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Rental markets in Winelands, Boland and West Coast are booming Demand for rental accommodation across the Winelands, Boland and West Coast is buoyant, says Seeff’s managing director for the areas, Pierre Germishuys.
“Our rental business has grown by 123% with over 300 leases including a significant portion of managed rentals where landlords prefer to use a credible agency to manage their properties and rental collections. We now have 12 rental agents and plan to boost this to 15 by next year.” “Commercial and resultant employment growth in areas such as Worcester, Saldanha and to a lesser extent Tulbagh has fuelled the demand”, adds Germishuys. Stock shortages are now prevalent and for the first time in years, there are good buy-to-let opportunities here, he adds. “One of the biggest areas for potential investment, is the affordable sector with monthly rates of below R5 000 to R6 000”, adds rentals manager, Marinda Uys. Demand for farming accommodation is also in short supply as these tend to be let out quickly via friends and acquaintances and are not formally listed. As a general guideline, rental rates in Worcester now range between R6 500 and R7 000 per month and between R7 500 and R12 000 for luxury accommodation. In Paarl, tenants now pay on average R6 000 to R8 000 and upwards of R10 000 per month for luxury accommodation and in Tulbagh between R4 500 and R6 000. Franschhoek is still largely a short-term market, but demand for long-term rentals is growing, says
There is also a big demand for farming accommodation; this beautiful old homestead on the historic farm, Keerweerder, was recently let out by Seeff. Uys. Entry-level accommodation at rates of R5 500 to R7 500 is in high demand as are properties at R7 500 to R16 000 per month. Luxury homes can go for much higher though. Seeff recently concluded the rental of a luxury home in La Ferme Chantelle at R33 000 per month while the spacious homestead on the historic farm, Keerweerder, was let out at a similar amount. Stellenbosch is one of the busiest
markets, especially for student rentals, continues Uys. Bachelor pads fetch between R4 500 to R5 500, twobedroomed units between R6 000 and R8 000 and three-bedroomed flats around R10 500 per month. “The economic development on the West Coast, especially around the port and Industrial Zone in Saldanha, has seen a spike in rental demand not only within Saldanha but also in Langebaan. As economic
growth continues and new jobs are created, this demand is set to swell significantly”, she adds. Average monthly rates in Saldanha are now R5 600 and in Langebaan at R7 000 although corporate rates range between R11 000 and R17 000. Affordable accommodation from R3 000 to R5 600 is especially in demand. Langebaan is popular for holiday rentals and with the NovemberApril tourist season upon us, short-
term rentals are in high demand with visitors prepared to pay daily rates of up to R4 000 for a good location and luxury amenities. For more information, contact Seeff Winelands, Boland and West Coast Rentals Manager, Marinda Uys on 021 876 4592 or 079 837 8933 or email marinda.uys@seeff.com. Turn to page three for the contact details for Seeff agents in the Winelands, Boland and West Coast.
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Seeff Property Services boasts with several offices and top agents in the Boland, Winelands and West Coast. The Seeff agents offer expert advice on buying, selling and renting property and can help clients with all their property-related needs. Here are the local Seeff agents and their contact details for the Boland, Winelands and West Coast areas.
Ceres and Tulbagh: Niel Brand, 072 822 2298.
Franschoek: Marinda Uys, 079 837 8933
Franschoek: Tania van Deemter, 076 726 2873
Lambertsbaai: Annerine Hayes, 083 457 0467.
Langebaan: Marelize Huysamen, 081 270 0535.
Langebaan: Dorette Steele, 083 950 9566.
Saldanha and Vredenburg: Linda Beet, 083 457 0467
Stellenbosch: Marise Becker, 076 911 2882.
Wellington: AndrĂŠ Toerien, 082 788 7746.
Wellington: Mari Louw, 083 626 856.
Worcester: Elmari Esterhuize, 082 663 5010.
Paarl: Clive Hartman, 083 555 6035.
Pearl Valley: Elza Oberholzer, 083 764 4733.
