boland sold 8 november 2012
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Boland Sold 8 November 2012TRANSCRIPT
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8/9 NOVEMBER 2012
New Release. Rare opportunity to
own flat in this popular block.
MOSTERTSDRIFT
Largeplot 1878m
Oldworld charm, nestled inperfect surroundings. Primeaddress!
STELLENBOSCH R1 800 000
Slaapkamers 2
|
Badkamer 1
Nuwe Vrystelling. Op die groenroete en
kampus.Noordfront eenheid.
R7 500 000
STELLENBOSCH R1 150 000
Bachelor | Badkamer 1 | Kelder Parkering 1
Ruim eenheid in historiese kern. Stap
afstandnakampus.
STELLENBOSCH R1 590 000
STELLENBOSCH R4 500 000
STELLENBOSCH R1 150 000
Slaapkamers 2 | Badkamers 1.5 | Motorhuis
Uitstekende belegging in sekuriteits-
kompleks. Netjiesehuismet groot tuin.
DIE BOORD R3 100 000
Sekuriteitskompleks. Ruim noordfront
eenheidopgrondvloer.
Kantoor 021 887 4740 Mar 082 927 3248
Welgevonden 021 889 9774 Sarene 083 652 9173
www.annabasson.co.za
STELLENBOSCH R1 350 000
Slaapkamers 3 | Badkamers 2| O/dak Park 1
STELLENBOSCH R855 000
Bachelor | Parking 1
Bedrooms 2 | Bathrooms 2 | Parking 1
New Release. Furnished flat,
close to campus.
Large plot 1878 m
STELLENBOSCH R4 370 000
New Release: Immaculate family home.
Beautiful mountain views.
Student home, near all amenities. Very
good investment.
Bedrooms 4 | Bathrooms 3 | Garages 2
Bedrooms 11 | Bathrooms 3 | Parking 8
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HELDERVUEDEVELOPMENT
VineyardCountry Estate launched
JAMEY THOMAS
A
newdevelopment inSomersetWest
still to be launchedhas already gar-
nered about R44 million in pre-
launch sales.
TheVineyardCountryEstate, locatedinEs-
calloniaStreet inHeldervue,will be launched
today (8 November).
KellyHarris,propertyconsultant for thede-
velopment, says of the 34homesofferedby the
estate, 20 homes has already been sold. Ac-
cording to Harris the generated sales can be
attributedtothedemandforsuchanexclusive
estate in its present location.
Not a development in the area has taken
off as fast as this particular development did,
nor has any similar development been sold
at the same speed. This in turn shows the im-
portance of where a development is posi-
tioned, says Harris, who has also been in-
volved in the success of the Schonenberg Es-
tate.
This up-market, trendy gated village nuz-
zlesamongst thevineyards,offeringspectacu-
lar views of the Helderberg Mountain, Cape
Mountain and False Bay which is near im-
possible to find. The location not only pro-
vides for breathtaking scenery, but also pro-
vides residentswith a serene and secure envi-
ronment only a few kilometres from the
Waterstone Village Shopping Centre, public
open space, schools in the area and access to
the N2.
With its contemporary design, the Vine-
yard Country Estate consists of 34 homes,
with 17 plans to suit individual taste, sur-
rounding a beautiful courtyard with birched
forest trees and water features. Developed by
Paladin Development, each home of 160 m to
245 m which is also available as a single or
double story with three bedrooms and two
bathrooms ranges from R1,785 million to
R2,4 million inpricewithno transferduty, in-
cluding VAT.
As a bonus, each owner can decide upon
their own finishes to complement the archi-
tectural designs of architect Dennis Moss to
make their new house a home.
In this way owners can personalise their
homes and do not have to settle with the style
and taste an existing home offers, says Har-
ris.
Whos their target market? According to
Harris their lock-up-and-go environment is
ideal for young professionals, couples and
small families.
Harris believes that the R68 million-
project, which is the first new development
of its type in Somerset West for the last six
years, will render success despite the tough
economic times.
This is a new, fresh development which is
the first of its kind in a well-established area.
There really is nothing like it, says Harris.
Manor Homes is the chosen contractor for
the estate, bringing with them their wealth
of experience in the industry.
The services have commenced on site and
are well on the way to completion. The first
home will be completed by mid-2013.
An artistic impression of what the Vineyard Country Estate will look like. An aerial view of the position of the estate.
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BOLAND
SOLD
HELDERBERG
DistrictMail
HELDERBERG
Strand Gordons Bay Somerset West Stellenbosch Grabouw Elgin| | | | |
021 841 4282 021 887 2840 021 870 4600
SOLD is die mees koste-effektiewe,
ho-impak keuse vir die bemarking
van eiendom in die Boland
Biggest and Best Property guide in the Boland
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BOLAND
SOLD
HELDERBERG
170 Main Road, Somerset West, 7130
Tel. 021 85 22942 Fax. 021 85 12515
Cell. 083 675 3012
email. [email protected]
www. moniquedamseauxproperties.co.za
New release
Character home with views
In a top area - R4.850 mil
5 bedrooms , 4 bathrooms 3 en
suite, formal lounge, sep. dining
room, family room, 2 x studies
Farm style kitchen, sep. laundry,
breakfast area, large studio,
double garage, covered patio to
pool and garden (plot 2319 m
2
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THIS KIND OF PROPERTY SELDOM COME
ON THE MARKET - a must to view!
