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ROSEMCFALL PROPERTIESANDCHAS EVERITT INTERNATIONAL

Twogreatbrandsunderone roof

Rose McFall Properties, a name synony-

mouswithqualityandmarket leadership,

and Chas Everitt International, a compa-

ny on the cutting edge of technology and

systemmanagement,have joined forces to

create a formidable presence in Somerset

West, the Strand and Gordons Bay.

Rose McFall says that her clients, sellers

andbuyerswillnotbe losinganyof thespecial

and professional service that they are used

to receiving. An agency is only as good as

its agents. Our team has, and always will,

stand head and shoulders above the average

and now we can offer even more: national re-

ferral programmes to assist our sellers who

are relocating, our investors will get access

to pre-auction properties andouragentswill

have access to anarray of fantasticweb-based

systems, said Rose.

The past five years have seen a noticeable

move towardsweb-basedmarketingandChas

Everitt, who have investedmillions in IT, are

leading the way. Thus it seemed logical to

mergethetwoindustryleaderstocreateaSu-

per Brand Chas Everitt powered by Rose

McFall. As of 1 September, spring day, the

launch will be official.

Im very excited, said Rose. We are now

participating on an international platform

and are able to offer our sellers the opportuni-

ty to present their properties to a global audi-

ence in a focused and professional manner.

The qualities we uphold in our company are

the same qualities I see in Chas Everitt hon-

esty, perseverance anda core of family values

that respect all individuals.

The town will see the new banners and

lights at ourbeautifulCapeDutchhomeat 167

Main Road from next week. The team of Rose McFall Properties are excited about merging with Chas Everitt in Helderberg. Rose McFall

High demand for

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Shortage of property listings

challenges agents ethics

Wevepreviouslyreported that thisyear

has seen a significant drop in the num-

bers of properties listed for sale in the

mid-to-lower price ranges not just in

the Helderberg area, but across most

markets in South Africa.

Thisisgenerallygoodnewsforproper-

ty owners in thisprice rangeas itmeans

that buyers dont have the luxury of

choice and need to be competitive with

theiroffers, lesttheyloseoutontheprop-

erty they want to another buyer.

The low levels of stock and the strong-

er buyer demandmeans that prices gen-

erally increase in these price ranges,

which is great for property owners.

The problem is that buyer demand

hasnt decreased. In fact, in the certain

pricerangesbuyerdemandisincreasing

steadily. Estate agents need listings to

sell, and so, sadly, in some cases their

ethics arent what theyre supposed to

be.

If youre a seller, here are some tips

on how to avoid being pressed into list-

ingyourpropertybeforeyouhaveall the

facts to make an informed decision:

1. Call in three agents, not just one.

You can only select the best agent for

yourself if you can make an informed

comparison.

2. Ask the agent what they are going

to do for you thats different or better

than what other agents offer.

3. Ask the agent what strategies they

are going to employ to get your property

sold for the most money. If theyre not

sure what youre talking about, then

speak to someone who is.

4. Ask the agency what their track

record is. You should only list with a

companythatcanprovetheyknowwhat

theyre doing. Talk is cheap.

5. The lowest commission is usually

not the best option for you.Whynot? Its

nothowmuchyou

pay thats impor-

tant, its what you

get nett in your

pocket. Usually a

low commission

means there is

poor marketing.

Poormarketing is

a sure way to

guaranteeyousell

for less than you

should.

6. Find outwhat is guaranteed. In oth-

er words, how can you be sure you will

receive the marketing and service that

is promised? Only a specific, written

marketingplanandservicepromisecan

give you the assurance that youwill get

what you are promised.

7. In the sole mandate form, is there

a clause thatwill allowyou to cancel the

mandate if the agent doesnt deliver on

their marketing promise? If not, you

could be tied to a mandate with no re-

course if they fail to deliver.

8. Beware of agentswho rundown the

opposition. Usually its their only tactic

to impress you, and thats notwhats go-

ing to get you the highest price.

