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It's time to make a Christmas wish or two. There's magic on the sea breeze

in December.

Perhaps you’re looking forward to some time out with family and friends, or

hoping for a special gift from Santa. There are plenty of opportunities to

create unforgettable moments this season, over a scenic picnic or a hand

selected bottle of wine.

However, Christmas in South Africa doesn’t have to be about how much

cash you can flash. Above all, the exchange of Christmas gifts should hold

meaning.

Of course, we’re not forgetting all the New Year’s parties and other festive

events in December.

Whether you prefer to live it up or live it down, South Africa is sure to show

you the joy of living in the summer of 2010.

Stay updated on all things in South Africa with the Susan Deacon Property

Group and have fun - stay safe.

Weekly Property Feature

New Release Property

From the Desk of Marcel

Deacon

International Property

Articles

Events/ Things to do

Recipes

Weekly Property Feature

CAPE TOWN - R29 500 000

The Bantry apartments

Interior Features

High quality finishes

throughout. Under floor

heating and security

Exterior Features

Patio, balcony and pool area

Reception Areas

Entrance hall, lounge/living

area and dining room.

Further Information

House/Unit Size:280m

Rates & Taxes:TBC

Levy:TBC

Parking & Garages:2

Undercover parking bays

Bedrooms:3

Bathrooms:3 bathrooms plus

guest cloakroom

Read more.

CAPE TOWN - R5 130 000

Exclusive and fashionable penthouse

in high-class apartment bloc. Best

position on the beach and next to a

golf course. Easy access to shopping

centre and good access to N2 and

main roads. Need to be finished with

own specifications. Buy directly from

the developer. VAT included. No

transfer duty.

" spacious Pent House

" 270 sqm with 293 sqm balconies

and terraces

" Lay out to be finished - see plan for

examples

" 2 secured parking bays - store room

" exclusive apartment bloc with:

" Jacuzzi and fitness room

" steam room and sauna

" 18 m heated pool

" gardens with entertainment area

Read more.

KNYSNA - R2 500 000

Welbedacht - Kurtzenhof Estate

Knysna for sale

Double storey home with small

garden for easy maintaining. Garage

remote controlled with access

control in this established estate.

Close to Montesorri School.

3 beds

2 bathrms

Double garage

3 reception

Read more.

New Release Property

MOSSEL BAY - R485 000

Ideal lock_up_and-go holiday unit within 200m of Beach.

No transfer fees. Funiture incl. Secure parking.

Intecomsystem in unit. Lift in

building. BBQ Facilities on roof deck, laundry facilities in

building.

Read more.

KNYSNA - R13 000 000

59 Hectares farm in the heart of the Garden Route -

Knysna forest for sale

... a sense of belonging

An exclusive country lifestyle on manicured grounds,

dam, paddocks, conference & technology & three

residences centre on 59 hectres in the Capes Garden

Route, South Africa.

Only 15 minutes away from Knysna and within easy

reach of top schools and shopping centres, 40 minutes

away from George Airport. The farm is the perfect place

to work, play and rest.

Safe and secure, surrounded by glorious views of the

Outeniqua Mountains, on the doorstep of the Capes

largest nature reserve - the Knysna Forest, it is the ideal

place for those who have dreamt of living on a luxury

gentleman's estate.

Read more.

From the Desk of Marcel Deacon

10 Tips for Being a Great Leader

1. Lead by Example. Establish a direction for the team to follow. Be an example in all you do;

good and clean communication, neat dress code, honesty in all areas, consistent

enthusiasm, punctuality, etc.

2. Be a good Listener. Be respectful and listen intently to both work and personal issues.

Immediately act on the communication and resolve issues where possible.

3. Have Empathy. Be available or accessible in times of need. Pass on credit to the team

while owning the responsibility for their failures. Be a person of integrity and values and the

team will follow suit.

4. Create Harmony. Avoid arguments and protect team members from blame. Create a fun

environment. When you are having fun, the team is having fun. When the team has fun, the

customer is having fun and when the customer is having fun - they want to do more

business with you.

5. Communicate. Talk to the team. Let them know what is happening in the business and

with clients. Give feedback from meetings you attend. If they feel part of the business they

feel important and become empowered to give more of themselves.

Read more

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

SEDGEFIELD THE TOWN FOR ALL SEASONS

If "going nowhere slowly" is your aim, then Sedgefield,

situated between Knysna and George on the Garden

Route, is now officially accredited as South Africa’s

slowest town, and with this new title is consolidating its

position as a prime retirement town in the country.

Cittaslow, an international organisation based in Italy,

has accepted Sedgefield as the first town in Africa to be

part of an illustrious club of slow towns in countries the

world over. These are towns which celebrate quality of

life and diversity of cultures, conserve and promote the

uniqueness of their environment and also seek to uplift

the local community. A Cittaslow population cannot be

over 50 000 while Sedgefield’s hardly exceeds 15 000.

Read more.

BANK PRE-APPROVALS

People who have applied for mortgage finance from a

bank may receive a notification telling them that they

have pre-qualified for a bond worth a particular amount

but this should not be taken as a guarantee that the bank

will grant a bond once the offer-to-purchase has been

signed and accepted.

