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A taste of PortugalWhether you’re looking for
authentic Portuguese seafood at an upmarket
eatery or in an intimate setting with tapas-style fare and platters, Pretoria has a wonderful selection of restaurants to satisfy your tastes.
O’Galito CenturionSituated in Centurion Mall, O’Galito Centurion o� ers elegant dining in an intimate and relaxed atmosphere with its warm red and grey interior. Tables are dressed with white cloths, and candle burners and fairy lights hang above folding doors that open up onto Centurion Lake.
O’Galito has an à la carte menu and focuses on seafood. For starters, try the fresh mussels in a creamy wine and
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Pretoria has a wonderful selection of restaurants offering fi ne Portuguese tapas-style cuisine, platters and seafood dishes
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O’Galito
012 663 2016
ogalito.com
Casa Bourguesa Tapas and Grill
012 991 0781
casabourguesa.co.za
garlic sauce, or char-grilled Portuguese sardines topped with roasted green peppers, onions and olives. For mains, the trinchado in creamy wine and garlic sauce with a touch of chilli, or the Portuguese-style ribs basted with barbeque or peri-peri are mouthwateringly good. If you prefer to share, the O’Galito platter with mussels, prawns, baby lobster, calamari, oysters and fresh fi sh is perfect for a group. Wash it down with a Portuguese wine such as the refreshing Casal Garcia Vinho Verde.
Casa Bourguesa Located o� Cli� endale Drive, Casa Bourguesa Tapas and Grill is a cosy 68-seater bistro-style restaurant – the 29th restaurant by husband-and-wife team, Claude Graham and Louise van Rensburg. It o� ers tapas-style dishes
for a variety of tastes in a European cafe-style setting and is fi lled with quirky memorabilia from Claude’s personal collection, including framed French magazine cover prints of the 1900 Le Petit Journal, and a Napolean bust. To begin your meal, I recommend the chicken livers grilled Portuguese-style (choose from mild or hot), and the Chouriço Assado, a grilled Portuguese sausage served on a “piggy” dish, fl amed in brandy. For mains, be sure to try the Portuguese chicken, grilled and basted with lemon and herb or peri-peri. The soothing international music, homely ambiance and extensive choice of meals make Casa Bourguesa Tapas and Grill ideal for a business lunch or family gathering. Be sure to grab a bottle of tasty homemade anchovy and olive tapenade on the way out.
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Just your cup of tea
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We’ve rounded up some hot gift ideas for avid coffee and tea drinkers
Out of ideas for Christmas presents this year? Every year, we break out in a sweat and hit
the shopping malls in a froth, looking for options. How about something out of the ordinary for the discerning co� ee and tea afi cionados in your life?
For the coffee fanaticSwap out a pair of socks for a sleek and thoughtful gift that would make a co� ee lover’s day. Double up on your co� ee date at Aroma Co� ee and get some much-needed gift shopping done at the same time. Aroma o� ers a great selection of four roasted co� ees, which make a great add-on gift. The store also stocks speciality co� ee equipment such as an Aerobie AeroPress co� ee maker – perfect for that friend who can’t stand the terrible brew at work. And if you can’t pop into the shop, this light, portable co� ee maker is also available online from Yuppiechef. To personalise your gift, add a recipe for iced co� ee to combat the summer heat.
For the tea adventurer It might not be a treasure chest, but a box fi lled with all things tea-related will certainly warm the cockles of a tea-lover’s heart. Make sure you visit The Tea Merchant, a one-stop tea lover’s shop that purveys quirky tea gear, from beautifully crafted colourful cast-iron or delicate glass teapots, to a wide selection of loose-leaf and blossoming fl ower teas. Once you’ve stepped into this tea heaven, you might just leave converted. If you need to get your gift in a ji� y this Christmas, it’s just a click away on The Tea Chest’s online store, which is fi lled to the brim with exotic teas from all over the world. Keep your eyes peeled for TWG Tea’s aromatic White and Red Christmas Tea Collection – the packaging is so beautiful it won’t need wrapping.
