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WINELANDS, BOLAND,WEST COAST: ‘TURNOVER HASGROWNTREMENDOUSLY’

Seeff rakes inawardsSeeff’soperationsacross theWine-lands,BolandandWestCoasthaveonce again achieved great successin theagentandbranchawards forthe past year. “Through commit-ment and dedication, Seeff hasgrown its turnover and marketshare tremendously over the pastfew years,” says managing direc-tor for the areas, Pierre Ger-mishuys.

“We have a wonderful group ofagents that are dedicated to ensurethe best possible outcome for sellersand buyers. From residential salesand rentals to commercial and agri-cultural sales and rentals, our agentshave shone as top achievers over thepast year.”

Seeff boasts with 46 agents inWorcester, Ceres, Tulbagh, Fransch-hoek, Paarl, Wellington, Stellen-bosch, Croydon, Vredenburg, Lange-baan and Lambert’s Bay.

At the Seeff annual agent awardsheld on 30 May at the LangebaanCountry Estate, Boland Seeff washonoured with the following awards:

) Sales Agent of the Year (highestrand-value) was awarded to MelinaVisser from Franschhoek.

) Sales Agent of the Year (highestnuber of units sold) was awarded toNelia Retief from Tulbagh.

) Sales Agent of the Year (highestcommission%)wasawardedtoMare-lize Huysamen from Langebaan.

) Rookie Agent of the Year wasawarded to Hettie Denysschen fromStellenbosch.

) Rental Agent of the Year wasawarded to Elmarie Esterhuizenfrom Worcester.

) Admin Person of the Year wasawarded to Pamela Prins from Paarl.

) Office of the Year was awardedto the Franschhoek office.

Boland Seeff also took top honours

at the annual Seeff National Awards,held at the end ofMay at the ArabellaHotel andSpa in the following catego-ries:

) TheFranschhoek, Paarl andTul-baghofficeswere awardedMarketersof the Year.

) The Franschhoek and Stellen-bosch offices were awarded for theirInterior and Exterior Branding.

“We pride ourselves on being ateam of winners. In our Client Satis-factionSurveywereceived 90%onallcritical points of service including

communication, timely response,knowledgeandexpertise, attention toneeds, problem handling and overallclient service.”

Germishuys says “an overwhelm-ing” 100%of their clients say they feelcomfortable in recommending Seeffto their friends.

“What our clients likedbest are ourfriendly and personal service, atten-tion to needs, problem resolution,professionalism and expertise – allthe qualities needed from a top realestate agency.”

Seeff’s Winelands, Boland and West Coast teams celebrate their success.

comfortable in recommending SeeffMarelize Huysamenfrom Langebaan wasawarded SalesAgent of the Year(highest commission%).

Melina Visser fromLangebaan wasawarded SalesAgent of the Year(highest rand val­ue).

Nelia Retief fromTulbagh wasawarded SalesAgent of the Year(highest number ofunits sold).

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CapeDutchgrace inSomersetWestFor those who dream of owningthe quintessential Cape home,there can be few architecturalstyles thatmatchup to theiraspi-rations more than a Cape Dutchmanor house.

The style is synonymouswith theregion, representing the gritty de-termination and hard work of earlyfarmers as well as the warmth andcharacter of a family homesteadpassed down through the genera-tions.While many Cape Dutch style

homes have been lost to urban de-velopment over the years, the CapeWinelands region still offers a highconcentration of such properties,and particularly the Helderberg ar-

ea. Pam Golding Properties (PGP)reports thatCapeDutchstylehomesremain among the most sought-af-ter for family buyers in SomersetWest who aspire to gracious livingin a distinctive historic setting.PGP’s area manager for the Hel-

derberg region, Louise Varga, saystheCapeDutchstylewasprominentin SouthAfrican architecture of the17th century, during the early daysof the Cape Colony. “It has its rootsin a blend of European styles,” shesays, “including medieval Dutch,GermanandFrencharchitecture aswell as Indonesian elements. Typi-cal features have always includedwhitewashed walls and thatchedroofs.”Originally the typical layoutwas a single-storeyhomewith three

