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An artist’s impression of The Somerset Retirement and Lifestyle development.
Schonenberg Retirement Village
PROPERTY:HIGH DEMAND FOR RETIREMENT VILLAGES
Helderberg preferred for retirement DALEEN FOUCHÉ The Helderberg has been a preferred retirement destination for several years and is now being described by some as the preferred retirement destination in the country. Councillor Garreth Bloor, the City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic, Environmental and Spatial Planning, says the Helderberg district is a preferred location for retirement housing due to the unique beauty of the area combined with the med-
ical services and retail opportunities offered. He says this was taken into consideration with the drafting of the Helderberg District Plan, a document that deals with planning for future development. Elzaan Nagel, spokesperson for The Somerset Retirement and Lifestyle Village that is being developed in Somerset West, says this development is doing very well with the first phase almost sold out. She says before the development was started, research was undertaken and found that even though there already are several retirement villages within the Helder-
berg, there is a need for retirement housing, adding that there are waiting lists for several existing retirement villages. Russell Masters, sales consultants for the Schonenberg Retirement Village in Somerset West, says the Helderberg is the preferred retirement location, because it is so centrally located. He says the Helderberg is a mere half an hour drive to town and the airport and is also the gateway to the winelands and the coast. “It is convenient for people with holiday homes in Pringle Bay or Hermanus.”
Masters, who has more than 15 years of experience selling retirement housing, says about 60% of retirement villages are sold to locals, while the balance is made up of other provinces and overseas. He says people from Gauteng are especially interested in retiring in Somerset West. He says Somerset West is perceived as a lot safer than the Gauteng suburbs and is a big drawing card. Masters adds that many young families move to the Helderberg and their parents follow them when they retire. Di Havard, an estate agent for RE/MAX, says the demand for re-
tirement housing in the Helderberg, especially Somerset West, is very high. She says the natural beauty, safe environment and ocean and mountain views are some of the drawing cards of the area. She says many locals, who have lived in the area, would not want to move away and prefer to retire here. She says many people from Gauteng also want to retire close to the ocean. She explains that people prefer the Helderberg, because it is not in the hustle and bustle of the city, but close to top retail and medical amenities.
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Choosing your estate agent
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Let’s face it, if you’re a seller you’re spoilt for choice. There are literally hundreds of estate agents to choose from. So just how do you select the best agent for yourself? Sellers generally select an agent using one of two methods. The first method used, is to select the agent that places the highest market value onyourproperty.It involvescallingin two or three agents and asking them to value your property. Then, once you have received their appraisals, you select the agent who has placed the highest value on your property. The problem with this method is that the agent has absolutely no control over setting the market value. The market – made up of the buyers – sets the market value. The buyers will determine what a property is worth by comparing it to other similar properties that are on the market and that have sold. So, if you select the agent who places the highest value on your property you are really choosing the agent who promises you something they have no control over and, in most cases, cannot deliver. It’s incredible to see that, even in this professional era, some estate agents overvalue properties by as much as 30%. This is a practice called “buying your mandate”. It’s highly unethical and a breach of the estate agents’ Code of Conduct. Yet sadly many sellers fall for it. These unethical agents will list a property at an unrealistic price and invest very little in marketing it. The result is that the listing stays on the market for an extended period of time. Statistics show that properties that stay on the market longer sell for
less than market value. This is in stark contrast to properties that are correctly priced and sell quicker. The faster a property sells the Talking Property, by more it sells for Steve Caradoc-Davies, – and that’s a principal of Harcourts proven fact. Platinum The second method that sellers use is to select the agent and agency that is best able to market your property, has the best tools and resources to attract qualified buyer enquiry, and the best skills to secure you a sale at market value. Most informed sellers realise that the second method is the best method of agent selection to use. In evaluating estate agents, they will enquire as to what marketing plan the agent undertakes to implement and what resources the agent will employ. In addition, in the interview process a discerning seller will take note of the agents’ abilities and skills, and the track record that they and their company has in the local market. All of these indicators will help a seller select the agent most competent and with the best chances of selling their property for market value. Spend time on selecting your agent and be sure that you are not bluffed into selecting the agent who places the highest price on your property. When you select an agent for the right reasons you will sell forthemaximumthemarketwillpay.And that’s what every seller deserves.
