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SOMERSETWEST:MARKET SWINGS IN FAVOUROF SELLERS

Eagerbuyers create stock shortageDALEEN FOUCHÉ

The high demand in local prop-erty has swung the local proper-tymarket fromabuyer’smarketto a seller’s market.

Juan de Jager, principal ofDynamicRealtors, says themarketin Somerset West has changedfrom a buyers market to a sellersmarket, because of the shortage instock.He says properties priced

R1,8 million and lower are in highdemand and sellers have realised

this and are putting up the proper-ty prices accordingly. De Jager,however, says the buyers markethas not yet caught up with thischange andmany still believe theycan wait a week before placing aoffer on a property. De Jager saysthis is no longer possible addingthat buyers will have to adjust tothe changes.Property prices have also in-

creased because of the high de-mand for local property. He, how-ever, explains that the SomersetWest market is very unique anddoes not always align with the

trends in the rest of the country.De Jager says the Somerset Westproperty market is currently verylively.J.D. Lombard, estate agent for

RE/MAX Helderberg, agrees withde Jager and says stock across theHelderberg is inveryhighdemand.He says since the beginning of

the year, there has been quite a bitof movement in the property mar-ket with RE/MAX Helderberg sell-ing over R50 millionworth of prop-erty in April. “The problem is thatthere is a shortage of stock.”According to Lombard, estate

agents in the RE/MAX Helderbergoffice all have a list of potentialbuyers, who are waiting for theirdream property to enter the mar-ket.Lombard explains that houses,

apartments and flats that arepriced right, sell very quickly.Property priced between R900 000and upwards is very popular andin high demand.Property in areas like Parel Val-

lei and Land En Zeezicht, go veryquickly.Lombard says one property in

Victoria Park was recently sold at

a record price for R935 000 by an in-dividualwhowished tomakean in-vestment. Lombard says peoplecannot gowrongwhen investing inproperty, and especially encour-age youngadults and families to in-vest in flats, even if this has to bedone in partnership with a friendor family member. Lombard saysthe reason for property being sucha great investment, is because ofthe shortage in property stock. Hesays the result of this is that manyfamilies choose to rent a propertyrather than buying a house thatdoes not suit their needs.

A DAY OF CHARITY: Thelocal Keller Williams team isheading out to the SomersetWest Garden CommunityCentre and Village Kids inGarden Village Centre today(8 May) to offer up a day ofcommunity work. This initia­tive forms part of the sixthannual Keller Williams RealtyRED (Renew, Energize andDonate) Day. The Keller Wil­liams team will be supplyinglunch at the event and willalso be offering the kids andpensioners entertainmentthroughout the day andplanting some trees. WayneHeidmann, Regional ManagerKW Cape Town, says this isKeller Williams at its best.“RED Day is a one­day ex­pression of what happens24/7 in the Keller Williamsculture. It is about seeing aneed, discovering who canmeet that need and then get­ting it done! Please feel freeto put on something RED andjoin our team.”

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Real estateasa careerI often have peoplecome and speak tomeabout themeritsofbe-coming an estateagent. At first glanceit would look like aneasyway to earn goodmoney – with flexiblehours, huge commis-sions, and really notmuch skill required.Wrong.It’s true there aremany estate agents.But relatively few aresuccessful, with the80/20 “Pareto princi-ple” meaning that80% of all real estatesales are concludedby 20% of the agents.So what makes agood estate agent? Somemay think it’sa love for property. Whilst we do sellproperty, thebestestateagentsaresuc-cessful because they understand peo-ple. Our customers are people withneeds and expectations. The bestagents are skilled in listening to theircustomers, identifying their needs,and then proposing a product or serv-ice that meets those needs.Foranagent tohave those skills theyneed to take a genuine interest in theirclients. If you’ve ever dealt with an es-tate agent before, or any salespersonfor thatmatter, youwill agree that youcantellwithinminuteswhois interest-ed in your needs vs. who is interestedin their commission.The best estate agents are seriouslygoal driven and self-disciplined. Anagent only gets paid for results, not forturning up at the office. Their driveanddeterminationusuallymeans longworkinghoursat timeswhentheircus-tomers are available – after hours andonweekends. This comes at a price, of-

ten impacting ontheir families.Whilst the hoursmay be flexible, thereality is that themost successfulagents work muchlonger and harderthan a salaried per-son.Real estate can bea very emotionalbusiness. We dealwith peoples’dreams. We helpthem sell the hometheir children grewup in, with all thememories and emo-tion attached. We as-sist our sellers to ad-just their emotional