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Good marketing the key to finding the best buyer for your property Every seller wants to find a buyer for his property. But the key to achieving the best price is finding the best buyer, not just any buyer. So how does one achieve this? The first reality to accept is that there is only one pool of buyers. There is no such thing as a Harcourts buyer, or a Remax buyer, or a Seeff buyer – they are just buyers. They don’t belong to anyone, and they are free agents in search of their ideal property. The second reality is that buyers follow houses. That means that a buyer will contact the listing agent to view a property. Sure, a buyer may feel comfortable working with a certain agent, and ask the agent to find them suitable properties. But if that agent is not able to get them to view a certain listing, then the buyer will contact the listing agent directly to view it. Fact. The third reality to consider is that a buyer will only pay the maximum for a property when they have to. When do they have to? When they are competing against another buyer for the same property – and that’s called buyer competition. The fourth reality is that the only way to create buyer competition is to really market your property well. It simply does not work when you sit back and wait for the odd buyer to find your listing. There
is no pressure on a buyer to then make their best offer. Some sellers’ may be concerned that, when they give a sole mandate to a single real estate company, they may lose out on buyers that other companies work with. This simply is not the case. A sole mandate is the only way to ensure your property is aggressively marketed to attract buyers – as long as your agent has created a written marketing plan for you. Buyers will see the marketing and they will contact the listing agent. In addition to this, in the event that any buyer could have missed the marketing, most agents will (after an initial period) open the listing to other agents to bring through buyers. In such a case the listing agent will share a portion of their fee with the other agent, costing the seller no more than the fee agreed to in the sole mandate. When it comes to sharing a fee some companies share 50/50 with the other agency, and some share 60/40. In other areas this could even change to 80/20 – with the higher portion being for the listing agency. Why is this? The cost of marketing a property properly is significant, and critical to attracting buyers and creating buyer competition to achieve the best price. It simply would not be viable for many companies on a 50/50 split given their
Talking Property by Steve Caradoc-Davies, principal of Harcourts Platinum strong approach to marketing. An agent working with a buyer will introduce the buyer on this basis, especially if the property is being marketed well, as the buyer will otherwise contact the listing agent directly resulting in them earning nothing. Market well. The buyers will see the advertising and respond with their best offer. Email your real estate question to steve.cd@harcourts.co.za.
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Aida has opened up two new offices in the Western Cape. A grand opening was held at the new Helderberg office in Cyclonite Road, Somerset West on Wednesday 16 October, while the new Winelands office was officially opened on 23 October in Main Road, Paarl.
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The Aida team at the Paarl opening. At the back from left are: Jynie Smith (Helderberg agent), Zenie Smith (Helderberg Office Manager), Leigh Douglas (Business Manager). In the middle is Clarise Buitendag (Helderberg agent), Bernice Coleman (Winelands Office Manager ), Ananja Peyper (Agent Winelands) and Louis van der Vyver (Helderberg agent). In the front are Maria Sekel (Winelands agent), Hanru Coetzee (Winelands agent), Denis Winternitz (director), Brandon Saaiman (Winelands agent)
The Aida team at the Helderberg opening were (from left): Denis Winternitz (managing director), Leigh Douglas, Louis van der Vyver, Jynie Smith, Ananja Peyper, Hanru Coetzee, Zenie Smith, Bernice Coleman and Clarise Buitendag.
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Marna Carstens 082 721 6802 marna@vrededevelopment.co.za Emtia van der Sluys 072 399 5667 emtia@vrededevelopment.co.za
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MERCEDES BENZ: AMG STRIKES AGAIN
