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ALL SIGNS POSITIVE FOR PROPERTY INVESTING
The lowest interest rates in 30 years and rising business confidence, which
in the first quarter of this year (2011) is at its highest level in over three
years. Confidence in the South African economy continues to gather
momentum – despite rising fuel prices signaling increased inflation.
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
prices in the main have remained relatively constant over the past year or
so.
With Easter weekend here you must have a most enjoyable Easter from the
Susan Deacon Property Group.
Weekly Property Feature
New Release Property
From the Desk of Marcel
Deacon
International Property
Articles
Events/ Things to do
Recipes
Weekly Property Feature
STELLENBOSCH - R16 700 000
The thatch residence designed
& built in rustic style using many
natural materials, makes the
transition from the residential
district on one side to the wine
farms on the other. An elevated
three level terraced house
overlooking a large dam with
spectacular mountain views. A 2
Ha lake with an attractive bird
sanctuary island with more then
50 bird species, nestling
colonies, indigenous trees and a
forest behind. Bordering sought-
after residential area within
walking distance to Stellenbosch
centre.
Read more.
BAVIAANS KLOOF - R14 000 000
Location
Situated approx midway up the
picturesque Baviaans valley in the
heart of Bedford Smalldeel stock
country.
Size
Made up of 3 titles, the farm is 2695h
in extent.
Description
Keeping this report objective is going
to be a serious challenge, as I am
an unrepentant fan of the Baviaans
Valley. Having turned off the R63,
every km driven into the valley winds
back the clock to the dawn of Settler
farming in the Eastern Cape. This
farm has been
Read more.
CALITZDORP - R895 000
Game Farms for sale in private
reserve
25 TITLE DEEDS FOR SALE IN
GAME RESERVE OF
APPROXIMATELY 5000 HECTARE.
(23 Title Deeds already SOLD)
R1, 6 million rand's worth of game
has already been introduced to the
reserve including
Read more.
New Release Property
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
panoramic views of the Knysna river and distant
Outeniqua mountain range, whiile also taking full
advantage of the north light that the 11,629 SQM site
affords.
Edge house intentionally fits harmoniously into the hill
side and the design provides for a tangible interaction
between the internal and external spaces while offering
a very dramatic sense of :cantilevering" over the valley
below
Read more.
OUBAAI - R540 000
Best buy plot for sale Oubaai Golf Estate for only R540
000
1206 sqm Stand plot on Oubaai Golf Estate with
spectacular views - Never again at this price - Bargain
buy for 2011.
Read more.
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.
Read more.
Articles
WORLD GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS SA 2012
South Africa will host its biggest golfing tournament yet
when the multimillion-dollar World Golf Championship
is played in the country in 2012.
The event will draw the top 70 golfers from around the
world, dwarfing South Africa’s current premier golfing
tournament, the Nedbank Golf Challenge.
The new addition to the country’s golfing calendar has
been brought about after much negotiation between the
US PGA Tour, the International Federation of PGA Tours
and Sunshine Tours in Augusta, Georgia, US.
Commissioner of Sunshine Tours, Gareth Tindall, said
on his return from Augusta: “This is, without doubt, the
most significant milestone in the history of professional
golf in South Africa.
“It is something that we as the Sunshine Tour have been
working on for a long time and the unanimous support
that we have received from the other professional tours
around the world confirms the major standing of our
players and the Sunshine Tour in world golf.”
Read more.
SA EMPLOYMENT RATE AT RECORD HIGH
The employment rate in South Africa hit a two-and-a-half
year record high in March, according to the Adcorp
Employment Index released on 11 April 2011.
Thousands of jobs opened up in all major sectors as
total national employment grew by 5.6% last month
compared to February.
“This is the first time in well over two-and-a-half years
that all sectors, occupations and employment types
recorded positive growth,” said Adcorp’s CEO, Richard
Pike.
The transport sector enjoyed the highest employment
growth rate with 18.3%. Mining now employs about 316
000 workers, as employment grew by 11.5%.
Manufacturing now has over 1.4-million employees.
Showing good recovery from the recession, employment
in this sector grew by almost 9.4% from February. It
experienced a -3.4% decline in February compared to
January.
Read more.
Results of a survey commissioned by the Independent
Electoral Commission (IEC) have revealed that 79% of
citizens intend to vote in the local elections on 18 May,
while just 21% will abstain.
Voting interest among South Africans was generally
higher with over 90% expressing satisfaction with
regards to the country’s voting process.
About 500 specific areas were visited with seven
households selected in each area and face to face
interviews conducted in the language of the
respondents. Those interviewed were aged 16 and older
and ran across different race and ethnic groups.
The IEC says it commissioned the research, conducted
by the Human Science Research Council, to assess
voter readiness ahead of the local government elections
on 18 May. The research will be used in their ongoing
preparations for elections and assess where they need
to improve.
Read more.
MORE VOTING SOUTH AFRICANS 2011
BURRY STANDER FIRST EPIC WIN
On his fourth attempt, Burry Stander became the first
South African to win the ABSA Cape Epic when the eight-
day, 707km mountain bike race finished at Lourensford
Wine Estate near Cape Town on Sunday.
The 23-year-old Stander and his Swiss teammate,
Christoph Sauser, racing for the 36One-Songo-
Specialized team, finished fifth on the eighth and final
stage, but had built up a lead of more than 10 minutes
over their nearest rivals during the gruelling race and
simply had to finish without encountering any problems
to secure one of the most coveted titles in international
bicycle racing.
Stander, the 2009 Under-23 World Champion in the
Olympic Cross-country discipline, combined well with
Sauser, a similarly versatile racer, to capture the title on
their fourth attempt. For 34-year-old Sauser, the victory
was one of his career highlights.
Read more.
After suffering through the economic recession, the local
vehicle manufacturing industry has clawed back
significantly over the last 15 months and further growth
is forecast.
The total of 53 478 new vehicles sold in March is the
highest since March 2008. It represents a 22.8% sales
growth compared to the same period in 2010.
Figures released by the National Association
Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (Naamsa) on
April 4 also show that exports also climbed to 29 254
new vehicles, a 37.4% year-on-year improvement.
A total of 492 956 new vehicles, including cars, trucks,
buses and vans, were sold in 2010. This was a 24.7%
improvement from the 395 186 sold in 2009, when
recession was at its worst.
Read more.
VEHICLE MANUFACTURING STARTING TO BOOM
INCREASE OF FIRST TIME BUYERS
First National Bank (FNB says its estate agent survey
results have shown a noticeable increase in first-time
home buying.
