounds in paint. Great strides have been made in the paint industry and brands now apply technologies across all or certain sectors of their ranges, or have created specific green ranges.

Dulux has the Ecosure range; Dekade has EcoPrime, Gold Label Matt and Satin Gloss Non-Drip; and Plascon has the Breatheasy formulation.”

Different brands have different names for various paint finishes and it can be confusing. But if you’re planning on a particular look, or

have a specific application, you need to understand the basics. Stacy talks more about the core finishes and explains where they should be used:

Matt

A water-based PVA paint, matt is normally used for walls, ceilings and sometimes furniture as the flatness of the paint means there’s no shiny reflection giving it a contemporary finish. Exterior matts are available with a smooth or rough texture.

You need to ensure that the surface is primed with an undercoat and then apply using as many coats as necessary for even coverage.

Sheen

Sheen is more durable than matt.

You should always check the exact finish because the degree of sheen varies between manufacturers. Sheen is most commonly used on interior wood surfaces as an alternative to gloss enamel. It can also be used on walls for a sheen finish.

Gloss

A hard-wearing finishing paint, gloss is used mainly on wooden and metal surfaces. Satin is used in the same way as gloss, but is slightly less shiny and is increasingly popular, especially for interior woodwork.

Gloss is generally applied as a single coat over one or two coats of primer.

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Libertas, meaning freedom in several languages, will offer its owners just that. Featuring a contemporary design with a selection of 120 upmarket apartments. It is positioned in an ideal location within the award-winning Buh-Rein Estate and only embraces the high-class finishes one will expect from such trendsetting sectional title developments.

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Acorn Creek is situated in the spectacular Helderberg region of the Western Cape. It is a place where you can be at your ease and do those things that you really please. The surroundings offer beautiful mountain trails, prestigious golf courses, innumerable wineries and stunning beaches.

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Zevenwacht Lifestyle Homes consist of 99 large, freestanding residential retirement dwellings that includes 24 hour security and Call4Care. An unique approach to state of the art security, committing to the key elements of client focus and embracing the latest technology. Peace of mind from a security company built for the future.

All residents at Zevenwacht Lifestyle Homes enjoy access to additional services such as dining and catering facilities, lounges, laundry and cleaning services offered by the accompanying Zevenwacht Care Centre.

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Midstream Ridge Estate

3 bed | 2 bath | R3 750 000 | ADHS:4415

3 bed | 2 bath | R2 900 000 | ADHS:6225

This gorgeous, upmarket property exudes quality and refinement from every room! Situated in a tranquil, boomed-off street with an excellent view over Centurion and offers everything your heart can desire. Well located close to Centurion shopping centers, Gautrain station and highways.

Lovely modern family home on one level situated in built-up area of Midstream Ridge, close to the Schools and walking distance to the main gate. Beautiful all white kitchen in functional flow with lounge/TV room, dining room and the enclosed patio with convection fireplace. A warm home with lots of character and a real sense of space.

Separate scullery and laundry leading to the domestic quarters with en-suite bathroom.

VIEW BY APPOINTMENT AMANDA 082 921 7093 ANNALIEN 082 904 2695

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Midstream Ridge Estate

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4 bed | 3 bath | R4 500 000 | ADHS:5020

3 bed | 2 bath | R3 980 000 | ADHS:6140

A quality home built by one of the distinguished builers/developers in the Estate. Choose your own finishes and give this home your own signature. One level spacious home with open plan areas well in sync with each other for max family enjoyment.

House designed by a salted Stellenbosch Architect and managed by owners personally to ensure that execution and completion is as close to perfection structurally and aesthetically this lady to be dressed and equipped top of the range accessories, carpeting , flooring, blinds, guttering, paint, choice of materials to enhance the classic design and inherent beauty where only the best was good enough for this beauty.

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4 bed | 3 bath | R1 460 000 | ADHS:6210

3 bed | 2 bath | R1 890 000 | ADHS:6006

A Beautiful spacious family home with big main bedroom and a huge modern kitchen! Located in a quiet street this beautiful well laid out home set in a tranquil garden setting has a lot to offer. The large main bedroom with modern bathroom en-suite and the huge modern kitchen with granite tops give this home the wow factor! Two spacious living areas, a built in bar, a dining area, covered entertainment patio, sparkling swimming pool.

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Large Modern Family home with garden cottage situated on a large stand. For the discerning buyer and those who love to entertain, this is a fabulously awesome property with much to offer! Must be seen to be truly appreciated!

An absolutely unique property with lots of space, character and charm throughout.

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4 bed | 3 bath | R1 465 000 | ADHS:6050

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Spacious townhouse in a perfect location & perfect to live inside and entertain outside! Look no further for a home with 4 rooms, 2 bathrooms, open plan living, dining and kitchen areas. A few meters away lies a large swimming pool & fully fitted entertainment area within a secure, picturesque, tranquil surrounding VIEW BY APPOINTMENT DIANNE 082 957 8261 ANNALIEN 082 904 2695

INVESTORS - THIS IS FOR YOU! Lovely student accommodation unit within walking distance of the University of Pretoria consisting of 2 bedrooms with kitchenettes and BICs sharing 1 full bathroom. The exterior features a garden area and loads of parking with good security making this an excellent investment. Good tenants already in place.

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It is the spacious freestanding home you have always wanted! Come and see this home with a double garage that will give you 252m2 of generous space to move about and work, all while maintaining a spacious feel in all the rooms. All the bedrooms are very spacious, as are the bathrooms, which all have a large shower.

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