rooms – but as families grew moreaffluent by the 1800s, floor plans be-came more elaborate and houseslarger and more ornate. H- or T-shaped designs became the norm,while the ornate rounded front ga-ble began to appear more and morefrequently. Vergelegen in SomersetWest is thought to be the oldest sur-viving example of the style, with itsmanor house dating back to the ear-ly 1700s when Cape governor Wil-lemAdriaanvanderStel first devel-oped the property.Today, Cape Dutch homes are

highly prized among property buy-ers, with even modern replicas ofthe style appealing to those whowant a unique home with historiccharacter, heritage and oldeworlde

charm. The family-oriented life-style of the Somerset West area,with its sweeping mountain andocean views and highly-ratedschools, only adds to that appeal.PGP agents Natasha Wright andThea Albertyn say suburbs such asMorningsideandNature’sValleyof-fer several examples, and whilesuch properties seldom come ontothemarket, when they do, they tendto attract attention from far andwide, including international buy-ers. “Depending on the size, age, ar-ea and condition of the home, pricescan vary quite significantly,” saythe agents. “For example, in 2009PGP sold a Cape Dutch property inHelderrand for R2,15 million, whilea similar home in Briza fetched

R3,9 million in 2010.”PGP currently has several exam-

ples of Cape Dutch-style architec-ture on the market, including athree-bedroomed cottage in Morn-ingside, bordering the sought-afterNature’s Valley area. Designed andbuilt in 1975 by the current owners,the home has panoramic views ofthe Helderberg mountain and liesclose to a number of historic sitesincludingLourensfordandVergele-gen wine farms, as well as the mod-ern Erinvale Golf Estate. Notablefeatures of the property include afull length patio shaded by a grapevine, as well as a private and fully-enclosed braai area. Occupying anerf of just under 1000 m², the homeis on the market at R1,85 million.

This three­bedroomed Cape Dutch­style home is located in Morningside, Somerset West. De­signed and built in 1975, the home has panoramic views of the Helderberg mountain. It ison the market exclusively through Pam Golding Properties, priced at R1,85 million.

This Cape Dutch­style home in Somerset West offers high ceilings, shuttered sash windows,gleaming Rhodesian teak floors and an authentic late 19th century stone fireplace. The three­bedroomed home is on the market through Pam Golding Properties at R4,3 million. The prop­erty also includes a quaint 80­year­old thatched cottage and a sparkling swimming pool.

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Buying vs. renting - it’s aquestion many tenants pon-der. There are advantagesanddisadvantagestoowningproperty that need to be con-sidered. For most people,theirpropertybecomes theirbiggest financial asset – so itwouldbegoodtoevaluatethebenefits.

Let’s look at property rentalfirst. In most cases renting apropertywill cost you less thanowning that same property. Ifyou take into consideration thebond repayment costs, ratesand taxes,maintenance and in-surance costs – these will al-most always exceed the cost ofrenting the same property, initially. Rememberthat rentals increase and within a few years youmay find your rent exceeds your bond instal-ment.Renting also gives you flexibility.At the termi-

nationofyour leaseyouareable tomoveonwith-out the concern of having to sell your property.And if the property needs maintenance then thelandlord covers this cost.It’s important though, to consider that when

youarepayingarental, everypaymentyoumakeisanexpense. Inotherwords,asidefromtheobvi-ous benefit of the accommodation you enjoy, youhave nothing left to show for your rental pay-ments.Now let’s consider property ownership. There

are costs that are incurred when you purchaseaproperty.Theseincludetransferduty,bondreg-istration costs, attorney fees, and the like. Theseare expenses which are unavoidable.In many cases, when you purchase a property

youwillneedtohavesufficientfundsforadepositinadditiontothecostsalreadymentioned.Bankshavelittleappetitefor100%finance–soyourcash

reserves will be required.But are there any benefits to

property ownership? Considerthat, with every single bond in-stalment youmake, you are re-paying your capital debt. Sure,a large part is initially interest– but your outstanding debt re-duces every month.At the same time, in every