SEE FOR YOURSELF:
Aroma Coffee
012 362 3560
aromacoffee.co.za
Yuppiechef
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yuppiechef.com
The Tea Merchant
theteamerchant.co.za
The Tea Chest
theteachest.co.za
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Neighbourhood 5NEWS & LIFESTYLE22 NOVEMBER 2015
R ight in the heart of Robertson stands the home of Klipdrift, producer of one of South Africa’s
favourite brandies. Enjoy an informative guided excursion that includes a stop in the maturing rooms, laden with oak barrels, where the air is permeated with the sweet, spicy aroma of the evaporated spirit known as the “angel’s share”. Thereafter, visitors can enjoy a brandy tasting and food-pairing of each of their award-winning brandies.
Those with either a sweet or savoury tooth now have a tempting reason to visit Klipdrift, where brand home manager Corlia Dys and her team serve a quartet of brandies with matching sweet or savoury pairings, which have been created especially to enhance the flavours of the distilled spirit. This sensory experience will leave you thinking differently about brandy.
Klipdrift Export, which has fresh, fruity flavours of apricots and peaches, and toasty notes of hazelnut, is delectably paired with either raspberry fudge, Rudi’s boerewors or a biltong pastry, which support the natural fruity notes found in the brandy.
“The pairing of Klipdrift Premium is a uniquely home-grown combination,” says
Are you exploring Route 62 this holiday season? Then be sure to stop by the Klipdrift Distillery in the intriguing town of Robertson to learn more about SA’s favourite spirit – brandy
Klipdrift brandy home
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Klipdrift
023 626 3027
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WE ARE OPEN:
Weekdays: 9am-5pm with tours
happening at 10am, 12pm and 2.30pm.
Saturdays and public holidays:
9.30am-4pm with tours happening
at 10am, 12pm and 2pm.
Sundays (October - April): 10am-3pm
with tours happening at 11am and 1pm.
Dys. The amber brandy with its tobacco and spicy cedar notes is paired with either a creamy, warm, spiced, milk tart fudge, Argentinian chorizo or a bobotie pastry, all enhancing the spicy yet smooth character of this brandy, which collected a silver award at the International Wine and Spirit Challenge (IWSC) as well as the International Wine & Spirit Competition.
The full-bodied, mouth-filling flavours of Klipdrift Gold, consisting of ripe peaches, chocolate and tobacco mingle beautifully with a dark chocolate and salted caramel-covered marshmallow, Toulouse Sausage or a fig, gorgonzola and pancetta pastry, enhancing the multilayered flavour notes found in Klipdrift Gold. This potstill brandy lived up to its name by securing a gold award at both the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles and the IWSC.
Klipdrift Black Gold, a luscious coffee and chocolate liqueur, is paired with either a pistachio and cranberry mocha nougat, a hot Sicilian sausage or a venison pastry, all complimenting the hints of complex spice, freshly roasted coffee and dark chocolate with subtle undertones of vanilla and creamy caramel.
Tours with a tasting last between 45 minutes to an hour and cost R65. If you’re just after the tour it’ll set you back R35.
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You don’t have to do a tour or tasting to be a welcome visitor. There’s a lounge with a big-screen TV in which to relax, the clock bar if you just want a drink, and a restaurant serving dishes with a Klipdrift twist, such as the Klipdrift Burger, to fill a grumbling tummy. The restaurant also serves Klipdrift-free meals for children.
With so much to do, make sure the Klipdrift Distillery is on your list this holiday.
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The world brandy market is growing – and South Africa is no exception
D id you know that R3,5bn worth of South African brandy is sold around the world every
year? South African brandies have also won the title of The World’s Best Brandy 11 times in the last 13 years at the prestigious International Wine and Spirit Competition in London. Despite this, most local consumers don’t know much about this noble drink.
Nick Holdcroft, Distell Brandy Ambassador, hopes to change this by leading tastings at the Introduction to South African Brandy course that runs four times a year in Cape Town and Johannesburg. We chatted to him about this up-and-coming spirit.
Q: How is the brandy market growing in terms of Gauteng versus the rest of the country?
A: Broadly speaking, Gauteng has traditionally been a beer and whisky market, while the Cape and other coastal regions are seen as wine and brandy markets. These lines of distinction are slowly blurring as the popularity of brandy continues to spread.
Q: Why is brandy production so strictly regulated in SA?
A: We have a proud tradition of brandy production here that stretches back over 300 years. The strict regulations ensure that no short
Brandy on the rise
Judges at these international
competitions always get excited when South African products are brought before them for tasting, and that is testament to the quality we produce here NICK HOLDCROFT – DISTELL BRANDY
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MORE ABOUT THE BRANDY COURSES:
The Cape Wine Academy will run three
Introduction to Brandy courses in Joburg
next year, with the first one in April.