9. Dont be bullied. Its your property.

There is a lot ofmoney at stakehere and

you have every right to be comfortable

with your choice.

10. This is not an emotional choice.

Yes, you do need to listen to your gut-

feel. But you need to choose an agent

who can convince youwith fact and not

wow you with fiction.

Thecurrentpropertymarketpresents

anexcitingopportunitytosellyourprop-

erty formorethanyoumight think but

only if you choose your agent wisely.

Well discuss innovative marketing

strategies in future articles.

Talking Property,

by Steve Caradoc-

Davies, principal

of Harcourts

Platinum

Highdemand for rentalsas

AndingaWalknears completion

The first applications

for rentals have al-

ready been received

at Andringa Walk in

Stellenbosch even

before the develop-

ments completion.

The contemporary

apartment building of

116 units is currently

under construction

above Eikestad Mall, a

prime central location

in the historic heart of

Stellenbosch, just a few

minutes walk from the

university campus.

Theapartmentbuild-

ing will enjoy a direct

link into the mall with

its array of shops, restaurants,

gym, cinema and other ameni-

ties. Pam Golding Properties

(PGP) reports that there is al-

ready strong demand for rental

units,withagrowingwaiting list

of would-be tenants.

PGPs development manager

Louise Varga says Stellenbosch

has always enjoyed a strong de-

mand for rentals thanks to its ev-

er-renewing student population.

But it is quite remarkable to see

tenants clamouring for accom-

modation in a building that

hasnt even been completed yet,

without even having visited the

site, she says.

It isclearthat theoutstanding

location close to all amenities,

coupled with the cosmopolitan

lifestyle on offer with shopping

and entertainment literally on

the doorstep, is a major

draw-card. There is also an ac-

knowledgement of the buildings

excellent security including bio-

metric access control, CCTV

camerasanda24hourconcierge,

as well as the high quality of the

apartments themselves. The

timeless yet trendy features and

superbcraftsmanshipensurethe

ultimate contemporary luxury

lifestyle.

PGP rentals agent Suzette

Kruger says thedemand for rent-

als emanates from a number of

sources and age groups, butwith

particular interest from senior

andpost-graduatestudentswant-

ing to secure their accommoda-

tionforthe2015academ-

ic year.

It would appear that

this market will com-

fortably tolerate rentals

of around R7 700 per

month for a studio

apartmentwith a single

parking bay and up to

around R12 500 per

monthforanapartment

with two en-suite bed-

rooms and two parking

bays,which canbe easi-

ly shared by siblings,

colleagues or friends,

she says.

It is not only tenants

who are eager to live at

Andringa Walk Pam

Golding Properties has

alreadyconcludedoverR120mil-

lion in sales at the development,

with buyers including parents

buying for their student chil-

dren, professionals working in

the town, and investors wanting

to capitalise on the high demand

for rentals.

Varga says there are still some

unitsavailableforsale,withpric-

es ranging from R1,4million to

R3,35million, inclusive of VAT.

Options include studio units,

one-, two- and three-bedroomed

apartments, as well as a few du-

plexes and garden apartments.

It is anticipated that building

will be completed in the final

quarter of the year, with occupa-

tion possible from December

2014.

Apartments at Andringa Walk will offer timeless

yet trendy features and superb craftsmanship, en-

suring the ultimate contemporary luxury lifestyle

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Harcourtsbetreewynlandeiendomsmark

DieHarcourts-eiendomsgroephet nnu-

we kantoor op Stellenbosch geopen wat

ook die eiendomsmark van Paarl en

Franschhoek gaan bedien.

Die kantoor is aan die begin van Julie ge-

open en die konsessie het n perseel met n

baie voordelige ligging te Birdstraat 38 op

Stellenbosch bekom.

Etienne Labuschagne, mede-eienaar van

dienuweHarcourtsWinelands-kantoor, be-

sit ook die Harcourts Select-kantore in Ty-

gervallei en Kraaifontein. Die kantore

gaanonafhanklik bedryfwordmaarverwy-

singstussendieonderskeiegebiedesalouto-

maties gedoenword en sal dusHarcourts se

diens in die streek verbreed, s hy.

