This document provides information about property listings and events happening in South Africa in December. It includes listings for properties for sale or rent in Cape Town, Knysna, and Mossel Bay. It also advertises upcoming events like wine festivals in George and runs in Knysna. Additionally, it shares a recipe for a baked pasta dish and articles on topics like getting pre-approved for a mortgage and faster ways to get out of debt. The document serves to keep people updated on real estate and community happenings in South Africa over the holiday season.

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Property for Sale Weekly Property Feature
Developments It's time to make a Christmas wish or two. There's magic on the sea breeze New Release Property
in December.
Guesthouses/Hotels From the Desk of Marcel
Retirement Villages Perhaps you’re looking forward to some time out with family and friends, or
Deacon
Winelands Properties hoping for a special gift from Santa. There are plenty of opportunities to International Property
International Property create unforgettable moments this season, over a scenic picnic or a hand Articles
Property for Rent selected bottle of wine. Events/ Things to do
Accommodation SA Recipes
However, Christmas in South Africa doesn’t have to be about how much
cash you can flash. Above all, the exchange of Christmas gifts should hold
News Cafe meaning.
Property Finance
Of course, we’re not forgetting all the New Year’s parties and other festive
events in December.
Whether you prefer to live it up or live it down, South Africa is sure to show
you the joy of living in the summer of 2010.
Stay updated on all things in South Africa with the Susan Deacon Property
Group and have fun - stay safe.
Weekly Property Feature
CAPE TOWN - R5 130 000
CAPE TOWN - R29 500 000
Exclusive and fashionable penthouse
The Bantry apartments
in high-class apartment bloc. Best
position on the beach and next to a KNYSNA - R2 500 000
Interior Features
golf course. Easy access to shopping
High quality finishes
centre and good access to N2 and Welbedacht - Kurtzenhof Estate
throughout. Under floor
main roads. Need to be finished with Knysna for sale
heating and security
own specifications. Buy directly from
Exterior Features
Our Associates the developer. VAT included. No Double storey home with small
Patio, balcony and pool area
transfer duty. garden for easy maintaining. Garage
Reception Areas
" spacious Pent House remote controlled with access
Entrance hall, lounge/living
" 270 sqm with 293 sqm balconies control in this established estate.
area and dining room.
and terraces Close to Montesorri School.
Further Information
" Lay out to be finished - see plan for
House/Unit Size:280m
examples 3 beds
Rates & Taxes:TBC
" 2 secured parking bays - store room 2 bathrms
Levy:TBC
Double garage
Parking & Garages:2
" exclusive apartment bloc with: 3 reception
Undercover parking bays
" Jacuzzi and fitness room Read more.
Bedrooms:3
" steam room and sauna
Bathrooms:3 bathrooms plus
Tramonto the Venue " 18 m heated pool
guest cloakroom
" gardens with entertainment area
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New Release Property
Le Delice

2. Coimbra Cycle House
KNYSNA - R13 000 000
59 Hectares farm in the heart of the Garden Route -
Knysna forest for sale
... a sense of belonging
An exclusive country lifestyle on manicured grounds,
MOSSEL BAY - R485 000
dam, paddocks, conference & technology & three
residences centre on 59 hectres in the Capes Garden
Ideal lock_up_and-go holiday unit within 200m of Beach.
Route, South Africa.
No transfer fees. Funiture incl. Secure parking.
Intecomsystem in unit. Lift in
Only 15 minutes away from Knysna and within easy
building. BBQ Facilities on roof deck, laundry facilities in
reach of top schools and shopping centres, 40 minutes
building.
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away from George Airport. The farm is the perfect place
to work, play and rest.
Safe and secure, surrounded by glorious views of the
Outeniqua Mountains, on the doorstep of the Capes
largest nature reserve - the Knysna Forest, it is the ideal
place for those who have dreamt of living on a luxury
gentleman's estate.
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From the Desk of Marcel Deacon
10 Tips for Being a Great Leader
1. Lead by Example. Establish a direction for the team to follow. Be an example in all you do;
good and clean communication, neat dress code, honesty in all areas, consistent
enthusiasm, punctuality, etc.