MONIQUE 083 675 3012 Sole mandate
PLOT SIZE 3153 m
2
BOREHOLE
3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 large
reception rooms , study or 4th bedroom, open
plan kitchen, sep. laundry, s/quarters,
d/garages, workshop area, mature garden
PLUS 2 sep. self contained flat lets
Monique - 083 675 3012 JOINT MANDATE
SEA VIEWS IN MONTE SERENO
R3.495 mil
Great Indoor/Outdoor Flow
3 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
m.e.s., fitted study, formal lounge
with fire place, dining room area, TV
room, solid wood open plan kitchen,
separate laundry, double garage auto
& access, large braai gazebo,
covered patio to pool
Monique - 083 675 3012 SOLE MANDATE
NEW RELEASE
Sea & Mountain views in
Parel Vallei R3.850 mil
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HELDERBERG
:
Improveyour chances toobtainabond
M
uchhaschangedover thepast five
years when it comes to obtaining
your mortgage bond.
Its important to know how the banks work
if you want to stand a chance of getting the
bond you need to purchase the property you
want. Back in the day, in what we call the
good times of 2004 to 2006, the banks were
falling over themselves to offer you finance.
Getting 100% plus transfer costs was easy.
And interest rates of prime 2% were com-
mon. Well, those days are gone.
Whenthemarket fell in20082010, thebanks
changed their approach to home finance and
cherry-pickedthemostattractivedeals. Ifwas
verydifficult toobtainanyfinance.Sincethen
they have eased up, but not by much. Here
are some important points to remember:
)While 100% finance is offered by banks,
mostly up to a R1 500 000 purchase price, only
a fraction of these bond applications are ap-
proved. In most cases the banks will require
a purchaser to put down a deposit. According
to ooba mortgage originators, almost 46% of
applications for a 100% bond receive offers
meaning that the buyers
need to pay a deposit.
)Another interesting sta-
tistic showing the banks de-
clining appetite for 100% fi-
nance, is that the average de-
posit required on a bond has
moved up from 12,5% in July
to almost 18% in September.
What does this mean to a
purchaser?Simplyput, ifyou
want to purchase a property,
in most cases you will need
a deposit as you are unlikely
to obtain 100% finance. So
budget for this, as well as for
your transfer and bond regi-
stration costs.
What of interest rates? The
average interest rate a few
months ago was prime + 0,6%. But its not
unusual to hear of bonds being done at Prime
+4%.
The closer you are to a 100% bond, the hig-
her your interest rate is likely
to be. Its all done on risk. So
thehigher therisk to thebank,
the higher their profit margin
on the deal. Dont like it? The
banksarent that interested in
negotiating, especially on
100% bonds.
So wed better get used to it.
The days of interest rates be-
low prime seem to be gone, al-
most. That means, when it
comes to budgeting you will
need to work on an interest
rate of prime +2% to ensure
you allow for the increased
costs.
Its interesting to note that
the banks qualify a purchaser
at these higher interest rates
when theywork out affordability and the abi-
lity to service a bond.
Mybestadvice is,whenyouareconsidering
the purchase of a property, before you pur-
chase, speak to a home loans consultant and
preferably with a mortgage originator. They
will calculateyouraffordability,andtheywill
be in a great position to tell you what your
own bank is likely to offer you. In addition
to this, they will be able to inform you if ano-
ther bank has something better for you. So
whynotdoyourhomework first and thenpur-
chasewitha levelof comfortaroundthe likeli-
hood of you obtaining the finance you need.
The banks change their lending criteria on
a regular basis so dont assume that youwill
receive the finance you were promised three
monthsago.Anditmaybethatyourownbank
has the worst offer for you, so shop around.
Themoreyouknow, the stronger yourposi-
tion. And dont forget to have all your suppor-
ting paperwork ready, including 3 years fi-
nancial statements if you are self-employed
you will need them!
For property related questions, email Steve
Talking Property by Steve
Caradoc-Davies
Biggest and Best Property guide in the Boland
DistrictMail
HELDERBERG
Strand Gordons Bay Somerset West Stellenbosch Grabouw Elgin| | | | |
Michelle Marston
021 841 4285
Geraldine Menellevie, Justin Cupido
of Salomie Haskins 021 887 2840
Ilse Fourie
021 870 4600
SOLD bied die grootste en maklikste toegang tot die
mark vir eiendomkopers en -verkopers in die Boland.
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Eikestadnuus
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BOLAND
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STELLENBOSCH
IVY
LEAGUE
student accommodation
epos: [email protected]
071 860 8070
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Biggest and Best Property guide in the Boland
DistrictMail
HELDERBERG
Strand Gordons Bay Somerset West Stellenbosch Grabouw Elgin| | | | |
Michelle Marston
021 841 4285
Geraldine Menellevie
of Justin Cupido
021 887 2840
Ilse Fourie
021 870 4600
SOLD is die mees koste-effektiewe, ho-
impak keuse vir die bemarking van
eiendom in die Boland
Offers from R995 000
Quaint lock up and go close to shopping mall and
other amenities. Perfect starter-up home or pure in-
vestment with excellent rental income.
Asking Price: R1 295 000
Contact: Marelise Visagie 072 776 2645
R1 350 000
Asecure complex within close proximity to Campus,
very suitable for students. Offering a swimming pool
for residents and easy access to main routes. The
townhouse has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a
large living area with secure parking inside the com-
plex. Contact:
Graham084 308 3540 / Christine 082 417 2506
Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch
R2 060 000
Luxurious fully furnished three bedroom townhouse
overlooking the swimming pool on the Devonvale
Golf &Wine estate. Open plan living room leading to
a beautifully fitted granite topped kitchen. Guest
cloakroom, single garage and store room. Contact:
Derek 082 776 8282 / Brenda 082 569 4632
Devonvale Golf and Wine Estate
R1295 000
NEWRELEASE - Perfect investment with high rental
income - otherwise perfect starter home!