First-time buying of homes is on the increase and is
contributing in some way to the reversal of the 'ageing
buyer' trend seen in recent years.
The percentage of first-time buyers climbed to 22% in
the first quarter of this year, from 17% in the preceding
quarter. This percentage compared favourably with the
percentages recorded around late-2006, although the
absolute volume would still be significantly lower than
then because the overall market volumes were
considerably lower these days compared to then, said
FNB property strategist John Loos.
He said the percentage of first-time buying was arguably
a good confidence barometer, because first-time buyers
generally had more flexibility regarding the timing of their
entry into the home-buying market.
Read more.
BOND APPLICATION HIGHEST IN 3 YEARS
Bond applications reached their highest level in three
years and bond approvals were at the highest value
since October 2008 according to figures released by
bond originating company ooba.
The statistics showed that the average number of bond
applications in March was 36% higher that the average
monthly number of applications in 2010. However, the
figures represent just 36% of the applications recorded
when the property market was at its peak in May 2007.
Saul Geffen, chief executive of ooba says that the
organisation has experienced consistent month-on-
month growth in applications for mortgage finance since
the beginning of the current year.
“February was significantly higher and March was even
better than that,” he says, adding that ooba expected the
number of bond applications to continue increasing over
the next few months.
Read more.
WORLD BUSINESS UPDATE
Africa and the World:
Walmart has launched an urgent High Court application
in Windhoek challenging the Namibian Competition
Commission’s decision to impose local ownership
conditions. The company is also encountering
opposition to its entry into the South African market, as is
Japan's Kansai. French bank BNP Paribas is to open an
office in Nigeria and boost its South African investment
banking presence. The Carlyle Group also plans to open
offices in Johannesburg and Lagos. New US visa
application procedures with lower fees for applicants in
South Africa have been introduced. The IMF and the
Government of Kenya held a conference to help improve
tax revenue mobilization.
Read more.
Events / Things to do
HOMTINI MTB CHALLENGE 2011
STUNNING SINGLETRACK UNDER FOREST CANOPY
Southern Cape MTB Enduro Series #1
Event Date : 27 Apr 2011
Province : Southern Cape
Venue : Tottie's Eatery, Rheenendal
Online Start Date : 02 Feb 2011
Online End Date : 23 Apr 2011
Contact : Eugene Roux
Read more.
ROXETTE TOUR SOUTH AFRICA
Another Big Concerts Experience In collaboration with
Sun International
Roxette is one of the world`s most successful hit
machines. The band has ruled album and single charts
all over the world with massive songs like `It Must Have
Been Love`, `Listen to Your Heart`, `Joyride`, `How Do
You Do!`,`Dangerous`, `Fading Like A Flower` and
`Dressed For Success.
Read more.
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
Read more.
GEORGE - R1 799 000
Close to town and golf courses.
Living a lifestyle with this 3
bedroom home with 2
bathrooms, dining room, family
room, BBQ room, kitchen,
laundry, dressing room, 3
garages, swimming pool and a
spacious 1 bedroom flat.
Read more.
KNYSNA - R9 950 000
Exquisitely appointed, this 4
bedroom home epitomises the
exclusivity that is Simola Golf and
Country Estate - fast becoming one
of the most desirable estates in
South Africa.
This architecturally designed home
offers privacy and seclusion while
embracing dynamic views of the
Knysna River and vistas of the Jack
Nicklaus signature golf course from
every aspect of the beautiful home.
Read more.
GEORGE - R4 800 000
Architectural masterpiece! Entrance
hall, large open plan lounge /
diningroom / bar & kitchen area all
with fold-up doors onto covered patio
and sparkling rimflow pool.
Laundry/scullery, upstairs lounge
with firplace and kitchenette, large
patio's & balcony, 4 bedrooms, 3
bathrooms, guest loo. Outside
"stone" fireplace and 4 garages.
Read more.
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Our Associates
Tramonto the Venue
Le Delice
Coimbra Cycle House
Website
Property for Sale
Developments
Guesthouses/Hotels
Retirement Villages
Winelands Properties
International Property
Property for Rent
Accommodation SA
News Cafe
Property Finance
Welcome Index
ALL SIGNS POSITIVE FOR PROPERTY INVESTING
The lowest interest rates in 30 years and rising business confidence, which
in the first quarter of this year (2011) is at its highest level in over three
years. Confidence in the South African economy continues to gather
momentum – despite rising fuel prices signaling increased inflation.
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
prices in the main have remained relatively constant over the past year or
so.
With Easter weekend here you must have a most enjoyable Easter from the
Susan Deacon Property Group.
Weekly Property Feature
New Release Property
From the Desk of Marcel
Deacon
International Property
Articles
Events/ Things to do
Recipes
Weekly Property Feature
STELLENBOSCH - R16 700 000
The thatch residence designed
& built in rustic style using many
natural materials, makes the
transition from the residential
district on one side to the wine
farms on the other. An elevated
three level terraced house
overlooking a large dam with
spectacular mountain views. A 2
Ha lake with an attractive bird
sanctuary island with more then
50 bird species, nestling
colonies, indigenous trees and a
forest behind. Bordering sought-
after residential area within
walking distance to Stellenbosch
centre.
Read more.
BAVIAANS KLOOF - R14 000 000
Location
Situated approx midway up the
picturesque Baviaans valley in the
heart of Bedford Smalldeel stock
country.
Size
Made up of 3 titles, the farm is 2695h
in extent.
Description
Keeping this report objective is going
to be a serious challenge, as I am
an unrepentant fan of the Baviaans
Valley. Having turned off the R63,
every km driven into the valley winds
back the clock to the dawn of Settler
farming in the Eastern Cape. This
farm has been
Read more.
CALITZDORP - R895 000
Game Farms for sale in private
reserve
25 TITLE DEEDS FOR SALE IN
GAME RESERVE OF
APPROXIMATELY 5000 HECTARE.
(23 Title Deeds already SOLD)
R1, 6 million rand's worth of game
has already been introduced to the
reserve including
Read more.
New Release Property
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
panoramic views of the Knysna river and distant
Outeniqua mountain range, whiile also taking full
advantage of the north light that the 11,629 SQM site
affords.
Edge house intentionally fits harmoniously into the hill
side and the design provides for a tangible interaction
between the internal and external spaces while offering
a very dramatic sense of :cantilevering" over the valley
below
Read more.
OUBAAI - R540 000
Best buy plot for sale Oubaai Golf Estate for only R540
000
1206 sqm Stand plot on Oubaai Golf Estate with
spectacular views - Never again at this price - Bargain
buy for 2011.