property market cycle, therewill always be growth in yourpropertyvalue.Yes,marketsdodrop, aswe experienced in 2008– 2010.But theyrecover, as theyalwayshavedone.So,whenyoutake a medium to long-termview of property, your asset in-creases in value.In simple terms, over 5 or 10

yearsyourpropertywill increase invalue,whilstyour debt reduces. The difference between themarketvalueofyourpropertyandyouroutstand-ing bond represents your wealth. It’s a way offorced savings.If you had been paying rent for the same time

you’d have absolutely nothing to show for it. Itcould be argued that there are other investmentvehicles thatwill giveyouagreaterrateof returnin the short term. But there are also many otherinvestments that have shown a much lower re-turn – think of the stock market crashes not solong ago.Thedifferencewithpropertyownership is that

you can finance it. Use the bank’s money. Bankshave an improved appetite for lending againstproperty–somethingtheywillneverdoforstocksand shares.Additionally, one of themost significant bene-

fits to purchasing is that you ownyourhome. It’syours.Andthat isatangibleandsignificantbene-fit not to be ignored. If your circumstances allow,invest in property to benefit you both now andin the years to come.

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Talking Property with SteveCaradoc­Davies State-of-the-art facilities for retirement village

Schonenberg Retirement Village isabuzz with the opening of its new club-house and health-care centre whichopenedon1June.Thesemilestonebuild-ings have been planned with the utmostcare by the developers of the Village, en-suring that every need of the Villagershas been thought of and accommodated.The clubhouse is 950 m² and consists

of a large dining facility with a top res-taurant-quality kitchen, together with alibrary, hairdresser, pub-and-braai ar-ea, formal lounge, administrative officesand an indoor swimming pool and gymarea. The clubhouse is set to be the lifeand soul of this highly successful devel-opment and already a number of eventsare being planned to take place in the fa-cility.Adjoiningtheclubhouseis thestate-of-

the-art, 27-room health-care centrewhich was completed at the same time.Delighted residents have alreadymovedintothefacilitywhichconsistsof14 frail-care roomswithcommunaldining facili-

ties on the ground floor. Upstairs are 13assisted-living, self-contained units de-signed for residents who are more inde-pendent but still want the extra supportprovided by a health care centre. Theseinclude regular caregiving if required,laundry, roomcleaningandamealaday.Unitscomefittedwithakitchenette in-

cluding a fridge, microwave and stove,and have room for a bedroom section,small lounge and separate bathroom.Allunits are fittedwith nurse call and panicbutton facilities and are designed tomake lifeaseasyaspossible for theelder-lywithwell-locatedgrab rails andaccessto sunny balconies wherever possible.“It is suchanexciting feeling tobeable

to open the doors to these fantastic facili-ties after so much planning. Whilst wehave always had a successfully runningtemporaryclubhouseand frail care facil-ity, our promise to all residents is nowbeing fulfilled and their trust in us re-warded.” says David Welsh the develop-ment manager of the Village.

An artists impression of the Schonenberg Club House which opened its doors toresidents this month.

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Two lifestyle farms in theCapeWinelandsup forauctionBKB Properties will auction offtwo adjacent lifestyle farms inWellington on 24 June. Bothhave huge income potential aswell as attractive features forthe lifestyle farmer.

The first farm consists of 79,1 haundeveloped land with naturalfynbos, and The Witte River run-ning adjacent to the property bor-der. The land is ideal for growingolives, buchu, and setting up anursery. The area also contains amultitude of hiking and runningtrails and the land is zoned for agri-culture.

The second farm contains themain dwelling of about 290 m²,

which consists of four bedrooms,two bathrooms and other ameni-ties. The second dwelling of about179 m² is in a fair condition and hastwo bedrooms, a bathroom, aswimming pool, a 55 m² store andacres of natural fynbos. Water isobtained from The Witte River andthe land is also zoned for agricul-ture.

The properties are situated in ascenic area at the foot of the Bains-kloof pass with the HawequasMountains forming an impressivebackdrop.

Both portions will be sold sepa-rately and as one unit.