Harcourts Winelands bied terselfdertyd

volledige eiendomsdienste en het reeds spe-

sialis-agente vir wooneiendom, bemarking

van nuwe ontwikkelings, verhuringsdien-

ste,sowelasvirhandels-enlandbouverkope

aangestel. En die huidige span van agt ver-

koopsagentegaanbinnekort tot15agenteop

Stellenbosch, 10 op Paarl en twee op

Franschhoek uitgebrei word.

Labuschagne s vraag na wooneiendom

op Stellenbosch en Paarl is sterk. Stellen-

bosch in besonder is n voorkeur woon- en

aftreebestemming vir top professionele

mense en sakelui in dieWes-Kaap. Talle ko-

pers met gesinne semigreer ook uit die

noordelike dele vandie land en teiken veral

StellenboschenPaarldanksydietopplaasli-

ke skole en die Universiteit Stellenbosch.

Hoewel studentebehuising steeds die ge-

wildste sektor in die plaaslike eiendoms-

mark is, s hy, is daar ook sterk vraag na

eenhede inaftreedorpies enveilige landgoe-

dere. Wat pryse betref, speel ligging ten op-

sigte van die universiteitskampus n deur-

slaggewenderol,veraltenopsigtevanwoon-

stelle. Eenmanwoonstelle weg van die

kampus is beskikbaar teen pryse vanaf so-

wat R750 000, maar woonstelle met twee

slaapkamers indiemiddedorpverkoopteen

prysevan totR5miljoen.Gesinshuise inou-

er, gevestigde voorstede verkoop nou teen

pryse van tussen R2,5miljoen en R10mil-

joen, terwyl landbougrond met gevestigde

wingerd teen gemiddeld R1miljoen/ha ver-

koop.

Ondanksnuwevoorraadwatindiemark

vrygestel word, volg pryse in die wynlande

n opwaartse kurwe en dit maak van eien-

dom in die gebied n baie gesonde beleg-

ging, s Labuschagne. Die nuwe Harcourts-kantoor op Stellenbosch.

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Twelve cylinders, twin-turbo-

charging, 463kW of output and

1 000Nm of torque the new S 65

AMG sets the standard as themost

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thesearethehallmarksoftheAMG

6,0-litre V12 biturbo engine.

With its reduced fuel consumption,

the new V12 sedan is fit for the future

as well. The AMG sports suspension

based on Magic Body Control comes

as standard with Road Surface Scan,

theworlds first suspensionwith eyes.

It goes without saying that the S 65

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Two innovations, the head-up dis-

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The S 65 AMG is the only high-per-

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Following the successful introduc-

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The AMG 6,0-litre V12 biturbo en-

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Comparedwith the previousmodel,

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Road test: Renaults dynamicMeganeGT

FRANS LE ROUX

Renault has in the past couple

of years had great success with

newcomers suchas the reliable

Sandero and family-friendly

Duster.

If you take a look at their sales

figures, they paint a pretty im-

pressive picture. Renault South

Africa sells the newClio 4, Duster

and Sandero by the hundreds

each month.

Why is this, why the sudden

change of heart by South African

consumers? I could think of a cou-

ple of reasons. Firstly, the French

manufacturer offers almost un-

beatable value for money. They

also offer better service plans and

warranties that were previously

only seen onmore expensive Ger-

man cars.

If you are a motor enthusiast,

it should be no surprise then that

Renault produces some of the

worlds finest driver-orientated

cars. Names that jump tomind in-

clude the terrific littleClioRSand

the insane Megane RS.

Having sampled both of these

offerings, the prospect of testing

a facelifted Megane was keenly

anticipated.

Although this new facelifted

Meganewas not adornedwith the

marvellous RS badges, it was still

no slow-poke hatchback. The en-

gineers at Renault saw the oppor-

tunity to create a truly sporty

family hatchback. Enter theMeg-

ane GT.