Read more.
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.
Read more.
Articles
WORLD GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS SA 2012
South Africa will host its biggest golfing tournament yet
when the multimillion-dollar World Golf Championship
is played in the country in 2012.
The event will draw the top 70 golfers from around the
world, dwarfing South Africa’s current premier golfing
tournament, the Nedbank Golf Challenge.
The new addition to the country’s golfing calendar has
been brought about after much negotiation between the
US PGA Tour, the International Federation of PGA Tours
and Sunshine Tours in Augusta, Georgia, US.
Commissioner of Sunshine Tours, Gareth Tindall, said
on his return from Augusta: “This is, without doubt, the
most significant milestone in the history of professional
golf in South Africa.
“It is something that we as the Sunshine Tour have been
working on for a long time and the unanimous support
that we have received from the other professional tours
around the world confirms the major standing of our
players and the Sunshine Tour in world golf.”
Read more.
SA EMPLOYMENT RATE AT RECORD HIGH
The employment rate in South Africa hit a two-and-a-half
year record high in March, according to the Adcorp
Employment Index released on 11 April 2011.
Thousands of jobs opened up in all major sectors as
total national employment grew by 5.6% last month
compared to February.
“This is the first time in well over two-and-a-half years
that all sectors, occupations and employment types
recorded positive growth,” said Adcorp’s CEO, Richard
Pike.
The transport sector enjoyed the highest employment
growth rate with 18.3%. Mining now employs about 316
000 workers, as employment grew by 11.5%.
Manufacturing now has over 1.4-million employees.
Showing good recovery from the recession, employment
in this sector grew by almost 9.4% from February. It
experienced a -3.4% decline in February compared to
January.
Read more.
Results of a survey commissioned by the Independent
Electoral Commission (IEC) have revealed that 79% of
citizens intend to vote in the local elections on 18 May,
while just 21% will abstain.
Voting interest among South Africans was generally
higher with over 90% expressing satisfaction with
regards to the country’s voting process.
About 500 specific areas were visited with seven
households selected in each area and face to face
interviews conducted in the language of the
respondents. Those interviewed were aged 16 and older
and ran across different race and ethnic groups.
The IEC says it commissioned the research, conducted
by the Human Science Research Council, to assess
voter readiness ahead of the local government elections
on 18 May. The research will be used in their ongoing
preparations for elections and assess where they need
to improve.
Read more.
MORE VOTING SOUTH AFRICANS 2011
BURRY STANDER FIRST EPIC WIN
On his fourth attempt, Burry Stander became the first
South African to win the ABSA Cape Epic when the eight-
day, 707km mountain bike race finished at Lourensford
Wine Estate near Cape Town on Sunday.
The 23-year-old Stander and his Swiss teammate,
Christoph Sauser, racing for the 36One-Songo-
Specialized team, finished fifth on the eighth and final
stage, but had built up a lead of more than 10 minutes
over their nearest rivals during the gruelling race and
simply had to finish without encountering any problems
to secure one of the most coveted titles in international
bicycle racing.
Stander, the 2009 Under-23 World Champion in the
Olympic Cross-country discipline, combined well with
Sauser, a similarly versatile racer, to capture the title on
their fourth attempt. For 34-year-old Sauser, the victory
was one of his career highlights.
Read more.
After suffering through the economic recession, the local
vehicle manufacturing industry has clawed back
significantly over the last 15 months and further growth
is forecast.
The total of 53 478 new vehicles sold in March is the
highest since March 2008. It represents a 22.8% sales
growth compared to the same period in 2010.
Figures released by the National Association
Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (Naamsa) on
April 4 also show that exports also climbed to 29 254
new vehicles, a 37.4% year-on-year improvement.
A total of 492 956 new vehicles, including cars, trucks,
buses and vans, were sold in 2010. This was a 24.7%
improvement from the 395 186 sold in 2009, when
recession was at its worst.
Read more.
VEHICLE MANUFACTURING STARTING TO BOOM
INCREASE OF FIRST TIME BUYERS
First National Bank (FNB says its estate agent survey
results have shown a noticeable increase in first-time
home buying.
First-time buying of homes is on the increase and is
contributing in some way to the reversal of the 'ageing
buyer' trend seen in recent years.
The percentage of first-time buyers climbed to 22% in
the first quarter of this year, from 17% in the preceding
quarter. This percentage compared favourably with the
percentages recorded around late-2006, although the
absolute volume would still be significantly lower than
then because the overall market volumes were
considerably lower these days compared to then, said
FNB property strategist John Loos.
He said the percentage of first-time buying was arguably
a good confidence barometer, because first-time buyers
generally had more flexibility regarding the timing of their
entry into the home-buying market.
Read more.
BOND APPLICATION HIGHEST IN 3 YEARS
Bond applications reached their highest level in three
years and bond approvals were at the highest value
since October 2008 according to figures released by
bond originating company ooba.
The statistics showed that the average number of bond
applications in March was 36% higher that the average
monthly number of applications in 2010. However, the
figures represent just 36% of the applications recorded
when the property market was at its peak in May 2007.
Saul Geffen, chief executive of ooba says that the
organisation has experienced consistent month-on-
month growth in applications for mortgage finance since
the beginning of the current year.
“February was significantly higher and March was even
better than that,” he says, adding that ooba expected the
number of bond applications to continue increasing over
the next few months.
Read more.
WORLD BUSINESS UPDATE
Africa and the World:
Walmart has launched an urgent High Court application
in Windhoek challenging the Namibian Competition
Commission’s decision to impose local ownership
conditions. The company is also encountering
opposition to its entry into the South African market, as is
Japan's Kansai. French bank BNP Paribas is to open an
office in Nigeria and boost its South African investment
banking presence. The Carlyle Group also plans to open
offices in Johannesburg and Lagos. New US visa
application procedures with lower fees for applicants in
South Africa have been introduced. The IMF and the
Government of Kenya held a conference to help improve
tax revenue mobilization.
Read more.
Events / Things to do
HOMTINI MTB CHALLENGE 2011
STUNNING SINGLETRACK UNDER FOREST CANOPY
Southern Cape MTB Enduro Series #1
Event Date : 27 Apr 2011
Province : Southern Cape
Venue : Tottie's Eatery, Rheenendal
Online Start Date : 02 Feb 2011
Online End Date : 23 Apr 2011
Contact : Eugene Roux
Read more.
