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2010 Fifa World Cup

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Bafana Bafana might have bowed out of the 2010 Fifa World Cup, but South

Africa’s support for the tournament remains intact – thanks to a spectacular

final performance by the national team.

The South African football squad performed gallantly to beat European

giants and former champions France by two goals to one in Bloemfontein

on 22 June. For the first time in World Cup history, the team amassed four

points in the initial group stages.

This was not enough to see them through to the next round. Mexico, who

lost their last group match 0-1 to Uruguay, finished on the same number of

points but conceded fewer goals than the 83rd ranked South Africans. This

gave the Mexicans the advantage and they went through, along with

Uruguay.

Local supporters watched the match against France with great enthusiasm,

hoping that their beloved boys would score a record number of goals to

thwart Mexico’s push to the round of 16. The nation was gripped by

euphoria when Bafana scored their first goal. The second goal, scored by

striker Katlego Mphela in the 37th minute, sent them into raptures and

raised hopes dramatically.

That hope was sustained right until the last whistle. Disappointment, and

contrasting excitement, was written on every face.  With the final this 

weekend we can still enjoy the excitement and joy of the World Cup 2010

which we as South Africans hosted with pride!!!

Weekly Property Feature

New Release Property

From the Desk of Marcel

Deacon

International Property

Articles

Events/ Things to do

Recipes

Weekly Property Feature

MOSSEL BAY - R2 200 000

Best buy in this price. 2 Living areas,

open plan kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2

bathrooms, basement parking and

single garage. 

Read more.

GEORGE - R1 050 000

Popular complex with only a few

units. Open spaces gives a feeling of

a tranquil lifestyle. Open plan living

areas, kitchen, spacious bedrooms,

2 bathrooms, lovely patio with

established garden, double garage

and parking for a third car.

Read more.

PLETTENBERG BAY - R4 500 000

GOLF COURSE FRONTAGE A rare

opportunity indeed! This 4,1187

hectare property in Plettenberg Bay,

South Africa, has the magnificent

Plettenberg Bay golf course and

Country Club as a neighbour.

Situated on a North facing hillside

adgacent to  

Read more.

New Release Property

STELLENBOSCH - R17 500 000

Beautifully positioned land set amongst the recently

voted top Four Restaurants in the country, snug in the

heart of the cream of the Western Cape Winelands.

Views of Vineyards, Hills, Mountains and the feeling of

being famongst the vineyards.

Build your dream home on this prestige piece of land as

the vineyards are planted, around 6 ha with Sauvignon

Blanc and Cabernet savignon plus over a hectare of

Olive trees.

This position is exceptional and the only way to

experience it, is a visit!!

Read more.

CAPE TOWN - R13 500 000 

Beautiful 7-bedroomed guesthouse in a chic and stylish

manor house, situated in an exclusive area of

Durbanville. The property is tastefully decorated with

artwork and antiques.

Spacious separate owners accommodation with 4 en-

suite bedrooms.

This property is situated next to a green belt in a very

peaceful environment, at 15 minutes from the centre of

Cape Town.

plot size: 4200 m2

large established garden

swimming pool

pool house   

Read more.

From the Desk of Marcel Deacon

SOUTH AFRICA IS GREAT VALUE FOR MONEY 

This year’s exciting soccer extravaganza opens South Africa’s window to the world.

Professionals view the World Cup as a marketing opportunity which will engender,

hopefully, positive returns — for the economy in general and tourism in particular.

Property should also gain, but more in the long run.

From a business point of view it makes sense to look beyond the thousands of soccer

fans expected. They will have a great time — and doubtless shift an amazing amount

of beer and wors. But a significant portion of visitors will be well-heeled businessmen,

sporting administrators and the high net worth individuals (HNWIs) to be found at any

global fun feast. Then there are the Fifa officials, the media crews and last, but

certainly not least, the players and coaches, themselves among the highest paid

celebrities in the world.

Tourism and hospitality professionals have long said that the real benefit of the Fifa

2010 Soccer World Cup will take years to filter through. Foreigners will have time to

enjoy the beauty of South Africa and to take advantage of what the country offers. And

one of these is value for money!

Read more.

International Property

VALLS DE CALA DOMINGOS - SPAIN

 

On the east coast of Mallorca resides Residencial Valls de Cala Domingos, a beautifully designed development on

a 19,000 m2 plot at Calas de Mallorca, Manacor. 

Location Details

Beach 0.2 km

Bars/Restaurants 0.1 km

Golf Course 5 km

Airport 60 km

Prices From

€131,000

(£104,800 approx)

The development consists of 119 properties distributed in 9 blocks of 2 and 3 bedroom apartments. Ground floor

properties include a garden, first floor a terrace and second floor with terrace and and large solarium. There are 2

blocks of 2 bedroom duplexes with 2 terraces each, community pool, children’s playground area, exterior private

parking spaces for cars and bicycles and over 3,000 m2 of green area around the pool.

The development affords visitors magnificent views depending on situation and floor; there are sea views, views

over the pine woods and/or pool, and in many cases, all three together.

Leisure facilities include a community pool of 200 m2 with two separate bathing zones for adults and children, lawn

area, plants, trees, sunshades and showers. There are also 2 heated panoramic Jacuzzis seating 6 each, situated

in the pool area where you can enjoy a relaxing hidromasage bath even in the colder months.

All this in an excellent completely urbanised location, a consolidated and well communicated area with beautiful

Mediterranean nature all around, situated 500m from Mirador Ses Cales, the shopping area and a couple of

minutes bike ride from Cala Domingos.

Read more.

Location

Spain

Majorca

Property Type(s)

2 & 3 Bed Apartments

  

Articles

WOLRD CUP BOOST SA ADVERTISING

The South African advertising industry looks set for a

R1.7-billion (US$221-million) increase this year as

major sports brands invest millions in marketing

targeting World Cup fans.

Part of this is a major new ad campaign by global sports

brand Nike, in direct competition to World Cup sponsor

Adidas. The campaign, announced on 23 June, it has

Facebook and Twitter messages sent by football fans

displayed on a giant electronic screen alongside digital

images of football stars signed to the brand.