Large plot andwith added bachelor flat.
Contact:MareliseVisagie 072 776 2645
Stellenbosch
Offers fromR4 500 000
This home will delight you with its spacious open-plan
livingspaces&easy flow to thepatioandpoolarea.The
garden is privateandnice for the kids toplay.Offering4
bedrooms, study, domestic quarters andgaraging for 3
vehicles. This is amust view!
AskingPrice: R4 900 000. Contact:
Christine 082 417 2506 /Graham084 308 3540
Stellenbosch
De Zalze Golf and Wine Estate
Web Ref 210233
Web Ref 150981
Web Ref 203164
Sole Mandate
Web Ref 215915
R5200 000
Situated on a corner stand, this immaculate north
facing home offers the option of enjoying two en-
tertainment areas. The interior exudes warm,
earthy appeal with cosy spaces, leading out to pri-
vate and secluded outdoor patio.
Contact:MoniqueHolzen 072 390 9227
Stellenbosch
R2300 000
NEWRELEASE - Charming home in secure, gated
complex, offeringspaciousopenplan living.Thisprop-
erty is in excellent condition and is perfect for those
wanting to scale down.
Contact:MoniqueHolzen 072 390 9227
Web Ref 217854
SMS the web reference to 38573 for more info*
Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated
For more photos and information on these
properties, visit our mobile site by scanning
the code or sms LGSIR to 38573*
40 Bird Street, Stellenbosch
Tel: 021 809 2760 | Fax: 021 809 2779
Email: [email protected]
www.sothebysrealty.co.za
*R1.50/SMS. Free SMS dont apply. T&Cs Apply
Web Ref 215232
Web Ref 203057
Stellenbosch Flats
LAREZ 1slpk R495.000
DERMONT 1slpk R550.000
DERMONT 1slpk R550.000
PRINSPARK 2slpk R620.000
LARIVE 2slpk R650.000
BERGZIGHT Eenmans R900.000
(nuwe vrystelling)
WESTSIDE Eenmans R650.000
VIEREIKE Eenmans R669.000
BOSCHENPARK Eenmans R865.000
BASTMOLEN 1slpk R995.000
BOSMANSCROSSING 2slpk R1.695.000
OUDORP 2 slpk R1.100.000
AMATONI 2slpk R1.342.000
CABERNETpenthouse 3slpk R3.380.000
Contact: Elize Brand 082 372 9992
R5900 000
Privatelysituatedona largecornerplot this6bedroom,5bathroomrenovatedhomewith large livingareas,mod-
ern, laundromat and bathrooms is amust see. One of the finest homeswell positioned in this popular suburban
area close to excellent schools. Contact:MareliseVisagie 072 776 2645
Web Ref 122614
Stellenbosch
Joint Mandate
Sole Mandate
Sole Mandate
Sole Mandate
Sole Mandate
On Show: Sunday 14h00 - 17h00
Sole Mandate
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STELLENBOSCH
PERFEKTE BEGINNERS HUIS
Kamers 2 Badkamers 1 Parkering 2 WEB 270755
Netjiese huis om te begin, met baie potensiaal.
[K] 021 886 7905 GAVIN-PAUL 072 707 1192
STELLENBOSCH R 420 000
PERFEKTE KAMPUS LIGGING
Kamers 1 Badkamers 1 Parkering 1 WEB 275916
Ruim eenslaapkamer woonstel op US groenroete
naby dames koshuise en klasse. Kan 2 persone
akkommodeer. Beskikbaar vir 2013.
[K] 021 886 7905 LEON 082 575 7356
LISBE 084 666 0011
STELLENBOSCH R1 495 000
LA BELLE VIE
Kamers 2 Badkamers 1 Parkering 1 WEB 277070
Noordfront woonstel naby winkelsentrum met
granietbladkombuis en balkon. Kwaliteit afwerking.
[K] 021 886 7905 DROEKS 082 685 9189
STELLENBOSCH R 975 000
PICTURES TELL A THOUSAND WORDS
Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3 Garage 2 WEB 277009
Stunning home with lots of features to many to
mention.
[O] 021 886 7905 SOPHIA 082 824 6798
STELLENBOSCH R2 290 000
GERIEFLIK EN NETJIES
Kamers 5 Badkamers 3 M/Huis 2 WEB 278244
Gesellige familie woning met 2 leefareas, patio met
swembad en lowergroen gevestigde tuin. Volledige
buitekamer. Binnebraai en mooi uitsig.
[K] 021 886 7905 LEONIE 082 773 0655
STELLENBOSCH R3 675 000
PRYS VERLAAG OP KAMPUS!
Kamers 3 Badkamers 2 Parkering 2 WEB 274316
Netjiese woonstel in gewilde studente blok met 24 uur
sekuriteit. Goeie potensile huurinkomste.
[K] 021 886 7905 MARISKA 082 823 0718
STELLENBOSCH R1 695 000
DIE BOORD
Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 3 Parking 4 WEB 271802
Spacious lock up and go in mint condition. Modern
finishes and beautiful designed living areas with
direct access to private patio and pool.