ROXETTE TOUR SOUTH AFRICA
Another Big Concerts Experience In collaboration with
Sun International
Roxette is one of the world`s most successful hit
machines. The band has ruled album and single charts
all over the world with massive songs like `It Must Have
Been Love`, `Listen to Your Heart`, `Joyride`, `How Do
You Do!`,`Dangerous`, `Fading Like A Flower` and
`Dressed For Success.
Read more.
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
Read more.
GEORGE - R1 799 000
Close to town and golf courses.
Living a lifestyle with this 3
bedroom home with 2
bathrooms, dining room, family
room, BBQ room, kitchen,
laundry, dressing room, 3
garages, swimming pool and a
spacious 1 bedroom flat.
Read more.
KNYSNA - R9 950 000
Exquisitely appointed, this 4
bedroom home epitomises the
exclusivity that is Simola Golf and
Country Estate - fast becoming one
of the most desirable estates in
South Africa.
This architecturally designed home
offers privacy and seclusion while
embracing dynamic views of the
Knysna River and vistas of the Jack
Nicklaus signature golf course from
every aspect of the beautiful home.
Read more.
GEORGE - R4 800 000
Architectural masterpiece! Entrance
hall, large open plan lounge /
diningroom / bar & kitchen area all
with fold-up doors onto covered patio
and sparkling rimflow pool.
Laundry/scullery, upstairs lounge
with firplace and kitchenette, large
patio's & balcony, 4 bedrooms, 3
bathrooms, guest loo. Outside
"stone" fireplace and 4 garages.
Read more.
Copyright © 2010 | Designed by WebNow
Trouble viewing this email? View in your browser
Our Associates
Tramonto the Venue
Le Delice
Coimbra Cycle House
Website
Property for Sale
Developments
Guesthouses/Hotels
Retirement Villages
Winelands Properties
International Property
Property for Rent
Accommodation SA
News Cafe
Property Finance
Welcome Index
ALL SIGNS POSITIVE FOR PROPERTY INVESTING
The lowest interest rates in 30 years and rising business confidence, which
in the first quarter of this year (2011) is at its highest level in over three
years. Confidence in the South African economy continues to gather
momentum – despite rising fuel prices signaling increased inflation.
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
prices in the main have remained relatively constant over the past year or
so.
With Easter weekend here you must have a most enjoyable Easter from the
Susan Deacon Property Group.
Weekly Property Feature
New Release Property
From the Desk of Marcel
Deacon
International Property
Articles
Events/ Things to do
Recipes
Weekly Property Feature
STELLENBOSCH - R16 700 000
The thatch residence designed
& built in rustic style using many
natural materials, makes the
transition from the residential
district on one side to the wine
farms on the other. An elevated
three level terraced house
overlooking a large dam with
spectacular mountain views. A 2
Ha lake with an attractive bird
sanctuary island with more then
50 bird species, nestling
colonies, indigenous trees and a
forest behind. Bordering sought-
after residential area within
walking distance to Stellenbosch
centre.
Read more.
BAVIAANS KLOOF - R14 000 000
Location
Situated approx midway up the
picturesque Baviaans valley in the
heart of Bedford Smalldeel stock
country.
Size
Made up of 3 titles, the farm is 2695h
in extent.
Description
Keeping this report objective is going
to be a serious challenge, as I am
an unrepentant fan of the Baviaans
Valley. Having turned off the R63,
every km driven into the valley winds
back the clock to the dawn of Settler
farming in the Eastern Cape. This
farm has been
Read more.
CALITZDORP - R895 000
Game Farms for sale in private
reserve
25 TITLE DEEDS FOR SALE IN
GAME RESERVE OF
APPROXIMATELY 5000 HECTARE.
(23 Title Deeds already SOLD)
R1, 6 million rand's worth of game
has already been introduced to the
reserve including
Read more.
New Release Property
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
panoramic views of the Knysna river and distant
Outeniqua mountain range, whiile also taking full
advantage of the north light that the 11,629 SQM site
affords.
Edge house intentionally fits harmoniously into the hill
side and the design provides for a tangible interaction
between the internal and external spaces while offering
a very dramatic sense of :cantilevering" over the valley
below
Read more.
OUBAAI - R540 000
Best buy plot for sale Oubaai Golf Estate for only R540
000
1206 sqm Stand plot on Oubaai Golf Estate with
spectacular views - Never again at this price - Bargain
buy for 2011.
Read more.
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.
Read more.
Articles
WORLD GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS SA 2012
South Africa will host its biggest golfing tournament yet
when the multimillion-dollar World Golf Championship
is played in the country in 2012.
The event will draw the top 70 golfers from around the
world, dwarfing South Africa’s current premier golfing
tournament, the Nedbank Golf Challenge.
The new addition to the country’s golfing calendar has
been brought about after much negotiation between the
US PGA Tour, the International Federation of PGA Tours
and Sunshine Tours in Augusta, Georgia, US.
Commissioner of Sunshine Tours, Gareth Tindall, said
on his return from Augusta: “This is, without doubt, the
most significant milestone in the history of professional
golf in South Africa.
“It is something that we as the Sunshine Tour have been
working on for a long time and the unanimous support
that we have received from the other professional tours
around the world confirms the major standing of our
players and the Sunshine Tour in world golf.”
Read more.
SA EMPLOYMENT RATE AT RECORD HIGH
The employment rate in South Africa hit a two-and-a-half
year record high in March, according to the Adcorp
Employment Index released on 11 April 2011.
Thousands of jobs opened up in all major sectors as
total national employment grew by 5.6% last month
compared to February.
“This is the first time in well over two-and-a-half years
that all sectors, occupations and employment types
recorded positive growth,” said Adcorp’s CEO, Richard
Pike.
The transport sector enjoyed the highest employment
growth rate with 18.3%. Mining now employs about 316
000 workers, as employment grew by 11.5%.
Manufacturing now has over 1.4-million employees.
Showing good recovery from the recession, employment
in this sector grew by almost 9.4% from February. It
experienced a -3.4% decline in February compared to
January.
Read more.
Results of a survey commissioned by the Independent
Electoral Commission (IEC) have revealed that 79% of
citizens intend to vote in the local elections on 18 May,
while just 21% will abstain.
Voting interest among South Africans was generally
higher with over 90% expressing satisfaction with
regards to the country’s voting process.
About 500 specific areas were visited with seven
households selected in each area and face to face
interviews conducted in the language of the
respondents. Those interviewed were aged 16 and older
and ran across different race and ethnic groups.
The IEC says it commissioned the research, conducted
by the Human Science Research Council, to assess
voter readiness ahead of the local government elections
on 18 May. The research will be used in their ongoing
preparations for elections and assess where they need
to improve.
Read more.