The Wellington Valley lies in theheart of the Western Cape Wine-

lands, a mere 45 minute drive fromCape Town. With the Berg Riverflowing along its western border,and the mighty Hawequas Moun-tains standing guard on the east-ern side, this area is lush, bounti-ful and spectacular.

Wellington’s economy is basedon agriculture such as wine, tablegrapes and deciduous fruit, as wellas a famous brandy industry.

BKB’s Willie Van Rensburg com-ments, “These farms are ideal forlifestyle farmers who want to oper-ate commercial enterprises. Thearea is beautiful and the land fer-tile.”

The auction takes place at 11:00on 24 June on-site in Wellington.

The first dwelling on the farm consists of four bedrooms, two bath­rooms and other amenities.

Wellington boasts with beautifullyrestoredCapeDutch homeThe Rawson Property Group’sWellington franchise is selling abeautifully restored Cape Dutchhome, the original structure ofwhich dates back to the 1890s.

Sited in Burg Street, part of thehistoric residential core in Wel-lington,whichhas longbeencon-sidered the “best” of Welling-ton’s residential precincts, thehome has spacious reception andliving rooms, three large bed-rooms, a modern farmhousekitchen and ancillary space in-

cluding a self-contained flat inthe garden and various otherrooms.

In the garden there is also alarge swimming pool and the erfhas many mature Oak and othertrees, which provide shade to thehome throughout Wellington’shot summer months.

Some of the attractive featuresof the home are full length wood-en shutters surrounding smallpane windows, solid wood floorsin certain areas, exposed timber

beams, fireplaces and, on the out-side patios, vines which shadethese entertainment areas.

“No home could be better suit-ed to Wellington because the de-signers have never sought to partfrom the traditional Cape Dutchstyle and the garden is a real re-treat from urban life,” said Terti-us Joubert, the Rawson PropertyGroup’s franchisee for Welling-ton.

The erf of this home is 1 763 m²andtheaskingprice isR2 995 000.A front garden view of this R2 995 000 Cape Dutch style home in Wellington

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ON AUCTION: A 11,4 ha farm, situated on the well­known Lustigan Road close to theBoschenmeer Golf Estate in Paarl, will be auctioned by BKB Properties on Friday 20 June.The farm features two houses, cold storage, six labourers cottages and an irrigation dam(pictured). About 7 ha of the land is utilised for the production of herbs, flowers, cocktail to­matoes and green beans and there is an intensive hydroponic unit with tunnels and shade­cloth houses.

PRACTICAL:ACCENT HATCHOFFERS AMPLE SPACEANDAFFORDABILITY

Road test:Hyundai’s newAccenthatchFRANS LE ROUX

Gone are the years of unrelia-ble, unsafe and bland vehicles.If you are in the market, it isnear impossible to find a “bad”car.

For decades, premium Germanbrandswere ruling the roost. Theyoffered reliable, good-looking op-tions, but at ahefty price tag. Luck-ily for us, some healthy competi-tion emerged and the biggest win-ners came out of Korea and China.One of the most impressive pro-

gressions were seen from Koreangiant, Hyundai. Just when youthink they have enough models intheir line-up, they add a new one.The Hyundai Accent hatchback

quietly sneaked into themarket re-

cently. Bringing with it anotheroption of a good practical no-non-sense hatchback.Okay, so where does the Accent

hatch fit in? Very good question Iwouldsay.At first Iwasrathercon-fused because you get the i10, i20and i30 hatchbacks. Each differingin size, specification-level andprice.The Accent hatch then fits in be-

tween the i20 and the i30. See it asa bigger sibling to the i20, but amore affordable alternative to thei30.The Accent hatch features a

rather punchy 1.6-litre 4 cylinderpetrol engine which delivers91 kW/15 Nm. These figures, cou-pled with a slick 6-speed manualgearbox, translate intoa satisfyingdriving experience. Average fuel

economy is claimed at 6,5F/100 km, although my figures re-turned slightly higher at7,3 F/100 km.The Accent’s steering is very

light, thanks to its power assistedsteering. At low speeds it is easyto manoeuvre around town or getinto that tight parking space.Speaking of which, the AccentHatch has rear park assist asstandard. No more reversing intolampposts or scraping the occa-sional tree.In the looks department, I found

the Accent Hatch rather pleasingto look at. It shares the same frontend as its sedan brother.Those smiling fog lights and

prominent Hyundai badge are allpart of Hyundai’s new fluid designphilosophy.