[O] 021 886 7905 HETTIE 083 263 0559
STELLENBOSCH R2 770 000
DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY IN DE WEIDES
Bedrooms 6 Bathrooms 2 Parking 2 WEB 278653
Perfect position for a student house development
close to campus on a 1100m plot.
[O] 021 886 7905 LEON 082 575 7356
STELLENBOSCH R5 950 000
GREEN FUTURE
Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 3 Garage 2 WEB 278561
A house designed to handle our new increased prices
with top of the range heating and insulation.
[O] 021 843 3368 GERHARD 076 590 7758
SOMERSET WEST R2 990 000
SPACIOUS LIVING
Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3 Garage 2 WEB 274351
Ideal family home with loads of living space on large
stand. Open your doors to vineyards and enjoy a dream
lifestyle.
[O] 021 843 3368 GERHARD 076 590 7758
SOMERSET WEST R3 650 000
ALLEENMANDAAT
ALLEENMANDAAT
SOLE MANDATE
SOLE MANDATE
SOLE MANDATE
ALLEENMANDAAT
ALLEENMANDAAT
SOLE MANDATE
NEW RELEASE
JOINT MANDATE
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Paarl Post
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BOLAND
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PAARL/WELLINGTON
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Paarl Post
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BOLAND
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PAARL/WELLINGTON
Vraprys: R13 900 000
Unieke leefstylplaas op rivieroewer, omring deur
berge en natuurreservaat met ongeewenaarde lan-
delike rustigheid. Selfdien gastehuisies, vlieghengel
geriewe en damme met verskeidenheid visspesies,
verskaf passiewe inkomste. Opstal en stoor.
Kontak: Irene 0741 279280 / Danie 083 6272148
Asking Price: R385 000
Neat centrally situated bachelor flat on 10th floor
with lovely views. Included in the price are all blinds,
fridge, tumble drier, oven, hob and extractor fan. For
investment purposes rental income between
R2 500.00 and R2 800.00.
Contact: Wilma Vermeulen 082 927 2303
Paarl | Wellington
140 Main Road, Paarl. t 021 870 1011 f 021 871 1175 [email protected]
www.sothebysrealty.co.za | www.farmandranchsir.com | www.farmssouthafrica.com
Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated.
Web Ref 179715
Web Ref 214562
Asking Price: R960 000
NEW RELEASE - A winner for starting out or scal-
ing down on the outskirts of Wellington. 2 bed-
rooms, 2 bathrooms, open plan kitchen, lounge and
dining room, 2 garages and garden.
Kontak: Estelle Denys 072 141 4117
Vraprys: R2 400 000
Argitek ontwerpte 3 slaapkamer woning met studeer
kamer in Courtrai, Suider Paarl op 1100m Erf. Aan-
liggende Erf met swembad skep geleentheid vir uit-
breiding. Hope potensiaal.
Kontak: BronwynBoyd 083 420 1747
Web Ref 218909
Wellington Paarl
Franchhoekvallei
Paarl
Web Ref 138784
Sole Mandate
Affordable commercial property inPaarl
Paarl is not only the largest town in the
Boland, but the second largest commerci-
al centre in the Western Cape.
Its central location, just off the N1, about
a half an hours drive from the city and close
to other Boland towns make it an attractive
optionforcommercialandindustrialbusines-
ses says Seeff Winelands managing director,
Pierre Germishuys.
Rates in the town are significantly lower
than in the city and other towns, he says. In
Franschhoek for example, commercial rental
ratesrangebetweenR150andR250/mcompa-
red to betweenR30/m for industrial property
and R110/m for office space in Paarl. This re-
presents better value for businesses looking
to cut and contain costs. This affordability,
he says is translating into increased demand,
both for rental and investment in commercial
and industrial space. Investors are finding
good value and are currently looking to yield
between 9% and 10% annually on rental re-
turns.
The towns 11-km long Main Road is lined
with working vineyards and beautifully res-
tored Cape Dutch, Georgian and Victorian
buildings,most of which now operate as busi-
nesses. The KWV building is popular and
Seeff has placed several new tenants in the
buildingatrentalratesofbetweenR80/mand
R110/m. Sales to investors include two adja-
cent buildings at 42 Main Road that was
bought for R6,5 million. Both buildings have
beenrestoredandfurtherbuildingisplanned.
Tenants have been secured by Seeff at rental
rates of between R100 m and R110 m.
Commercial properties in the centre of the
town currently sell from R1,595 million for a
historic semi-detached building on a 393 m
plot to R3,784 million for a corner-building in
Main Road, which offers an ideal shop front
setting says agent, Piet Uys.
A 628 m building on a plot of 780 m with
asecuredyardthatwouldsuitabusinesssuch
as a hardware store with display areas is on
offer for R4,75 million. A plot on Main Road
comprising two industrial corner stands,
about 626m, is priced at aroundR1,4million.
There is also a good selection of industrial
land on 12 000 m tract of land, priced at
around R3,244 million and a new industrial
park developmentwith 24-hour controlled ac-
cess that offers stands of between 738 m up
to 9 469 m, priced from R880 m to R1320 m.
There isalsogrowinginterest inhospitality
establishments, says Germishuys. Seeff re-
cently sold the historic Pontac Manor Hotel
and Restaurant that is set on about 2 ha with
gardens and two swimming pools for R12,5
million. The hotel is located just off Main
Street in the building that was the original
manor house of the Pontac Estate that dates
to1723.Thebuildingwasrestored in1994, 1997
and 1999 and launched as a four-star boutique
hotel in 2000.