Many buyers take this pre-qualification as a pledge from

the bank that it will grant the bond and this is simply not

the case.

What happens is that when the bond application is

submitted the banks do a much more thorough

investigation into the client’s financial position and, in

many cases, they then change their minds and decide

not to grant the loan.

Read more.

Gangsters, racketeers, shady characters and drug lords

have been finding it increasingly difficult to engage in

money laundering with the phasing in over the last few

years of the provisions of the Financial Intelligence

Centre Act (FICA) 38 of 2001.

As from the 4th of October casinos, motor vehicle

dealers and attorneys were placed under an obligation

to verify the identity of payers and to report all cash

transactions over R25 000. This will be extended to all

remaining accountable and reporting institutions such

as estate agents on the 1st of December.

Read more.

NEWS ON THE FICA LAW

FASTER WAYS TO GET OUT OF DEBT

An estimated 47% of credit-active South Africans are in

arrears with their repayments and the huge backlogs in

the country’s courts are delaying the legal processes

and preventing judgements against credit defaulters

from being granted.

A new set of voluntary measures between debt

counsellors and banks have been unveiled that will

streamline the debt review process and determine a

debt repayment package through mediation between the

consumers and their creditors.

The proposed measures include greater transparency

between credit providers and debt counsellors along

with revised repayment terms for over-indebted creditors.

Read more.

Landlords and letting agents are benefiting from an

increase in rents thanks to growing demand for

properties in the sector, it has been found.

According to the new Residential Lettings Survey from

Rics, there has been a decrease in the supply of new

properties going up for rental, which led to a rise in rents

in the three months to the end of October 2010.

Indeed, 39 per cent more surveyors reported seeing an

increase in rents than a fall, the highest level since the

second quarter of 2007.

LANDLORDS BENEFIT FROM NEW RENT

Read more.

JOHANNESBURG IMPRESS THE PRESS

A group of international journalists recently visited

Gauteng as part of a promotional tour for the Brand

South Africa campaign. The efficient public transport

system and sampling delicious local fare were among

the tour group’s highlights.

The nine-day junket, called the South Africa Gearing for

Growth Media Tour, is being led by the International

Marketing Council of South Africa (IMC), the custodians

of Brand South Africa. It kicked off on 28 November and

will come to an end on 5 December 2010.

The tour will also stop in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

province; Pilanesburg in North West and Secunda in

Mpumalanga.

Read more.

2011 SEMI'S AT LEAST FOR THE BOKS

London – Nick Mallett does not share the pessimism

about South African rugby, and believes Peter de

Villiers’s Springboks are headed for next year’s World

Cup semi-finals with New Zealand and Australia.

“I think the three Southern Hemisphere sides will

definitely make the semi-finals. It should be between

England and France for the other spot,” said Mallett.

“New Zealand have home advantage and are the form

team, while Australia are the most improved side this

year. England have stepped forward in spite of the

beating they took from South Africa.

Read more.

MAKE A STUDY OF YOUR HOME INSURRANCE

You probably check on your car and household contents

insurance at least once a year, but what about the policy

covering damage to your home or its complete loss in

the event of a fire, flood or other catastrophe?

If this has not been adjusted as the value of your home

increased, you will most likely be underinsured, which

means that any claim you make will only be partially paid

out, and that if you lose your home to disaster, you may

only be able to replace it with a much lesser property –

although you will still have to pay off the home loan on

the original home.

Read more.

Events / Things to do

CANDLE LIGHT RUN

Candle light Run 10 km & 5 km Run

Date: 16 December 2010

Time: 20h00

Organisers: Nedbank Running Club (George)

Distance: 10; 5;

Province: South Western Districts

Read more.

WELTEVREDE AND BOK VAN BLERK

The Big reveal from Weltevrede...! Launch of a new

special wine.. All other Weltevrede Wines on Tap,

performance by Bok van Blerk, Kids Corner, Christmas

Shopping... local entertainment & food stalls. Your one

stop Christmas shop & family outing! 21 December

2010 - Tramonto Venue, George, Geelhoutboom Road.

Event: Weltevrede Wine Festival – The Big Reveal with

Bok van Blerk

Place: Tramonto Venue, George, Geelhoutboom Road

Date: Tuesday 21 December 2010 gates open @ 12h00.

Read more.

Recipes

BAKED PASTA WITH 2 CHEESES

This family favourite is good as a vegetarian main course or as a side dish to

complement grilled or roast poultry, or fish.

1½ cups (375 ml) screw noodles

1 medium cauliflower, broken into florets

Ina Paarman's Pasta Spice

1 onion, chopped

3 T (45 ml) butter

3 T (45 ml) Ina Paarman's White Sauce Powder

2 cups (500 ml) full cream milk

½ cup (125 ml) crumbled feta cheese

¼ cup (60 ml) grated Gouda cheese

¼ cup (60 ml) fresh breadcrumbs

Read more.

