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ALL SIGNS POSITIVE FOR PROPERTY INVESTING
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The lowest interest rates in 30 years and rising business confidence, which International Property
Winelands Properties in the first quarter of this year (2011) is at its highest level in over three Articles
International Property years. Confidence in the South African economy continues to gather Events/ Things to do
Property for Rent momentum – despite rising fuel prices signaling increased inflation. Recipes
Accommodation SA Never before has "now is the right time to acquire property been more
relevant" Indeed there are still good buys to be had, particularly as property
News Cafe prices in the main have remained relatively constant over the past year or
so.
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Susan Deacon Property Group.
Weekly Property Feature
BAVIAANS KLOOF - R14 000 000
STELLENBOSCH - R16 700 000
Location
The thatch residence designed
Situated approx midway up the
& built in rustic style using many
picturesque Baviaans valley in the
natural materials, makes the
heart of Bedford Smalldeel stock CALITZDORP - R895 000
transition from the residential
country. Game Farms for sale in private
district on one side to the wine
reserve
farms on the other. An elevated
Our Associates Size
three level terraced house 25 TITLE DEEDS FOR SALE IN
Made up of 3 titles, the farm is 2695h
overlooking a large dam with GAME RESERVE OF
in extent.
spectacular mountain views. A 2 APPROXIMATELY 5000 HECTARE.
Ha lake with an attractive bird (23 Title Deeds already SOLD)
Description
sanctuary island with more then
Keeping this report objective is going R1, 6 million rand's worth of game
50 bird species, nestling
to be a serious challenge, as I am has already been introduced to the
colonies, indigenous trees and a
an unrepentant fan of the Baviaans reserve including
forest behind. Bordering sought-
Valley. Having turned off the R63, Read more.
after residential area within
every km driven into the valley winds
walking distance to Stellenbosch
back the clock to the dawn of Settler
centre.
farming in the Eastern Cape. This
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Tramonto the Venue farm has been
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New Release Property
Le Delice
KNYSNA - R17 500 000

2. Coimbra Cycle House KNYSNA - R17 500 000
Edge house simola golf estate for sale
The design of Edge house, with its internal spaces
ordered along two juxtaposed axes, maximises the OUBAAI - R540 000
panoramic views of the Knysna river and distant Best buy plot for sale Oubaai Golf Estate for only R540
Outeniqua mountain range, whiile also taking full 000
advantage of the north light that the 11,629 SQM site
1206 sqm Stand plot on Oubaai Golf Estate with
affords.
spectacular views - Never again at this price - Bargain
Edge house intentionally fits harmoniously into the hill buy for 2011.
side and the design provides for a tangible interaction
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between the internal and external spaces while offering
a very dramatic sense of :cantilevering" over the valley
below
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From the Desk of Marcel Deacon
COASTAL PROPERTY OUTLOOK
Property prices in many coastal areas have stabilised and in some instances are even starting to rise again, mostly
on the back of increased investor interest.
And this, it seems, is not confined to fashionable coastal resorts but also focused on picturesque small towns
where free-standing seafront homes can often be had for less than a quarter of the price of similar properties.
A powerful reason is that improved properties in smaller coastal towns currently offer really excellent value for
money – and the real prospect of sturdy growth over the next 10 years.
International Property
FLEURS DE CANNES - MAURITIUS
The Villas Fleurs de Cannes were designed according to the promoters and investors
expectations of a Tropical habitat. Fleurs de Cannes Villas honour the high standard expected
of a well designed house, both in functionnality , space, comfort, security and high quality
environment. Villa Fleurs de Cannes will definitely charm its owners.
17 T5 villas of 225 mm at the heart of a secured allotment with swimming pool/kiosk, overhanging a green valley.
Within a few steps of hot white sanded beaches and crystal clear lagoons of Grand Bay. Enjoy the sweeping views
and relax at your new recreational centre offering squash sports and a fitness room.
Be among the first to acquire one of the 17 Fleurs de Canness RES villas, a new real estate project to be developed
by Heritage Promo Ltd on a 8 352 mm site in the white sand beaches region of Northern Grand Bay. Enjoy
sweeping views of enchanting land of billowing sugar cane fields, breathtaking sunlit mountain ranges and
turquoise coloured lagoons.
The villas Fleurs de Canness are designed so that their construction is in harmony with its landscape environment.
Only one type of villa was distributed across the plot, in order to adapt the construction as well as possible to the
weak slope ground. Constructions are established closest to natural ground.