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he new CLA 45 AMG sees Mercedes-AMG adding another model to its recently introduced four-cylinder engine range. Following the successful A 45 AMG introduction, Mercedes-AMG now offers two highperformance cars powered by a four-cylinder engine the CLA and CLA Edition 1. Both new models provide an exciting introduction to the world of AMG. With an output of 265 kW and a peak torque of 450 N/m, the AMG 2,0 F turbo engine is the world’s most powerful four-cylinder engine in series production. It is also exceptionally efficient and meets the EU6 emissions standards. NEDC combined fuel consumption of 6,9 F per 100 kilometres puts the A 45 AMG and CLA 45 AMG at the top of their segments. . The CLA 45 AMG also offers a fascinatingly sporty driving experience, characterised by impressive craftsmanship and individuality, while the AMG 4MATIC performance-oriented all-wheel drive sets new standards in chassis dynamics This new four-cylinder model features the hallmark AMG DNA, largely due to the fact that, during design and development, the Mercedes-AMG experts were able to draw on their experience in motorsport and the construction of powerful high-performance cars and components gained over the past decade. The BlueDIRECT turbo engine, all-wheel drive and AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT seven-speed sports
With an output of 265 kW and a peak torque of 450 N/m, the AMG 2,0 F turbo engine is the world’s most powerful four-cylinder engine in series production. PHOTO: QUICKPIC transmission endow the CLA 45 AMG with an extremely capable, dynamic and efficient drive configuration -– dynamic and individual cars for new target groups With ages ranging between 30 and the mid-40s, the CLA 45 AMG target group is also younger and more unconventional than previous AMG customers. Professionally successful and independent non-conformists, these customers are looking for dynamic and individual cars. They want to express their freedom in a style- and trend-driven fashion with a car from a recognised performance brand. The CLA 45 AMG follows the philosophy of the successful CLS
63 AMG – the trend-setting fourdoor high-performance coupé. It offers a unique combination of a fascinating sporty driving experience, exceptional design and maximum individuality. Mercedes-AMG appeals to the tech-savvy and flexible attitude to life of both target groups by offering a wide range of equipment, colour and material options for the new models. Typically AMG is the most powerful series-production four-cylinder turbo engine in the world Two figures show that the A 45 AMG and CLA 45 hold pole position in their displacement segment: the newly developed AMG 2,0 F turbo engine engine has a max-
imum output of 265 kW and up to 450 Nm of torque; unmatched by any other mass-produced turbocharged four-cylinder engine worldwide. The power density of 133 kW/litre puts the AMG high-performance turbo engine on par with the world’s most powerful supersports cars. The high output and torque, coupled with the performance-oriented AMG 4MATIC all-wheel drive (fitted as standard) make for extremely dynamic performance: the CLA 45 AMG completes the sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,6 seconds and has a top speed of 250 km/h (electronically limited). With a fuel consumption of 6,9 F per 100 kms (NEDC combined), this new high-performance car from Af-
falterbach is exceptionally efficient and leads the way in its segment. A further priority in development was to ensure a sustainable reduction in particulate emissions. The CLA 45 AMG thus already complies with the second stage of the EU6 emissions standards that do not take effect until 2017. Inside, too, the CLA 45 AMG boast the hallmark Mercedes-AMG spirit of dynamic exclusivity. High-quality touches in both high-performance cars include the sports seats in ARTICO man-made leather/DINAMICA microfibrewith red contrasting top-stitching and red seat belts, the multifunction sports steering wheel with shift paddles, and the AMG DRIVE UNIT with E-SELECT lever. The instrument panel trim in the CLA 45 AMG is in brushed aluminium and has five galvanised ventilation outlets. Furthermore, the AMG instrument cluster has a two-tube look. The central colour display incorporates the AMG main menu including RACETIMER. On opening the door, the driver is greeted by the AMG start-up screen. Numerous individualisation options are available for both models. The fully equipped and appointed “Edition 1” variants feature an expressive composition of exclusive exterior and interior details. As with all Mercedes-Benz passenger cars, the CLA 45 AMG comes standard with the class-leading PremiumDrive six years/100 000km mintenance plan, with no customer contribution. •The CLA 45 AMG comesin at R674 400 (incl. VAT excl. CO2 tax. •The AMG Edition 1 – add R75 000.
