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AWARDS:EXCELLING INGROWTHAND SALES

RE/MAXHbergwinsPremierClub status

The 26-strong team making up

RE/MAX Helderberg Sales As-

sociates, reached the top fourth

spot out of 60 single officeswith-

in RE/MAX Southern Africa.

At the RE/MAX Premier Club

Awards ceremony at the Mount

Nelson recently, broker/ owner,

Lee Siebert, was awarded Premier

Club Status for her offices growth

in 2014 and for exceptional sales.

In June 2014, RE/MAX agents in

Southern Africa posted their high-

est sales and registrations month

in the history of the company. In

reaction to the regions most re-

cent success, CEO Adrian Goslett

offered these words of encourage-

ment to the RE/MAX offices in the

Southern Africa region: A mas-

sive congratulations to each and

every one of you (support staff in-

cluded) on this outstanding

achievement! RE/MAX is about so

muchmore than being the number

one company at taking listings and

selling homes. RE/MAX is about

positively impacting and improv-

ing the lives of real estate people.

Lee Siebert added: RE/MAX

agents do the core andmorewhen

it comes to real estate services.

Our results speak for themselves

and our message is clear for the

best results come to the best in the

business worldwide!

The RE/MAX group operates in

over 90 countries globally, truly

exposing your property to the

world.

RE/MAX Sales Associates lead

the industry in professional desig-

nations, experience and produc-

tion.

The RE/MAX Helderberg team based at Waterstone Village has grown to 26 Sales Associates and five support staff, led by broker/owner, Lee Siebert.

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Fun forkidsat

Lanzerac

Attention all kids! Next time Mom and

Dad plan a trip to LanzeracWine Estate

in Stellenbosch be sure to tag along.

Not only do the adults get to have fun,

but now kids can too with the introduction

of the Kids Choc and Grapetiser pairing.

Tuck into the three chocolate fingers on

offer which are white almond and apricot,

pink rose Geranium and Liquorice and

Fennel whilst washing it downwith a spar-

kling red Grapetiser.

Enjoy this fun holiday activity at a cost

of R35 per child, which will also be availa-

ble to all visiting youngsters under the age

of 18 years throughout the year, and book-

ings are advisable to avoid disappoint-

ment.

And if youre still hungry afterwards be

sure to pop into the deli next door for a de-

lectable sandwich or platter.

For more information contact Lanzerac

Wine Estate on 021 886 5641 or wine-

[email protected].

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Buyers, howmuch

shouldyouoffer?

This is a question buyers ask all the

time. And its a big one to answer, for

it usually means the difference be-

tween securing the property youwant,

and losing it.

The first, and themost important factor

to consider is what you can afford. There

is simply no point in offering more than

you can afford as the long-term conse-

quences outweigh any immediate benefit

of purchasing a property.

When considering what you can afford,

it is best to obtain qualified assistance

from amortgage broker. They will look at

your income and expenditure, and guide

you on affordability. When you calculate

this, also allow for increases in the prime-

lending rate. It is best to factor in an inter-

est rate increase of 2%. This is a comforta-

blebuffer thatshouldprotectyoufromany

nasty surprises.

You then need to ensure you have suffi-

cient cash available for your costs. These

include transfer costs, attorneys fees,

bond registration costs, removal fees, and

whateveryouneed togetyournewproper-

ty ready for occupation.

So what exactly do you offer on the list

price, assuming you have confirmed your

ability toafford it?Somebuyersmistaken-

ly believe that they canwork on a flat per-

centage, such as 10 or 20%below list price.

This approachmakes the assumption that

every seller has slapped on 20% above

market valuation. Its the wrong assump-

tion.

Many sellers list at, or only slightly

abovemarket value. If they have been cor-

rectly advised by a professional estate

agent they will know that correctly pric-

ing their propertywill result inmaximum

buyerenquiry.Whenthereisstrongbuyer

interest thenbuyers

make their best of-

fer.

Its not unusual

for a property to sell

for full list price, or

even slightly more.

At Harcourts Plati-

num we sell almost

1 in 5 of our listings at the full list price.

So, what is the best way to determine

what to pay then? Research. Buyers need

to make an informed decision based on

what they believemarket value to be. The

only way to do this is to know whats on

the market, and what has recently sold.

Most buyers can tell within a few min-

utes of viewingapropertywhat its actual-

ly worth. So, once you have determined

this, youneed to know if youare in compe-

tition with anyone else. Ask your agent if

any offers have been submitted on the

property. Ifyouarecompetingagainstoth-

er buyers youwill need to act swiftly. And

youwill need tomake your best offer. You

simply may not get another opportunity

to offer at all.

If there isno current competition for the

property you can take the chance of start-

ing slightly lower. But dont be cheeky.