The academy can also custom design a
formal or informal corporate tasting for
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cuts can be taken and that the finished product is guaranteed to be of the highest quality.
Q: Could you explain in simple terms what a potstill brandy is?
A: There are two distinct types of distillation methods used in the production of brandy: potstill distillation is a batch process performed in copper potstills, while column-still distillation is a continuous process performed in column stills. Potstill distillation is the preferred method for top quality brandies as the process concentrates the desirable flavours in brandy.
Q: Who are our close competitors of potstill brandies in terms of other countries?
A: South African brandy is subject to the most stringent production regulations on the global stage, which explains our position as the world’s top brandy producer. I’ve been impressed with a few brandies from Spain and Germany, but, generally, if it’s not one of our brandies that are winning awards, it’s usually another South African brandy collecting the laurels. The judges at these international competitions always get excited when the South African products are brought before them for tasting, and that is testament to the quality we produce here.
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LOCAL LOWDOWN
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This week don’t miss out on these
cool things to do in the capital city
10th celebration of Heart in the GardenThis weekend, Heart in the Garden is hosting its 10th annual art, craft and design weekend in association with The Finery Fair and Mess & Co. Over 70 artists and designers combined with food fit for a foodie will make this an event not to be missed. The Finery Fair will exhibit its bespoke market on the lawn while playing music from old-school vinyls. The food from Mess & Co will delight your senses offering scrumptious fresh, hand-crafted cuisine made to order. The event is free and will take place from 27 to 29 November from 9am to 6pm.1
The Friday Jam with Marcia MoonIf you like alternative melodic folk music and great coffee, then pull out a chair at Grounded at Echo at 6pm on Friday night (27 November) and sit down for a relaxed evening with Marcia Moon. This is the perfect opportunity to experience all the Moot has to offer in the best way possible. Try some of Grounded at Echo’s much-loved coffee and incredible food. If you fancy a glass of wine, bring your own for a minimal corkage fee.
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Rita-Mari Ludike is a freelance art director, photographer and the blogger behind Rita Hello:
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EXPERIENCE IT FOR YOURSELF:
Heart in the Garden
heartinthegarden.blogspot.co.za
The Friday Jam with Marcia Moon
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Retoer
Tickets available online at Tixsa
tickets.tixsa.co.za/event/retoer
Park Acoustics: Goldfish and Friends
Tickets available online at Plankton.mobi
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Park Acoustics: Goldfish and FriendsFor the first time ever, Park Acoustics, in association with Jack
Daniels and Griet, will host the event on a Saturday. Park Acoustics bids farewell to the year by keeping the party in full swing until midnight. This will be the last event of the year and they are ending it off with headliner Goldfish. This is the first time Goldfish will be performing at Park Acoustics accompanied by the likes of Shortstraw, Haezer and Black Cat Bones, to name a few. Make your way to the Fort on 28 November to enjoy the best of all these firsts and lasts. No under-18s.
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RetoerIf you feel like you’re missing out on a bit of cultural experience lately, the Asbos Theatre will pour some water on your dry spell. Quietly nestled away just off Lynnwood road, Asbos Theatre offers a wonderful space for artists such as Jakus Eloff, Phillip Berg and Wortel Strydom to share their art. Join them for an evening of interpretative storytelling about journeys, how they start and how we return from them. The show starts at 7.30pm on 26 November.
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Kitticraftkitticraft.com
Gamlagamla.ca
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Pet palacesWith many choosing to delay having children or preferring to remain child-free, pets take pride of place in their homes
There’s a trend towards pet owners having their animals’ digs as design-minded as their
own, and with that comes spending signifi cantly more on spoiling their furry progeny. There’s also the related trend of high-end designer breeds – such as the terminally hip French Bulldogs – becoming must-have status items. And when you’re dropping thousands on a dog, their accessories had better match up.
While some people go all out and design dedicated pet rooms, the mass-market application of this trend is mainly around bespoke and high-end pet beds. These provide all the comfort of a standard doghouse or cat bed, but with the design sensibility to complement the rest of the room’s decor.
Locally, Kitticraft produces products in this vein, using laser-cut wood as its medium for a sophisticated, trend-right look. Internationally, we’ve seen everything from custom-designed desks with cat play tunnels to doghouses that mimic Frank Lloyd Wright homes.