This super-ad appears on Africa's largest digital

advertising screen on the Life Centre building in

Johannesburg. Soaring above the downtown area the

30-storey, 138-metre-high building is one of the city’s

most iconic structures.

Read more.

BUILD, BUY OR RENOVATE??

 

Whether you're building, buying or renovating a home, it's

a challenge if you don't know what to expect. Save

yourself many grey hairs by finding out exactly what

you're letting yourself in for - from construction and

financial perspectives.

Every cent spent on building, buying or renovating a

home will probably be one of the best investments you'll

ever make - if you don't over-capitalise on your property.

Property experts warn that, just like any other investment,

research and timing are everything if you want to

maximise on the investment in your home.

There's no right or wrong answer to the question,

‘Should I build, buy or renovate?' The most important

factor is the reason for wanting to do so.

Most people who choose to renovate are happy where

they live, but either need more space or want to improve

their property and its value. Renovating is,

Read more.

OFF-PLAN BUYERS ADVICE

 

If you‘re a homebuyer purchasing “off plan” – or in

advance of your home actually being built – you will most

likely have more money issues to deal with than those

purchasing a pre-owned property.

And the first of these is the matter of the deposit. It is very

important that you do not pay any deposit for a stand or

an off-plan home - or sign any agreement to purchase

such a home - until you have thoroughly checked the

credentials of the developer and/ or home builder and

made sure they are well-established operators with a

track record of completed and successful developments.

Read more.

DEVELOPERS HAVE REASON TO BE POSITIVE 

 

Developers should be jumping for joy at the prospect of

thousands of new homebuyers recently “liberated” into

the market by the introduction of a State mortgage

guarantee fund.

The fund is specifically intended to give the banks more

confidence about granting home loans to people earning

R3500 and R9000 a month – and there are thousands of

salary-earners such as policemen, teachers and nurses

this bracket who have previously been shut out of the

market.

However, there is a currently a limited amount of stock

available

Read more.

GREAT PROPERTY DEALS ARE DRIVING THE MARKET

 

At the half-year mark, property buyers are firmly back in

the market – and getting great deals.

Indeed, this is set to be a winter of content for us,

because we are selling more properties and selling

them faster.

Sales volumes in our offices are up 35% for the second

quarter over the same period of 2009, and our strike rate

has risen from less than 10% during the depths of the

recession to around 30%.

This has taken the average listing time down to around

four months compared to six months last year, and we

are seeing the emergence of big ticket property sales

again.

Read more.

PROPERTY PRICES SURGING

 

The June FNB House Price Index continued to show

rising year-on-year growth to the tune of 12.6 percent.

This is higher than May’s revised growth rate of 12.2

percent and is the seventh consecutive month of positive

year-on-year growth. In real terms, adjusted for CPI

inflation, this all translates into house price growth of 7.2

percent year-on-year for May.

However, it must also be said that there are signs that

the pace of acceleration in year-on-year growth is

starting to slow. Whereas the growth acceleration from

March to April was two percentage points, and from April

to May 1.9 percentage points, the latest acceleration was

down to 0.4 percentage points.

Have we reach the peak?

Read more.

WORLD MOST EXPENSIVE CITIES FOR EXPATS  

 

Visitors to New York may gasp that locals frequently pay

$20 for a single cocktail. But the Big Apple turns out to be

cheaper than 26 other world cities. If you really want to

feel sticker shock, try relocating to Luanda, Angola. The

oil-rich capital city is the most expensive in the world for

expatriates, a study released Tuesday shows.

World centers like the second-most expensive city

Tokyo, No. 5 Geneva, Switzerland, and No. 8 Hong Kong

are often associated with high costs, so it might seem

surprising that an African city out-priced them. But

Nathalie Constantin-Métral, senior researcher at Mercer, 

a global research firm that advises companies on the

costs of moving employees and released the report,

says it's a misconception to think of Africa as cheap for

newcomers.

Read more.

WORLD CUP TOURISTS PAINT SA RED  

 

International visitors to South Africa, here to support their

teams in the 2010 Fifa World Cup, say they are having a

blast.

By the end of week one many foreign visitors had hailed

Africa’s first World Cup as one of the most vibrant. “The

German World Cup was very exciting for us but South

Africa has a different vibe altogether,” said Philip

Friedrich from Germany.

“South Africans are very friendly people and they know

how to have fun. I’ve never danced and sang so much

before, during, and after a game. When those vuvuzelas

start blowing you can’t help but feel the spirit of Africa

moving you.”

Read more.

Events / Things to do

FRANSCHHOEK BASTILLE FESTIVAL

Arts and Culture Food and Drink Make your way to

Franschhoek, South Africa’s gourmet capital, where

locals and visitors will be celebrating the Valley’s

centuries-old French Huguenot heritage at its annual

Bastille Festival.

The Food and Wine Marquee open from 12 noon until

5pm, is always the focal point which draws people to the

hub of activity, where visitors can sample fine wines from

some of Franschhoek’s award-winning wine estates

and indulge in mouth-watering dishes created by the

Valley’s highly acclaimed chefs. Sample a wide

selection of cuisine, ranging from: oysters, sushi, local

and French cheeses to charcuterie, hand-made

chocolates and salmon trout from the area.

Read more.

LEGEND GORGE MARATHON

In the heart of the African bush, in an exhilarating corner

of the Waterberg, a new sporting and leisure complex is

opening it's magnificent new gates. The awe inspiring

nine metre high gates at Legend Golf & Safari Resort

open into a world where sport and wildlife live side by

side. Where mountain passes and bushveld paths lead

to Big 5 game encounters. Where breathless sporting

achievements are viewed against stunning scenery....

Read more.

Recipes

  SPECIAL BIRTHDAY MENU

Cream of Tomato Soup

Chicken Goulash - Hungarian Style

Buttered Tagliatelli with Sage

Shallots with Cauliflower

Green Salad with Tuscan Vinaigrette

Grapefruit Alaska

Coffee

Read more.