Call SeeffWinelandsCommercial on021 863
1616 or visit www.seeff.com for more details.
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BOLAND
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PAARL/WELLINGTON
Beveilig jou huis en gesin s teen elektriese skokke en brande
VolgensEskomisonwettigeoptredesooska-
beldiefstal, onwettige kragverbindings en
vandalisme verantwoordelik vir diemeeste
sterftes en ernstige beserings elke jaarwaar
mense deur elektrisiteit geskok word.
Maar, s Berry Everitt, besturende direk-
teur van die Chas Everitt International-ei-
endomsgroep, baie sterf ook weens nalatige
of onverantwoordelike hantering van elek-
triese bedrading,muurproppe en elektriese
toerusting.
Terselfdertyd berig die Fire Protection
Association dat sowat die helfte van die
10 000 gevalle van huisbrande wat jaarliks
in Suid-Afrika voorkom deur elektriese
kortsluitings veroorsaak word. Di brande,
insluitende brande in informele nederset-
tings, veroorsaak jaarliks tenminste 300 tot
400 sterftes terwylhonderdemenseelke jaar
vir brandwonde en inaseming van rook be-
handel moet word.
Everitt s huiseienaars behoort ag te
slaan op die volgende waarskuwingstekens
dat daar iets met hul kragstelsel mag skort:
)Allegevallewaar iemanddeur n toestel
soos n broodrooster, stoof of wasmasjien
geskok word.
) Die reuk van metaal of plastiek wat
brand dit kan dui op n los of onklaar kop-
peling, n onklaar skakelaar of lig, kompo-
nente wat oorverhit, kortsluitings in mure,
of beskadigde bedrading.
) Flikkerende ligte of ligte wat verdof,
watookoploskoppelings, oorlaaidestroom-
bane, swak bedrading, of kortsluitings in
mure kan dui.
) Skakelaars, koorde of muurproppe wat
warmword of verkleur, wat op oorlading of
n defektiewe toestel kan dui.
)Oorlaaide muurproppe. Te veel toestel-
le wat aan n enkele muurprop gekoppel is
dui daarop dat die huis nie genoeg kragpun-
te of kapasiteit vir jou behoeftes het nie.
)Versteurings van beelde op n televisie-
of rekenaarskerm wanneer groot toestelle
soos stowe aangeskakel word. Dit kan weer
eens beteken dat te veel toestelle krag van
n enkele kragstroom trek of dat jou huis n
groter vermo nodig het.
Everitt skryf in die nuusbrief, Property
Signposts, dat n grondige inspeksie van die
kragstelseldiemaklikstemanier isomkrag-
probleme te voorkom.Die internasionale
stigting vir veilige elektrisiteit beveel aan
dat die elektriese stelsels in alle huise ouer
as40 jaar, sowelashuiseoueras10 jaarwaar
uitgebreide aanbouing gedoen is, nagegaan
moet word.
Verder, s hy, moet verbruikers die vol-
gende maatrels nakom:
) Moenie met toestelle peuter terwyl dit
aangeskakel is nie die klassieke voorbeeld
is n mes in n broodrooster.
)Moenie aan elektriese toerusting, soos
n haardror of skeermes, raak terwyl jou
liggaam nat is nie.
)Moenieenigetoestel, soos nketelofver-
warmer,blygebruikasditkortsluitingsver-
oorsaak nie.
)Moenie enige kraggereedskap gebruik
vir take waarvoor dit nie bedoel is nie, en
dra skoene voordat jy dit aanskakel.
) Moenie die grasperk kaalvoet met n
elektriese grassnyer sny nie.
)Moenie koorde of verlengings met ont-
blote bedrading gebruik nie.
) Moenie probeer om n opelug-krag-
draad wat op die grond beland het, te skuif
nie. Hou liewer n veilige afstand en roep
die hulp van n kenner in.
FINEANDCOUNTRYSTELLENBOSCH
Eikestadeiendomsmarkvaargoed
F
ineandCountryStellenboschhetvan-
jaar, met vier nuwe agente, n groot
markaandeel in verskeie areas byge-
kry en dus uitstekende groei beleef.
Di vier agente is beloon met 30 verkope
vanjaar. Hul kommentaar is dat kopers inge-
lig is en markverwante pryse betaal. Verko-
pers moes egter dikwels aanpassings maak
om die transaksie te laat slaag.
Wanneer eienaars bereid is om Fine and
Country sewaardasie te aanvaar, verkoopdie
eiendom in sommige gevalle binne n week.
Die fout wat verkopers maak is om te dink
dat indienhulle langerwag,hul eiendomhor
pryse sal behaal. Wanneer kopers n eiendom
bestempel as oorprys, verg dit baie adverten-
sie, huise skou, besigtiging, werk en tyd om
hierdie persepsie om te keer, totdat hulle dit
weer as n billike koop bestempel.
In die huidigemark is die gapingnog steeds
in sommige gevalle so groot datmeeste poten-
sile kopers nie eers n aanbod wil waag nie.
Daar is nog steeds baie eiendom wat oor-
prys is en nie verkoop nie.
Jeniley Anthony is by Fine and Country se
nasionalekonferensie inJohannesburggeno-
mineer as beste nuwe agent en Jannie Venter
het drie agtereenvolgende kwartale in die
Wes-Kaap as Goue Sirkel-topverkoper van
eenhede met die prys weggestap.