The overall mindset is summed up by Canadian furniture designer Gamla: “Your dog’s objects should be made with the same quality as yours.”
While the idea of luxury pet homes seems like an extravagance to many people, the motivation behind it is interesting from a social standpoint. After all, many people claim that their pets are a part of the family, and now they can provide them with the living quarters to prove it.
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There are many reasons to love and settle in Centurion
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professionals. The hospital includes a 24-hour Accident and Emergency Department with helipad and on-site Netcare paramedics.
If it’s schools you need, Centurion has top English and Afrikaans schools including Lyttelton Manor High School, Irene Primary School, Hoërskool Centurion, Cornwall Hill College, Laerskool Wierdapark and specialised academies such as Prue Leith Chef’s Academy. These education centres aim to provide education refl ecting the needs of the community for learners to reach their full potential.
Sean White has lived in Centurion for 15 years, and enjoys its cultural and historical sites, including Smuts House Museum, Irene Village Market, Rooihuiskraal Historical Terrain and Animal Farm, Irene Dairy Farm and Air Force Base Waterkloof. He says with many little hidden places in the area, he is still discovering new places to visit. “The Irene Village Market, which has stalls with food, arts and crafts and curios at Smuts House Museum, is a great family outing. The Rooihuiskraal Historical Terrain has an animal farm, children’s playground, picnic area and braai facilties,” says Sean. He frequents Irene Dairy Farm for fresh dairy products and organic produce. Sean adds that every second year, the African Aerospace and Defence Show with air demonstrations at the Waterkloof Air Force Base is a highlight for residents.
The peaceful area of Centurion with its supportive community, interesting events and convenient educational and entertainment facilities o� ers a friendly, dynamic environment in which to set down roots.
The peaceful, well-maintained area
of Centurion with its large houses, fl ats, estates,
smallholdings and friendly residents with a strong sense of
community; is ideal for families, students and young professionals.
Centurion is located between Pretoria and Midrand, and borders on the City of
Johannesburg Municipality, Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality and Mogale City.
It was granted city council status in 1962 as Lyttelton and renamed Verwoerdburg in 1967. The name Centurion was chosen by residents in 1995 to match the name of Centurion Park (now called SuperSport Park). The area became part of the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality in 2000.
Clive Napier, ward councillor for Lyttelton Manor East for six years and Lyttelton Manor West for nine years, says new property investments are pouring into the Centurion Business District. According to him, a piece of open land adjacent to Centurion Mall will soon accommodate an international convention centre and o� ces for the African Union and United Nations, contributing to the prestige of the area. Golf estate living is popular in this area. Centurion has some of the oldest, most
beautiful and prestigious golf clubs in Pretoria; like Copperleaf’s The Els Club,
Irene Country Club, Centurion Country Club and Zwartkop Country Club.
Angela Ochse, a resident of Centurion for six years, likes
that it o� ers easy access to highways to Pretoria,
Johannesburg, OR Tambo Airport and
Polokwane, plus it has four railway
stations
(including a Gautrain station) in West Street. Trains run north to Pretoria and Hatfi eld, and south to Sandton and Johannesburg Park Station, making commuting to work a pleasure. “The station has four feeder bus routes to Highveld, Rooihuiskraal, Wierdapark and Southdowns. It is convenient for o� ce workers and has resulted in a boom in o� ce park and infrastructure development in the area,” says Angela.
Lizl Steggman has lived here all her life, and enthuses about Centurion’s fantastic sporting facilities, including SuperSport Park, Centurion Bulls Action Sports Arena and Zwartkops Raceway. SuperSport Park is home to the Titans cricket team, who have played home games there since 2004. “Centurion Bulls Action Sports Arena has fi ve indoor sports courts to play action cricket, hockey, soccer and netball all year round. Zwartkops Raceway is used for high-speed motoring in competitions and driver development, has 4x4 driver training, vehicle evaluation facilities and a kart circuit,” says Lizl.
Centurion has been home to Bonita Tapai for four years, and she believes that when it comes to shopping, residents are spoilt for choice with centres such as Centurion Mall, Jean Avenue Crossing and Centurion Lifestyle Centre. She says Jean Avenue Crossing opened stores including Woolworths, Pick n Pay and Dis-Chem in February, providing a modern shopping experience. “Centurion Mall has recently been renovated and provides open-air shopping with many store choices. Centurion Lifestyle Centre o� ers clothing, banking, health and food choices. One doesn’t have to travel far to buy everyday essentials and these centres have great fashion, dining, entertainment and grocery options,” says Bonita.