MORE VOTING SOUTH AFRICANS 2011
BURRY STANDER FIRST EPIC WIN
On his fourth attempt, Burry Stander became the first
South African to win the ABSA Cape Epic when the eight-
day, 707km mountain bike race finished at Lourensford
Wine Estate near Cape Town on Sunday.
The 23-year-old Stander and his Swiss teammate,
Christoph Sauser, racing for the 36One-Songo-
Specialized team, finished fifth on the eighth and final
stage, but had built up a lead of more than 10 minutes
over their nearest rivals during the gruelling race and
simply had to finish without encountering any problems
to secure one of the most coveted titles in international
bicycle racing.
Stander, the 2009 Under-23 World Champion in the
Olympic Cross-country discipline, combined well with
Sauser, a similarly versatile racer, to capture the title on
their fourth attempt. For 34-year-old Sauser, the victory
was one of his career highlights.
Read more.
After suffering through the economic recession, the local
vehicle manufacturing industry has clawed back
significantly over the last 15 months and further growth
is forecast.
The total of 53 478 new vehicles sold in March is the
highest since March 2008. It represents a 22.8% sales
growth compared to the same period in 2010.
Figures released by the National Association
Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (Naamsa) on
April 4 also show that exports also climbed to 29 254
new vehicles, a 37.4% year-on-year improvement.
A total of 492 956 new vehicles, including cars, trucks,
buses and vans, were sold in 2010. This was a 24.7%
improvement from the 395 186 sold in 2009, when
recession was at its worst.
Read more.
VEHICLE MANUFACTURING STARTING TO BOOM
INCREASE OF FIRST TIME BUYERS
First National Bank (FNB says its estate agent survey
results have shown a noticeable increase in first-time
home buying.
First-time buying of homes is on the increase and is
contributing in some way to the reversal of the 'ageing
buyer' trend seen in recent years.
The percentage of first-time buyers climbed to 22% in
the first quarter of this year, from 17% in the preceding
quarter. This percentage compared favourably with the
percentages recorded around late-2006, although the
absolute volume would still be significantly lower than
then because the overall market volumes were
considerably lower these days compared to then, said
FNB property strategist John Loos.
He said the percentage of first-time buying was arguably
a good confidence barometer, because first-time buyers
generally had more flexibility regarding the timing of their
entry into the home-buying market.
Read more.
BOND APPLICATION HIGHEST IN 3 YEARS
Bond applications reached their highest level in three
years and bond approvals were at the highest value
since October 2008 according to figures released by
bond originating company ooba.
The statistics showed that the average number of bond
applications in March was 36% higher that the average
monthly number of applications in 2010. However, the
figures represent just 36% of the applications recorded
when the property market was at its peak in May 2007.
Saul Geffen, chief executive of ooba says that the
organisation has experienced consistent month-on-
month growth in applications for mortgage finance since
the beginning of the current year.
“February was significantly higher and March was even
better than that,” he says, adding that ooba expected the
number of bond applications to continue increasing over
the next few months.
Read more.
WORLD BUSINESS UPDATE
Africa and the World:
Walmart has launched an urgent High Court application
in Windhoek challenging the Namibian Competition
Commission’s decision to impose local ownership
conditions. The company is also encountering
opposition to its entry into the South African market, as is
Japan's Kansai. French bank BNP Paribas is to open an
office in Nigeria and boost its South African investment
banking presence. The Carlyle Group also plans to open
offices in Johannesburg and Lagos. New US visa
application procedures with lower fees for applicants in
South Africa have been introduced. The IMF and the
Government of Kenya held a conference to help improve
tax revenue mobilization.
Read more.
Events / Things to do
HOMTINI MTB CHALLENGE 2011
STUNNING SINGLETRACK UNDER FOREST CANOPY
Southern Cape MTB Enduro Series #1
Event Date : 27 Apr 2011
Province : Southern Cape
Venue : Tottie's Eatery, Rheenendal
Online Start Date : 02 Feb 2011
Online End Date : 23 Apr 2011
Contact : Eugene Roux
Read more.
ROXETTE TOUR SOUTH AFRICA
Another Big Concerts Experience In collaboration with
Sun International
Roxette is one of the world`s most successful hit
machines. The band has ruled album and single charts
all over the world with massive songs like `It Must Have
Been Love`, `Listen to Your Heart`, `Joyride`, `How Do
You Do!`,`Dangerous`, `Fading Like A Flower` and
`Dressed For Success.
Read more.
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
Read more.
GEORGE - R1 799 000
Close to town and golf courses.
Living a lifestyle with this 3
bedroom home with 2
bathrooms, dining room, family
room, BBQ room, kitchen,
laundry, dressing room, 3
garages, swimming pool and a
spacious 1 bedroom flat.
Read more.
KNYSNA - R9 950 000
Exquisitely appointed, this 4
bedroom home epitomises the
exclusivity that is Simola Golf and
Country Estate - fast becoming one
of the most desirable estates in
South Africa.
This architecturally designed home
offers privacy and seclusion while
embracing dynamic views of the
Knysna River and vistas of the Jack
Nicklaus signature golf course from
every aspect of the beautiful home.
Read more.
GEORGE - R4 800 000
Architectural masterpiece! Entrance
hall, large open plan lounge /
diningroom / bar & kitchen area all
with fold-up doors onto covered patio
and sparkling rimflow pool.
Laundry/scullery, upstairs lounge
with firplace and kitchenette, large
patio's & balcony, 4 bedrooms, 3
bathrooms, guest loo. Outside
"stone" fireplace and 4 garages.
Read more.
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ALL SIGNS POSITIVE FOR PROPERTY INVESTING
The lowest interest rates in 30 years and rising business confidence, which
in the first quarter of this year (2011) is at its highest level in over three
years. Confidence in the South African economy continues to gather
momentum – despite rising fuel prices signaling increased inflation.
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
prices in the main have remained relatively constant over the past year or
so.
With Easter weekend here you must have a most enjoyable Easter from the
Susan Deacon Property Group.
Weekly Property Feature
New Release Property
From the Desk of Marcel
Deacon
International Property
Articles
Events/ Things to do
Recipes
Weekly Property Feature
STELLENBOSCH - R16 700 000
The thatch residence designed
& built in rustic style using many
natural materials, makes the
transition from the residential
district on one side to the wine
farms on the other. An elevated
three level terraced house
overlooking a large dam with
spectacular mountain views. A 2
Ha lake with an attractive bird
sanctuary island with more then
50 bird species, nestling
colonies, indigenous trees and a
forest behind. Bordering sought-
after residential area within
walking distance to Stellenbosch
centre.