pricing expectations to the market re-ality.We help our customers negotiatethese emotions, often at great emotion-al expense to ourselves.The best estate agents appreciatewe’re not dealingwith bricks andmor-tar – we’re dealing with peoples’ lives,and with what is usually their biggestfinancial investment.And of course, there is the disap-pointment agents experience when,throughno fault of their own, sales fallthrough. Great estate agents have theemotional strength to deal with theseemotional highs and lows.Another characteristic of the bestagents is that theydon’t shyaway fromthe difficult conversation. Honest andopen communication with their cus-tomers is critical to assisting them.Sometimes thismeans the agent needsto deliver information to a client thatwill not bewell received.This requirescourage, as the messenger is often the“shot down” for delivering the infor-mation

Talking Property, by SteveCaradoc­Davies, principal ofHarcourts Platinum

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NUWESANDERO: 900CC TURBO-ENJIN

TaaikleinkragbronverrasJOHAN MOUTON

Toe die eerste Sandero ’n paarjaar gelede op die mark gekomhet, het dit gou heelwat aanhan-gersopsleeptougehad–diepryswas reg, die krag (tog effe flou)enspasievoldoende,maarniesolig op brandstof soos sommigevansymededingersnie.NouhetRenault die Sandero heeltemalverfris met ’n nuwe voorkomsen ’nnuweenjin– ’n900cm³ tur-bo. Suid-Afrika is een van dieeerste lande waar die nuwe Re-naultSanderoopdiemarkis.Nadie sukses van die vorige Sande-ro en onlangs die nuwe RenaultDuster, het die maatskappy be-sluit om gou die nuwe Sanderona die vertoonvensters in Suid-Afrka te bring en dit ten vollegemonteer ingevoer. Voertuiewat minder as R150 000 kosmaak 21% van die passasiers-motormark uit.

Die nuwe Sandero is nou regtig’n mooi voertuig en is op die plat-vorm van die nuutste Clio ontwik-kel. Die duurder van die twee op-sies het ook misligte voor in diebuffer. Voor het dit groot hoofligteen ’n breë sierrooster met die pro-minente Renault-kenteken wat indie middel pryk. Die agterligte iskleiner, meer vierkantig en is laergeplaas en van agter lyk die Sande-ro breër en platter.

Die materiaal wat binne in diekar gebruik word het ’n tasbare ge-voel van gehalte. Die sitplekke isstewig en gee goeie ondersteuning.Die instrumentepaneel lyk netjiesen modern met ’n sagte, duursamegevoel.DieSanderoistoegerusmetmeeste van die luukshede en toe-rusting wat mens in duurder mo-

delle sal verwag.Die groot verandering is die nu-

we enjin. Die vorige model het ’n1 400 (55kW, 112 Nm) enjin of 1 600(64kW, 128Nm) enjin gehad, maardie nuwe een het ’n 900 enjin en ’nturbo-aanjaer,wat66kWen135Nmontwikkel, dus meer as wat enigevan die vorige twee enjins ontwik-kel. Verder is die enjintoere waar-teen maksimum wringkrag ont-wikkel word 2 500 r/min teenoordie 3 000 r/min van die vorige en-jins: 90% van die wringkrag is alteen 2 000 r/min beskikbaar en die

Sandero voel op die pad in alle om-standighede sterker. Jy kan gerief-lik die Sandero op die lang padneem en heerlik teen normale tog-snelhede ry met nog voldoendekrag om stadiger voertuie verby tegaan. Omdat die Sandero die enig-ste kar in sy klas is wat met ’n tur-bo-enjin toegerus is, gee dit homdie voordeel dat die dun lug van dieHoëveld die werkverrigting nie soveel benadeel nie.

Ander sterkpunte van die klein900 cm³ turbo-enjin is laer brand-stofverbruik en minder skadelike

uitlaatgasse. (DieSanderoisvryge-stel van CO² belasting).

Die Sandero is het 15” wiele enis toegerus met 185x65R15 bande.Die rit en hantering is goed en baiegemaklik en ongelykhede op diepad word maklik geabsorbeer. Dithet ’n vyf-spoed ratkas wat nou niedie gladste is wat ek al teëgekomhet nie, maar dit is steeds heel aan-vaarbaar.