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Property for Sale

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Property for Rent

Accommodation SA

News Cafe

2010 Fifa World Cup

Property Finance

Welcome Index

 

Bafana Bafana might have bowed out of the 2010 Fifa World Cup, but South

Africa’s support for the tournament remains intact – thanks to a spectacular

final performance by the national team.

The South African football squad performed gallantly to beat European

giants and former champions France by two goals to one in Bloemfontein

on 22 June. For the first time in World Cup history, the team amassed four

points in the initial group stages.

This was not enough to see them through to the next round. Mexico, who

lost their last group match 0-1 to Uruguay, finished on the same number of

points but conceded fewer goals than the 83rd ranked South Africans. This

gave the Mexicans the advantage and they went through, along with

Uruguay.

Local supporters watched the match against France with great enthusiasm,

hoping that their beloved boys would score a record number of goals to

thwart Mexico’s push to the round of 16. The nation was gripped by

euphoria when Bafana scored their first goal. The second goal, scored by

striker Katlego Mphela in the 37th minute, sent them into raptures and

raised hopes dramatically.

That hope was sustained right until the last whistle. Disappointment, and

contrasting excitement, was written on every face.  With the final this 

weekend we can still enjoy the excitement and joy of the World Cup 2010

which we as South Africans hosted with pride!!!

Weekly Property Feature

New Release Property

From the Desk of Marcel

Deacon

International Property

Articles

Events/ Things to do

Recipes

Weekly Property Feature

MOSSEL BAY - R2 200 000

Best buy in this price. 2 Living areas,

open plan kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2

bathrooms, basement parking and

single garage. 

Read more.

GEORGE - R1 050 000

Popular complex with only a few

units. Open spaces gives a feeling of

a tranquil lifestyle. Open plan living

areas, kitchen, spacious bedrooms,

2 bathrooms, lovely patio with

established garden, double garage

and parking for a third car.

Read more.

PLETTENBERG BAY - R4 500 000

GOLF COURSE FRONTAGE A rare

opportunity indeed! This 4,1187

hectare property in Plettenberg Bay,

South Africa, has the magnificent

Plettenberg Bay golf course and

Country Club as a neighbour.

Situated on a North facing hillside

adgacent to  

Read more.

New Release Property

STELLENBOSCH - R17 500 000

Beautifully positioned land set amongst the recently

voted top Four Restaurants in the country, snug in the

heart of the cream of the Western Cape Winelands.

Views of Vineyards, Hills, Mountains and the feeling of

being famongst the vineyards.

Build your dream home on this prestige piece of land as

the vineyards are planted, around 6 ha with Sauvignon

Blanc and Cabernet savignon plus over a hectare of

Olive trees.

This position is exceptional and the only way to

experience it, is a visit!!

Read more.

CAPE TOWN - R13 500 000 

Beautiful 7-bedroomed guesthouse in a chic and stylish

manor house, situated in an exclusive area of

Durbanville. The property is tastefully decorated with

artwork and antiques.

Spacious separate owners accommodation with 4 en-

suite bedrooms.

This property is situated next to a green belt in a very

peaceful environment, at 15 minutes from the centre of

Cape Town.

plot size: 4200 m2

large established garden

swimming pool

pool house   

Read more.

From the Desk of Marcel Deacon

SOUTH AFRICA IS GREAT VALUE FOR MONEY 

This year’s exciting soccer extravaganza opens South Africa’s window to the world.

Professionals view the World Cup as a marketing opportunity which will engender,

hopefully, positive returns — for the economy in general and tourism in particular.

Property should also gain, but more in the long run.

From a business point of view it makes sense to look beyond the thousands of soccer

fans expected. They will have a great time — and doubtless shift an amazing amount

of beer and wors. But a significant portion of visitors will be well-heeled businessmen,

sporting administrators and the high net worth individuals (HNWIs) to be found at any

global fun feast. Then there are the Fifa officials, the media crews and last, but

certainly not least, the players and coaches, themselves among the highest paid

celebrities in the world.

Tourism and hospitality professionals have long said that the real benefit of the Fifa

2010 Soccer World Cup will take years to filter through. Foreigners will have time to

enjoy the beauty of South Africa and to take advantage of what the country offers. And

one of these is value for money!

Read more.

International Property

VALLS DE CALA DOMINGOS - SPAIN

 

On the east coast of Mallorca resides Residencial Valls de Cala Domingos, a beautifully designed development on

a 19,000 m2 plot at Calas de Mallorca, Manacor. 

Location Details

Beach 0.2 km

Bars/Restaurants 0.1 km

Golf Course 5 km

Airport 60 km

Prices From

€131,000

(£104,800 approx)

The development consists of 119 properties distributed in 9 blocks of 2 and 3 bedroom apartments. Ground floor

properties include a garden, first floor a terrace and second floor with terrace and and large solarium. There are 2

blocks of 2 bedroom duplexes with 2 terraces each, community pool, children’s playground area, exterior private

parking spaces for cars and bicycles and over 3,000 m2 of green area around the pool.

The development affords visitors magnificent views depending on situation and floor; there are sea views, views

over the pine woods and/or pool, and in many cases, all three together.

Leisure facilities include a community pool of 200 m2 with two separate bathing zones for adults and children, lawn

area, plants, trees, sunshades and showers. There are also 2 heated panoramic Jacuzzis seating 6 each, situated

in the pool area where you can enjoy a relaxing hidromasage bath even in the colder months.

All this in an excellent completely urbanised location, a consolidated and well communicated area with beautiful

Mediterranean nature all around, situated 500m from Mirador Ses Cales, the shopping area and a couple of

minutes bike ride from Cala Domingos.

Read more.

Location

Spain

Majorca

Property Type(s)

2 & 3 Bed Apartments

  

Articles

WOLRD CUP BOOST SA ADVERTISING

The South African advertising industry looks set for a

R1.7-billion (US$221-million) increase this year as

major sports brands invest millions in marketing

targeting World Cup fans.

Part of this is a major new ad campaign by global sports

brand Nike, in direct competition to World Cup sponsor

Adidas. The campaign, announced on 23 June, it has

Facebook and Twitter messages sent by football fans

displayed on a giant electronic screen alongside digital

images of football stars signed to the brand.