Lets start off with the biggest

differences that set this GT apart

from itsRS sibling. TheGTmakes

loads more sense to use as a prop-

er family hatchback. The addi-

tion of two extra doors and a gen-

erous boot makes this a practical

car.

Take a seat behind the steering

wheel and you are greeted by a fa-

miliar Renault interior. Not

much has changed on the inside.

The large dashboard-mounted

LCD-screen is still a nice touch to

an otherwise understated interi-

or. Themultimedia system, satel-

lite navigation and loads more is

controlled by a central turn

switch located beneath the gear-

lever. The GT has wonderfully

supportive, heated seats. They of-

fer good all-round support and

taking a long distance trip

wouldnt wear the driver down.

At the back, the rear legroom

is just about adequate if you have

taller passengers utilising them.

Theboot is a generous 405F. Being

a GT, it has a whole host of fea-

tures as standard. The front and

rear park-assist works a charm,

while the chunky 18 wheels look

the sporty part.

This GT is powered by a two-li-

tre four-cylinder petrol turbo-

charged mill producing a useful

162 kWand 340 Nm.These figures

suggest that the GT should be

compared to hot hatches such as

the BMW 125i, or Golfs brilliant

GTi. But you would be wrong if

you thought those are its adver-

saries. Although it has roughly

the same power as a Golf GTi, it

costs close toR70 000 less. (TheGT

retails forR329 990).Thanks to the

punchy engine, it leaps from 0-

100 km/h in a decent 7,6 seconds,

while the engine runs out of puff

at 240 km/h.Pairedwitha6-speed

manual transmission, Renault

claims 7,5 F/100 km. My average

figures after three days behind

the wheel were closer to

9 F/100 km, which in all fairness

is still not that bad if you consider

how the GT performs.

Driving the Megane GT was al-

ways going to be fun. With its

fiery RS siblings images still

fresh inmymemory, I went about

my usual antics to test the GTs

ability to handle sharp turns. You

do miss the limited slip differen-

tial if you start to poke it with a

stick. Other than that, I was

pleasedwith how direct the steer-

ing felt. Even without the previ-

ously mentioned aids, the Meg-

ane still grabs each corner by the

horns and shows it a clean pair

of heels when exiting.

The GTs aimed at the youthful

family man or woman who wants

that something extra from their

hatchback. A big boot, decent

rear legroom and striking looks,

the Megane GT should surely be

on your shopping list.

Standard with this Megane is a

5 year/90 000 km service plan and

a 5 year/150 000 km warranty.

The latest GT is by no means docile. With proper grippy tyres and a good looking front end, you are bound

to have loads of fun with it. PHOTO: FRANS LE ROUX

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For the 2015 model

year KTM will add to

its Adventure range

and take it even fur-

ther with the new

KTM 1290 Super Ad-

venture. As its name

suggests, the 1290

builds on the current

1190 Adventure. The

Super Adventure fea-

tures a bigger engine

to increase power

and torque. An unu-

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will mean longer in-

tervals before the

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for when the journey is long or so addictive that the rider just doesnt need or want

to get off the saddle. As with the 1190, the Super Adventure will feature the pio-

neering Motorcycle Stability Control (MSC) system. More details will be announced

when the 1290 Super Adventure is officially launched at Intermot show in Cologne,

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Mercedes-BenzML4004Matic: thegentlegiant

HANJO STIER

It just happened again. Motor-

ing journalistsarenot infallible

and for the third time in my ca-

reer I made a slightly hugemis-

take. The first one involved a

hidden Honda CD player, my

secondblunderwasmistakinga

Jeeps engine and this newest

one follows that tradition with

the Mercedes-Benz ML400

4Matic.

Most of us can recite power out-

puts and airbag counts of almost

every car in the market and even

haveagoodideawhattheycost.We

also have to keep upwith constant

specification and technology up-

dates; which is why I thought my

ML400 press car had the same en-

gine as an S400 Hybrid.

ForthebetterpartofaweekIwas

happily motoring around and tell-

ing people about the 3.5 F petrol V6

with a small electric helper motor.