When it comes to medical facilities, Unitas Hospital, one of South Africa’s largest private
hospitals, is situated in Centurion and o� ers world-class health
care through the latest technology and
experienced medical
A piece of open land adjacent to
Centu rion Mall will soon accom mo date an inter-national convention centre attributing to the prestige of the areaCLIVE NAPIER, COUNCILLOR
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WHAT TO DO IN AND AROUND CENTURION:
• Watchacricketmatchat
SuperSportPark
• Takeanadvanceddrivingcourseat
ZwartkopsRaceway
• PlaygolfattheCenturion
CountryClub
• HaveapicnicatRooihuiskraal
HistoricalTerrainandAnimalFarm
• AttendIreneVillageMarketatthe
SmutsHouseMuseum
• Playactioncricket,hockey,soccer
ornetballatCenturionBullsAction
SportsArena
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ZWARTKOPS
The name Centurion was
chosen by residents in 1995 to match the name of Centurion Park (now called SuperSport Park). The area became part of the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality in 2000
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When it comes to shopping,
residents are spoilt for choice with centres such as Centurion Mall, Jean Avenue Crossing and Centurion Lifestyle Centre BONITA TAPAI, RESIDENT
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Buying in Centurion
The monthly bond repayment to
purchase a typical property in
Centurion, such as a three-bedroom
house, with the median asking price of
R2,45m, is R22,837 a month over 20
years at prime of 9,5% with no deposit.
Properties listed for rent in Centurion
comprise approximately 6% of the total
rental listings in Gauteng.
Approximately 6% of the interest (views)
in properties for rent in Gauteng is
attributable to properties listed for rent
in Centurion.
Approximately 11% of the interest (views)
in properties for sale in Gauteng is
attributable to properties listed for sale
in Centurion.
Properties listed for sale in Centurion
comprise approximately 11% of the total
sale listings in Gauteng.
11% 11% 6%6%Property demand
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Median asking prices for Centurion properties
For a typical property
(three-bedroom house)
In a complex For a fl at For a house
R2,45m R1,23m R680,000 R2,5m
Median monthly asking prices for Centurion rentals
For a typical rental property
(three-bedroom house)
In a complex For a house For a fl at
R15,400 R9,500 R15,500 R6,700
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Neighbourhood18 PROPERTY NEWS 22 NOVEMBER 2015
First-time buyers should know what their rights are and hold the previous
owners accountable
There’s nothing more exciting than moving into a new neighbourhood. Here’s what Sanet Halgryn loves about her new home in Centurion
New to the neighbourhood: Eldoraigne, Centurion
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A fter three years of commuting 260km a day from Rustenburg, Sanet Halgryn decided enough
was enough. She bought a three-bedroom home in a great area, and is excited about fi xing it up to make it her own. She tells us what she loves about her new home and neighbourhood.
Q: How did you fi nd your property? A: I was initially planning to rent
and take my time in fi nding a house to buy. I was also planning to downsize from my 400m2 property in Rustenburg. Instead, I saw some pictures of a house at RealNet Properties and asked the agent, Cecile, to take me for a look. I ended up making an o� er on the 1,550m2 property right away.
Q: Is there anything you wish you’d known before you started looking?
A: The process is not always completely transparent from the seller’s point of view. Cecile helped me push for some necessary items, such as the electrical clearance certifi cate. Everything worked out fi ne in the end, but fi rst-time buyers should know what their rights are and hold the previous owners accountable.
Q: What do you love most about your new home?
A: I love that it’s completely open plan, but that you can also close o� certain areas. This means I can entertain my friends while my teenage kids entertain their friends, and we don’t get in each other’s way. I also love that the entire living area opens up onto the garden through glass stacking doors. I’m a very keen gardener, so this feature really sold the property to me.
Q: Did you know which area you wanted to be in – and what’s your favourite thing about it?
A: Yes, I specifi cally wanted to be in Eldoraigne – it’s very central. I work in Pretoria and Johannesburg, so I’m close to both. I also enjoy the fact that it’s an older, more established area. There are lots of big, leafy trees, and the properties are large and well looked after.
Q: Do you have a favourite local coffee spot?