Read more.
BAVIAANS KLOOF - R14 000 000
Location
Situated approx midway up the
picturesque Baviaans valley in the
heart of Bedford Smalldeel stock
country.
Size
Made up of 3 titles, the farm is 2695h
in extent.
Description
Keeping this report objective is going
to be a serious challenge, as I am
an unrepentant fan of the Baviaans
Valley. Having turned off the R63,
every km driven into the valley winds
back the clock to the dawn of Settler
farming in the Eastern Cape. This
farm has been
Read more.
CALITZDORP - R895 000
Game Farms for sale in private
reserve
25 TITLE DEEDS FOR SALE IN
GAME RESERVE OF
APPROXIMATELY 5000 HECTARE.
(23 Title Deeds already SOLD)
R1, 6 million rand's worth of game
has already been introduced to the
reserve including
Read more.
New Release Property
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
panoramic views of the Knysna river and distant
Outeniqua mountain range, whiile also taking full
advantage of the north light that the 11,629 SQM site
affords.
Edge house intentionally fits harmoniously into the hill
side and the design provides for a tangible interaction
between the internal and external spaces while offering
a very dramatic sense of :cantilevering" over the valley
below
Read more.
OUBAAI - R540 000
Best buy plot for sale Oubaai Golf Estate for only R540
000
1206 sqm Stand plot on Oubaai Golf Estate with
spectacular views - Never again at this price - Bargain
buy for 2011.
Read more.
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.
Read more.
Articles
WORLD GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS SA 2012
South Africa will host its biggest golfing tournament yet
when the multimillion-dollar World Golf Championship
is played in the country in 2012.
The event will draw the top 70 golfers from around the
world, dwarfing South Africa’s current premier golfing
tournament, the Nedbank Golf Challenge.
The new addition to the country’s golfing calendar has
been brought about after much negotiation between the
US PGA Tour, the International Federation of PGA Tours
and Sunshine Tours in Augusta, Georgia, US.
Commissioner of Sunshine Tours, Gareth Tindall, said
on his return from Augusta: “This is, without doubt, the
most significant milestone in the history of professional
golf in South Africa.
“It is something that we as the Sunshine Tour have been
working on for a long time and the unanimous support
that we have received from the other professional tours
around the world confirms the major standing of our
players and the Sunshine Tour in world golf.”
Read more.
SA EMPLOYMENT RATE AT RECORD HIGH
The employment rate in South Africa hit a two-and-a-half
year record high in March, according to the Adcorp
Employment Index released on 11 April 2011.
Thousands of jobs opened up in all major sectors as
total national employment grew by 5.6% last month
compared to February.
“This is the first time in well over two-and-a-half years
that all sectors, occupations and employment types
recorded positive growth,” said Adcorp’s CEO, Richard
Pike.
The transport sector enjoyed the highest employment
growth rate with 18.3%. Mining now employs about 316
000 workers, as employment grew by 11.5%.
Manufacturing now has over 1.4-million employees.
Showing good recovery from the recession, employment
in this sector grew by almost 9.4% from February. It
experienced a -3.4% decline in February compared to
January.
Read more.
Results of a survey commissioned by the Independent
Electoral Commission (IEC) have revealed that 79% of
citizens intend to vote in the local elections on 18 May,
while just 21% will abstain.
Voting interest among South Africans was generally
higher with over 90% expressing satisfaction with
regards to the country’s voting process.
About 500 specific areas were visited with seven
households selected in each area and face to face
interviews conducted in the language of the
respondents. Those interviewed were aged 16 and older
and ran across different race and ethnic groups.
The IEC says it commissioned the research, conducted
by the Human Science Research Council, to assess
voter readiness ahead of the local government elections
on 18 May. The research will be used in their ongoing
preparations for elections and assess where they need
to improve.
Read more.
MORE VOTING SOUTH AFRICANS 2011
BURRY STANDER FIRST EPIC WIN
On his fourth attempt, Burry Stander became the first
South African to win the ABSA Cape Epic when the eight-
day, 707km mountain bike race finished at Lourensford
Wine Estate near Cape Town on Sunday.
The 23-year-old Stander and his Swiss teammate,
Christoph Sauser, racing for the 36One-Songo-
Specialized team, finished fifth on the eighth and final
stage, but had built up a lead of more than 10 minutes
over their nearest rivals during the gruelling race and
simply had to finish without encountering any problems
to secure one of the most coveted titles in international
bicycle racing.
Stander, the 2009 Under-23 World Champion in the
Olympic Cross-country discipline, combined well with
Sauser, a similarly versatile racer, to capture the title on
their fourth attempt. For 34-year-old Sauser, the victory
was one of his career highlights.
Read more.
After suffering through the economic recession, the local
vehicle manufacturing industry has clawed back
significantly over the last 15 months and further growth
is forecast.
The total of 53 478 new vehicles sold in March is the
highest since March 2008. It represents a 22.8% sales
growth compared to the same period in 2010.
Figures released by the National Association
Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (Naamsa) on
April 4 also show that exports also climbed to 29 254
new vehicles, a 37.4% year-on-year improvement.
A total of 492 956 new vehicles, including cars, trucks,
buses and vans, were sold in 2010. This was a 24.7%
improvement from the 395 186 sold in 2009, when
recession was at its worst.
Read more.
VEHICLE MANUFACTURING STARTING TO BOOM
INCREASE OF FIRST TIME BUYERS
First National Bank (FNB says its estate agent survey
results have shown a noticeable increase in first-time
home buying.
First-time buying of homes is on the increase and is
contributing in some way to the reversal of the 'ageing
buyer' trend seen in recent years.
The percentage of first-time buyers climbed to 22% in
the first quarter of this year, from 17% in the preceding
quarter. This percentage compared favourably with the
percentages recorded around late-2006, although the
absolute volume would still be significantly lower than
then because the overall market volumes were
considerably lower these days compared to then, said
FNB property strategist John Loos.
He said the percentage of first-time buying was arguably
a good confidence barometer, because first-time buyers
generally had more flexibility regarding the timing of their
entry into the home-buying market.
Read more.
BOND APPLICATION HIGHEST IN 3 YEARS
Bond applications reached their highest level in three
years and bond approvals were at the highest value
since October 2008 according to figures released by
bond originating company ooba.
The statistics showed that the average number of bond
applications in March was 36% higher that the average
monthly number of applications in 2010. However, the
figures represent just 36% of the applications recorded
when the property market was at its peak in May 2007.