Fine and Country sien uit na n uiters suk-
sesvolle jaar in 2013 enooknaaansienlikeuit-
breiding in die eksklusiewe mark.
Kontak Fine and Country indien jy ernstig
is om n eiendom in Stellenbosch teen die bes-
te prys te verkoop die markverwante prys.
Hierdie diens is gratis.
Vir meer inligting, bel 021 889 9759, of e-pos
Fine and Country se Goue Sirkel-toekenning is onlangs by Erinvale-gholflandgoed in Somerset-Wes gehou.
Hier (van links) is Jeniley Anthony, Melanie Venter, Veronica Venter en Jannie Venter, topverkoper van eenhe-
de in die Wes-Kaap.
Fine and Country se nasionale konferensie is vroer vanjaar by Melrose Arch
in Johannesburg gehou. Hier is (van links) Jeniley Anthony wat genomineer is
vir beste nuwe verkoper, Edgar Blomeyer en Sandra Coetzer van Jeffreysbaai.
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FRANS LE ROUX
A
Sachild thereweresmellsandnois-
es which I was familiar with and
loved. Smells like freshly cut grass
on the farm and home baked bread in our
kitchen. Sounds I fell in love with were
things like a tractor ploughing in the dis-
tance and the ever popular Radio Sonder
Grense on the radio.
Another intoxicating sound came from a
certain German car companys six-cylinder
engine. The engine in question was used in
BMWs E30 325i. A sound that, at its peak,
stayed with me until today. A free-revving,
deep throatysoundwithacoarseburplewhen
idling along. That sound gave me goose-
bumps. So much so, that the very first car I
drove when I got my learners licence was a
red 1992 BMW 325i Coupe.
From a practical point of view that coup
was terrible. No one could sit in the back and
the engine gulped fuel like there was a hole
in the tank.
In 1993 BMW introduced the new so-called
Dolphin shape (locally named) E36 3-series
to South Africa. In that line-up the 328i badge
was first used. The 328i thenwas a poormans
M3. It used a 2.8 litre straight-six engine pro-
ducing 142 kW / 280 Nm.
BMW invented this very segment in which
the 3-series competes, almost four decades
ago. But the rivalry to be the best medium-
sized saloon is far from being decided.
The reason for my lengthy introduction is
that after a decade of absence the once loved
328i badge is back and ready to pick-upwhere
its predecessor left off.
BMW introduced the brand new 3-series in
2012andnamedit theF30.TheF30 iscurrently
for sale with a choice of fourmodels. Starting
at the 320i, 320d, 328i and the blistering 335i,
the latter being the only current six-cylinder
in the range.
For a companywhichusedno less than four
six-cylinder engines in the previous E90
shape, this is quite unique.
But as they say, times are a changin and
the car companies are adapting rather quick-
ly.
Back to the test car in question. The new
328i uses the same 2.0 litre 4-cylinder turbo
one finds in the diluted 320i. Only here the
clever German engineers at BMW have
tweaked the turbo and fiddled with the elec-
tronics to produce amazing figures for a four-
cylinder engine.
Power is now rated at 180kws while the
torque figure is even more impressive at
350nm. The power is widely spread and the
torque is available from as low as 1 250rpm.
Acceleration should keep most hot-hatches
off your back with a 0-100 kph time of 6,3 sec-
onds (auto) and a top speed electronically lim-
ited to 250 kpH.
The 328i replaces the 330i which still used
apropersix-cylindermotor.With two less cyl-
inders, but an added turbo the 328i loses 10kw
to the cars it replaces, but gains a healthy bit
of torque.
The biggest advantage to not having a six-
cylinder under the bonnet will be felt at the
petrol pumps. A saving of close to 30% can
be expected over the previous 330i.
Combined fuel usage for my trip was just
below 8 litres/100km.
PaarlbergBMWs 328i demowasabeautiful
mineral grey in colour and had the sport-
line package. Grey five-spoke 17 rims com-
pleted the package. At the front, the more an-
gular xenon lights are accompanied by a
smaller trademark BMW grille. It also now
looksmoreaggressiveandattacking.Therear
is also unmistakable Beemer and amore con-
servative look was opted for.
On the inside things look familiar if you are
acurrentBMWowner.Thesport-linepackage
adds a red aluminium strip that runs the
length of the dashboard. That same strip con-
tinues on the cars key and on the beautifully
supportive seats. Red stitching runsalong the
seat edge and on the door panel. The newly
redesigned i-Drive system is still operated
from the centre console. A thick steering
wheel adorned with audio and cruise control
buttons feel secure in your hands.
The 8-speed automatic is one of the
smoothest Ive tested and the changes hap-
pened lightning fastwhen the Sport or Sport+
modes are selected.
The shift paddles are also good to playwith.
My test car also had a full navigation system.
The coolest toy that the 328i has is BMWs
heads-up display system. It projects your cur-
rent speed and other data on the inside of the
windscreen, right in the drivers line of sight.
It helps you keep your eyes on the road and
makes you feel like a jet fighter pilot.
The new car is close to 50kg lighter and 10
cm longer than the one it replaces. Improving
leg room, head room and boot size.
The handling department is where BMW
trumps all the other manufacturers. Rear-
wheel drive and perfect weight distribution
add to the sporty feel.When pushing hard, es-
pecially in corners, the chassisperformswell.
No twitching or under-steer, just safe, secure
and precise handling. Nothing less would be
expected from the Bavarian giant.