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Esquire Magazine picks 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT as SUV of the Year QUICKPIC The 2014 Jeep® Grand Cherokee SRT has been named SUV of the Year by Esquire Magazine (US) in this year’s Esquire Car Awards. Vehicles considered for the 2013 Esquire Car Awards were required to be all-new, appealing to Esquire readers, stylish, good value and most importantly, a vehicle you want to drive. Esquire’s editors drove numerous vehicles before making the selections for the 2013 Esquire Car Awards, which appear in their November issue. “The 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT combines impressive performance and luxury wrapped in a muscular and stylish exterior,” said Ralph Gilles, President and CEO – SRT Brand and Motorsports, Chrysler Group LLC. “Winning Esquire’s SUV of the Year award continues to help set us apart from esteemed competitors by appealing to the passionate, performance-enthusiast consumer with its unique blend of value, technology, power and character.” Starting with the performanceoriented and functional designs from Chrysler Group’s SRT (Street and Racing Technology) brand, the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT model builds on that success with new technologies and exterior and interior styling cues that convey an
even higher level of opulence and power. Enhancements for the 2014 model year include an all-new, fully electronic eight-speed automatic transmission that delivers improved fuel economy, significantly improved towing capacity, with hardware and software revisions that further heighten Grand Cherokee SRT’s fun-to-drive factor during a daily commute or more spirited driving on the race track. The new transmission is mated to the proven and powerful 6,4 F HEMI® V8 with Fuel Saver Technology, delivering 351 kW at 6 000 r/min and 630 Nm of torque at 4 300 r/min and helps deliver a greatly enhanced towing performance of 3 265 kg – a 44% improvement over the 2 268 kg towing capacity from the previous model. Outside, the new 2014 Grand Cherokee SRT sports styling that is even more aggressive than the previous model. Design enhancements for 2014 include a new signature LED character lamp treatment, a brawnier grille, a new, one-touch lift-gate and a new rear spoiler. Inside, Grand Cherokee SRT customers are treated to a new 8,4 inch touch-screen that displays a wealth of SRT-exclusive Performance Pages data. A new launch control button is situated behind the new T-handle shifter on the centre console, and a redesigned SRT-exclusive threespoke, heated steering wheel with more ergonomically efficient pad-
The new exterior of the 2014 Grand Cherokee SRT shows styling that is even more aggressive than the previous model. PHOTO: QUICKPIC dle shifters, features a host of comfort, convenience and connectivity controls. ) The Chrysler Group’s SRT (Street and Racing Technology) brand uses a successful product development formula featuring five
proven hallmarks: awe-inspiring power-trains; outstanding ride, handling and capability; benchmark braking; aggressive and functional exteriors and race-inspired and high-performance interiors to remain true to its performance
roots. The Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT is available from Jeep dealerships country-wide and retails at R899 990. All Jeep models are sold with a three year/100 000km warranty and maintenance plan.
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New Range Rover Sport off to beat ‘Empty Quarter’ crossing record QUICKPIC
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Jo’burg International Motor show is a must FRANS LE ROUX If you are anything like me, the thought of going to any motoring exhibition excites you beyond belief. I was lucky enough to attend this year’s Johannesburg International Motor show (JIMS), which was held at the vast showgrounds of Nasrec. As this was my fourth visit to JIMS it was easy to familiarise myself with all the different halls and what I needed to see first. We started off on a bit of a downer due to one of my favourite halls, with exotic manufactures, being completely empty and closed. So no Porsche, no Ferrari and certainly no Lamborghini to be seen. The disappointment only lasted a few minutes until we arrived at the first of our major manufacturers halls. In Hall 9 were some classics, motorcycles and everything you would need to customize your ride, under one roof. Next stop was Hall 8 were big names such as Honda, Land Rover, Honda and Mazda were shown. Highlights included the likes of the all-new Range Rover Sport, Honda’s breathtaking NSX concept car (pictured) and a true American muscle car, a Corvette ZL1 convertible. We drooled our way over to Hall 7 were we found the likes of GWM, Kia and Hyundai. Here we stumbled upon some pretty
big-hitting, well-priced cars. GWM is probably the only Chinese manufacturer that has won the hearts of thousands of South Africans. They are also planning a big expansion to their product line-up, and those vehicles look rather promising. Hall 6 was my clear favourite. Here one could see everything from a Formula 1 inspired Infiniti SUV to a fire-breathing Mercedes Benz CLA45 AMG. Nissan showcased their giant-killing new GTR supercar while Mercedes Benz had the biggest floor space at JIMS this year – everything from a yellow SLS to a very purple CLA45 AMG. Walking over to BMW, the new 4 Series there was definitely the star of the show. Audi’s corner featured a few S models and some of their white-knuckle RS-models, the latest one being the quirky Q3 RS SUV. Hall 5 was filled with everything you could want if you are in the trucking business. Finally we walked over to the off-road 4X4 course, which has been used for a number of years. Here anyone can have a free ride in any one of about 25 different 4X4 vehicles. I would say that this show is a must-see for all petrol-heads. Taking into account that it only happens every two years and that the entrance fee is a measly R100, then all you really need is an aeroplane ticket to Johannesburg.