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Trouble viewing this email? View in your browser

Our Associates

Tramonto the Venue

Le Delice

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Property for Sale

Developments

Guesthouses/Hotels

Retirement Villages

Winelands Properties

International Property

Property for Rent

Accommodation SA

News Cafe

Property Finance

Welcome Index

It's time to make a Christmas wish or two. There's magic on the sea breeze

in December.

Perhaps you’re looking forward to some time out with family and friends, or

hoping for a special gift from Santa. There are plenty of opportunities to

create unforgettable moments this season, over a scenic picnic or a hand

selected bottle of wine.

However, Christmas in South Africa doesn’t have to be about how much

cash you can flash. Above all, the exchange of Christmas gifts should hold

meaning.

Of course, we’re not forgetting all the New Year’s parties and other festive

events in December.

Whether you prefer to live it up or live it down, South Africa is sure to show

you the joy of living in the summer of 2010.

Stay updated on all things in South Africa with the Susan Deacon Property

Group and have fun - stay safe.

Weekly Property Feature

New Release Property

From the Desk of Marcel

Deacon

International Property

Articles

Events/ Things to do

Recipes

Weekly Property Feature

CAPE TOWN - R29 500 000

The Bantry apartments

Interior Features

High quality finishes

throughout. Under floor

heating and security

Exterior Features

Patio, balcony and pool area

Reception Areas

Entrance hall, lounge/living

area and dining room.

Further Information

House/Unit Size:280m

Rates & Taxes:TBC

Levy:TBC

Parking & Garages:2

Undercover parking bays

Bedrooms:3

Bathrooms:3 bathrooms plus

guest cloakroom

Read more.

CAPE TOWN - R5 130 000

Exclusive and fashionable penthouse

in high-class apartment bloc. Best

position on the beach and next to a

golf course. Easy access to shopping

centre and good access to N2 and

main roads. Need to be finished with

own specifications. Buy directly from

the developer. VAT included. No

transfer duty.

" spacious Pent House

" 270 sqm with 293 sqm balconies

and terraces

" Lay out to be finished - see plan for

examples

" 2 secured parking bays - store room

" exclusive apartment bloc with:

" Jacuzzi and fitness room

" steam room and sauna

" 18 m heated pool

" gardens with entertainment area

Read more.

KNYSNA - R2 500 000

Welbedacht - Kurtzenhof Estate

Knysna for sale

Double storey home with small

garden for easy maintaining. Garage

remote controlled with access

control in this established estate.

Close to Montesorri School.

3 beds

2 bathrms

Double garage

3 reception

Read more.

New Release Property

MOSSEL BAY - R485 000

Ideal lock_up_and-go holiday unit within 200m of Beach.

No transfer fees. Funiture incl. Secure parking.

Intecomsystem in unit. Lift in

building. BBQ Facilities on roof deck, laundry facilities in

building.

Read more.

KNYSNA - R13 000 000

59 Hectares farm in the heart of the Garden Route -

Knysna forest for sale

... a sense of belonging

An exclusive country lifestyle on manicured grounds,

dam, paddocks, conference & technology & three

residences centre on 59 hectres in the Capes Garden

Route, South Africa.

Only 15 minutes away from Knysna and within easy

reach of top schools and shopping centres, 40 minutes

away from George Airport. The farm is the perfect place

to work, play and rest.

Safe and secure, surrounded by glorious views of the

Outeniqua Mountains, on the doorstep of the Capes

largest nature reserve - the Knysna Forest, it is the ideal

place for those who have dreamt of living on a luxury

gentleman's estate.

Read more.

From the Desk of Marcel Deacon

10 Tips for Being a Great Leader

1. Lead by Example. Establish a direction for the team to follow. Be an example in all you do;

good and clean communication, neat dress code, honesty in all areas, consistent

enthusiasm, punctuality, etc.

2. Be a good Listener. Be respectful and listen intently to both work and personal issues.

Immediately act on the communication and resolve issues where possible.

3. Have Empathy. Be available or accessible in times of need. Pass on credit to the team

while owning the responsibility for their failures. Be a person of integrity and values and the

team will follow suit.

4. Create Harmony. Avoid arguments and protect team members from blame. Create a fun

environment. When you are having fun, the team is having fun. When the team has fun, the

customer is having fun and when the customer is having fun - they want to do more

business with you.

5. Communicate. Talk to the team. Let them know what is happening in the business and

with clients. Give feedback from meetings you attend. If they feel part of the business they

feel important and become empowered to give more of themselves.

Read more

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

SEDGEFIELD THE TOWN FOR ALL SEASONS

If "going nowhere slowly" is your aim, then Sedgefield,

situated between Knysna and George on the Garden

Route, is now officially accredited as South Africa’s

slowest town, and with this new title is consolidating its

position as a prime retirement town in the country.

Cittaslow, an international organisation based in Italy,

has accepted Sedgefield as the first town in Africa to be

part of an illustrious club of slow towns in countries the

world over. These are towns which celebrate quality of

life and diversity of cultures, conserve and promote the

uniqueness of their environment and also seek to uplift

the local community. A Cittaslow population cannot be

over 50 000 while Sedgefield’s hardly exceeds 15 000.