Entry and exit to the residence are done through a principal access guarded by a security officer and is to the south-
east of the site. The principal alley which serves all 17 villas is planted with royal palm trees. The whole plot was
designed in such a way to guarantee a home feeling of peace, calm and serenity.
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Articles
WORLD GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS SA 2012
SA EMPLOYMENT RATE AT RECORD HIGH
South Africa will host its biggest golfing tournament yet
The employment rate in South Africa hit a two-and-a-half
when the multimillion-dollar World Golf Championship
year record high in March, according to the Adcorp
is played in the country in 2012.
Employment Index released on 11 April 2011.
The event will draw the top 70 golfers from around the
Thousands of jobs opened up in all major sectors as
world, dwarfing South Africa’s current premier golfing
total national employment grew by 5.6% last month
tournament, the Nedbank Golf Challenge.
compared to February.
The new addition to the country’s golfing calendar has
“This is the first time in well over two-and-a-half years
been brought about after much negotiation between the
that all sectors, occupations and employment types
US PGA Tour, the International Federation of PGA Tours
recorded positive growth,” said Adcorp’s CEO, Richard
and Sunshine Tours in Augusta, Georgia, US.
Pike.
Commissioner of Sunshine Tours, Gareth Tindall, said
The transport sector enjoyed the highest employment
on his return from Augusta: “This is, without doubt, the
growth rate with 18.3%. Mining now employs about 316

3. Commissioner of Sunshine Tours, Gareth Tindall, said
The transport sector enjoyed the highest employment
on his return from Augusta: “This is, without doubt, the
growth rate with 18.3%. Mining now employs about 316
most significant milestone in the history of professional
000 workers, as employment grew by 11.5%.
golf in South Africa.
Manufacturing now has over 1.4-million employees.
“It is something that we as the Sunshine Tour have been
Showing good recovery from the recession, employment
working on for a long time and the unanimous support
in this sector grew by almost 9.4% from February. It
that we have received from the other professional tours
experienced a -3.4% decline in February compared to
around the world confirms the major standing of our
January.
players and the Sunshine Tour in world golf.”
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MORE VOTING SOUTH AFRICANS 2011
BURRY STANDER FIRST EPIC WIN
Results of a survey commissioned by the Independent
Electoral Commission (IEC) have revealed that 79% of On his fourth attempt, Burry Stander became the first
citizens intend to vote in the local elections on 18 May, South African to win the ABSA Cape Epic when the eight-
while just 21% will abstain. day, 707km mountain bike race finished at Lourensford
Wine Estate near Cape Town on Sunday.
Voting interest among South Africans was generally
higher with over 90% expressing satisfaction with The 23-year-old Stander and his Swiss teammate,
regards to the country’s voting process. Christoph Sauser, racing for the 36One-Songo-
Specialized team, finished fifth on the eighth and final
About 500 specific areas were visited with seven stage, but had built up a lead of more than 10 minutes
households selected in each area and face to face over their nearest rivals during the gruelling race and
interviews conducted in the language of the simply had to finish without encountering any problems
respondents. Those interviewed were aged 16 and older to secure one of the most coveted titles in international
and ran across different race and ethnic groups. bicycle racing.
The IEC says it commissioned the research, conducted Stander, the 2009 Under-23 World Champion in the
by the Human Science Research Council, to assess Olympic Cross-country discipline, combined well with
voter readiness ahead of the local government elections Sauser, a similarly versatile racer, to capture the title on
on 18 May. The research will be used in their ongoing their fourth attempt. For 34-year-old Sauser, the victory
preparations for elections and assess where they need was one of his career highlights.
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INCREASE OF FIRST TIME BUYERS
VEHICLE MANUFACTURING STARTING TO BOOM
First National Bank (FNB says its estate agent survey
results have shown a noticeable increase in first-time
After suffering through the economic recession, the local
home buying.
vehicle manufacturing industry has clawed back
significantly over the last 15 months and further growth
is forecast.
First-time buying of homes is on the increase and is
contributing in some way to the reversal of the 'ageing
The total of 53 478 new vehicles sold in March is the
buyer' trend seen in recent years.
highest since March 2008. It represents a 22.8% sales
The percentage of first-time buyers climbed to 22% in
growth compared to the same period in 2010.
the first quarter of this year, from 17% in the preceding
quarter. This percentage compared favourably with the
Figures released by the National Association
percentages recorded around late-2006, although the
Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (Naamsa) on
absolute volume would still be significantly lower than
April 4 also show that exports also climbed to 29 254
then because the overall market volumes were
new vehicles, a 37.4% year-on-year improvement.
considerably lower these days compared to then, said
FNB property strategist John Loos.