A: I get my co� ee fi x at the nearby local Mugg & Bean.
While the national average house price has, according to FNB, breached the R1m
price mark, South Africa’s top 10 suburbs now also boast an average selling price of R10 million-plus, says Samuel See� , chairman, See� .
Seven out of the 10 suburbs are located in the Cape metro, and include the top fi ve Atlantic Seaboard suburbs of Clifton, Bantry Bay, Camps Bay, Fresnaye and Llandudno, along with Bishopscourt and Constantia in the Southern Suburbs.
Three Johannesburg suburbs are in the top 10 list – all in the Sandton area: Sandhurst, Westcli� and Dunkeld.
“These suburbs have emerged in the post-recession era as the blue chip locations of the country where wealthy buyers, both local high-net-worth individuals and foreign buyers from countries like Britain and Germany, will put their wealth,” says See� .
The news of the launch of the island’s fi rst retirement scheme, which welcomes foreign buyers,
is bound to receive a positive reception.
Aimed at the over-55s, the Le Domaine de Grand Baie retirement village is in the Grand Baie region. The 155 catered and serviced apartments, which range from studios to three bedrooms, start from $230,000 (R3,3m). The retirement village includes 10 exclusive three bedroom villas priced from $720,000 (R10,4m).
“This is not only the fi rst retirement scheme on the island, it is also the fi rst time that foreigners looking to relocate permanently or invest in
SA’s most expensive suburbs
First retirement village in Mauritius
Millennials are bringing changes to real estate sub-markets with strong
preferences for urban living and working, choosing smaller living spaces than the typical homes in the suburbs that appealed to their parents. Millennials value “live, work, play” communities where residents of all ages, ethnicities and income brackets live side by sideALTERNATIVE REAL ESTATE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT REPORT, NOVEMBER 2015
Millennials rising
Swing time
in KZN golf
estates
According to Lightstone Statistics, freehold property in a number of well-known
golf estate developments in KwaZulu-Natal have shown real resilience and a rebound in capital growth following the 2007/08 recession.Andrew Golding, chief executive, Pam Golding Properties, says that from 2010 to 2015, the resale value of freehold property analysed, has increased by 26,2% in Mount Edgecombe Golf Estate, 50,3% in Zimbali Coastal Resort, and 179,4% in Simbithi Eco Estate.Why the demand? Golding says it is less about the golf, and more about the lifestyle – secure, less urban, and with good educational facilities around.
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LLANDUDNO
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Mauritius are able to do so through this kind of residential development,” says Chris Immelman, MD, Pam Golding Properties International & Projects Division. “Unlike South African life rights schemes, units in this Mauritian retirement scheme are owned on a full title basis,” he says.
“A signifi cant benefi t for investors is the 11-year, guaranteed rentals of 2,99% to 4,26%, depending on the type of unit. Being a euro-based return makes this ideal as an o� shore investment,” says Immelman.
Construction of the new retirement development is planned to commence in May 2016.
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Property subdivision on the rise
With the demand for homes escalating in certain regions and more individuals
opting for simpler, lower-maintenance and lower-cost living, the number of properties being subdivided over the past 10 years has risen.
Lew Ge� en, chairman, Lew Ge� en Sotheby’s International Realty, says this is particularly true of older, established, a� uent residential suburbs that are completely developed, often with freestanding properties between 2,000m2 and 6,000m2.
“The primary motivation for subdivision is usually fi nancial. While owners might sacrifi ce half their gardens, they stand to bank a substantial amount of money without losing their dream homes. If owners wish to subdivide a property, they should consult local authorities fi rst about whether subdivision is possible in their suburb and engage the services of an attorney to assist with expediting the process,” he says.
According to Ge� en, subdivision depends on the town or city’s bylaws and how they pertain to particular suburbs. If the intention of the subdivision is to sell, owners should weigh up the cost of the process versus a realistic sale price for the land.
“Depending on where the land is situated, it might not be worth the eventual time and expense.
Densifi cation, demand, and fi nancial reward are reasons for property subdivision
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Owners should also factor in potential loss of peace and privacy. If they are used to living in isolation on a large property, a cluster development on their doorstep will alter their quality of life,” Ge� en says.