This coming week, Land Rover will attempt to set the fastest recorded time for a land vehicle crossing the ‘Empty Quarter’ – one of the harshest and most challenging desert environments on the planet, using a standard production New Range Rover Sport. In the days running up to the challenge, last minute checks are being made, with the challenge vehicle being prepped at the start-line in Wadi Adda Wasir, Saudi Arabia. The route will run from there towards the finish line on the border of the United Arab Emirates, a distance of over 1 000 km – further than the length of France. The driver will be Moi Torrallardona, a 47
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year-old Spanish off-road racer with extensive experience of the Dakar Rally, in which he competed for ten successive years with a best finish of 6th overall. A dangerously arid climate with no reliable water sources and an ever-shifting landscape, the Empty Quarter in the Arabian Peninsula is one of the most treacherous terrains man and machine can face. The driving conditions will be incredibly harsh, with temperatures of over 50°C in the day and towering sand dunes reaching hundreds of metres to the sky. The New Range Rover Sport will be production-spec, challenging a terrain where usually only specialist sand vehicles are found. Moi will be exercising its range of capabilitiesto the limit in the process.
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Mercedes-Benz CLA sedan: the hip one HANJO STIER Caution caution! I’m about to go into my grumpy old-man mode. What has happened to common courtesy and good manners? Why do our lives move quicker and quicker? Who needs all these new cars we have on our market? Take the new Mercedes-Benz CLA, for example. Who is it aimed at? Unconventional, younger, lifestyle-orientated customers, ladder climbers and innovators looking for a confident, sporty, untamed compact C-segment sedan with sporty, powerful design language and an aggressive, stand-out, dynamic edge to it – so Mercedes-Benz South Africa describe their car. So what’s wrong with the C-Class? Well, as M-B execs were quick to point out, the slightly larger, rearwheel-drive sedan is more restrained and classic, so the new CLA is in no way a C-Class substitute. In fact, it looks, feels and drives differently, for customers who have never considered this brand before, not even financially. Isn’t that being greedy? Not really, they would argue; by following the daring CLS designs with a lower price tag, this car lures a completely different (cough) “younger” audience and hopefully they’ll stay with the three-pointed star. Merc aims to lead luxury segments by 2020, locally by as early as 2015. Really. How? Progressive and exciting products, like this CLA with a world-record Cd (aerodynamic) value of just 0.22. All engines are
For absolute speed freaks, there’s also the CLA45 AMG which assaults you with another world-beating 265kW and can scare Porsches by hitting 100km/h in 4.6 seconds. state-of-the-art, turbo-charged four cylinders which comply with Euro 6 emissions regulations; one more than they have to. All petrol engines are also BlueDirect (direct injection) motors. Sounds complicated. What else? All CLA’s have an Eco start/stop system to further lower their emis-
sions and consumption. Other standard items, besides most available electric and automatic goodies, are a dynamic DirectSteer system, Attention Assist drowsiness detection and Collision Assist system. Is that all? Of course not. The CLA is packed with safety features to the tune of five EuroNCAP stars and an
advanced award, it boasts a premium interior with lots of individualisation options, differing specification levels and a host of connectivity solutions – more of which will be added in the near future. Right, which models are available? For you Sir, CLA180 and CLA200 turbo-petrol (90kw/200Nm
and 115 kW/250 Nm) or CLA220 CDI turbo-diesel (125 kW/350 Nm) with either 6-speed manual or 7-speed double-clutch automatic gearbox (including Eco, Sport and Manual modes with shift paddles). Both petrol cars claim average fuel consumptions of around 5.5F/100km with about 130g CO²/ km while the diesel manages 4.5 and 117g. All of them hit 100km/h in eight to nine seconds and can reach 210 to 230km/h. The boot takes 470F, the fuel tank 50+6F, maximum load is 525kg and the turning radius is 11m. For absolute speed freaks, there’s also the CLA45 AMG which assaults you with another worldbeating 265kW and can frighten Porsches by hitting 100km/h in 4.6 seconds. After sampling the CLA range on our launch route, we were given the chance to fling the AMG around an airfield – amazing. Good Heavens. How much? The CLA45 AMG is about R675,000 and slightly sold out while the CLA180 costs R348,700, CLA200 is R372,200 and the CLA220 CDI will set you back R397,600. All cars are sold with a six-year/100,000km full maintenance plan and a choice of seven exterior colours. From our short drive and all these impressive specs I can confirm that the CLA is not an old man’s car, especially not a grumpy one. Judging by the public’s reaction, Mercedes has certainly hit their mark and will attract a lot of hip new clients. And for clients with a new hip, there’s always the C-Class. Galimoto Media