It has been part of their recentsuccess, and this platform isshared throughout their modelline-up.Step inside and you are greeted

by a familiar interior. Blue lightslight up the cabin, while familiarsilver and grey inserts draw yourattention.These striking additions to the

cabin help lift the overall qualityand feel. A multi-function steer-ing-wheel fits nicely between yourhandswhile a large display-screenmakes navigating your Bluetoothandmultimedia devices easy. Rearlegroom is more than enough withseating for two adults. The bootswallows a generous 370 F.With most South Africans need-

ing to cut down on spending, thegood-old hatchback segment is

crammed full of decent options.The Accent Hatch retails for

R234 900 for the manual. Hyundaioffers a comprehensive 5-year/150 000 km warranty alongwith a 5-year/90 000 km serviceplan. Considering the size of theAccent, it will be hard to beat interms of practicality and price.The main rivals in this category

include the Toyota Auris 1.6 Xi,Opel Astra 1.6 hatch and the FordFocus 1.6 Trend. Only the Auris of-fers similar value but it has a poor-er warranty.If you directly compare the Ac-

cent to its bigger i30 brother, youwill save R25 000. For your savingyou get a no-nonsense familyhatchback that has plenty to offer.ThisAccent hatch is a definite con-tender for your shopping list.

Hyundai’s new Accent Hatch fits in nicely between their i20 and i30 hatchbacks. It offers good space and value formoney. PHOTO: QUICKPIC

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ToyotaFJCruiser: the thumpingbruteHANJO STIER

Some of my earliest childhoodmemories take place on gran’sfarm. The smell of furniturepolish in the gigantic house, athriving herb garden out front,themonotonous beat of a Listerengine and a powder blue Toyo-ta Land-Cruiser FJ40 pick-upparked next to the second barn.

The farm has long been sold andI often think that FJ40 sealed thedeal. Never shy to work, it alwaysstarted first time and its blue paintwas marked with countlessscratchesanddents fromthemanytasks it performedas thedaily run-ner, hunting vehicle and carry-allof this land.Fast forward a few decades and

Toyota pays homage to these dura-bleworkhorseswiththisretrotakecalled FJ Cruiser. Based heavilyon a Land-Cruiser Prado, the odd-ball 4x4 combines elements of itsancestor with strange propor-tions,bizarredoorsandanear-ver-tical windscreen with three wip-ers.Big headlights and ye olde Toyo-

ta letters frame the retro grillwhile mock silver bumpers pro-trude from the front corners justas much as the strange lights do atthe back. The squarewheel archeshouse big wheels with gun-metalalloys and the spare wheel sits ona rear door which hinges in thewrong direction.Due to its extreme squareness

and slim window line, the cabin

has an extremely high waistline,tall dashboard and low seating po-sition. That slab of a front wind-screen seems a mile away and forthis reason, Toyota has installed asecond set of side sun visors aboveboth front doors.Its radio with CD/mp3, USB,

AuxandBluetooth capability, alsolooks like a relic but it pumps im-pressive tunes through six thump-ing speakerswith satellite buttonson the height-adjustable steeringwheel. The big instruments seem

a tad playful and supply batteryvoltage above the usual informa-tion.Rear accommodation can be

tight for adults and the door/win-dow construction doesn’t help toease any claustrophobia. Most oftheflooriscoveredintoughrubbermats and this also applies to the990F boot area. Rear visibility israther tragic so the reversing cam-era is a welcome standard feature.The FJ Cruiser has been discon-

tinuedelsewhereandthisshowsin

the cabin materials and ergonom-ics. The layout and style seems an-tiquated but this won’t be a prob-lem for fans of retro. The big venti-lation knobs, simple buttons andstalksare easily controlledand theonly modern absentee is a tripcomputer.Perhaps that was done on pur-