Saul Geffen, chief executive of ooba says that the
organisation has experienced consistent month-on-
month growth in applications for mortgage finance since
the beginning of the current year.
“February was significantly higher and March was even
better than that,” he says, adding that ooba expected the
number of bond applications to continue increasing over
the next few months.
Read more.
WORLD BUSINESS UPDATE
Africa and the World:
Walmart has launched an urgent High Court application
in Windhoek challenging the Namibian Competition
Commission’s decision to impose local ownership
conditions. The company is also encountering
opposition to its entry into the South African market, as is
Japan's Kansai. French bank BNP Paribas is to open an
office in Nigeria and boost its South African investment
banking presence. The Carlyle Group also plans to open
offices in Johannesburg and Lagos. New US visa
application procedures with lower fees for applicants in
South Africa have been introduced. The IMF and the
Government of Kenya held a conference to help improve
tax revenue mobilization.
Read more.
Events / Things to do
HOMTINI MTB CHALLENGE 2011
STUNNING SINGLETRACK UNDER FOREST CANOPY
Southern Cape MTB Enduro Series #1
Event Date : 27 Apr 2011
Province : Southern Cape
Venue : Tottie's Eatery, Rheenendal
Online Start Date : 02 Feb 2011
Online End Date : 23 Apr 2011
Contact : Eugene Roux
Read more.
ROXETTE TOUR SOUTH AFRICA
Another Big Concerts Experience In collaboration with
Sun International
Roxette is one of the world`s most successful hit
machines. The band has ruled album and single charts
all over the world with massive songs like `It Must Have
Been Love`, `Listen to Your Heart`, `Joyride`, `How Do
You Do!`,`Dangerous`, `Fading Like A Flower` and
`Dressed For Success.
Read more.
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
Read more.
GEORGE - R1 799 000
Close to town and golf courses.
Living a lifestyle with this 3
bedroom home with 2
bathrooms, dining room, family
room, BBQ room, kitchen,
laundry, dressing room, 3
garages, swimming pool and a
spacious 1 bedroom flat.
Read more.
KNYSNA - R9 950 000
Exquisitely appointed, this 4
bedroom home epitomises the
exclusivity that is Simola Golf and
Country Estate - fast becoming one
of the most desirable estates in
South Africa.
This architecturally designed home
offers privacy and seclusion while
embracing dynamic views of the
Knysna River and vistas of the Jack
Nicklaus signature golf course from
every aspect of the beautiful home.
Read more.
GEORGE - R4 800 000
Architectural masterpiece! Entrance
hall, large open plan lounge /
diningroom / bar & kitchen area all
with fold-up doors onto covered patio
and sparkling rimflow pool.
Laundry/scullery, upstairs lounge
with firplace and kitchenette, large
patio's & balcony, 4 bedrooms, 3
bathrooms, guest loo. Outside
"stone" fireplace and 4 garages.
Read more.
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Our Associates
Tramonto the Venue
Le Delice
Coimbra Cycle House
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Property for Sale
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Guesthouses/Hotels
Retirement Villages
Winelands Properties
International Property
Property for Rent
Accommodation SA
News Cafe
Property Finance
Welcome Index
ALL SIGNS POSITIVE FOR PROPERTY INVESTING
The lowest interest rates in 30 years and rising business confidence, which
in the first quarter of this year (2011) is at its highest level in over three
years. Confidence in the South African economy continues to gather
momentum – despite rising fuel prices signaling increased inflation.
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
prices in the main have remained relatively constant over the past year or
so.
With Easter weekend here you must have a most enjoyable Easter from the
Susan Deacon Property Group.
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New Release Property
From the Desk of Marcel
Deacon
International Property
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Weekly Property Feature
STELLENBOSCH - R16 700 000
The thatch residence designed
& built in rustic style using many
natural materials, makes the
transition from the residential
district on one side to the wine
farms on the other. An elevated
three level terraced house
overlooking a large dam with
spectacular mountain views. A 2
Ha lake with an attractive bird
sanctuary island with more then
50 bird species, nestling
colonies, indigenous trees and a
forest behind. Bordering sought-
after residential area within
walking distance to Stellenbosch
centre.
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BAVIAANS KLOOF - R14 000 000
Location
Situated approx midway up the
picturesque Baviaans valley in the
heart of Bedford Smalldeel stock
country.
Size
Made up of 3 titles, the farm is 2695h
in extent.
Description
Keeping this report objective is going
to be a serious challenge, as I am
an unrepentant fan of the Baviaans
Valley. Having turned off the R63,
every km driven into the valley winds
back the clock to the dawn of Settler
farming in the Eastern Cape. This
farm has been
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CALITZDORP - R895 000
Game Farms for sale in private
reserve
25 TITLE DEEDS FOR SALE IN
GAME RESERVE OF
APPROXIMATELY 5000 HECTARE.
(23 Title Deeds already SOLD)
R1, 6 million rand's worth of game
has already been introduced to the
reserve including
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New Release Property
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
panoramic views of the Knysna river and distant
Outeniqua mountain range, whiile also taking full
advantage of the north light that the 11,629 SQM site
affords.
Edge house intentionally fits harmoniously into the hill
side and the design provides for a tangible interaction
between the internal and external spaces while offering
a very dramatic sense of :cantilevering" over the valley
below
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OUBAAI - R540 000
Best buy plot for sale Oubaai Golf Estate for only R540
000
1206 sqm Stand plot on Oubaai Golf Estate with
spectacular views - Never again at this price - Bargain
buy for 2011.
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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
South Africa will host its biggest golfing tournament yet
when the multimillion-dollar World Golf Championship
is played in the country in 2012.
The event will draw the top 70 golfers from around the
world, dwarfing South Africa’s current premier golfing
tournament, the Nedbank Golf Challenge.
The new addition to the country’s golfing calendar has
been brought about after much negotiation between the
US PGA Tour, the International Federation of PGA Tours
and Sunshine Tours in Augusta, Georgia, US.
Commissioner of Sunshine Tours, Gareth Tindall, said
on his return from Augusta: “This is, without doubt, the
most significant milestone in the history of professional
golf in South Africa.
“It is something that we as the Sunshine Tour have been
working on for a long time and the unanimous support
that we have received from the other professional tours
around the world confirms the major standing of our
players and the Sunshine Tour in world golf.”
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SA EMPLOYMENT RATE AT RECORD HIGH
The employment rate in South Africa hit a two-and-a-half
year record high in March, according to the Adcorp
Employment Index released on 11 April 2011.
Thousands of jobs opened up in all major sectors as
total national employment grew by 5.6% last month
compared to February.
