Neighbourhood 13 MAY 2018
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Make a splash Join the many local and international holiday-makers who regularly visit Ballito in KwaZulu-Natal, page 2
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Ballito Discover the joys of holidaying in the area WORDS: ANNE SCHAUFFER IMAGES: SHANE VAN ECK, SHUTTERSTOCK & GOOGLE MAPS
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allito on KwaZulu-Natal’s Dolphin Coast, so named because of the bottlenose dolphins that visit the area, has morphed from a small seaside town
into a large holiday and residential suburb which continues to grow. Every year, the town hosts the international Ballito Pro surfing contest and the Matric Rage Festival. *Map not to scale
For the older North Coast generation, who were largely sugar farmers or holiday-makers who spent every holiday at their beachfront homes in the area, the new Ballito is almost indescribable. It’s seemingly burst out of nowhere; from residential property along the coastline sprung the commercial and retail hub which hugs the toll road north and south. Buildings, shopping centres, residential developments and the old Ballito homes – many of them reinvented – now stretch from the fabulous coastline in a block right up to the highway. Ballito is a short drive away from the King Shaka International Airport, making it convenient for people commuting to Joburg or Cape Town and for holiday-makers who prefer to fly in and hire a car. The town is now rejuvenated and youthful.
• Canelands Beach Club & Spa: for 180-degree views over the ocean and the sound of waves crashing just a few metres away • Fairmont Zimbali Resort: for an unforgettable experience of relaxation and pampering • Prince’s Grant Golf Estate: for golf, breathtaking views and luxury accommodation • Coco de Mer Boutique Hotel: in the heart of Ballito with easy access to all the bustling hot spots • La Montagne Resort Hotel and Spa: featuring an in-house Wellness Retreat, a live supper theatre club, daily entertainment programmes and more • Vetho House: a charming beachfront getaway with each room offering a private balcony which boasts unobstructed sea views • Zimbali View Eco Guesthouse features seven individually decorated, ocean-facing suites
1st Floor, Block H, Sable Square cnr Bosmansdam and Ratanga Roads Milnerton, Cape Town
In the AfrAsia Bank South Africa Wealth Report of 2018, Ballito is rated as one of the top holiday destinations in South Africa that attract millionaires. In the New World Wealth 2017 report, the coastal resort and estate of Zimbali, located close to Ballito, was rated as one of the top 10 residential estates in South Africa. A large percentage of Zimbali property owners are not permanent residents – they come from upcountry or other parts of the world and have luxury holiday homes in the area. Zimbali Lakes is the newest addition, and within that, a R3bn Evergreen Lifestyle retirement village will be added. Ballito has a good mix of homes, with many affordable options in residential complexes – a duplex or apartment close to the beach can still be found for around R2m, although most cost more.
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There are numerous excellent estates within and around Ballito, such as Simbithi Eco-Estate, Palm Lakes Estates, Seaward Estates and Brettonwood Coastal Estate, as well as numerous others, some with retirement components. Resident Clive Ford says, “We moved to Ballito from Durban’s Berea, and although we were concerned we’d be too far out, that’s not the case at all. Everything’s here and the children are happily settled in the local schools. We have a real outdoor lifestyle here and we love it.”
Surf and sea
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swimming or paddling, there’s something for everyone. Ballito also hosts the biggest beach festival on the continent, the Ballito Pro, which is also the world’s longest-running professional surfing event. In 2009, this international event relocated from Durban Beachfront to Ballito. Sponsored by Billabong, the event takes place on the popular Willard Beach and the KwaDukuza municipality pulls out all the stops to showcase Ballito as a world-class surfing and holiday destination. This year, the event will take place from 21 June to 1 July and will feature a variety of beach activities, including free music concerts by top South African bands, retail therapy, beach soccer and extreme sports. This year’s event celebrates 50 years of surfing and promises to live up to the slogan “The North Coast is the hottest place to be.” Holiday-maker Carol Strang says, “We’ve had a little duplex in Ballito, and we’ve holidayed here from Gauteng since the children were tiny. They’re water babies, so for them the combination of sea,
young people and the Ballito Pro in June is a huge drawcard.”