This isnt a market you can insult a seller

in.Makea fairofferandseewhat the seller

does. Ifyoureceiveacounter-offeryouwill

knowwhat thebottomline is,andthenyou

need to act to secure the sale. Remember

that in a growing market what seems ex-

pensivetodayisoutstandingvalueinafew

months. So act quickly, but alwayswithin

your financial limitations. Email your re-

al estate question to steve.cd@har-

courts.co.za. Steve Caradoc-Davies. Prin-

cipal of Harcourts Platinum, andDirector

of Harcourts South Africa

Talking property

with Steve Cara-

doc-Davies

CapeDutch farm on themarket

Oneof themostpicturesqueCapeDutch farms

neighbouring the highly-rated Vergelegen

Wine Estate in Somerset West has come onto

the market, priced at R50 million plus VAT.

The 14 ha estate is on land that was por-

tioned off when Vergelegen was sold in 1994.

It includes a beautiful thatched Cape Dutch

ManorHouseofalmost1 750 m, fourguestcot-

tages and a large stable all designed in the

style of the surrounding wine estates. The su-

perior finishes

include high

wooden doors,

double sash win-

dows with shut-

ters and Yellow-

wood floors and

vaulted Par-

navon-wood ceil-

ings with brass

chandeliers in

the front recep-

tion rooms.

With the Hel-

derberg Moun-

tains as a back-

drop and flanked

by the Lourens

River, few properties can compare with the

scenic setting, stunning buildings and Oak-

treed gardens on offer, says Seeff agent, Jane

Steven.

While an ideal residential estate, it is also

a rare opportunity for an investor looking for

a trophyCapewine estate. The buildings offer

easy conversion to aboutiquehotelwith a res-

taurantandwineryandtastingroom.Thegar-

dens are ideal for picnics, especially towards

the river where there is also a lovely Lily

pond.

A long, Oak tree-lined driveway leads to the

manorhousethatis frontedbythetranquillity

of a pond and the river. The typical H-design

includes a double-storey wing on either side

of a double-volume central area.

The right wing includes a large, 18-seater

formal dining room, also with a fireplace and

a Maple-wood kitchen with a laundry/utility

roomandastoreroom.Abovethis isaglass-en-

closed wine cellar along with a theatre room

and additional storeroom. The left wing in-

cludes the large main bedroom suite with a

dressing room and his and her bathrooms.

There are also a further five bedroom suites

that open to bal-

conies and stun-

ning views. Also

on the upper lev-

el of this wing is

a spacious study

and secluded li-

brary. To the side

of the house is a

tennis court.

A little dis-

tance away, are

the four guest

cottages; two

one-bedroomed

units and two

three-bedroomed

units, all opening

tostunningviews.The largestablecanaccom-

modate six horses and includes a tack room.

There is also a shed as well as garaging for

ten vehicles. The estate is fully secured. The

property further includes an 8ha plum or-

chard, currently leased out at around R22,000

per annum, says Steven.

Surrounded by themajestic Hottentots Hol-

landMountainsandrollingvineyards,Somer-

set West is regarded as one of the most scenic

villages in the country.

Aside from producing award winning

wines, theseareamajordraw-card forvisitors

from across the globe and this property is an

ideal investmentopportunity forabuyer look-

ing to capitalise on this, concludes the agent.

The manor house of the Cape Dutch farm in Somerset

West.

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Capital gains elude home

owners

The ramifications and implications of South

AfricasCapitalGainsTaxare thesedays fair-

ly well understood by the business communi-

ty and those with substantial assets, but the

average home owner, says Bill Rawson,

Chairman of the Rawson Property Group,

quite often has never really investigated or

got to grips with the act and has in his mind

anumberof erroneousconceptionsregarding

it.

An important initial point to grasp, says

Rawson, is that the gain only becomes taxa-

ble once the asset is disposed of or following

the death of the asset owner.

TheCapitalGainsTax is not a tax, as some

seem to think, which comes into force every

two or three years following a revaluation of

the property or asset.

Then, too, says Rawson, a distinction must

be drawn between revenue and capital. Rent

from a property or interest on savings are

clearlyrevenuebutthesaleofanassetwhich

producesrevenuemightberegardedasacapi-

tal gain transaction.

If the asset was acquiredwith the intention

of making a profit, its proceeds would, obvi-

ously, be revenue, but if it was bought to pro-

vide accommodation or as a financial invest-

ment (e.g. JSE shares) it would count as capi-

tal. These distinctions seem fairly clear, says

Rawson, but SARS have occasionally taken

different stances here, leaving some of their

clients confused. In general the onus lies on

the tax payer to prove that certain sums are

capital not revenue.

Compiling this proof, adds Rawson, is al-

ways a worthwhile exercise because capital

gains are generally taxed at a lower rate than

revenue and here the tax payers declared

intention in purchasing an asset is impor-

tant. In general, says Rawson, SARS have

proved extremely reasonable and approacha-

ble, but it is certainly worth establishing the

difference between revenue and capital gain

early on, to keep tax to the minimum level.