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HOT HATCH:TROPHY CASE FILLING UP
New Fiesta ST Wins 22 awards
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(ESC), six-speed manual transmission, and rear disc brakes. The new Ford Fiesta ST’s Everyday practicality is untrophy case is filling up derlined by fuel efficiency of fast. 5,9 F/100 km* and 138 g/km CO2* – a 20 percent emissions Ford’s fastest and most dyreduction compared with the namic small production car first generation Fiesta ST, has earned 22 awards from though it produces almost 20 Europe and around the world percent more power than the since going on sale last year, first generation’s 2.0-litre enmaking it the most-awarded gine. performance subcompact “The new Fiesta ST delivers Ford has ever made. remarkable levels of performNamed BBC TopGear Magance, design and quality to ofazine Car of the Year, U.K., fer an unsurpassed driving and Echappement magazine experience,” said Juergen Sports Car of the Year, Gagstatter, chief programme France, the Fiesta ST also was engineer, Fiesta ST. “Ford’s recently named a 2014 AutoEuropean customers are conmobile Magazine All-Star in noisseurs of the hot hatchthe U.S. back and the new Fiesta ST “The development of the Fispeaks directly to that passion esta ST was a global effort and for performance driving.” the intention from the outset The full list of awards the Fiwas to deliver a world-beater In South Africa the compact performance hatch has also been showered with esta ST has won since launch that would spread the mes- praise, taking home top honours in Car Magazine’s Top 12 awards this past is: sage of Ford’s dynamic hand- January. PHOTO: QUICKPIC •BBC TopGear Magazine ling and performance far and wide,” said Glen Goold, Fiesta global chief pro- Southern Africa. “Its EcoBoost engine com- (U.K.), Car of the Year •Echappement (France), Sports Car of the gramme engineer, Ford of Europe. “These are bines the best of both worlds, offering excellent qualities that run through our veins, and it’s economy as well as the power and torque buy- Year •Car (Spain), Top 11 Sports Cars great to see that recognised with awards from ers want in a sporty model. It’s also got an excel•Car (South Africa), Best Hot Hatch all around the world. We make cars with the lent chassis from Ford’s performance experts •Auto Express (U.K.), Best Hot Hatch aim of making our customers smile; there’s no in Europe.” •Scottish Car of the Year (U.K.), Best Hot The Fiesta ST employs a precision-tuned and better feeling than achieving that.” In South Africa the compact performance driver-focused powertrain and chassis to deliv- Hatch •The Sunday Times (U.K), No. 1 Hot Hatch hatch has also been showered with praise, tak- er the ultimate Fiesta driving experience. De•Autocar (U.K.), Best Value Driver’s Car ing home top honours in Car Magazine’s Top veloped by Ford’s Team RS, the European arm •Automobile Magazine (U.S.), 2014 All-Star 12 awards this past January. In its selection of of Ford’s Global Performance Vehicle group, it •Car and Driver (U.S.), 10 Best the 12 best cars in specific categories, the staff is equipped with a 1.6-litre EcoBoost petrol en•Gear Patrol (U.S.), GP100 Top Gear of Car Magazine named the Fiesta ST the Best gine to achieve 0-100 km/h in 6.9 seconds and •Popular Mechanics (U.S.), 2014 Automotive Hot Hatch for 2014. The ST also scooped the offers 134 kW and 240 Nm of torque. Top speed Excellence Award for Handling awards for Hot Hatch of the year 2014 and most is 220 km/h. •Esquire (U.S.), Small Car of the Year Team RS tuned the powertrain, suspension, enjoyable, car of 2013 from Top Gear SA maga•Culture Map – Houston (U.S.), Hot Compact zine. RPM also recently named it Hot Hatch of steering and brakes for optimised driving dynamics; and introduced features only previous- of the Year the year. •Autobytel (U.S.), 2014 Compact Car of the “Fiesta ST has been well received by both the ly found in larger performance cars – including media and enthusiasts,” says Gavin Golightly, enhanced Torque Vectoring Control (eTVC) Year •MotorWeek (U.S.), Drivers’ Choice Award marketing manager, Ford Motor Company and three-mode Electronic Stability Control
for Best Subcompact Car •Hagerty (U.S.), 2014 Hagerty Hot List •About.com (U.S.), Best New Cars of 2014 •National Business Review (U.S.), Sports Car of the Year 2013 •UK Car of the Year (U.K.), Best Performance Car •kbb.com (U.S.), 10 Coolest New Cars Under $25,000 of 2014 •TopGear Magazine (China), Best Performance Car in 2013 •TopGear Magazine (South Africa), Most Enjoyable Car 2013 and Best Hot Hatch 2014 •China Auto Pictorial (China), Performance Car of the Year •RPM South Africa, Best Hot Hatch 2014 The Ford team that worked on the Fiesta ST, and Team RS vehicle dynamics lead David Put also last year won awards for Dynamics Team of the Year and Dynamicist of the Year, at the Vehicle Dynamics International Awards.