Read more.

BANK PRE-APPROVALS

People who have applied for mortgage finance from a

bank may receive a notification telling them that they

have pre-qualified for a bond worth a particular amount

but this should not be taken as a guarantee that the bank

will grant a bond once the offer-to-purchase has been

signed and accepted.

Many buyers take this pre-qualification as a pledge from

the bank that it will grant the bond and this is simply not

the case.

What happens is that when the bond application is

submitted the banks do a much more thorough

investigation into the client’s financial position and, in

many cases, they then change their minds and decide

not to grant the loan.

Read more.

Gangsters, racketeers, shady characters and drug lords

have been finding it increasingly difficult to engage in

money laundering with the phasing in over the last few

years of the provisions of the Financial Intelligence

Centre Act (FICA) 38 of 2001.

As from the 4th of October casinos, motor vehicle

dealers and attorneys were placed under an obligation

to verify the identity of payers and to report all cash

transactions over R25 000. This will be extended to all

remaining accountable and reporting institutions such

as estate agents on the 1st of December.

Read more.

NEWS ON THE FICA LAW

FASTER WAYS TO GET OUT OF DEBT

An estimated 47% of credit-active South Africans are in

arrears with their repayments and the huge backlogs in

the country’s courts are delaying the legal processes

and preventing judgements against credit defaulters

from being granted.

A new set of voluntary measures between debt

counsellors and banks have been unveiled that will

streamline the debt review process and determine a

debt repayment package through mediation between the

consumers and their creditors.

The proposed measures include greater transparency

between credit providers and debt counsellors along

with revised repayment terms for over-indebted creditors.

Read more.

Landlords and letting agents are benefiting from an

increase in rents thanks to growing demand for

properties in the sector, it has been found.

According to the new Residential Lettings Survey from

Rics, there has been a decrease in the supply of new

properties going up for rental, which led to a rise in rents

in the three months to the end of October 2010.

Indeed, 39 per cent more surveyors reported seeing an

increase in rents than a fall, the highest level since the

second quarter of 2007.

LANDLORDS BENEFIT FROM NEW RENT

Read more.

JOHANNESBURG IMPRESS THE PRESS

A group of international journalists recently visited

Gauteng as part of a promotional tour for the Brand

South Africa campaign. The efficient public transport

system and sampling delicious local fare were among

the tour group’s highlights.

The nine-day junket, called the South Africa Gearing for

Growth Media Tour, is being led by the International

Marketing Council of South Africa (IMC), the custodians

of Brand South Africa. It kicked off on 28 November and

will come to an end on 5 December 2010.

The tour will also stop in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

province; Pilanesburg in North West and Secunda in

Mpumalanga.

Read more.

2011 SEMI'S AT LEAST FOR THE BOKS

London – Nick Mallett does not share the pessimism

about South African rugby, and believes Peter de

Villiers’s Springboks are headed for next year’s World

Cup semi-finals with New Zealand and Australia.

“I think the three Southern Hemisphere sides will

definitely make the semi-finals. It should be between

England and France for the other spot,” said Mallett.

“New Zealand have home advantage and are the form

team, while Australia are the most improved side this

year. England have stepped forward in spite of the

beating they took from South Africa.

Read more.

MAKE A STUDY OF YOUR HOME INSURRANCE

You probably check on your car and household contents

insurance at least once a year, but what about the policy

covering damage to your home or its complete loss in

the event of a fire, flood or other catastrophe?

If this has not been adjusted as the value of your home

increased, you will most likely be underinsured, which

means that any claim you make will only be partially paid

out, and that if you lose your home to disaster, you may

only be able to replace it with a much lesser property –

although you will still have to pay off the home loan on

the original home.

Read more.

Events / Things to do

CANDLE LIGHT RUN

Candle light Run 10 km & 5 km Run

Date: 16 December 2010

Time: 20h00

Organisers: Nedbank Running Club (George)

Distance: 10; 5;

Province: South Western Districts

Read more.

WELTEVREDE AND BOK VAN BLERK

The Big reveal from Weltevrede...! Launch of a new

special wine.. All other Weltevrede Wines on Tap,

performance by Bok van Blerk, Kids Corner, Christmas

Shopping... local entertainment & food stalls. Your one

stop Christmas shop & family outing! 21 December

2010 - Tramonto Venue, George, Geelhoutboom Road.

Event: Weltevrede Wine Festival – The Big Reveal with

Bok van Blerk

Place: Tramonto Venue, George, Geelhoutboom Road

Date: Tuesday 21 December 2010 gates open @ 12h00.

Read more.

Recipes

BAKED PASTA WITH 2 CHEESES

This family favourite is good as a vegetarian main course or as a side dish to

complement grilled or roast poultry, or fish.

1½ cups (375 ml) screw noodles

1 medium cauliflower, broken into florets

Ina Paarman's Pasta Spice

1 onion, chopped

3 T (45 ml) butter

3 T (45 ml) Ina Paarman's White Sauce Powder

2 cups (500 ml) full cream milk

½ cup (125 ml) crumbled feta cheese

¼ cup (60 ml) grated Gouda cheese

¼ cup (60 ml) fresh breadcrumbs

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

It's time to make a Christmas wish or two. There's magic on the sea breeze

in December.