This super-ad appears on Africa's largest digital

advertising screen on the Life Centre building in

Johannesburg. Soaring above the downtown area the

30-storey, 138-metre-high building is one of the city’s

most iconic structures.

Read more.

BUILD, BUY OR RENOVATE??

 

Whether you're building, buying or renovating a home, it's

a challenge if you don't know what to expect. Save

yourself many grey hairs by finding out exactly what

you're letting yourself in for - from construction and

financial perspectives.

Every cent spent on building, buying or renovating a

home will probably be one of the best investments you'll

ever make - if you don't over-capitalise on your property.

Property experts warn that, just like any other investment,

research and timing are everything if you want to

maximise on the investment in your home.

There's no right or wrong answer to the question,

‘Should I build, buy or renovate?' The most important

factor is the reason for wanting to do so.

Most people who choose to renovate are happy where

they live, but either need more space or want to improve

their property and its value. Renovating is,

Read more.

OFF-PLAN BUYERS ADVICE

 

If you‘re a homebuyer purchasing “off plan” – or in

advance of your home actually being built – you will most

likely have more money issues to deal with than those

purchasing a pre-owned property.

And the first of these is the matter of the deposit. It is very

important that you do not pay any deposit for a stand or

an off-plan home - or sign any agreement to purchase

such a home - until you have thoroughly checked the

credentials of the developer and/ or home builder and

made sure they are well-established operators with a

track record of completed and successful developments.

Read more.

DEVELOPERS HAVE REASON TO BE POSITIVE 

 

Developers should be jumping for joy at the prospect of

thousands of new homebuyers recently “liberated” into

the market by the introduction of a State mortgage

guarantee fund.

The fund is specifically intended to give the banks more

confidence about granting home loans to people earning

R3500 and R9000 a month – and there are thousands of

salary-earners such as policemen, teachers and nurses

this bracket who have previously been shut out of the

market.

However, there is a currently a limited amount of stock

available

Read more.

GREAT PROPERTY DEALS ARE DRIVING THE MARKET

 

At the half-year mark, property buyers are firmly back in

the market – and getting great deals.

Indeed, this is set to be a winter of content for us,

because we are selling more properties and selling

them faster.

Sales volumes in our offices are up 35% for the second

quarter over the same period of 2009, and our strike rate

has risen from less than 10% during the depths of the

recession to around 30%.

This has taken the average listing time down to around

four months compared to six months last year, and we

are seeing the emergence of big ticket property sales

again.

Read more.

PROPERTY PRICES SURGING

 

The June FNB House Price Index continued to show

rising year-on-year growth to the tune of 12.6 percent.

This is higher than May’s revised growth rate of 12.2

percent and is the seventh consecutive month of positive

year-on-year growth. In real terms, adjusted for CPI

inflation, this all translates into house price growth of 7.2

percent year-on-year for May.

However, it must also be said that there are signs that

the pace of acceleration in year-on-year growth is

starting to slow. Whereas the growth acceleration from

March to April was two percentage points, and from April

to May 1.9 percentage points, the latest acceleration was

down to 0.4 percentage points.

Have we reach the peak?

Read more.

WORLD MOST EXPENSIVE CITIES FOR EXPATS  

 

Visitors to New York may gasp that locals frequently pay

$20 for a single cocktail. But the Big Apple turns out to be

cheaper than 26 other world cities. If you really want to

feel sticker shock, try relocating to Luanda, Angola. The

oil-rich capital city is the most expensive in the world for

expatriates, a study released Tuesday shows.

World centers like the second-most expensive city

Tokyo, No. 5 Geneva, Switzerland, and No. 8 Hong Kong

are often associated with high costs, so it might seem

surprising that an African city out-priced them. But

Nathalie Constantin-Métral, senior researcher at Mercer, 

a global research firm that advises companies on the

costs of moving employees and released the report,

says it's a misconception to think of Africa as cheap for

newcomers.

Read more.

WORLD CUP TOURISTS PAINT SA RED  

 

International visitors to South Africa, here to support their

teams in the 2010 Fifa World Cup, say they are having a

blast.

By the end of week one many foreign visitors had hailed

Africa’s first World Cup as one of the most vibrant. “The

German World Cup was very exciting for us but South

Africa has a different vibe altogether,” said Philip

Friedrich from Germany.

“South Africans are very friendly people and they know

how to have fun. I’ve never danced and sang so much

before, during, and after a game. When those vuvuzelas

start blowing you can’t help but feel the spirit of Africa

moving you.”

Read more.

Events / Things to do

FRANSCHHOEK BASTILLE FESTIVAL

Arts and Culture Food and Drink Make your way to

Franschhoek, South Africa’s gourmet capital, where

locals and visitors will be celebrating the Valley’s

centuries-old French Huguenot heritage at its annual

Bastille Festival.

The Food and Wine Marquee open from 12 noon until

5pm, is always the focal point which draws people to the

hub of activity, where visitors can sample fine wines from

some of Franschhoek’s award-winning wine estates

and indulge in mouth-watering dishes created by the

Valley’s highly acclaimed chefs. Sample a wide

selection of cuisine, ranging from: oysters, sushi, local

and French cheeses to charcuterie, hand-made

chocolates and salmon trout from the area.

Read more.

LEGEND GORGE MARATHON

In the heart of the African bush, in an exhilarating corner

of the Waterberg, a new sporting and leisure complex is

opening it's magnificent new gates. The awe inspiring

nine metre high gates at Legend Golf & Safari Resort

open into a world where sport and wildlife live side by

side. Where mountain passes and bushveld paths lead

to Big 5 game encounters. Where breathless sporting

achievements are viewed against stunning scenery....

Read more.

Recipes

  SPECIAL BIRTHDAY MENU

Cream of Tomato Soup

Chicken Goulash - Hungarian Style

Buttered Tagliatelli with Sage

Shallots with Cauliflower

Green Salad with Tuscan Vinaigrette

Grapefruit Alaska

Coffee

Read more.