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Ballito has a wonderful stretch of coastline, where you can still find secluded fishing spots, go offshore if you prefer or even turn your back on the beach and head for the mountain biking trails in the surrounding areas. Holla Trails near Ballito is ideal for mountain bikers, trail runners and walkers. For those looking for a thrill, Ballito has plenty to keep you entertained, such as microlight tours, kitesurfing, scuba diving and deep-sea fishing. For those who want to take things slow, there’s the Ndlondlo Reptile Park and the Flag Animal Farm, which is home to more than 1,000 rescued animals. “I love escaping my big city life in Joburg and spending my holiday enjoying the beach, the warm waters and the friendly atmosphere of Ballito,” says holiday-maker Jessica Daniels.
• Ballito Lifestyle Centre provides a convenient, easy and authentic shopping experience for residents and holiday-makers. • Ballito Junction Regional Mall features 200 stores, with Pick n Pay, Woolworths, Checkers, Edgars, Game and Dis-Chem as anchor tenants. • The Gateway Theatre of Shopping in Umhlanga has more than 390 stores, 70 eateries and a host of exciting entertainment options. • Tiffany’s Shopping Centre in Salt Rock offers a large Spar as well as clothing boutiques, real estate offices, restaurants and more.
EAT: • Fiamma Grill: for mouth-watering meat dishes • Mozambik Ballito: for sumptuous seafood • Al Pescatore: for delicious Italian fare • Beira Alta: for Portuguese cuisine with an African twist • Zaras Cafe: for continental-style meals • Eat Local Grill: for delicious Argentinian-style grills • The Fig Tree Restaurant at Simbithi Eco-Estate: for alfresco dining
I grew up on the North Coast, and have never left. We’re in a great residential estate now, which removes all the hassles of home ownership and lets you believe you’re on permanent holiday! STEVE PROCTOR, RESIDENT
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My business neighbourhood SafeRingz SA produces functional silicone wedding bands in Centurion WORDS: ZENA LE ROUX
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afeRingz SA’s wedding bands are safe, non-conductive, heat-resistant and durable, making them perfect for electricians, firefighters, mechanics, construction workers, police and anyone who works with their hands. Made from biocompatible, medical-grade silicone, they’re also great for nurses, medical technicians and anyone who has to wear gloves. Owner Letitia Bouwer tells us more about the business. Q: How did your business start? A: Back in 2015, a friend of mine bought herself one of these silicone rings from the US and I was intrigued. I ordered one for my husband and one for myself but never received them. The rings were not yet available in South Africa at the time and I thought there was a real need for these products. It was then that SafeRingz SA was born. We officially opened on 1 June 2015. Q: Why did you choose this area to set up shop? A: I chose Weirda Park as this is where I stay. It’s also conveniently
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situated between Joburg and Pretoria, which makes delivery of orders quick and easy. Q: How did you find your premises? A: I was specifically looking for a house which had an area big enough to convert into an office. It took quite a few months before I found the perfect place online. I then worked through an estate agent for the final transactions. Q: Why are the premises ideally suited to your business? A: I don’t need a lot of space for my products, basically just office space. Working from home makes it very easy for the couriers to collect orders from my premises daily. It’s also convenient for customers collecting their orders, as my home is centrally located.
Q: Do you have any expansion plans? A: Not at this stage as we currently have enough space for all our products. Q: Do you operate online as well? A: Yes, I would say that 95% of my sales are online. We’re also active on Twitter (@SaferingzSa), Facebook (facebook.com/saferingzsa) and Instagram (@saferingzsa). Q: What’s your most popular item? A: We only sell silicone wedding bands, but the most popular colours are the gunmetal and the platinum.
Q: Who are your neighbours? A: Residential owners and a few small businesses. Q: What are the shop rental/sales prices like in this area? A: The prices in Centurion, especially in Wierda Park, are slightly higher compared to other areas. But it’s a small price to pay to be centrally located. Q: How many people visit your business each day? A: We’re fortunate that our sales have doubled year on year since 2015. Currently, we get between 50 and 80 orders per month.
SEE FOR YOURSELF: SafeRingz SA 082 826 5021 saferingz.co.za
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Home Design Expo at Waterfall Estate
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entury Property Developments is inviting members of the public to this year’s Home Design Expo on 17, 18, 26 and 27 May, from 9am to 5pm at Waterfall Estate in Midrand. “This year’s Home Decor Expo in Waterfall Estate provides the unique opportunity for the public to view beautifully furnished homes and the latest decor trends by six of South
Africa’s top interior designers,” says Jessica Hofmeyr, project manager, Century Property Developments.