Perhaps you’re looking forward to some time out with family and friends, or

hoping for a special gift from Santa. There are plenty of opportunities to

create unforgettable moments this season, over a scenic picnic or a hand

selected bottle of wine.

However, Christmas in South Africa doesn’t have to be about how much

cash you can flash. Above all, the exchange of Christmas gifts should hold

meaning.

Of course, we’re not forgetting all the New Year’s parties and other festive

events in December.

Whether you prefer to live it up or live it down, South Africa is sure to show

you the joy of living in the summer of 2010.

Stay updated on all things in South Africa with the Susan Deacon Property

Group and have fun - stay safe.

Weekly Property Feature

New Release Property

From the Desk of Marcel

Deacon

International Property

Articles

Events/ Things to do

Recipes

Weekly Property Feature

CAPE TOWN - R29 500 000

The Bantry apartments

Interior Features

High quality finishes

throughout. Under floor

heating and security

Exterior Features

Patio, balcony and pool area

Reception Areas

Entrance hall, lounge/living

area and dining room.

Further Information

House/Unit Size:280m

Rates & Taxes:TBC

Levy:TBC

Parking & Garages:2

Undercover parking bays

Bedrooms:3

Bathrooms:3 bathrooms plus

guest cloakroom

Read more.

CAPE TOWN - R5 130 000

Exclusive and fashionable penthouse

in high-class apartment bloc. Best

position on the beach and next to a

golf course. Easy access to shopping

centre and good access to N2 and

main roads. Need to be finished with

own specifications. Buy directly from

the developer. VAT included. No

transfer duty.

" spacious Pent House

" 270 sqm with 293 sqm balconies

and terraces

" Lay out to be finished - see plan for

examples

" 2 secured parking bays - store room

" exclusive apartment bloc with:

" Jacuzzi and fitness room

" steam room and sauna

" 18 m heated pool

" gardens with entertainment area

Read more.

KNYSNA - R2 500 000

Welbedacht - Kurtzenhof Estate

Knysna for sale

Double storey home with small

garden for easy maintaining. Garage

remote controlled with access

control in this established estate.

Close to Montesorri School.

3 beds

2 bathrms

Double garage

3 reception

Read more.

New Release Property

MOSSEL BAY - R485 000

Ideal lock_up_and-go holiday unit within 200m of Beach.

No transfer fees. Funiture incl. Secure parking.

Intecomsystem in unit. Lift in

building. BBQ Facilities on roof deck, laundry facilities in

building.

Read more.

KNYSNA - R13 000 000

59 Hectares farm in the heart of the Garden Route -

Knysna forest for sale

... a sense of belonging

An exclusive country lifestyle on manicured grounds,

dam, paddocks, conference & technology & three

residences centre on 59 hectres in the Capes Garden

Route, South Africa.

Only 15 minutes away from Knysna and within easy

reach of top schools and shopping centres, 40 minutes

away from George Airport. The farm is the perfect place

to work, play and rest.

Safe and secure, surrounded by glorious views of the

Outeniqua Mountains, on the doorstep of the Capes

largest nature reserve - the Knysna Forest, it is the ideal

place for those who have dreamt of living on a luxury

gentleman's estate.

Read more.

From the Desk of Marcel Deacon

10 Tips for Being a Great Leader

1. Lead by Example. Establish a direction for the team to follow. Be an example in all you do;

good and clean communication, neat dress code, honesty in all areas, consistent

enthusiasm, punctuality, etc.

2. Be a good Listener. Be respectful and listen intently to both work and personal issues.

Immediately act on the communication and resolve issues where possible.

3. Have Empathy. Be available or accessible in times of need. Pass on credit to the team

while owning the responsibility for their failures. Be a person of integrity and values and the

team will follow suit.

4. Create Harmony. Avoid arguments and protect team members from blame. Create a fun

environment. When you are having fun, the team is having fun. When the team has fun, the

customer is having fun and when the customer is having fun - they want to do more

business with you.

5. Communicate. Talk to the team. Let them know what is happening in the business and

with clients. Give feedback from meetings you attend. If they feel part of the business they

feel important and become empowered to give more of themselves.

Read more

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

SEDGEFIELD THE TOWN FOR ALL SEASONS

If "going nowhere slowly" is your aim, then Sedgefield,

situated between Knysna and George on the Garden

Route, is now officially accredited as South Africa’s

slowest town, and with this new title is consolidating its

position as a prime retirement town in the country.

Cittaslow, an international organisation based in Italy,

has accepted Sedgefield as the first town in Africa to be

part of an illustrious club of slow towns in countries the

world over. These are towns which celebrate quality of

life and diversity of cultures, conserve and promote the

uniqueness of their environment and also seek to uplift

the local community. A Cittaslow population cannot be

over 50 000 while Sedgefield’s hardly exceeds 15 000.

Read more.