Herschel Jawitz, CEO, Jawitz Properties, says subdividing a property lowers the costs of running a large home, including maintenance outlays, and decreases the rates. He adds that it allows owners to tap into signifi cant amounts of equity in their property that can be used for retirement, or paying o� the existing mortgage or other investments. “Most suburbs where the original stands are a meaningful size – generally in excess of 2,000m2 – allow for subdivision, but only to a certain size of 1,000m2 or 500m2. The size of the subdivision is determined by rules set by town planning departments, and in many suburbs, residents’ associations oppose subdivision applications that go below the minimum accepted size,” says Jawitz.
It could take more than a year to apply and get subdivision rights granted, says Jawitz, and owners should understand the costs of selling the stand, including capital gains tax, costs of application to subdivide, and agents’ commission on the sale. He says it’s important for owners to get a good sense of what the subdivided stand would be worth, and understand the impact on the value and enjoyment of the existing property when considering subdividing.
Investment gold
According to Andre Le Sueur, director, Far Properties, homes that are not located
in estates are taking a backseat to estate investments and living. “Areas on the far east side of Garsfontein in Pretoria East are where most buyers prefer to buy their homes or to rent. These areas are central and all of them are estates,” he says.
He adds that the location is very important, as it is a central area that is near hospitals, shopping centres and good schools, and close to many businesses, which leads to great property value increases. The centrality also means that traffic is less of a problem in this area - something that most buyers consider a key factor when choosing a new home.
“The area has a loyal following of buyers, as it offers security and good property values,” he adds. And of course, there’s the lifestyle factor to consider. Pretoria East is known for its leafy streets and
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Gated estates becoming ever more popular
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village atmosphere: a quiet haven close to the city, and easily accessible from the N1 and the N4. Both young professionals and young families seek out the area.
According to Le Sueur, thirty-two sectional title homes were sold in Garsfontein in 2015. The total worth of property sold is R30,8m. Twenty full-title homes sold in this area, with a total worth of R30,9m. In one security estate, The Wilds, twenty-four sectional titles were sold, worth a total of R36,6m. The property average of the homes sold was at R1,526/m2. Fourteen full-title homes were sold in The Wilds for R60m, the average price of which was R4,250m. “Estates are also good for creating work opportunities for garden services, domestic cleaners, property maintenance, handymen, builders, plumbers, painters, security guards and administration services,” Le Sueur concludes.
The area has a loyal following of
buyers, as it offers security and good property values in estates ANDRE LE SUEUR, DIRECTOR, FAR
PROPERTIES
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We’re going nowhere without trust
One of the biggest obstacles to implementing effective economic policy in South
Africa is the high level of distrust that exists between the government and business. Broadly speaking, both parties seem to think that the other is not being supportive.
And they both have a point. There are many areas where the government is failing to create the right environment for business. Concerns are being raised almost daily that South Africa is quickly becoming an unattractive investment destination.
However, the corporate sector is not exactly covering itself in glory. Issues of corruption, collusion, tax evasion, exploitation and flouting environmental laws are unfortunately far too common.
The great danger we face is that the two problems feed off each other. The more the government puts obstacles in the way, the more businesses retreat into a mentality of not caring for anyone but themselves. And the worse the corporate sector behaves, the more the government feels it has to regulate and stifle it.
It is a deeply unhealthy relationship, and one that urgently needs fixing.
Both parties really need to take a step back and consider more rationally what they need from the other and what they are willing to give in return. Because society needs business – just as business needs society.
As the man considered by many to be the father of modern economics, Adam Smith, famously pointed out: “It is not from the benevolence of the butcher, the brewer, or the baker that we expect our dinner, but from their regard to their own interest.”
There is an awful lot distilled into that single observation, because it is as relevant in the microeconomic world of the country-town butcher supplying meat to the locals, as it is to the macroeconomic world of what makes a country able to provide for its citizens.
Businesses must be encouraged to prosper and grow and to be profitable. We must do everything we can to support those who chase after building their own wealth because in serving their own interests they are also serving society.
But it can’t end there. Simply hunting profits is not adequate. Businesses have to appreciate that they can only thrive if the society they are in is also thriving.
That’s why it is so important that the government and business come to an understanding. Ultimately it’s a bit of a no-brainer. When the government supports business and business supports society, there are no losers.