The public will be able to vote for their favourite homes and stand a chance to win incredible prizes.
The expo will showcase six houses furnished and styled by some of South Africa’s top homeware and furniture companies, such as Weylandts Home, Indigo Interiors, Versatile Interiors, Blockhouse, Martin Harris Interiors and Cotton & Yarn.
The latest trends in home decor will be on show, along with realistic costings for the main items on display. The houses are located in The Villas at Waterfall Estate and this new precinct will be available as rental units after the event.
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Quick access to the eastern central business district of Menlyn, OR Tambo International Airport, the N1 and N4 highways, hospitals and leading schools makes this a popular living area in the Tshwane metropole. Gerhard van der Linde, MD, Seeff Pretoria East, says even though Faerie Glen is in close proximity to Menlyn Maine, it has still managed to keep its character as a peaceful and quiet neighbourhood. The suburb offers affordable property options that aren’t easily attainable in adjacent suburbs.
According to Lightstone, the average price for freehold property in 2017 was R2,088m and R1,19m for a sectional title. In the past five years, the prices of freehold and sectional title units here have grown by almost 34%.
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French-inspired Le Parc Residential Estate
Faerie Glen: a peaceful gem aerie Glen in Pretoria East is nestled on the southern slopes of the Bronberg mountain range and offers the approximately 22,000 residents a village-like lifestyle.
in a good condition which is priced correctly will sell without difficulty. Properties sold in Faerie Glen in 2017 were only on the market for 30 days on average.”
Van der Linde adds that there are many residential opportunities in Faerie Glen, especially between January Masilela and Solomon Mahlangu drives, where stands larger than 1,000m2 are ideally located for the development of a second dwelling (the duet setup) or for subdivision.
The area can be broken down into the “old” and “new” Faerie Glen. Old Faerie Glen generally offers larger freehold family homes with big gardens and townhouses, and new Faerie Glen offers smaller, more modern dwellings. Here buyers can choose from duets, townhouses and estate homes.”
“Faerie Glen is one of the older developed areas in Pretoria East and no more open areas are available for building big sectional title developments. There are, however, 4,000 sectional title units in the suburb and any unit
Van der Linde says that Faerie Glen is also home to the sought-after Ruimtesig retirement development which is an established complex with beautiful views, well-developed gardens and an operational frail care centre and dining hall.
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e Parc Residential Estate in Paarl, Western Cape, offers luxury homes designed by Malherbe Rust Architects and bespoke interior specialist Niche Interiors. “Paarl is a very popular area, but the prices of some of the local estates are prohibitive,” says Paul Neethling of Le Parc Residential Estate. “We identified an opportunity to cater for buyers who wanted excellent amenities at a more accessible price. We achieved this with Le Parc Residential Estate, which is a magnificent, high-quality family estate that strikes the perfect balance between exclusivity and affordability.” In the first phase, purchasers can choose from a variety of styles: single storey with either two bedrooms, two bathrooms and one garage, or
three bedrooms, two bathrooms and one garage; or two storey with three bedrooms, two-and-a-half bathrooms and one or two garages, or three bedrooms, two bathrooms and two garages. These homes are priced from R1,675m to R3,155m, with no transfer duty payable, and only a 5% deposit required. Each home also features a greywater system to help save water. Rainwater harvesting measures are also available as an option. JN Project Management is the appointed development manager and Exeo has already been given the green light to commence with the first phase of civil construction of the estate.