BANK PRE-APPROVALS

People who have applied for mortgage finance from a

bank may receive a notification telling them that they

have pre-qualified for a bond worth a particular amount

but this should not be taken as a guarantee that the bank

will grant a bond once the offer-to-purchase has been

signed and accepted.

Many buyers take this pre-qualification as a pledge from

the bank that it will grant the bond and this is simply not

the case.

What happens is that when the bond application is

submitted the banks do a much more thorough

investigation into the client’s financial position and, in

many cases, they then change their minds and decide

not to grant the loan.

Read more.

Gangsters, racketeers, shady characters and drug lords

have been finding it increasingly difficult to engage in

money laundering with the phasing in over the last few

years of the provisions of the Financial Intelligence

Centre Act (FICA) 38 of 2001.

As from the 4th of October casinos, motor vehicle

dealers and attorneys were placed under an obligation

to verify the identity of payers and to report all cash

transactions over R25 000. This will be extended to all

remaining accountable and reporting institutions such

as estate agents on the 1st of December.

Read more.

NEWS ON THE FICA LAW

FASTER WAYS TO GET OUT OF DEBT

An estimated 47% of credit-active South Africans are in

arrears with their repayments and the huge backlogs in

the country’s courts are delaying the legal processes

and preventing judgements against credit defaulters

from being granted.

A new set of voluntary measures between debt

counsellors and banks have been unveiled that will

streamline the debt review process and determine a

debt repayment package through mediation between the

consumers and their creditors.

The proposed measures include greater transparency

between credit providers and debt counsellors along

with revised repayment terms for over-indebted creditors.

Read more.

Landlords and letting agents are benefiting from an

increase in rents thanks to growing demand for

properties in the sector, it has been found.

According to the new Residential Lettings Survey from

Rics, there has been a decrease in the supply of new

properties going up for rental, which led to a rise in rents

in the three months to the end of October 2010.

Indeed, 39 per cent more surveyors reported seeing an

increase in rents than a fall, the highest level since the

second quarter of 2007.

LANDLORDS BENEFIT FROM NEW RENT

Read more.

JOHANNESBURG IMPRESS THE PRESS

A group of international journalists recently visited

Gauteng as part of a promotional tour for the Brand

South Africa campaign. The efficient public transport

system and sampling delicious local fare were among

the tour group’s highlights.

The nine-day junket, called the South Africa Gearing for

Growth Media Tour, is being led by the International

Marketing Council of South Africa (IMC), the custodians

of Brand South Africa. It kicked off on 28 November and

will come to an end on 5 December 2010.

The tour will also stop in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

province; Pilanesburg in North West and Secunda in

Mpumalanga.

Read more.

2011 SEMI'S AT LEAST FOR THE BOKS

London – Nick Mallett does not share the pessimism

about South African rugby, and believes Peter de

Villiers’s Springboks are headed for next year’s World

Cup semi-finals with New Zealand and Australia.

“I think the three Southern Hemisphere sides will

definitely make the semi-finals. It should be between

England and France for the other spot,” said Mallett.

“New Zealand have home advantage and are the form

team, while Australia are the most improved side this

year. England have stepped forward in spite of the

beating they took from South Africa.

Read more.

MAKE A STUDY OF YOUR HOME INSURRANCE

You probably check on your car and household contents

insurance at least once a year, but what about the policy

covering damage to your home or its complete loss in

the event of a fire, flood or other catastrophe?

If this has not been adjusted as the value of your home

increased, you will most likely be underinsured, which

means that any claim you make will only be partially paid

out, and that if you lose your home to disaster, you may

only be able to replace it with a much lesser property –

although you will still have to pay off the home loan on

the original home.

Read more.

Events / Things to do

CANDLE LIGHT RUN

Candle light Run 10 km & 5 km Run

Date: 16 December 2010

Time: 20h00

Organisers: Nedbank Running Club (George)

Distance: 10; 5;

Province: South Western Districts

Read more.

WELTEVREDE AND BOK VAN BLERK

The Big reveal from Weltevrede...! Launch of a new

special wine.. All other Weltevrede Wines on Tap,

performance by Bok van Blerk, Kids Corner, Christmas

Shopping... local entertainment & food stalls. Your one

stop Christmas shop & family outing! 21 December

2010 - Tramonto Venue, George, Geelhoutboom Road.

Event: Weltevrede Wine Festival – The Big Reveal with

Bok van Blerk

Place: Tramonto Venue, George, Geelhoutboom Road

Date: Tuesday 21 December 2010 gates open @ 12h00.

Read more.

Recipes

BAKED PASTA WITH 2 CHEESES

This family favourite is good as a vegetarian main course or as a side dish to

complement grilled or roast poultry, or fish.

1½ cups (375 ml) screw noodles

1 medium cauliflower, broken into florets

Ina Paarman's Pasta Spice

1 onion, chopped

3 T (45 ml) butter

3 T (45 ml) Ina Paarman's White Sauce Powder

2 cups (500 ml) full cream milk

½ cup (125 ml) crumbled feta cheese

¼ cup (60 ml) grated Gouda cheese

¼ cup (60 ml) fresh breadcrumbs

Read more.