2. Be a good Listener. Be respectful and listen intently to both work and personal issues.
Immediately act on the communication and resolve issues where possible.
3. Have Empathy. Be available or accessible in times of need. Pass on credit to the team
while owning the responsibility for their failures. Be a person of integrity and values and the
team will follow suit.
4. Create Harmony. Avoid arguments and protect team members from blame. Create a fun
environment. When you are having fun, the team is having fun. When the team has fun, the
customer is having fun and when the customer is having fun - they want to do more
business with you.
5. Communicate. Talk to the team. Let them know what is happening in the business and
with clients. Give feedback from meetings you attend. If they feel part of the business they
feel important and become empowered to give more of themselves.
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International Property
FLEURS DE CANNES - MAURITIUS
The Villas Fleurs de Cannes were designed according to the promoters and investors
expectations of a Tropical habitat. Fleurs de Cannes Villas honour the high standard expected
of a well designed house, both in functionnality , space, comfort, security and high quality
environment. Villa Fleurs de Cannes will definitely charm its owners.
17 T5 villas of 225 mm at the heart of a secured allotment with swimming pool/kiosk, overhanging a green valley.
Within a few steps of hot white sanded beaches and crystal clear lagoons of Grand Bay. Enjoy the sweeping views
and relax at your new recreational centre offering squash sports and a fitness room.
Be among the first to acquire one of the 17 Fleurs de Canness RES villas, a new real estate project to be developed
by Heritage Promo Ltd on a 8 352 mm site in the white sand beaches region of Northern Grand Bay. Enjoy
sweeping views of enchanting land of billowing sugar cane fields, breathtaking sunlit mountain ranges and

3. sweeping views of enchanting land of billowing sugar cane fields, breathtaking sunlit mountain ranges and
turquoise coloured lagoons.
The villas Fleurs de Canness are designed so that their construction is in harmony with its landscape environment.
Only one type of villa was distributed across the plot, in order to adapt the construction as well as possible to the
weak slope ground. Constructions are established closest to natural ground.
Entry and exit to the residence are done through a principal access guarded by a security officer and is to the south-
east of the site. The principal alley which serves all 17 villas is planted with royal palm trees. The whole plot was
designed in such a way to guarantee a home feeling of peace, calm and serenity.
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Articles
BANK PRE-APPROVALS
SEDGEFIELD THE TOWN FOR ALL SEASONS
People who have applied for mortgage finance from a
If "going nowhere slowly" is your aim, then Sedgefield, bank may receive a notification telling them that they
situated between Knysna and George on the Garden have pre-qualified for a bond worth a particular amount
Route, is now officially accredited as South Africa’s but this should not be taken as a guarantee that the bank
slowest town, and with this new title is consolidating its will grant a bond once the offer-to-purchase has been
position as a prime retirement town in the country. signed and accepted.
Cittaslow, an international organisation based in Italy, Many buyers take this pre-qualification as a pledge from
has accepted Sedgefield as the first town in Africa to be the bank that it will grant the bond and this is simply not
part of an illustrious club of slow towns in countries the the case.
world over. These are towns which celebrate quality of
life and diversity of cultures, conserve and promote the What happens is that when the bond application is
uniqueness of their environment and also seek to uplift submitted the banks do a much more thorough
the local community. A Cittaslow population cannot be investigation into the client’s financial position and, in
over 50 000 while Sedgefield’s hardly exceeds 15 000. many cases, they then change their minds and decide
Read more. not to grant the loan.
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FASTER WAYS TO GET OUT OF DEBT
NEWS ON THE FICA LAW
An estimated 47% of credit-active South Africans are in
arrears with their repayments and the huge backlogs in
Gangsters, racketeers, shady characters and drug lords
the country’s courts are delaying the legal processes
have been finding it increasingly difficult to engage in
and preventing judgements against credit defaulters
money laundering with the phasing in over the last few
from being granted.
years of the provisions of the Financial Intelligence
Centre Act (FICA) 38 of 2001.