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 Tramonto - Weddings & Events

      

           

Website

Property for Sale

Guesthouses/Hotels

Developments

Winelands Properties

International Property

Property for Rent

Accommodation SA

News Cafe

2010 Fifa World Cup

Property Finance

Welcome Index

 

Bafana Bafana might have bowed out of the 2010 Fifa World Cup, but South

Africa’s support for the tournament remains intact – thanks to a spectacular

final performance by the national team.

The South African football squad performed gallantly to beat European

giants and former champions France by two goals to one in Bloemfontein

on 22 June. For the first time in World Cup history, the team amassed four

points in the initial group stages.

This was not enough to see them through to the next round. Mexico, who

lost their last group match 0-1 to Uruguay, finished on the same number of

points but conceded fewer goals than the 83rd ranked South Africans. This

gave the Mexicans the advantage and they went through, along with

Uruguay.

Local supporters watched the match against France with great enthusiasm,

hoping that their beloved boys would score a record number of goals to

thwart Mexico’s push to the round of 16. The nation was gripped by

euphoria when Bafana scored their first goal. The second goal, scored by

striker Katlego Mphela in the 37th minute, sent them into raptures and

raised hopes dramatically.

That hope was sustained right until the last whistle. Disappointment, and

contrasting excitement, was written on every face.  With the final this 

weekend we can still enjoy the excitement and joy of the World Cup 2010

which we as South Africans hosted with pride!!!

Weekly Property Feature

New Release Property

From the Desk of Marcel

Deacon

International Property

Articles

Events/ Things to do

Recipes

Weekly Property Feature

MOSSEL BAY - R2 200 000

Best buy in this price. 2 Living areas,

open plan kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2

bathrooms, basement parking and

single garage. 

Read more.

GEORGE - R1 050 000

Popular complex with only a few

units. Open spaces gives a feeling of

a tranquil lifestyle. Open plan living

areas, kitchen, spacious bedrooms,

2 bathrooms, lovely patio with

established garden, double garage

and parking for a third car.

Read more.

PLETTENBERG BAY - R4 500 000

GOLF COURSE FRONTAGE A rare

opportunity indeed! This 4,1187

hectare property in Plettenberg Bay,

South Africa, has the magnificent

Plettenberg Bay golf course and

Country Club as a neighbour.

Situated on a North facing hillside

adgacent to  

Read more.

New Release Property

STELLENBOSCH - R17 500 000

Beautifully positioned land set amongst the recently

voted top Four Restaurants in the country, snug in the

heart of the cream of the Western Cape Winelands.

Views of Vineyards, Hills, Mountains and the feeling of

being famongst the vineyards.

Build your dream home on this prestige piece of land as

the vineyards are planted, around 6 ha with Sauvignon

Blanc and Cabernet savignon plus over a hectare of

Olive trees.

This position is exceptional and the only way to

experience it, is a visit!!

Read more.

CAPE TOWN - R13 500 000 

Beautiful 7-bedroomed guesthouse in a chic and stylish

manor house, situated in an exclusive area of

Durbanville. The property is tastefully decorated with

artwork and antiques.

Spacious separate owners accommodation with 4 en-

suite bedrooms.

This property is situated next to a green belt in a very

peaceful environment, at 15 minutes from the centre of

Cape Town.

plot size: 4200 m2

large established garden

swimming pool

pool house   

Read more.

From the Desk of Marcel Deacon

SOUTH AFRICA IS GREAT VALUE FOR MONEY 

This year’s exciting soccer extravaganza opens South Africa’s window to the world.

Professionals view the World Cup as a marketing opportunity which will engender,

hopefully, positive returns — for the economy in general and tourism in particular.

Property should also gain, but more in the long run.

From a business point of view it makes sense to look beyond the thousands of soccer

fans expected. They will have a great time — and doubtless shift an amazing amount

of beer and wors. But a significant portion of visitors will be well-heeled businessmen,

sporting administrators and the high net worth individuals (HNWIs) to be found at any

global fun feast. Then there are the Fifa officials, the media crews and last, but

certainly not least, the players and coaches, themselves among the highest paid

celebrities in the world.

Tourism and hospitality professionals have long said that the real benefit of the Fifa

2010 Soccer World Cup will take years to filter through. Foreigners will have time to

enjoy the beauty of South Africa and to take advantage of what the country offers. And

one of these is value for money!

Read more.

International Property

VALLS DE CALA DOMINGOS - SPAIN

 

On the east coast of Mallorca resides Residencial Valls de Cala Domingos, a beautifully designed development on

a 19,000 m2 plot at Calas de Mallorca, Manacor. 

Location Details

Beach 0.2 km

Bars/Restaurants 0.1 km

Golf Course 5 km

Airport 60 km

Prices From

€131,000

(£104,800 approx)

The development consists of 119 properties distributed in 9 blocks of 2 and 3 bedroom apartments. Ground floor

properties include a garden, first floor a terrace and second floor with terrace and and large solarium. There are 2

blocks of 2 bedroom duplexes with 2 terraces each, community pool, children’s playground area, exterior private

parking spaces for cars and bicycles and over 3,000 m2 of green area around the pool.

The development affords visitors magnificent views depending on situation and floor; there are sea views, views

over the pine woods and/or pool, and in many cases, all three together.

Leisure facilities include a community pool of 200 m2 with two separate bathing zones for adults and children, lawn

area, plants, trees, sunshades and showers. There are also 2 heated panoramic Jacuzzis seating 6 each, situated

in the pool area where you can enjoy a relaxing hidromasage bath even in the colder months.

All this in an excellent completely urbanised location, a consolidated and well communicated area with beautiful

Mediterranean nature all around, situated 500m from Mirador Ses Cales, the shopping area and a couple of

minutes bike ride from Cala Domingos.

Read more.

Location

Spain

Majorca

Property Type(s)

2 & 3 Bed Apartments

  

Articles

WOLRD CUP BOOST SA ADVERTISING

The South African advertising industry looks set for a

R1.7-billion (US$221-million) increase this year as

major sports brands invest millions in marketing

targeting World Cup fans.