I even took delight in its low-end

power and demonstrated it to quite

a few friends until one of them

smiled at me and asked, Are you

sure?

Surely it should have a Hybrid

badge on the back he alleged, en-

couraging me to open the bonnet.

Lo and behold, instead of finding

added electricity beside the V6, we

discovered two turbochargers

smiling back at us. Whoops. Any

new ML400 is, in fact, powered by

Mercedes new 2 996cc twin-turbo

petrol V6.

It uses the latest tech for added

efficiency (EU6 emissions stand-

ard) and decent power outputs of

245 kW or 480 Nm, which arent a

huge jumpover the previous, natu-

rally-aspirated 3.5 Fs V6 figures of

225 kWand370 Nm.Thatmeansthe

newmotor is relatively unstressed

andprobablygoodforupwardstun-

ing.

Thanks to Mercs smooth 7G-

Tronic (seven-speed) automatic

gearbox with start/stop function,

claimed average consumption is

roughly the same at 8,8 F/100 km

while top speed increases by

12 km/h to 247 km/h and its 0-

100 km/hsprinttimedropsafull1.5

seconds to 6.1 our GPS confirmed

a best of 6,6 seconds.

The biggest difference is extra

oomph at low and medium engine

speeds,whichdidnt just fool yours

truly into thinking its a hybrid.

Feed it even more petrol and the

ML400 emits a muffled yet meaty

V6 roar with noticeable gaps dur-

ing up-shifts. These are purely

acoustic though, notmotion ormo-

mentum based.

This ties in nicely with the gen-

tle giant character of this new M-

Class. Feedback from the electric

steering and optional Airmatic air

suspension is vague but oh-so

smooth, even Sport mode offers ac-

ceptable ride comfort and the big

wheels (18 to 21-inchwheels availa-

ble) offer a modicum of off-road

competence.

TheML400 features lotsof safety,

luxury and convenience items

such as powered, fully adjustable

front seats for teasing Granny as

she enters the car. Someof the real-

ly trick technology is optional and

most of it is available in neatly or-

ganisedpackages; ofwhichour test

car had a few!

An intelligent all-wheel-drive

system helps in treacherous condi-

tions and we could select off-road

mode, raised ride height (standard

202 mm) and hill descent assist

frombuttons on the central tunnel.

Here youll also find heated or

cooled cup holders (with matching

illumination) since the gear lever

moved to the steering column.

Other extras were the full CO-

MAND Online satnav system

(R23 500) with Harman/Kardon

surround sound (R12 200), a pano-

ramic roof (R18 500) and heated

front seats (R4 000). These toys

arent essential and you had best

visit your nearest Mercedes-Benz

dealer to see what else is available.

Theyll probably tempt you with

the myriad of colour, trim and

wheel options but the real reason

youshouldgois for thiscarsexcep-

tional space, comfort and smooth-

ness. Even tall adults will find

abundant space in all seats and the

cargo area can extend from 551 to

an impressive 2 010 F.

It wouldve been great if theML

range came with seven seats but

that would spoil its attractive pro-

portions and modern lines, never

mind the overall size. Should you

need something even bigger, Mer-

cedes-Benz is happy to oblige with

its super-size GL.

Starting price for an ML400

4Matic BlueEfficiency is R849 252,

which includes a full Premium-

Drive six-year/100 000 km mainte-

nance plan. And remember, that

newtwin-turboengineissosmooth

that itll fool just about anyone into

thinking its a mild hybrid.

Galimoto Media

The biggest difference is extra oomph at low and medium engine speeds, which didnt just fool yours truly

into thinking its a hybrid.. PHOTO: QUICKPIC

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As with the rest of the Isuzu KB range, Mid-

niteEditionvehicles carrya5-year/ 120 00 km

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TheIsuzuKBMidniteEditionwillbeonsale

late in September 2014.

Three Midnite Edition

models are availa-

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powered by Isuzus

proven 3.0-litre D-

TEQ diesel engine

with 130 kW and

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the choice of a 5-

speed manual or 5-

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