A new set of voluntary measures between debt
counsellors and banks have been unveiled that will
As from the 4th of October casinos, motor vehicle
streamline the debt review process and determine a
dealers and attorneys were placed under an obligation
debt repayment package through mediation between the
to verify the identity of payers and to report all cash
consumers and their creditors.
transactions over R25 000. This will be extended to all
remaining accountable and reporting institutions such
The proposed measures include greater transparency
as estate agents on the 1st of December.
between credit providers and debt counsellors along
Read more.
with revised repayment terms for over-indebted creditors.
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JOHANNESBURG IMPRESS THE PRESS
LANDLORDS BENEFIT FROM NEW RENT
A group of international journalists recently visited
Gauteng as part of a promotional tour for the Brand
Landlords and letting agents are benefiting from an
South Africa campaign. The efficient public transport
increase in rents thanks to growing demand for
system and sampling delicious local fare were among
properties in the sector, it has been found.
the tour group’s highlights.
According to the new Residential Lettings Survey from
The nine-day junket, called the South Africa Gearing for
Rics, there has been a decrease in the supply of new
Growth Media Tour, is being led by the International
properties going up for rental, which led to a rise in rents
Marketing Council of South Africa (IMC), the custodians
in the three months to the end of October 2010.
of Brand South Africa. It kicked off on 28 November and
will come to an end on 5 December 2010.
Indeed, 39 per cent more surveyors reported seeing an
increase in rents than a fall, the highest level since the
The tour will also stop in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
second quarter of 2007.
province; Pilanesburg in North West and Secunda in
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Mpumalanga.
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2011 SEMI'S AT LEAST FOR THE BOKS
MAKE A STUDY OF YOUR HOME INSURRANCE
London – Nick Mallett does not share the pessimism
You probably check on your car and household contents
about South African rugby, and believes Peter de
insurance at least once a year, but what about the policy
Villiers’s Springboks are headed for next year’s World
covering damage to your home or its complete loss in
Cup semi-finals with New Zealand and Australia.
the event of a fire, flood or other catastrophe?
“I think the three Southern Hemisphere sides will
If this has not been adjusted as the value of your home
definitely make the semi-finals. It should be between
increased, you will most likely be underinsured, which
England and France for the other spot,” said Mallett.
means that any claim you make will only be partially paid

4. means that any claim you make will only be partially paid
out, and that if you lose your home to disaster, you may
“New Zealand have home advantage and are the form
only be able to replace it with a much lesser property –
team, while Australia are the most improved side this
although you will still have to pay off the home loan on
year. England have stepped forward in spite of the
the original home.
beating they took from South Africa.
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Events / Things to do
WELTEVREDE AND BOK VAN BLERK
CANDLE LIGHT RUN The Big reveal from Weltevrede...! Launch of a new
special wine.. All other Weltevrede Wines on Tap,
Candle light Run 10 km & 5 km Run performance by Bok van Blerk, Kids Corner, Christmas
Shopping... local entertainment & food stalls. Your one
Date: 16 December 2010 stop Christmas shop & family outing! 21 December
2010 - Tramonto Venue, George, Geelhoutboom Road.
Time: 20h00
Event: Weltevrede Wine Festival – The Big Reveal with
Organisers: Nedbank Running Club (George) Bok van Blerk
Distance: 10; 5;
Province: South Western Districts Place: Tramonto Venue, George, Geelhoutboom Road
Read more.
Date: Tuesday 21 December 2010 gates open @ 12h00.
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Recipes
BAKED PASTA WITH 2 CHEESES
This family favourite is good as a vegetarian main course or as a side dish to
complement grilled or roast poultry, or fish.
1½ cups (375 ml) screw noodles
1 medium cauliflower, broken into florets
Ina Paarman's Pasta Spice
1 onion, chopped
3 T (45 ml) butter
3 T (45 ml) Ina Paarman's White Sauce Powder
2 cups (500 ml) full cream milk
½ cup (125 ml) crumbled feta cheese
¼ cup (60 ml) grated Gouda cheese
¼ cup (60 ml) fresh breadcrumbs
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