Part of this is a major new ad campaign by global sports

brand Nike, in direct competition to World Cup sponsor

Adidas. The campaign, announced on 23 June, it has

Facebook and Twitter messages sent by football fans

displayed on a giant electronic screen alongside digital

images of football stars signed to the brand.

This super-ad appears on Africa's largest digital

advertising screen on the Life Centre building in

Johannesburg. Soaring above the downtown area the

30-storey, 138-metre-high building is one of the city’s

most iconic structures.

Read more.

BUILD, BUY OR RENOVATE??

 

Whether you're building, buying or renovating a home, it's

a challenge if you don't know what to expect. Save

yourself many grey hairs by finding out exactly what

you're letting yourself in for - from construction and

financial perspectives.

Every cent spent on building, buying or renovating a

home will probably be one of the best investments you'll

ever make - if you don't over-capitalise on your property.

Property experts warn that, just like any other investment,

research and timing are everything if you want to

maximise on the investment in your home.

There's no right or wrong answer to the question,

‘Should I build, buy or renovate?' The most important

factor is the reason for wanting to do so.

Most people who choose to renovate are happy where

they live, but either need more space or want to improve

their property and its value. Renovating is,

Read more.

OFF-PLAN BUYERS ADVICE

 

If you‘re a homebuyer purchasing “off plan” – or in

advance of your home actually being built – you will most

likely have more money issues to deal with than those

purchasing a pre-owned property.

And the first of these is the matter of the deposit. It is very

important that you do not pay any deposit for a stand or

an off-plan home - or sign any agreement to purchase

such a home - until you have thoroughly checked the

credentials of the developer and/ or home builder and

made sure they are well-established operators with a

track record of completed and successful developments.

Read more.

DEVELOPERS HAVE REASON TO BE POSITIVE 

 

Developers should be jumping for joy at the prospect of

thousands of new homebuyers recently “liberated” into

the market by the introduction of a State mortgage

guarantee fund.

The fund is specifically intended to give the banks more

confidence about granting home loans to people earning

R3500 and R9000 a month – and there are thousands of

salary-earners such as policemen, teachers and nurses

this bracket who have previously been shut out of the

market.

However, there is a currently a limited amount of stock

available

Read more.

GREAT PROPERTY DEALS ARE DRIVING THE MARKET

 

At the half-year mark, property buyers are firmly back in

the market – and getting great deals.

Indeed, this is set to be a winter of content for us,

because we are selling more properties and selling

them faster.

Sales volumes in our offices are up 35% for the second

quarter over the same period of 2009, and our strike rate

has risen from less than 10% during the depths of the

recession to around 30%.

This has taken the average listing time down to around

four months compared to six months last year, and we

are seeing the emergence of big ticket property sales

again.

Read more.

PROPERTY PRICES SURGING

 

The June FNB House Price Index continued to show

rising year-on-year growth to the tune of 12.6 percent.

This is higher than May’s revised growth rate of 12.2

percent and is the seventh consecutive month of positive

year-on-year growth. In real terms, adjusted for CPI

inflation, this all translates into house price growth of 7.2

percent year-on-year for May.

However, it must also be said that there are signs that

the pace of acceleration in year-on-year growth is

starting to slow. Whereas the growth acceleration from

March to April was two percentage points, and from April

to May 1.9 percentage points, the latest acceleration was

down to 0.4 percentage points.

Have we reach the peak?

Read more.

WORLD MOST EXPENSIVE CITIES FOR EXPATS  

 

Visitors to New York may gasp that locals frequently pay

$20 for a single cocktail. But the Big Apple turns out to be

cheaper than 26 other world cities. If you really want to

feel sticker shock, try relocating to Luanda, Angola. The

oil-rich capital city is the most expensive in the world for

expatriates, a study released Tuesday shows.

World centers like the second-most expensive city

Tokyo, No. 5 Geneva, Switzerland, and No. 8 Hong Kong

are often associated with high costs, so it might seem

surprising that an African city out-priced them. But

Nathalie Constantin-Métral, senior researcher at Mercer, 

a global research firm that advises companies on the

costs of moving employees and released the report,

says it's a misconception to think of Africa as cheap for

newcomers.

Read more.

WORLD CUP TOURISTS PAINT SA RED  

 

International visitors to South Africa, here to support their

teams in the 2010 Fifa World Cup, say they are having a

blast.

By the end of week one many foreign visitors had hailed

Africa’s first World Cup as one of the most vibrant. “The

German World Cup was very exciting for us but South

Africa has a different vibe altogether,” said Philip

Friedrich from Germany.

“South Africans are very friendly people and they know

how to have fun. I’ve never danced and sang so much

before, during, and after a game. When those vuvuzelas

start blowing you can’t help but feel the spirit of Africa

moving you.”

Read more.

Events / Things to do

FRANSCHHOEK BASTILLE FESTIVAL

Arts and Culture Food and Drink Make your way to

Franschhoek, South Africa’s gourmet capital, where

locals and visitors will be celebrating the Valley’s

centuries-old French Huguenot heritage at its annual

Bastille Festival.

The Food and Wine Marquee open from 12 noon until

5pm, is always the focal point which draws people to the

hub of activity, where visitors can sample fine wines from

some of Franschhoek’s award-winning wine estates

and indulge in mouth-watering dishes created by the

Valley’s highly acclaimed chefs. Sample a wide

selection of cuisine, ranging from: oysters, sushi, local

and French cheeses to charcuterie, hand-made

chocolates and salmon trout from the area.

Read more.

LEGEND GORGE MARATHON

In the heart of the African bush, in an exhilarating corner

of the Waterberg, a new sporting and leisure complex is

opening it's magnificent new gates. The awe inspiring

nine metre high gates at Legend Golf & Safari Resort

open into a world where sport and wildlife live side by

side. Where mountain passes and bushveld paths lead

to Big 5 game encounters. Where breathless sporting

achievements are viewed against stunning scenery....

Read more.

Recipes

  SPECIAL BIRTHDAY MENU

Cream of Tomato Soup

Chicken Goulash - Hungarian Style

Buttered Tagliatelli with Sage

Shallots with Cauliflower

Green Salad with Tuscan Vinaigrette

Grapefruit Alaska

Coffee

Read more.