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Montagupropertyon the

rise, offersgoodvalue

Surrounded by the towering Langeberg

MountainsandnestledbetweentheKeisie

and Kingna Rivers in the western corner

of Kannaland, the scenic village of Mon-

tagu is famous for its orchards, vineyards

and Muscadel, local herbs, rock forma-

tions and healing hot mineral springs. It

is also home to a stunning mix of country

and historic homes (from Cape Dutch to

Georgian, Neo-Gothic and Victorian) that

is increasinglycatching theeyeof country

and historic home buyers, says Seeff

agent, Patruzchka Mller.

With just over two hours drive from Cape

Town, the village has become a popular geta-

way for Capetonians and visitors from the in-

land provinces while foreigners too are in-

creasingly discovering the allure of the vil-

lage, says theagent.Topclassaccommodation

establishments, restaurants and activities

suchastheannual WackyWineWeekend (5-8

June) all contribute to drawing thousands of

visitors each year.

The demand for property here has im-

provedmarkedly over the last yearwith sales

up by over 50%. In 2012 for example, only

about 144 property transactions to the value

of just over R55 million were recorded com-

pared to 222, worth almost R73 million, last

year.Aside fromresidentialbuyers, thegrow-

ing influx of visitors has boosted the demand

forweekend and country homes. The demand

for tourism products such as hospitality es-

tablishments, art andboutique stores andres-

taurants have also boosted the demand for

propertyandhasofcourse increasedbusiness

in thevillage, saysMller.A furtherboosthas

comefromretireeswhoareoptingforthegood

value and laid-back lifestyle as well as from

an influx of new residents looking to swop ur-

ban with country living, she adds.

The village is a real gem for buyers and the

propertyvalueonoffer is excellent, especially

when compared to other towns across the

CapeWinelands, she says. InMontagu for ex-

ample, vacant plots sell for as little asR230 000

toR375 000 forabout 500-700sqm.Small cottag-

es start from as low as R500 000 to R950 000

while larger homes sell for upwards of R1,2

million. Historic properties are especially

popular, not only for weekend homes or per-

manentresidences,but forconversiontotour-

ismproducts or business premises. These sell

for upwards of just over R1,2 million for a

small, two-bedroomed cottage to just under

R3,5 million for a rare circa 1895 Victorian

landmark homestead, beautifully restored,

that is on the market for the first time.

The property is located in the heart of the

village and has served as the home of many

well to do residents over the years. It already

has the market abuzz and the agent antici-

pates huge interest. The double-storey home

is spacious at around 900sqm. While the inte-

riors have been modernised, the character

has been retained and the original finishes

such as rareOregonPinewindows, floors and

open rafter Imbuia ceilings have been com-

pletely restored, says Mller. Additional fin-

ishes include lovely chandeliers and an im-

ported vintage Pearl stove to keep the living

areaswarm duringwinter. A typical veranda

stretches along the front and there are three

dormer windows with Victorian trimmed ga-

bles set into the roof at the front end of the

home.

The home includes six bedroom suites. The

living areas include a grand lounge, dining

room, Oregon-wood country kitchen and an

entertainment/braairoomwithFrenchdoors

that open to a terrace around the swimming

pool. There is alsoapool roomthat canbe con-

verted to a gymnasium. The old attic (with an

external staircase)hasbeenrevampedand in-

cludes twoof thebedroomsuites, lounge/fam-

ily room, studyandadditional roomsuited for

conversion to a library. The old stables have

been converted to a spacious two-bedroomed

apartment. The property further includes a

double garage, laundry and store room.

While an ideal find for residential or second

home buyers, Mller says that the property

offers wonderful conversion and develop-

ment potential. Since it is so spacious and in-

cludessixbedroomsuites,youcouldquiteeas-

ily convert it to a guest house and restaurant

and still live on the premises.

An historic Victorian House in Montagu.

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Despite its rapid growth, the compact car seg-

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Smart features like electrically adjustable

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Dont use your mobile phone whilst driv-

ing:

Making or receiving a call, even using a

hands free phone, can distract your at-

tention from driving and could lead to an

accident.

Belt up in the back:

In a collision, an unbelted rear passenger

can kill or seriously injure the driver or a

front seat passenger.

Dont drink and drive:

Any alcohol, even a small amount, can im-

pair your driving, so be a safe driver dont

drink and drive.

Slow down:

At 60 km/h you are twice as likely to injure

or kill a pedestrian than at 50 km/h.

Children:

Children often act impulsively, so take extra

care outside schools, near buses and ice

cream vans.

Take a break:

Tiredness is thought to be a major factor

in more than 10% of road accidents.

Plan to stop for at least a 15 minute break

every two hours on a long journey.

Walk safely:

When crossing a road always use a pedes-

trian crossing if there is one nearby. Help

others to see you by wearing fluorescent

or reflective clothing in poor light condi-

tions.

Anticipate:

Observe and anticipate other road users

actions and use your mirrors regularly.

Use car seats:

Child and baby seats should be fitted pro-

perly and checked every trip.

Keep your distance:

Always keep a two-second gap between

you and the car in front.

Save a life

with these tips