Rivalry in this category is fierce, with the
main competition coming from theMercedes
C-class,AudisA4andeven theLexus IS.Both
the Merc and Audi has recently undergone
faceliftswhileLexusaddedanexcitingV6mo-
tor to their IS line-up. (IS350)
Prices for the new 3-series start at R361 000
for the 320i manual and continue towards
R566 100 for the 335i M-Sport Automatic. The
328i which I tested, retails for R481 000.
I would, however, save the 50k and opt for
the standard 328i 6-speed manual.
If you are lucky enough to be in the market
for a executive saloon, you should not look
any further than the new 3-series. Brilliant
engines, dynamic handling and a well
sculpted interior all add up to a brilliant all-
round package.
ForinformationonanyBMWcontactPaarl-
berg BMW at 021 872 2076.
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Geely to the rescueof the sickandaged
O
NE of Geelys top selling subcom-
pacts is running around the West
Rand on a daily basis, delivering
life essential medication to patients at
home.Andno-oneappreciatestheagile lit-
tle run-about more than residents of re-
tirement villages and old age homes be-
tween Krugersdorp and Roodepoort and
every suburb in-between.
Clocking up a monthly average of around
3 500 km, Ouklip Pharmacys unmarked
Geely 1.3 LC GT shoots around its West Rand
target areas from 8:30 in the mornings until
late afternoon, sometimes even after dark, al-
though only in the event of an emergency.
PharmacistandownerCharlesKruger took
proud ownership of the Geely from Herman
Nel Motors in May this year.
We used to have a half ton bakkie that was
more European than Far East, and although
it had a perky 1.6-litre engine, it became a
thirsty burden, says Kruger, who also used
to have another entry-level Japanese run-
about that lasted a good five or six years.
I decided to get rid of the first car because
of its high maintenance cost and the fact that
we sometimes had to wait for a few days or
up to aweek for service parts. The bakkiewas
brand new at the time and the focal point of
a massive media campaign, so I bought it. It
immediately turned out to be the wrong
choice heavy on fuel, and it didnt have air-
con.
The bakkie, which was a far cry from the
old predecessorKruger had inmind, was also
totally under utilised.
Our parcels are small packets of a few con-
tainers ofmedicine thatwe deliver to our cus-
tomerswho either dont have transport or are
not fit to drive. It was always urgent, so per-
formance counted a lot.
Kruger used the same way many buyers of
new brands do he Googled it and liked what
he saw.
I went to kick the tyres and go over the
car, and after going on a short test drive with
my driver and the salesman, decided to buy
it on the spot.
Driving all three vehicles for the last 11
years in the employ of Ouklip Pharmacy, 49-
year old Sydney Montsheng, who also took it
for a test run, is suitably impressed with his
latest company car.
It is not as powerful as the 1600, but it goes
well enough.Maybe Ill get less speeding tick-
ets, the ever smiling Sydney said. He should
now he has been doing deliveries for more
than 20 years.
Both Charles, who uses the car every now
and then, and Sydney, who drives it six days
a week, is impressed with the vehicle. It has
every comfort feature for everyday driving,
such as air-conditioning, electric windows,
and even park distance control and all that
for a very affordable R86 000 or so, says
Kruger.
However, I made the effort of paying the
extra cost for a maintenance plan which cov-
ers the services the same item that cost me
dearly when I had the other car.
The Geely also hauls stock between the
pharmacy and the Ouklip Medicine Depot a
fewhundredmetresdowntheroad. Thatwas
the reason I decided on the bakkie, but the
Geely has more than enough space for what
we carry when the back seats are folded
down, saysKruger, adding that onweekends
it also runs from his house in Noordheuwel
to themunicipal dumpwith a few loads of gar-
den rubble in plastic bags.
Its not as big as thebakkie, but it hasmore
thanenoughspace, bothCharles andSydney
said.
As far as Geely as a relatively new brand
is concerned, Kruger had no problems: Once
I realised what a big international company
Geely was and heard that they bought Volvo
two years ago, I was convinced. And after six
months I am still not disappointed.
TheGeely,whichdidnotonlyhavea lower
purchase price, is cheaper to run and also at-
tracted a much lower insurance premium. It
was the right choice this time.
Charles Kruger is very happy with his Geelys reliability. PIC: QUICKPIC
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MAGNET:ALL THE CREATURE COMFORTSWITH FLAIR
NewFiestaexcites
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HE sleek and stylish Ford Fi-
esta just got an extra dose of
flair with the introduction of
the limited editionFiestaMagnet.
Just 75 models will go on sale in
November, but dealers will al-
ready start taking orders for the
special model.
The Fiesta Magnet stands apart
from the crowdwith its up-rated per-
formance credentials, unique interi-
or and exterior styling elements and
connected mobility features.
Powered by a 1.6-litre Duratec
Twin Independent Variable Cam
Timing (Ti-VCT) petrol engine, the
Magnet boasts improved perform-
ance credential with power increas-
ing from 88kW to 99kW and torque
output up from 152 Nm to 160 Nm.
The racier hatch also features a spe-
cially designed sports suspension to
complete the dynamic package.
With looks to match its perform-
ance intentions the Magnet sports
body-colour front and rear bumpers
with side-skirts and aerofoil, rocker-
panel mouldings and a sporty rear
spoiler, available in any colour you
want, as long as its
black.
Further details
unique to the Mag-
nets exterior ap-
pearance are a
unique front grille
surround, painted
fog lamp rings, halo-
gen projector headlamps with black
bezel and privacy glass on rear side
windows and tailgate glass. To com-
plete the look, it rides on black 17
alloy wheels.