A total of 492 956 new vehicles, including cars, trucks,
buses and vans, were sold in 2010. This was a 24.7%
He said the percentage of first-time buying was arguably
improvement from the 395 186 sold in 2009, when
a good confidence barometer, because first-time buyers
recession was at its worst.
generally had more flexibility regarding the timing of their
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entry into the home-buying market.
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BOND APPLICATION HIGHEST IN 3 YEARS
Bond applications reached their highest level in three
WORLD BUSINESS UPDATE
years and bond approvals were at the highest value
since October 2008 according to figures released by
Africa and the World:
bond originating company ooba.
Walmart has launched an urgent High Court application
The statistics showed that the average number of bond
in Windhoek challenging the Namibian Competition
applications in March was 36% higher that the average
Commission’s decision to impose local ownership
monthly number of applications in 2010. However, the
conditions. The company is also encountering
figures represent just 36% of the applications recorded
opposition to its entry into the South African market, as is
when the property market was at its peak in May 2007.
Japan's Kansai. French bank BNP Paribas is to open an
office in Nigeria and boost its South African investment
Saul Geffen, chief executive of ooba says that the
banking presence. The Carlyle Group also plans to open
organisation has experienced consistent month-on-
offices in Johannesburg and Lagos. New US visa
month growth in applications for mortgage finance since
application procedures with lower fees for applicants in
the beginning of the current year.
South Africa have been introduced. The IMF and the
Government of Kenya held a conference to help improve
“February was significantly higher and March was even
tax revenue mobilization.
better than that,” he says, adding that ooba expected the
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4. South Africa have been introduced. The IMF and the
Government of Kenya held a conference to help improve
“February was significantly higher and March was even
tax revenue mobilization.
better than that,” he says, adding that ooba expected the
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number of bond applications to continue increasing over
the next few months.
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Events / Things to do
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all over the world with massive songs like `It Must Have
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You Do!`,`Dangerous`, `Fading Like A Flower` and
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`Dressed For Success.
Contact : Eugene Roux
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Recipes
FISH PIE WITH CROUTON TOPPING
A delicious treat for Easter Friday.
600-700 g very fresh or freshly frozen hake
(stock fish) boned with skin on
Ina Paarman's Masala Spice
2 T (30 ml) canola oil
1 T (15 ml) butter
1 onion, finely chopped
2 T (30 ml) Ina Paarman's White Sauce Powder
1 x 25 g Ina Paarman's Fish Stock Concentrate
1 cup (250 ml) boiling water
½ cup (125 ml) fresh cream
¼ cup (60 ml) chopped parsley
1 cup (125 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
Ina Paarman's Masala Spice
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KNYSNA - R9 950 000
Exquisitely appointed, this 4 GEORGE - R4 800 000
GEORGE - R1 799 000 bedroom home epitomises the Architectural masterpiece! Entrance
Close to town and golf courses. exclusivity that is Simola Golf and hall, large open plan lounge /
Living a lifestyle with this 3 Country Estate - fast becoming one diningroom / bar & kitchen area all
bedroom home with 2 of the most desirable estates in with fold-up doors onto covered patio

5. Exquisitely appointed, this 4 GEORGE - R4 800 000
GEORGE - R1 799 000 bedroom home epitomises the Architectural masterpiece! Entrance
Close to town and golf courses. exclusivity that is Simola Golf and hall, large open plan lounge /
Living a lifestyle with this 3 Country Estate - fast becoming one diningroom / bar & kitchen area all
bedroom home with 2 of the most desirable estates in with fold-up doors onto covered patio
bathrooms, dining room, family South Africa. and sparkling rimflow pool.
room, BBQ room, kitchen, This architecturally designed home Laundry/scullery, upstairs lounge
laundry, dressing room, 3 offers privacy and seclusion while with firplace and kitchenette, large
garages, swimming pool and a embracing dynamic views of the patio's & balcony, 4 bedrooms, 3
spacious 1 bedroom flat. Knysna River and vistas of the Jack bathrooms, guest loo. Outside
Read more. Nicklaus signature golf course from "stone" fireplace and 4 garages.
every aspect of the beautiful home. Read more.
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