Die Sandero beskik oor ’n heleaantal veiligheids kenmerke, meeras enige van ander klein motors insy prysklas. Die standaard ABS en

EBD is die nuwe Sandero ook toe-gerus met EBA (noodremhulp) sta-biliteitsbeheer, vastrapbeheer enopdraand-wegtrekbeheer.

Daar is twee weergawes van dieSandero luikrugomvantekies:dieintreevlak Expression en die meerluukse Dynamique. Van buite isdaarminverskilenmeganies isdietwee dieselfde, maar van buite kandie duurder Dynamique aan sy al-looiwiele, gekleurde buitespieëls ,deurhandvatsels en misligte uit ge-ken word.

Binneisdiebelangriksteverskil-le spoedbeheer, elektriese buite-spieëls en elektriese ruite aan alvier deure (Expression: net voor).Die Dynamique het vier lugsakkewaar die Expression net twee het.

Die Sandero vergelyk baie goedmet die ander fabrikate in sy prys-klas op die mark in Suid-Afrikasoos die VW Polo Vivo, Ford Figoen Toyota Etios. Waar die vorigeSandero bilik geprys was t.o.v. symededingers, was dit swaarder opbrandstof. Die nuwe Sandero metsy 900cm² turbo-enjin is nog steedsbillik, maar nou het dit beter ver-bruik as die ander fabrikate en hetselfs nog meer krag. Al is sy enjindie kleinste, is sy krag nou van die-selfde orde as die res.

Dan is daar nog luukshede sooslugreëling, elektriese venstersvoor, radio met CD en MP3 (slegsstandaard in die Figo) en ’n sentra-le sluitstelsel met afstandbeheerwat nie (of as ’n ekstra opsie) by dieander ingesluit is nie.

Die Sandero kom met ’n vyfjaarof 150 000km waarborg en ’n twee-jaar of 30 000km diensplan en daaris tweeopsiesomvantekies,naam-lik die Expression, teen R133 900 ,en die Dynamique teen R141 500.

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Die duursame stoffering wat binne­in die kar gebruik word skep ’n gevoel van gehalte. FOTO: QUICKPIC

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Limited-editionAudi TTSCoupé competitiononsaleQUICKPIC

Audi is celebrating a productionmilestone for its compact sportscar, the Audi TT, with an exclusivespecialeditionmodelcalledtheTTScompetition.Only25oftheseexclu-sive units have been allocated toSouth Africa, with 200 kW power,quattro® all-wheel drive and aslick-shifting six-speed S-tronictransmission

This limited edition TTS model fus-es exclusivity with impressive per-formance. With world-wide produc-tion limited to only 500 units, the TTSis sure to become a collector’s item,with the majority of the 25 units al-ready committed to customers inSouth Africa.

Theproductionof the500 000thAudiTT documents the success of the com-

pact sports car,whichachieved iconicstatus when the very first generationdebuted as a coupé in 1998. It im-pressedwith its 2+2 seatingandvaria-ble luggage compartment, and set thestandard for its technology: potentdownsized turbo engines, quattro all-wheel drive for the high-end modelsand six-speed S tronic, which debutedin the model series in 2003.

The second generation, which fol-lowed in 2006/2007, marked the firsttime Audi that reversed the weightspiral. The ASF (Audi Space Frame)body, made predominately of alumi-num, made the new version up to 90kilograms lighter than the previousmodel, giving strong performancewith very low fuel consumption.

The Audi TTS Coupé competition isavailable exclusively in the specialpaintfinishesImolaYelloworNimbusGrey, and its exterior calling card is

afixedrearwingwithmatt aluminum-bars and 18-inch wheels.

The 2,0 TFSI engine defines the dy-namic character of the Audi TTS com-petition with its 200 kW and 350 Nmof torque. Paired with the six-speed Stronic, it accelerates the Coupé from0 to 100 km/h in 5,3 seconds. Averagefuel consumption is 7,7 litres per 100kilometres and an acceleration from 0to100km/hin5,5seconds; quattroper-manent all-wheel drive delivers thepower to the road, and the top speedis electronically limited to 250 km/h.

TheImpulseleatherpackageinsteelgreydominates the interiorof theTTScompetition and uses characteristicleather bands as decorative elements.Their cut edgesaredyed Imolayellow,and this same shade of yellow is usedfor the contrasting stitching. Alumi-num badges on the door trims em-bossed with “1 of 500” further accentu-ate the exclusivity of the special edi-tion model.