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Bafana Bafana might have bowed out of the 2010 Fifa World Cup, but South

Africa’s support for the tournament remains intact – thanks to a spectacular

final performance by the national team.

The South African football squad performed gallantly to beat European

giants and former champions France by two goals to one in Bloemfontein

on 22 June. For the first time in World Cup history, the team amassed four

points in the initial group stages.

This was not enough to see them through to the next round. Mexico, who

lost their last group match 0-1 to Uruguay, finished on the same number of

points but conceded fewer goals than the 83rd ranked South Africans. This

gave the Mexicans the advantage and they went through, along with

Uruguay.

Local supporters watched the match against France with great enthusiasm,

hoping that their beloved boys would score a record number of goals to

thwart Mexico’s push to the round of 16. The nation was gripped by

euphoria when Bafana scored their first goal. The second goal, scored by

striker Katlego Mphela in the 37th minute, sent them into raptures and

raised hopes dramatically.

That hope was sustained right until the last whistle. Disappointment, and

contrasting excitement, was written on every face.  With the final this 

weekend we can still enjoy the excitement and joy of the World Cup 2010

which we as South Africans hosted with pride!!!

Weekly Property Feature

New Release Property

From the Desk of Marcel

Deacon

International Property

Articles

Events/ Things to do

Recipes

Weekly Property Feature

MOSSEL BAY - R2 200 000

Best buy in this price. 2 Living areas,

open plan kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2

bathrooms, basement parking and

single garage. 

Read more.

GEORGE - R1 050 000

Popular complex with only a few

units. Open spaces gives a feeling of

a tranquil lifestyle. Open plan living

areas, kitchen, spacious bedrooms,

2 bathrooms, lovely patio with

established garden, double garage

and parking for a third car.

Read more.

PLETTENBERG BAY - R4 500 000

GOLF COURSE FRONTAGE A rare

opportunity indeed! This 4,1187

hectare property in Plettenberg Bay,

South Africa, has the magnificent

Plettenberg Bay golf course and

Country Club as a neighbour.

Situated on a North facing hillside

adgacent to  

Read more.

New Release Property

STELLENBOSCH - R17 500 000

Beautifully positioned land set amongst the recently

voted top Four Restaurants in the country, snug in the

heart of the cream of the Western Cape Winelands.

Views of Vineyards, Hills, Mountains and the feeling of

being famongst the vineyards.

Build your dream home on this prestige piece of land as

the vineyards are planted, around 6 ha with Sauvignon

Blanc and Cabernet savignon plus over a hectare of

Olive trees.

This position is exceptional and the only way to

experience it, is a visit!!

Read more.

CAPE TOWN - R13 500 000 

Beautiful 7-bedroomed guesthouse in a chic and stylish

manor house, situated in an exclusive area of

Durbanville. The property is tastefully decorated with

artwork and antiques.

Spacious separate owners accommodation with 4 en-

suite bedrooms.

This property is situated next to a green belt in a very

peaceful environment, at 15 minutes from the centre of

Cape Town.

plot size: 4200 m2

large established garden

swimming pool

pool house   

Read more.

From the Desk of Marcel Deacon

SOUTH AFRICA IS GREAT VALUE FOR MONEY 

This year’s exciting soccer extravaganza opens South Africa’s window to the world.

Professionals view the World Cup as a marketing opportunity which will engender,

hopefully, positive returns — for the economy in general and tourism in particular.

Property should also gain, but more in the long run.

From a business point of view it makes sense to look beyond the thousands of soccer

fans expected. They will have a great time — and doubtless shift an amazing amount

of beer and wors. But a significant portion of visitors will be well-heeled businessmen,

sporting administrators and the high net worth individuals (HNWIs) to be found at any

global fun feast. Then there are the Fifa officials, the media crews and last, but

certainly not least, the players and coaches, themselves among the highest paid

celebrities in the world.

Tourism and hospitality professionals have long said that the real benefit of the Fifa

2010 Soccer World Cup will take years to filter through. Foreigners will have time to

enjoy the beauty of South Africa and to take advantage of what the country offers. And

one of these is value for money!

Read more.

International Property

VALLS DE CALA DOMINGOS - SPAIN

 

On the east coast of Mallorca resides Residencial Valls de Cala Domingos, a beautifully designed development on

a 19,000 m2 plot at Calas de Mallorca, Manacor. 

Location Details

Beach 0.2 km

Bars/Restaurants 0.1 km

Golf Course 5 km

Airport 60 km

Prices From

€131,000

(£104,800 approx)

The development consists of 119 properties distributed in 9 blocks of 2 and 3 bedroom apartments. Ground floor

properties include a garden, first floor a terrace and second floor with terrace and and large solarium. There are 2

blocks of 2 bedroom duplexes with 2 terraces each, community pool, children’s playground area, exterior private

parking spaces for cars and bicycles and over 3,000 m2 of green area around the pool.

The development affords visitors magnificent views depending on situation and floor; there are sea views, views

over the pine woods and/or pool, and in many cases, all three together.

Leisure facilities include a community pool of 200 m2 with two separate bathing zones for adults and children, lawn

area, plants, trees, sunshades and showers. There are also 2 heated panoramic Jacuzzis seating 6 each, situated

in the pool area where you can enjoy a relaxing hidromasage bath even in the colder months.

All this in an excellent completely urbanised location, a consolidated and well communicated area with beautiful

Mediterranean nature all around, situated 500m from Mirador Ses Cales, the shopping area and a couple of

minutes bike ride from Cala Domingos.

Read more.

Location

Spain

Majorca

Property Type(s)

2 & 3 Bed Apartments

  

Articles

WOLRD CUP BOOST SA ADVERTISING

The South African advertising industry looks set for a

R1.7-billion (US$221-million) increase this year as

major sports brands invest millions in marketing

targeting World Cup fans.

Part of this is a major new ad campaign by global sports

brand Nike, in direct competition to World Cup sponsor

Adidas. The campaign, announced on 23 June, it has

Facebook and Twitter messages sent by football fans

displayed on a giant electronic screen alongside digital

images of football stars signed to the brand.