pose as the FJ is only availablewith a high-compression,200 kW/380 Nm 4-litre V6. Deliver-ing its power to two or four wheelsvia an old but smooth five-speed

automatic gearbox, it allegedlyhelps itself to an average of11,4F/100 km – I think mid-teensare more likely.Toyota has addressed this with

a recent update which adds a sec-ondary tank tomake up a total vol-ume of 159 L. Another big noveltyis Crawl Control which allows theFJ Cruiser to climb, ford or de-scend treacherous terrain on itsown, at variable (slow) speeds con-trolled bya rotaryknobon the cab-in’s ceiling.This adds to the car’s already re-

markable off-roading abilitieswhich can also call on four-wheel-drive, low-range ratios, a rear dif-ferential lock, active traction con-trol, impressive 245 mm groundclearance, 34° approach and 31° de-parture angles. Vehicle stabilitycontrol, ABS brakes with EBD arealso standard.The FJ retains its sturdy, pon-

derous yet unbelievably comforta-ble suspension which means itwon’t put upwith any fast corners.Inastraight line, though, the livelyV6 propels this 2 030 kg car to100 km/h in under eight secondsand on to a limited top speed of175 km/h.Parking this brute inyourdrive-

way requires R476 500 of yourmoolah. The Sport version retailsfor R500 200 and both come with a3-year/100 000km warranty and 5-year/90 000km service plan. If it’lllast as longas that old blueCruiseris debatable, but its chances arebetter than most other new cars.Galimoto Media

Due to its extreme squareness and slim window line, the cabin has an extremely high waistline, tall dash­board and low seating position PHOTO: QUICKPIC

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Exciting future forMGandMaxus in SAQUICKPIC

SouthAfrica’sMGandMaxuscanlookforwardto an exciting future after the latest develop-ments at its parent company, SAIC, the biggestautomaker in China, the world’s biggest carmarket.SAIC, who took over iconic British marque

MG and also manufactures the popular lightcommercial vehicle range of Maxus, namedChen Hong, previously the company’s presi-dent and vice chairman, its new chairman.The state-owned automaker said Chen will

succeed 63-year-oldHuMaoyuanHuMaoyuan,who retired last week after 15 years as SAIC’schairman.Vice President Chen Zhixin, who heads SA-

IC’s passenger car operation, has been promot-

ed to become SAIC’s president, according to anannouncementtheShanghaiCommunistPartyCommittee published on its website.Topofficialsof state-ownedcompaniesareall

appointedbyChina’s rulingCommunistParty.Theshuffle follows theopeningofadedicated

newMG plant in Thailand, where theMG3 en-ters production next month.MGSouthAfricaplanstolaunchtheextreme-

lysuccessfulMG3inthesecondhalfofthisyear.Theavailabilityofthisnewsuperminihasbeenhampered by massive UK demand, but SouthAfricawillnowreceivecars fromthenewplantwhich opened in Thailand last month.Last year, SAIC sold 4,7 million vehicles

throughitsjointventureswithVolkswagenandGM.SAICMotor achieved record global sales last

year of over 5,1 million units; the first Chineseautomotive manufacturer to exceed five mil-lion units in a year.Of these, 230 000 of this extraordinary end of

year figure can be attributed to sales of theMGand Roewemarques worldwide, includingMGSouth Africa. Roewe is SAIC’s in-house brand,based on MG technology.Despite being manufactured in Asia for the

last fiveyears,Maxuscommercial vehicles andMGstill retaintheirBritishdesignandtechnol-ogy.Maxus vehicles have been proven the most

reliable in the UK for the last four years, regu-larly outperforming the likes of IVECO, Mer-cedesBenz,Volkswagen,Nissan andToyota, tonamebuta few,while thenewMG3hasbecomethe biggest MG success in history in less thana year after launch.Maxus and MG are locally distributed, sold

and serviced by Mandarin Motors under the

banner of Combined Motor Holdings (CMH), aleadingSouthAfricanmotorretailergrouplist-ed on the JSE.Maxus and MG will soon have 15 dedicated

dealersthroughoutSouthAfrica,withaddition-al service outlets in remote areas.