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It's time to make a Christmas wish or two. There's magic on the sea breeze

in December.

Perhaps you’re looking forward to some time out with family and friends, or

hoping for a special gift from Santa. There are plenty of opportunities to

create unforgettable moments this season, over a scenic picnic or a hand

selected bottle of wine.

However, Christmas in South Africa doesn’t have to be about how much

cash you can flash. Above all, the exchange of Christmas gifts should hold

meaning.

Of course, we’re not forgetting all the New Year’s parties and other festive

events in December.

Whether you prefer to live it up or live it down, South Africa is sure to show

you the joy of living in the summer of 2010.

Stay updated on all things in South Africa with the Susan Deacon Property

Group and have fun - stay safe.

Weekly Property Feature

New Release Property

From the Desk of Marcel

Deacon

International Property

Articles

Events/ Things to do

Recipes

Weekly Property Feature

CAPE TOWN - R29 500 000

The Bantry apartments

Interior Features

High quality finishes

throughout. Under floor

heating and security

Exterior Features

Patio, balcony and pool area

Reception Areas

Entrance hall, lounge/living

area and dining room.

Further Information

House/Unit Size:280m

Rates & Taxes:TBC

Levy:TBC

Parking & Garages:2

Undercover parking bays

Bedrooms:3

Bathrooms:3 bathrooms plus

guest cloakroom

Read more.

CAPE TOWN - R5 130 000

Exclusive and fashionable penthouse

in high-class apartment bloc. Best

position on the beach and next to a

golf course. Easy access to shopping

centre and good access to N2 and

main roads. Need to be finished with

own specifications. Buy directly from

the developer. VAT included. No

transfer duty.

" spacious Pent House

" 270 sqm with 293 sqm balconies

and terraces

" Lay out to be finished - see plan for

examples

" 2 secured parking bays - store room

" exclusive apartment bloc with:

" Jacuzzi and fitness room

" steam room and sauna

" 18 m heated pool

" gardens with entertainment area

Read more.

KNYSNA - R2 500 000

Welbedacht - Kurtzenhof Estate

Knysna for sale

Double storey home with small

garden for easy maintaining. Garage

remote controlled with access

control in this established estate.

Close to Montesorri School.

3 beds

2 bathrms

Double garage

3 reception

Read more.

New Release Property

MOSSEL BAY - R485 000

Ideal lock_up_and-go holiday unit within 200m of Beach.

No transfer fees. Funiture incl. Secure parking.

Intecomsystem in unit. Lift in

building. BBQ Facilities on roof deck, laundry facilities in

building.

Read more.

KNYSNA - R13 000 000

59 Hectares farm in the heart of the Garden Route -

Knysna forest for sale

... a sense of belonging

An exclusive country lifestyle on manicured grounds,

dam, paddocks, conference & technology & three

residences centre on 59 hectres in the Capes Garden

Route, South Africa.

Only 15 minutes away from Knysna and within easy

reach of top schools and shopping centres, 40 minutes

away from George Airport. The farm is the perfect place

to work, play and rest.

Safe and secure, surrounded by glorious views of the

Outeniqua Mountains, on the doorstep of the Capes

largest nature reserve - the Knysna Forest, it is the ideal

place for those who have dreamt of living on a luxury

gentleman's estate.

Read more.

From the Desk of Marcel Deacon

10 Tips for Being a Great Leader

1. Lead by Example. Establish a direction for the team to follow. Be an example in all you do;

good and clean communication, neat dress code, honesty in all areas, consistent

enthusiasm, punctuality, etc.

2. Be a good Listener. Be respectful and listen intently to both work and personal issues.

Immediately act on the communication and resolve issues where possible.

3. Have Empathy. Be available or accessible in times of need. Pass on credit to the team

while owning the responsibility for their failures. Be a person of integrity and values and the

team will follow suit.

4. Create Harmony. Avoid arguments and protect team members from blame. Create a fun

environment. When you are having fun, the team is having fun. When the team has fun, the

customer is having fun and when the customer is having fun - they want to do more

business with you.

5. Communicate. Talk to the team. Let them know what is happening in the business and

with clients. Give feedback from meetings you attend. If they feel part of the business they

feel important and become empowered to give more of themselves.

Read more

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

SEDGEFIELD THE TOWN FOR ALL SEASONS

If "going nowhere slowly" is your aim, then Sedgefield,

situated between Knysna and George on the Garden

Route, is now officially accredited as South Africa’s

slowest town, and with this new title is consolidating its

position as a prime retirement town in the country.

Cittaslow, an international organisation based in Italy,

has accepted Sedgefield as the first town in Africa to be

part of an illustrious club of slow towns in countries the

world over. These are towns which celebrate quality of

life and diversity of cultures, conserve and promote the

uniqueness of their environment and also seek to uplift

the local community. A Cittaslow population cannot be

over 50 000 while Sedgefield’s hardly exceeds 15 000.

Read more.