Given its extraordinary location, between the Umhlanga village and the ridge, combined with superb sea views, Ridgeside (in KwaZulu-Natal) is being developed as a top-end mixed-use precinct. We’re seeing premium-grade corporate offices, high-end retail and luxury residential facilities being built at Ridgeside. Its proximity to King Shaka International Airport (10km) and the Durban CBD (23km) add to its desirability. CHRIS DU TOIT, COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR, TONGAAT HULETT DEVELOPMENTS
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The retirement golden age As the population of retirees swells, retirement villages need to look at innovative ways to keep up with demand WORDS: GEORGINA GUEDES & MIRIAM MANNAK
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eople are living longer and remaining in better health, which has changed the face of retirement estates and left developers struggling to keep up with demand. The World Health Organisation’s 2015 World Report on Ageing and Health says the proportion of South Africa’s population aged 60 years and older will double from 7,7% in that year to 15,4% of the country’s total population by 2050. The number of South Africans of 60 years and older is now about 4,2 million. By 2050, this will swell to about 10 million. Tongaat Hulett Developments’ Retire KZN market research initiative puts South Africa’s population at 56 million in 2017. It projects that the retirement market will increase by up to 5,86 million by 2050. Retirement affordability is highlighted in this research – many pensioners are struggling to maintain their standard of living, and this occurs alongside low state pension benefits. Retire KZN notes a significant shift of younger buyers in retirement estates, with as many as 60% of purchasers buying as investors. “We’ve seen a spike in the number of people between 30 and 35 showing interest in retirement investment,” says Stefan Botha, marketing director,
Rainmaker, whose firm manages the marketing of Shoreline Sibaya on Durban’s North Coast and other villages such as Mount Edgecombe near Umhlanga. “Those looking to invest early are able to gain great rental return yields, some in the range of 8% to 10%. They also have the added benefit of living in the retirement estate when the time comes.” What’s set to amplify the potential and future growth of South Africa’s retirement lifestyle sector is that most traditional retirement options don’t meet the needs of today’s retirees. Instead of being confined to a typical nursing or old age home, pensioners are now looking for independence, convenience, security and fun. “Retirees desire the same facilities offered by conventional residential gated estates; amenities that will help them feel young and active in contrast to what you would assume to receive in traditional old age homes,” Botha says. Hein Ehlers, CEO, Devmark Property Group, says demand for units from the company’s retirement portfolio, including The Plettenberg Manor in Plettenberg Bay, is outstripping supply. “There’s a waiting list of people who want to buy homes in the established villages,” he says. “Some of our retirement villages have shown a capital growth of 40% over three years.”
Zevenwacht Lifestyle Estate Your dream retirement in the Winelands awaits WORDS & IMAGES: SUPPLIED
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njoy your golden years within Zevenwacht Lifestyle Estate, a four-tier, 24-hour security estate with unsurpassed panoramic views of False Bay and Table Mountain. With the Under The Vine, Merlot Village and Vine Manor offerings, the estate offers retirees the perfect homes to suit their needs.
Under The Vine
in mind, your independent lifestyle is guaranteed. And you’ll have the convenience of weekly housekeeping, linen and laundry services all covered within your monthly levy. Peace of mind comes standard, with frail care, 24-hour nursing and weekly clinic services available at the Care Centre. If you’re not quite ready to buy, there are also various rental options available.
Ease into carefree living at Zevenwacht Lifestyle Estate’s Under The Vine full title retirement homes. These two- and three-bedroom freestanding homes feature top-quality finishes and are designed for easy living.
Experience it for yourself
Let the Stellenbosch mountain ranges and adjacent vineyards set the mood while you entertain your friends and family at home or at the nearby clubhouse. With a range of upmarket retail centres, leisure activities nearby and access to an exclusive 24-hour healthcare centre, your every need is catered for.
From 10am to 4pm on the Saturday and from 11am until 6pm on the Sunday, all relevant service providers will be present to answer any questions you might have, whether you want to know about the catering, cleaning, security and healthcare services or about the estate in general. Estate tours will take place throughout the day and attendees will be treated to a delicious complimentary lunch in the dining hall.
Merlot Village and Vine Manor
Zevenwacht Lifestyle Estate’s Merlot Village and Vine Manor provide the perfect retirement options for active residents and for those who require exclusive support facilities and services. With one-bedroom apartments and bedsitter options, both designed with practicality and convenience
Zevenwacht Lifestyle Estate invites all readers to experience this magnificent estate at the official launch of the Care Centre and its facilities on the weekend of 19 and 20 May.
SEE FOR YOURSELF: Zevenwacht Lifestyle Estate 082 511 1115 zevenwacht-lifestyle-estate.co.za
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Services & facilities include Onsite frail care centre with 52 beds Primary healthcare Clubhouse with lounge Library Gym Indoor swimming pools Active social club
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