Inside the cabin the exclusive
treatment continues with the addi-
tionofblack leather sports seatswith
silver stitching and seat heaters in
the front seats. The steering wheel,
with gloss black spoke shells, is simi-
larly finishedinblack leatherandsil-
ver stitching, while alloy pedal cap-
pings, front and rear Magnet door
mats and a heated wind shield com-
pletethestylishinterioratmosphere.
Already equippedwith impressive
features includingheatedpowermir-
rors with integrated indicators, re-
mote central locking, power win-
dows, cruise control and Electronic
Air Temperature Control (EATC),
the Magnet offers all the creature
comforts one would desire together
with an impressive InCarEntertain-
ment (ICE)system.TheMagnets ICE
system features Bluetooth with
Voice Control, in combination with
steeringwheel, audio andcruise con-
trol buttons, giving one the freedom
to connect on the go.
As with all models in the Fiesta
range, the Magnet is equipped with
exceptional safety features. An Anti-
Lock Braking System (ABS) with
Electronic Brake-force Distribution
(EBD) is standard across the entire
Fiestarange.EBDautomaticallyvar-
ies the amount of force applied to
each of a vehicles brakes based on
roadconditions, speedand loading to
maximise stopping power while still
maintaining control of the vehicle.
The Magnet also comes equipped
with Electronic Stability Program
(ESP) with Traction Control, seven
airbags consisting of dual-front, du-
al-side, curtain and driver knee air-
bags, Driver and Passenger belt
minders and seatbelt pre-tensioners.
Additional convenience to the safety
package extends to rain-sensingwip-
ers, an auto-dimming rear-viewmir-
ror and automatic headlamps.
The Ford Fiesta range is offered
with a 4-year / 120 000 km warranty
and 4-year / 60 000 km service plan.
Service intervals are staggered at
20 000km intervals for this petrol de-
rivative. Customers will also benefit
from 3-years of Roadside Assistance
and a 5-year corrosion warranty.
The Fiesta Magnet will go on sale
for R229 000.
Just 75 models will go on sale in November, but dealers will already start taking orders for
the special model. PIC: QUICKPIC
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BPVOLKSWAGENRALLY TEAM
Top two in theGardenRouteRally
T
HE BP Volkswagen rally team fin-
ishedtheir2012seasoninstyle,claim-
ing the top two positions at the Gar-
denRouteRally.HansWeijsJnrandBjrn
Degandt rallied home in first place with
their team-mates Enzo Kuun and Guy
Hodgson hot on their heels.
Hans and Bjrn did an amazing job this
weekend, saysMike Rowe, head of Volkswa-
gen Motorsport. The last two rallies weve
finished in secondplace, sowevebeenknock-
ingonthedoorofvictory.This isagreat finish
for the team.
WeijsandDegandtclaimedthreestagewins
on Friday of the five stages that took place.
They thenwent on towin fourof the six stages
on Saturday as well. I wanted the best result
I could get after the puncture onFriday, says
Weijs. We claimed more than three minutes
back, the stage timeswere perfect.We pushed
really hard, we took it to the limit at this
event.
Weijs and Degandt have claimed two podi-
um finishes this season, the first being the
Sasol Rally and they have now rounded off
their rally year inAfricawith anational rally
victory.
Enzo Kuun and Guy Hodgson delivered a
performance for their teamthatwasboth con-
sistent and commanding. The pair appeared
to float through the stages, hardly breaking
a sweat over the two days.
It has been a difficult year for all of us,
says Kuun. It is nice to bring this result
home. The team have been putting in a lot of
hard work and this shows the depth of talent
and skill, that we can pull it all together. This
championship is tougher than it has ever
been, there are a lot of international cars
where previously it was just local competi-
tion.
The final event results mark not only the
BP Volkswagen teams strengths in bringing
the newBPVolkswagen Polo S2000 up to pace
to compete successfully on thenational cham-
pionship level, but also holds the promise for
what the coming season holds. From the
Volkswagen Rally this year we have made
steady progress, says Rowe. Well be doing
some positive testing in the coming months
to see where we can improve even more.
For Hergen Fekken and Pierre Arries the
final rally of the season shapedup to be a good
one. The pair were in the top five on four of
the first six stages, but were eliminated in
stagesevenandcouldnotcompletetheirrally.
The Volkswagen Polo S2000 of Japie van
Niekerk and Gerhard Snyman produced a
good sixth place finish at the final event, beat-
ing some tough rally conditions.VanNiekerk
and Snyman finished just ahead of the BP
VolkswagenPoloVivoS2000ofGuguZuluand
Carl Peskin.
Zulu and Peskin had already claimed the
S2000 Challenge title for 2012 at the previous
rally, but this did little to change their enthu-
siasm for competition.Thepairwon theS2000
Challenge category at the final event as well
in seventh overall andmore than threemin-
utes ahead of their nearest class rivals.
In class S1600 theBPVolkswagenPoloVivo
of Megan Verlaque and Hilton Auffray were
keen to finish their year in the class on a high
note. After two tough days of rallying the duo
brought their car home for fifth place in the
class. The 11 stage event that saw competitors
finish the 2012 season in the picturesqueWil-
dernessandKnysnaareawitnessedsomestel-
larrallyperformancesand,whiledrawingthe
curtain on the 2012 season, also hints at an
exciting and demanding 2013.
Here Hans Weijs Jnr and Bjrn Degandt drive through some of the water hazards on the BP
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