The more the
government puts obstacles in the way, the more businesses retreat into a mentality of not caring for anyone but themselves
Hatfield expandsWORDS: ZENA LE ROUX IMAGE: SUPPLIED
A student pastime closes to make way for the new
Hatfield Square, one of the University of Pretoria students’ favourite drinking spots,
has closed down – but it’s merely making way for an exciting new development that will inject life into the popular student district. According to Danie Basson, COO Hatfield City Improvement District, the decision taken by the owners of Hatfield Square was aimed at providing accommodation, as there is a huge demand for residence in the Hatfield area.
Respublica Student Living Property Fund and Redefine Properties will lead this new development in a joint venture. The aim is to provide an ecosystem for living and learning that is clean, modern and conducive to promoting academic success for its student communities. This new area will include residences, as well as leisure and retail facilities.
Mike Ruttell, executive director of development, Redefine Properties, says the development will be ready for occupation by the end of 2017. He is confident that the square will then be the social hub of Hatfield once again.
Craig McMurray, CEO, Respublica, says the redevelopers will be working hard to make Hatfield Square even more of a student hub for another 2,200 students in the coming years. Sensitive to the role of Hatfield Square in Pretoria’s student lifestyle, the original square will be retained for public enjoyment.
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While meeting the needs of students will be the main focus in this precinct, it will also provide a rejuvenated public space. The community will enjoy a social meeting place that offers convenience stores, coffee shops and restaurants. The new residences will also include a weekly cleaning service, a canteen, a rooftop gym with a running track, computer rooms, games rooms, a swimming pool, laundry and study spaces. They will offer access to Wi-Fi, with one GB per student per month included.
They will provide an ecosystem
for living and learning that is clean, modern and conducive to promoting academic success for its student communities
Another new Respublica student
residence to take notice of is
Eastwood Village in Arcadia Street,
which will launch early in 2016 –
applications are already open.
ROOM OPTIONS WILL INCLUDE:
a. Single rooms
b. Single rooms with en-suite
bathroom and a kitchenette
c. Shared rooms
d. Cluster rooms with two dedicated
bathrooms and a shared kitchen
e. Postgrad rooms with en-suite
bathroom, kitchenette and dining area
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B: Baileys Muckleneuk 44Blue Valley GolF Estate 38
Boardwalk Meader 36
Brooklyn 36, 40
Brummeria 40
C:Celtisdal 32, 38
Centurion Golf Estate 38, 43
Clearwater Estate 44
Constantia Park 43, 44
Cornwall Hill 43
Cornwall Hill Estate 38
D: Die Hoewes 38
Die Wilgers 32, 45
Donkerhoek 44
E: Eastwood 40, 46
Eco Park Estate 38
Elarduspark 34, 40, 44
Eldoraigne 32, 36, 38
Equestria 31, 32, 43, 44
F: Faerie Glen 33, 36, 40, 44, 46
G: Garsfontein 44
Gezina 31
Groenkloof 40
H: Hatfield 46
Hennopspark 38, 39
Hillcrest 44
I:
Irene Proper 43
Irene Wood Estate 39
K:
Kameeldrift East 46
Kyalami AH 46
L:
La Montagne 32, 40, 44
Lydiana 44
Lynnwood 36, 40
Lynnwood Glen 41
Lynnwood Manor 32, 44
M:Menlo Park 36, 41, 45
Meyerspark 32
Midstream Estate 39
Mnandi AH 46
Monavoni 37
Monument Park 45
Mooikloof Eq Esate 41Mooikloof Gardens 41Moreleta Park 33, 37, 43, 45Muckleneuk 41, 43Murrayfield 41
N: Newlands 39
O: Olympus 45
P: Pretorius Park 45
Protea Aftree Oord 45
R: Rietfontein 46Rietvalleirand 34, 37, 41Rietvlei View Country Estate 37Rooihuiskraal 39
S: Silver Lakes 45
Silver Lakes Golf Estate 37, 41
Six Fountains 41
Six Fountains Residential Estate 37
Soutdowns Estate 43
T: Thatchfield Close 39
The Reeds 32, 39
The Ridge 45
The Wilds Estate 43
V: Val de Grace 41Valley View Estate 39Villieria 31
W: Wapadrand 45
Waterkloof 37, 42
Waterkloof Glen 43
Waterkloof Heights 34, 42
Waterkloof Ridge 42
Waverley 46
Wierdapark 39
Willow Acres Estate 37
Willow Park Manor 42
Woodhill 42
Woodhill Golf Estate 37
Z: Zwartkop 39
Zwavelpoort 42
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