“This is the first time in well over two-and-a-half years
that all sectors, occupations and employment types
recorded positive growth,” said Adcorp’s CEO, Richard
Pike.
The transport sector enjoyed the highest employment
growth rate with 18.3%. Mining now employs about 316
000 workers, as employment grew by 11.5%.
Manufacturing now has over 1.4-million employees.
Showing good recovery from the recession, employment
in this sector grew by almost 9.4% from February. It
experienced a -3.4% decline in February compared to
January.
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Results of a survey commissioned by the Independent
Electoral Commission (IEC) have revealed that 79% of
citizens intend to vote in the local elections on 18 May,
while just 21% will abstain.
Voting interest among South Africans was generally
higher with over 90% expressing satisfaction with
regards to the country’s voting process.
About 500 specific areas were visited with seven
households selected in each area and face to face
interviews conducted in the language of the
respondents. Those interviewed were aged 16 and older
and ran across different race and ethnic groups.
The IEC says it commissioned the research, conducted
by the Human Science Research Council, to assess
voter readiness ahead of the local government elections
on 18 May. The research will be used in their ongoing
preparations for elections and assess where they need
to improve.
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MORE VOTING SOUTH AFRICANS 2011
BURRY STANDER FIRST EPIC WIN
On his fourth attempt, Burry Stander became the first
South African to win the ABSA Cape Epic when the eight-
day, 707km mountain bike race finished at Lourensford
Wine Estate near Cape Town on Sunday.
The 23-year-old Stander and his Swiss teammate,
Christoph Sauser, racing for the 36One-Songo-
Specialized team, finished fifth on the eighth and final
stage, but had built up a lead of more than 10 minutes
over their nearest rivals during the gruelling race and
simply had to finish without encountering any problems
to secure one of the most coveted titles in international
bicycle racing.
Stander, the 2009 Under-23 World Champion in the
Olympic Cross-country discipline, combined well with
Sauser, a similarly versatile racer, to capture the title on
their fourth attempt. For 34-year-old Sauser, the victory
was one of his career highlights.
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After suffering through the economic recession, the local
vehicle manufacturing industry has clawed back
significantly over the last 15 months and further growth
is forecast.
The total of 53 478 new vehicles sold in March is the
highest since March 2008. It represents a 22.8% sales
growth compared to the same period in 2010.
Figures released by the National Association
Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (Naamsa) on
April 4 also show that exports also climbed to 29 254
new vehicles, a 37.4% year-on-year improvement.
A total of 492 956 new vehicles, including cars, trucks,
buses and vans, were sold in 2010. This was a 24.7%
improvement from the 395 186 sold in 2009, when
recession was at its worst.
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VEHICLE MANUFACTURING STARTING TO BOOM
INCREASE OF FIRST TIME BUYERS
First National Bank (FNB says its estate agent survey
results have shown a noticeable increase in first-time
home buying.
First-time buying of homes is on the increase and is
contributing in some way to the reversal of the 'ageing
buyer' trend seen in recent years.
The percentage of first-time buyers climbed to 22% in
the first quarter of this year, from 17% in the preceding
quarter. This percentage compared favourably with the
percentages recorded around late-2006, although the
absolute volume would still be significantly lower than
then because the overall market volumes were
considerably lower these days compared to then, said
FNB property strategist John Loos.
He said the percentage of first-time buying was arguably
a good confidence barometer, because first-time buyers
generally had more flexibility regarding the timing of their
entry into the home-buying market.
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BOND APPLICATION HIGHEST IN 3 YEARS
Bond applications reached their highest level in three
years and bond approvals were at the highest value
since October 2008 according to figures released by
bond originating company ooba.
The statistics showed that the average number of bond
applications in March was 36% higher that the average
monthly number of applications in 2010. However, the
figures represent just 36% of the applications recorded
when the property market was at its peak in May 2007.
Saul Geffen, chief executive of ooba says that the
organisation has experienced consistent month-on-
month growth in applications for mortgage finance since
the beginning of the current year.
“February was significantly higher and March was even
better than that,” he says, adding that ooba expected the
number of bond applications to continue increasing over
the next few months.
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WORLD BUSINESS UPDATE
Africa and the World:
Walmart has launched an urgent High Court application
in Windhoek challenging the Namibian Competition
Commission’s decision to impose local ownership
conditions. The company is also encountering
opposition to its entry into the South African market, as is
Japan's Kansai. French bank BNP Paribas is to open an
office in Nigeria and boost its South African investment
banking presence. The Carlyle Group also plans to open
offices in Johannesburg and Lagos. New US visa
application procedures with lower fees for applicants in
South Africa have been introduced. The IMF and the
Government of Kenya held a conference to help improve
tax revenue mobilization.
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Events / Things to do
HOMTINI MTB CHALLENGE 2011
STUNNING SINGLETRACK UNDER FOREST CANOPY
Southern Cape MTB Enduro Series #1
Event Date : 27 Apr 2011
Province : Southern Cape
Venue : Tottie's Eatery, Rheenendal
Online Start Date : 02 Feb 2011
Online End Date : 23 Apr 2011
Contact : Eugene Roux
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ROXETTE TOUR SOUTH AFRICA
Another Big Concerts Experience In collaboration with
Sun International
Roxette is one of the world`s most successful hit
machines. The band has ruled album and single charts
all over the world with massive songs like `It Must Have
Been Love`, `Listen to Your Heart`, `Joyride`, `How Do
You Do!`,`Dangerous`, `Fading Like A Flower` and
`Dressed For Success.
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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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GEORGE - R1 799 000
Close to town and golf courses.
Living a lifestyle with this 3
bedroom home with 2
bathrooms, dining room, family
room, BBQ room, kitchen,
laundry, dressing room, 3
garages, swimming pool and a
spacious 1 bedroom flat.
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KNYSNA - R9 950 000
Exquisitely appointed, this 4
bedroom home epitomises the
exclusivity that is Simola Golf and
Country Estate - fast becoming one
of the most desirable estates in
South Africa.
This architecturally designed home
offers privacy and seclusion while
embracing dynamic views of the
Knysna River and vistas of the Jack
Nicklaus signature golf course from
every aspect of the beautiful home.
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GEORGE - R4 800 000
Architectural masterpiece! Entrance
hall, large open plan lounge /
diningroom / bar & kitchen area all
with fold-up doors onto covered patio
and sparkling rimflow pool.
Laundry/scullery, upstairs lounge
with firplace and kitchenette, large
patio's & balcony, 4 bedrooms, 3
bathrooms, guest loo. Outside
"stone" fireplace and 4 garages.
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