BANK PRE-APPROVALS

People who have applied for mortgage finance from a

bank may receive a notification telling them that they

have pre-qualified for a bond worth a particular amount

but this should not be taken as a guarantee that the bank

will grant a bond once the offer-to-purchase has been

signed and accepted.

Many buyers take this pre-qualification as a pledge from

the bank that it will grant the bond and this is simply not

the case.

What happens is that when the bond application is

submitted the banks do a much more thorough

investigation into the client’s financial position and, in

many cases, they then change their minds and decide

not to grant the loan.

Read more.

Gangsters, racketeers, shady characters and drug lords

have been finding it increasingly difficult to engage in

money laundering with the phasing in over the last few

years of the provisions of the Financial Intelligence

Centre Act (FICA) 38 of 2001.

As from the 4th of October casinos, motor vehicle

dealers and attorneys were placed under an obligation

to verify the identity of payers and to report all cash

transactions over R25 000. This will be extended to all

remaining accountable and reporting institutions such

as estate agents on the 1st of December.

Read more.

NEWS ON THE FICA LAW

FASTER WAYS TO GET OUT OF DEBT

An estimated 47% of credit-active South Africans are in

arrears with their repayments and the huge backlogs in

the country’s courts are delaying the legal processes

and preventing judgements against credit defaulters

from being granted.

A new set of voluntary measures between debt

counsellors and banks have been unveiled that will

streamline the debt review process and determine a

debt repayment package through mediation between the

consumers and their creditors.

The proposed measures include greater transparency

between credit providers and debt counsellors along

with revised repayment terms for over-indebted creditors.

Read more.

Landlords and letting agents are benefiting from an

increase in rents thanks to growing demand for

properties in the sector, it has been found.

According to the new Residential Lettings Survey from

Rics, there has been a decrease in the supply of new

properties going up for rental, which led to a rise in rents

in the three months to the end of October 2010.

Indeed, 39 per cent more surveyors reported seeing an

increase in rents than a fall, the highest level since the

second quarter of 2007.

LANDLORDS BENEFIT FROM NEW RENT

Read more.

JOHANNESBURG IMPRESS THE PRESS

A group of international journalists recently visited

Gauteng as part of a promotional tour for the Brand

South Africa campaign. The efficient public transport

system and sampling delicious local fare were among

the tour group’s highlights.

The nine-day junket, called the South Africa Gearing for

Growth Media Tour, is being led by the International

Marketing Council of South Africa (IMC), the custodians

of Brand South Africa. It kicked off on 28 November and

will come to an end on 5 December 2010.

The tour will also stop in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

province; Pilanesburg in North West and Secunda in

Mpumalanga.

Read more.

2011 SEMI'S AT LEAST FOR THE BOKS

London – Nick Mallett does not share the pessimism

about South African rugby, and believes Peter de

Villiers’s Springboks are headed for next year’s World

Cup semi-finals with New Zealand and Australia.

“I think the three Southern Hemisphere sides will

definitely make the semi-finals. It should be between

England and France for the other spot,” said Mallett.

“New Zealand have home advantage and are the form

team, while Australia are the most improved side this

year. England have stepped forward in spite of the

beating they took from South Africa.

Read more.

MAKE A STUDY OF YOUR HOME INSURRANCE

You probably check on your car and household contents

insurance at least once a year, but what about the policy

covering damage to your home or its complete loss in

the event of a fire, flood or other catastrophe?

If this has not been adjusted as the value of your home

increased, you will most likely be underinsured, which

means that any claim you make will only be partially paid

out, and that if you lose your home to disaster, you may

only be able to replace it with a much lesser property –

although you will still have to pay off the home loan on

the original home.

Read more.

Events / Things to do

CANDLE LIGHT RUN

Candle light Run 10 km & 5 km Run

Date: 16 December 2010

Time: 20h00

Organisers: Nedbank Running Club (George)

Distance: 10; 5;

Province: South Western Districts

Read more.

WELTEVREDE AND BOK VAN BLERK

The Big reveal from Weltevrede...! Launch of a new

special wine.. All other Weltevrede Wines on Tap,

performance by Bok van Blerk, Kids Corner, Christmas

Shopping... local entertainment & food stalls. Your one

stop Christmas shop & family outing! 21 December

2010 - Tramonto Venue, George, Geelhoutboom Road.

Event: Weltevrede Wine Festival – The Big Reveal with

Bok van Blerk

Place: Tramonto Venue, George, Geelhoutboom Road

Date: Tuesday 21 December 2010 gates open @ 12h00.

Read more.

Recipes

BAKED PASTA WITH 2 CHEESES

This family favourite is good as a vegetarian main course or as a side dish to

complement grilled or roast poultry, or fish.

1½ cups (375 ml) screw noodles

1 medium cauliflower, broken into florets

Ina Paarman's Pasta Spice

1 onion, chopped

3 T (45 ml) butter

3 T (45 ml) Ina Paarman's White Sauce Powder

2 cups (500 ml) full cream milk

½ cup (125 ml) crumbled feta cheese

¼ cup (60 ml) grated Gouda cheese

¼ cup (60 ml) fresh breadcrumbs

Read more.

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