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Suzuki se nuwe Swift bied nou nog meer waarde CHRIS DE WIT Met die herbekendstelling en aanslag van Suzuki op die SuidAfrikaanse motormark in 2008, het Suzuki se Swift-model aan die voorpunt hiervan gestaan. Met die aankoms van die eerste nuwe modelle hier te lande kon die maatskappy alreeds spog met 63 Motor van die Jaar-toekennings in 19 lande wêreldwyd, onder andere in lande soos Indië, Ysland, Australië, Ierland, Uruguay en Japan. In die Junior Wêreld Rally Kampioenskappe het die Swift gewoonlik ook onder die eerstes klaargemaak en in 2007 is die wêreldtitel in hierdie resiesklas verower. Geen wonder dus dat Suzuki as’t ware die Swift beskou het as sy troefkaart om ’n kleim af te steek in die pryssensitiewe kompakte motorsektor, wat besig was om vinnig binne die passasiersmotormark te groei. Met sy sportiewe en gesofistikeerde voorkoms vir ’n luikrugmotor was dit dan ook geen verrassing nie dat die Swift ’n uiters gewilde mededinger in sy klas geword het. Binne die eerste maand van verkope het hierdie gewilde nuwe model ’n indrukwekkende 132 eenhede verkoop, wat sy eerste jaar met ’n ses maande sluitingstotaal van 1 281 eenhede afgesluit het. Ten spyte van stram ekonomiese omstandighede en ’n moeilike tydperk vir die motormark, het die Swift steeds ’n styging in aanvraag ervaar. Suzuki se gewilde Swift-luikrugmotor, wat in 2011 bekendgestel is,
Wat die buitevoorkoms van die 2014 Swift betref is die splinternuwe sierrooster en die herontwerpte voorste buffer miskien die opvallendste. FOTO: QUICKPIC het pas ’n aantal verbeteringe vir die 2014-modeljaar ondergaan. Die meerderheid veranderinge is op ’n varser voorkoms gerig, maar die lys standaardtoerusting is ook aangepas, wat meebring dat die Swift GL en die GLS, wat ook die toetsmotor was, nou nog selfs meer waarde vir geld bied. In die knellende greep van voortdurende verhogings in brandstofpryse is die uiters ekonomiese brandstofverbruik van die Swift werklik ’n koel briesie vir motoriste In die binneruim toon die Swift ’n deftiger, moderner en meer gesofistikeerde voorkoms met Bluetoothkoppeling wat een van die GLS se standaardkenmerke is. Hierdie gevorderde tegnologie bied aan die insittendes nie net alleen koppelinge van selfone en draadlose met die mo-
tor se klankstelsel nie, maar kan musiek vanaf slimfone en Bluetoothtoegeruste toestelle ook deur die klankstelsel herlei word. Die beheer vantogsnelheidvanafdiemeerfunksie-stuurwiel deur middel van kontroles is nog ’n standaardkenmerk wat veral byval behoort te vind by die jonger geslag. Aan boord van die GLS word die bestuurder verwelkom deur leersitplekke, ’n driespeek stuurwiel met leeromhulsel, met hoogte- en reikafstand-verstelling en sleutellose sluit- en aansit/afsit funksie deur middel van ’n drukknop. Binne-gemak word ondersteun deur outomatiese temperatuurkontrole. Verder is die GLS met nie minder as ses lugsakke toegerus om veiligheid van veral voorste insittendes te verseker.