There are no options available forthe limited edition Audi TTS Coupécompetitionandall features, fromxe-non-plus headlights to aluminium in-lays , areavailableasstandardequip-ment in this exciting new model andmake thispackageanextremelycom-petitive offer for the motoring enthu-siast looking for exclusivity.

The following equipment is availa-ble as standard:

•MMI Satellite Navigation•Xenon-plus headlights with LED

daytime running lights and rear LEDlight clusters

•quattro® all-wheel drive•Acoustic parking system

•Auto-dimming interior mirrorwith light and rain sensor

•Bluetooth connectivity•Bose sound system•Electric seats with lumbar sup-

port•Increased aluminium trim on

steeringwheel andclimate controlswitches, mirror adjuster

•LED interior lighting package•“S” Sports suspension•Quad exhaust pipes•Special TTS instrument dials

with dynamic needle progression•Trip computer with lap timer•Flat bottom steering wheelTheAudiTTScompetitionisavail-

ableincoupébodystyleonlyandwillbe priced as follows in the launchmonthofMay.Thisincludesthefive-year/100 000km Audi Freeway Planwhichispossibletoextendtothesev-en-year/200 000km option:

•Price:theAudiTTSCoupecompe-tition 2.0T quattro S-tronic sells forR664 500

The 2.0 TFSI engine defines the dynamic character of the Audi TTS competi­tion with its 200 kW and 350 Nm of torque. PHOTO: QUICKPIC

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Toyota’snew-lookYarisQUICKPIC

Toyota’supgradedYariswill embarkona new era when it is released onto theSouth African market during the sec-ond half of this year.

The images released todayreveal amodelwhich delivers greater emotional appealby sporting Toyota’s signature front-enddesign, imbuing thenewcomerwith amorecontemporary “family look” evident incars like the Auris, Corolla and the all-newAygo (not due in SA before 2015).

The new Yaris embraces Toyota’s con-temporary design language with a full-width upper grille that extends into newtriangular headlamps.

It also incorporates a deeper front bump-er with a large trapezoidal lower intake,which is a key element of Toyota’s designtheme that is being introduced progres-sively across the range.

The upgrade also brings revised rearstyling including new tail lamps as well asa raft of under-the-skin and interior mods– details will be released closer to thelaunch.

The range of powertrains is unchanged,with a 1.0 and 1.33 F petrol engine as wellas Toyota’s flagship full hybrid system onoffer.

The new Yaris embraces Toyota’s contempo­rary design language with a full­width up­per grille that extends into new triangularheadlamps. PHOTO: QUICKPIC

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Hyundaiunveils itssmaller ix25concept SUVQUICKPIC

Hyundai has unveiled an ix25 conceptmodel at the 2014 Beijing InternationalAutomotive Exhibition as an appetiserfor the launch of such a sophisticatedsmall-sizedSUV–another strategicpillarfor Hyundai Motor in the world’s largestauto market – exclusively in China laterthis year.

The ix25 concept hints at a premium look,based on Hyundai Motor’s evolved FluidicSculpture 2.0 design philosophy. Harmonybetween a bold front, voluminous side,sporty rear and other details complete thepremium small-sized SUV’s design.Equipped with a Nu 2.0 engine, the ix25 con-cept features an overall length of 4 270 mm,overall width of 1 780 mm and overall heightof 1 630 mm, while its wheelbase reaches2 590 mm.

“Hyundai Motor has grown into a leading

automaker in China through continuous in-novation and we are now poised for a newchallenge to become themost loved brand byChinese customers,” said Hyundai Motorpresident, Sung Kee Choi. “We will now pre-pare for another successful decade in Chinathrough the launch of high-quality modelssuch as the ix25 SUV, which is strategically-developed for China, and the all-new Gene-sis.”

The ix25 will mainly target the young gen-erationwho seek style andpracticality at thesame time, and Hyundai Motor is planningvariousmarketing activities to attract them.Withits launchinthesecondhalfof thisyear,Hyundai Motor expects to complete its com-petitiveSUVline-upinChina, fromix25, ix35,SantaFe toGrandSantaFe, aiming to securethe leading position in the country’s rapidlygrowing SUV market. The “i” in ix25 repre-sents the “inspiring, intelligent and innova-tive” characteristics of the young genera-tion.

The ix25 con­cept hints at apremium look,based on Hy­undai Motor’sevolved FluidicSculpture 2.0design philoso­phy. PHOTO:QUICKPIC