This super-ad appears on Africa's largest digital

advertising screen on the Life Centre building in

Johannesburg. Soaring above the downtown area the

30-storey, 138-metre-high building is one of the city’s

most iconic structures.

Read more.

BUILD, BUY OR RENOVATE??

 

Whether you're building, buying or renovating a home, it's

a challenge if you don't know what to expect. Save

yourself many grey hairs by finding out exactly what

you're letting yourself in for - from construction and

financial perspectives.

Every cent spent on building, buying or renovating a

home will probably be one of the best investments you'll

ever make - if you don't over-capitalise on your property.

Property experts warn that, just like any other investment,

research and timing are everything if you want to

maximise on the investment in your home.

There's no right or wrong answer to the question,

‘Should I build, buy or renovate?' The most important

factor is the reason for wanting to do so.

Most people who choose to renovate are happy where

they live, but either need more space or want to improve

their property and its value. Renovating is,

Read more.

OFF-PLAN BUYERS ADVICE

 

If you‘re a homebuyer purchasing “off plan” – or in

advance of your home actually being built – you will most

likely have more money issues to deal with than those

purchasing a pre-owned property.

And the first of these is the matter of the deposit. It is very

important that you do not pay any deposit for a stand or

an off-plan home - or sign any agreement to purchase

such a home - until you have thoroughly checked the

credentials of the developer and/ or home builder and

made sure they are well-established operators with a

track record of completed and successful developments.

Read more.

DEVELOPERS HAVE REASON TO BE POSITIVE 

 

Developers should be jumping for joy at the prospect of

thousands of new homebuyers recently “liberated” into

the market by the introduction of a State mortgage

guarantee fund.

The fund is specifically intended to give the banks more

confidence about granting home loans to people earning

R3500 and R9000 a month – and there are thousands of

salary-earners such as policemen, teachers and nurses

this bracket who have previously been shut out of the

market.

However, there is a currently a limited amount of stock

available

Read more.

GREAT PROPERTY DEALS ARE DRIVING THE MARKET

 

At the half-year mark, property buyers are firmly back in

the market – and getting great deals.

Indeed, this is set to be a winter of content for us,

because we are selling more properties and selling

them faster.

Sales volumes in our offices are up 35% for the second

quarter over the same period of 2009, and our strike rate

has risen from less than 10% during the depths of the

recession to around 30%.

This has taken the average listing time down to around

four months compared to six months last year, and we

are seeing the emergence of big ticket property sales

again.

Read more.

PROPERTY PRICES SURGING

 

The June FNB House Price Index continued to show

rising year-on-year growth to the tune of 12.6 percent.

This is higher than May’s revised growth rate of 12.2

percent and is the seventh consecutive month of positive

year-on-year growth. In real terms, adjusted for CPI

inflation, this all translates into house price growth of 7.2

percent year-on-year for May.

However, it must also be said that there are signs that

the pace of acceleration in year-on-year growth is

starting to slow. Whereas the growth acceleration from

March to April was two percentage points, and from April

to May 1.9 percentage points, the latest acceleration was

down to 0.4 percentage points.

Have we reach the peak?

Read more.

WORLD MOST EXPENSIVE CITIES FOR EXPATS  

 

Visitors to New York may gasp that locals frequently pay

$20 for a single cocktail. But the Big Apple turns out to be

cheaper than 26 other world cities. If you really want to

feel sticker shock, try relocating to Luanda, Angola. The

oil-rich capital city is the most expensive in the world for

expatriates, a study released Tuesday shows.

World centers like the second-most expensive city

Tokyo, No. 5 Geneva, Switzerland, and No. 8 Hong Kong

are often associated with high costs, so it might seem

surprising that an African city out-priced them. But

Nathalie Constantin-Métral, senior researcher at Mercer, 

a global research firm that advises companies on the

costs of moving employees and released the report,

says it's a misconception to think of Africa as cheap for

newcomers.

Read more.

WORLD CUP TOURISTS PAINT SA RED  

 

International visitors to South Africa, here to support their

teams in the 2010 Fifa World Cup, say they are having a

blast.

By the end of week one many foreign visitors had hailed

Africa’s first World Cup as one of the most vibrant. “The

German World Cup was very exciting for us but South

Africa has a different vibe altogether,” said Philip

Friedrich from Germany.

“South Africans are very friendly people and they know

how to have fun. I’ve never danced and sang so much

before, during, and after a game. When those vuvuzelas

start blowing you can’t help but feel the spirit of Africa

moving you.”

Read more.

Events / Things to do

FRANSCHHOEK BASTILLE FESTIVAL

Arts and Culture Food and Drink Make your way to

Franschhoek, South Africa’s gourmet capital, where

locals and visitors will be celebrating the Valley’s

centuries-old French Huguenot heritage at its annual

Bastille Festival.

The Food and Wine Marquee open from 12 noon until

5pm, is always the focal point which draws people to the

hub of activity, where visitors can sample fine wines from

some of Franschhoek’s award-winning wine estates

and indulge in mouth-watering dishes created by the

Valley’s highly acclaimed chefs. Sample a wide

selection of cuisine, ranging from: oysters, sushi, local

and French cheeses to charcuterie, hand-made

chocolates and salmon trout from the area.

Read more.

LEGEND GORGE MARATHON

In the heart of the African bush, in an exhilarating corner

of the Waterberg, a new sporting and leisure complex is

opening it's magnificent new gates. The awe inspiring

nine metre high gates at Legend Golf & Safari Resort

open into a world where sport and wildlife live side by

side. Where mountain passes and bushveld paths lead

to Big 5 game encounters. Where breathless sporting

achievements are viewed against stunning scenery....

Read more.

Recipes

  SPECIAL BIRTHDAY MENU

Cream of Tomato Soup

Chicken Goulash - Hungarian Style

Buttered Tagliatelli with Sage

Shallots with Cauliflower

Green Salad with Tuscan Vinaigrette

Grapefruit Alaska

Coffee

Read more.

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