Verdere kenmerke sluit ook elektries-verstelbare buitespieëls, hoogteverstelling vir die bestuurdersitplek, en ’n meerfunksie-ritrekenaar in wat inligting soos die buitetemperatuur, brandstofverbruik en reikafstand vertoon. Wat die buitevoorkoms van die 2014 Swift betref is die splinternuwe sierrooster en die herontwerpte voorste buffer miskien die opvallendste. Die GLS-model word ook voortaan met LED-dagryligte toegerus, terwyl die derde hooggeplaaste remlig ook van ’n helderder LEDeenheid gebruik maak. Voor rond misligte die verbeterde ligtegroep se verbeterde funksionaliteit af. Die GLS word van die GL onderskei deur sy opvallende multi-speek 16 dm allooi-wiele en ’n vergrootte
naafdeursnit van R16 met ’n gevolglike verlaagde bandprofiel. Dit gee aandieGLSnienet’ngroter,sportiewer voorkoms nie, maar verbeter ook die hanterings- en padhouvermoë. Wat die aandryfstelsel betref maak die 2014 Swift-reeks steeds van dieselfde doeltreffende, brandstofingespuite viersilinder-kragbron gebruik. Die sogenaamde K14B-eenheid se maksimum-kraglewering beloop 70 kW by 6 000 r/min, met ’n gepaardgaande wringkragpiek van 130 Nm by 4 000 r/min. Uiters ekonomiese brandstofverbruik bly ’n uitstaande kenmerk van die hele Swiftreeks. Die vyfgang-handratweergawes behaal ’n verbruiksyfer van net 5,5 F/100 km in die gekombineerde siklus, met ’n gepaardgaande CO2uitlaatgasvlak van 132 g/km. Die model wat toetsbestuur is was die uitmuntende, ekonomiese en bekostigbare GLS-model, maar drie verdere modelle is beskikbaar en pryse is as volg: 2014 Swift 1.4 GL-handrat R165 900 2014 Swift 1.4 GLS-handrat R186 900 2014 Swift 1.4 GLS Outomaties R201 900 2014 Swift 1.6 Sport R223 900 Die pryse sluit metaalverf in, asook die Suzuki Complete-pakket, wat alle fasette van naverkope-diens behels. Die Suzuki Swift-reeks word deur ’n omvattende waarborg van drie jaar/100 000 km gedek, asook roesweerdekkingvansesjaar.Boonop is ’n diensplan van drie jaar/ 60 000 km ook standaard, tesame met ’n AA-bystandsplan van drie jaar. Galimoto Media
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Hyundai Accent hatchback: more reason to HANJO STIER
By now, Hyundai’s success story is well documented and the Korean manufacturer has carefully crafted its tracks in the local motor industry. With over 50 000 units sold last year, Hyundai’s S.A. division ranks 13th worldwide and has helped the global brand rise from 6th to 5th position for car makers. Keen to increase their footprint on local soil even more, Hyundai just launched an Accent hatchback, to slot in between the successful i20 and i30 models. Previously only available as a small sedan, the new sloping-back Accent retains its donor’s 2 570 mm wheelbase, 1,7 m
width and 1 457 mm height. The sedan’s 389 litre boot is almost matched by the hatchback’s 370 litres and most journalists at the car’s recent launch adjudged its exterior styling as agreeable, with a hint of i30 at the back. The front and most of its sides are exact duplicates of the sedan, while a small roof spoiler accents this newcomer. (See what I have done here?) Hyundai’s “Fluidic Sculpture” design language is also strong with this one, a hexagonal grill and snazzy fog lights define its front end, followed by stylish creases down the sides that neatly integrate with the rear bumper and lights. The steeply-rising window line merges beautifully with a small rear windscreen.
The Accent’s cabin layout is modern and stylish with shiny trim pieces and blue screens offsetting the black surfaces. PHOTO: QUICKPIC Rear visibility is rather limited, but Hyundai thankfully provides rear park-assist as standard. The adjustable multi-function steering wheel has buttons for most functions of the six-speaker sound system with its radio, CD, USB, ipod, Aux, USB and Bluetooth inputs. Up to five adults will find space in stylish cloth seats and most Hyundai dealers will sell you some leather surfaces for about R8 000. The cabin layout is modern and stylish, with shiny trim pieces and blue screens offsetting the black surfaces. All materials have a quality feel and interesting textures while everything feels sturdy and taut – on our longish aunch route we didn’t hear any squeaks or rattles from our Accent hatchback. Power comes from a 1.6-litre in-line four cylinder petrol engine with a choice of six-speed manual or four-speed automatic gearbox. Peak power outputs are 91kW (124bhp) or 156Nm, resulting in a 0-100km/h sprint of 10,2 seconds (11’4 for automatic). Top speeds are 190 and 184km/h.
Average fuel consumption is 6,4 or 6.8F/100km and CO2 emissions just 152 or 161g/km. All Accent hatchbacks have a 43F petrol tank, 5.2m turning radius, full size spare wheel, and a suspension made up of McPherson struts up front and a coupled torsion beam at the back. Our overall impression from various routes at the car’s launch was very satisfactory. Steering and pedal feel are light and easy, as is the operation of that six-speed gearbox. Although most cars only had delivery mileage showing, we found the 1.6 engine to be willing and smooth at all but very high speeds. Prices are R234 900 for the manual and R10 000 more for an automatic. It’s available in one of seven colours and comes with Hyundai’s 5-year/150 000km warranty and 5year/90 000km service plan. And by slotting in between two other popular Hyundai hatches, it gives you another reason to consider this brand. Galimoto Media