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Property for Sale Weekly Property Feature
Guesthouses/Hotels We are delighted that the latest Residential Property Barometer from First New Release Property
National Bank shows that we are not alone in experiencing a steady
Developments From the Desk of Marcel
improvement in the market this year.
Winelands Properties Deacon
International Property The report, based on a survey of scores of agents around the country, International Property
Property for Rent shows that the demand for property was more than 32% up in the first Articles
Accommodation SA quarter of this year compared with the same period of 2009 - and even Events/ Things to do
News Cafe better, that it is now taking just over 3 months for a property to sell, Recipes
compared with more than 5 months when the market was at its worst in the
2010 Fifa World Cup
middle of 2009.
Property Finance
FNB also notes that the percentage of sellers who did not achieve their
asking price dropped from 89% to 76% between December 2009 and
March this year - and that the average difference between asking and
selling prices in such cases is now only around 11%.
Weekly Property Feature
LADISMITH - R1 900 000
WILDERNESS - R13 500 000
GEORGE - R1 990 000
This Lifestyle farm,
Welcome to the Jewel of the
Bartmansfontein measuring
Beautiful Georgian style home Garden Route Guesthouses.
almost 90 hectares is situated in
with spectacular view. 3 Living Centrally situated in a tropical
the Vleiland Valley, between the
areas, kitchen with old world paradise, within walking distance
Klein Swartberg Mountains and
charm, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, to everywhere in the Village and
the Witteberge. It is accessible
lovely patio overlooking the within an hour of most of the
from Route 62 via
spectacular Outeniqua Mountains Garden Route. The exclusively
Seweweekspoort (46 km from
and large garden PLUS flat with 1 designed Guest House is rated
turnoff) or via the N1 from
bedroom, 1 bathroom. as the place to stay in the Garden
Laingsburg 48 km East or via
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Anysberg from Ladismith.
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New Release Property
Tramonto - Weddings & Events SOMERSET WEST - R4 900 000
STELLENBOSCH - R17 500 000
Low maintenance property with spectacular views,
the beauty of nature on your doorstep and the true
Beautifully positioned land set amongst the recently
feeling that you are somewhere in the country side
voted top Four Restaurants in the country, snug in
amongst vineyards, mountain ranges, rolling hills
the heart of the cream of the Western Cape
and valleys. This security estate, Wedderwill, is
Winelands. Views of Vineyards, Hills, Mountains and
tucked away behind Somerset West and the
the feeling of being famongst the vineyards.
mountains, yet you are close to all amenities which
is less than 15 minutes by car.

2. mountains, yet you are close to all amenities which
is less than 15 minutes by car.
Build your dream home on this prestige piece of
land as the vineyards are planted, around 6 ha with
This excellent built house situated in a country
Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet savignon plus over a
estate covering 266 hectares of forest, farmland and
hectare of Olive trees.
hillside in the Winelands and set on a seclude
plateau overlooking False Bay.
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From the Desk of Marcel Deacon
We agree with Old Mutual that the next decade is going to be substantially different
to the past decade. The property "boom" of the past will not be repeated. However,
the South African property market is returning to "real growth" and will continue to be
the cornerstone of investment for the majority South Africans going forward. We
believe that the time to enter the Property Market is "NOW" as prices are starting to
recover and the markets are normalising. Hopefully the banks would ease credit in
the forseeable future and this would lead to acceleration of Investment Returns!
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International Property
EGYPT - GALLERY SPA HOTEL
Gallery Spa Hotel is an eco friendly resort set into the side of a hill at the end of Nabq Bay neighbouring the
national park with stunning views to the sea, mountains and deserts.
Location
Egypt Location Details
Sharm el Sheikh Beach 0.1 km
Bars/Restaurants 0.1 km
Property Type(s) Golf Course N/A km
Studio & 1 Bed Apartments Airport 10 km
Prices From
£38,400
(€48,000 approx)
Within the Nabq protectorate the hotel has been built to blend in to the natural environment. There is a
deliberate feeling of ecological friendliness within the wood and stone construction.
This unique boutique hotel is setting standards for the clambering eco friendly tourist market, a multi
million pound market that is flourishing and growing more than any other sector even in these hard
financial times. A hotel project for the future.
The hotel will have a total of 168 rooms of which only 58 are available in the first phase. This entirely
individual hotel will attract visitors that are looking to enjoy all that Sharm El Sheikh can offer whilst looking
for a natural and peaceful setting.
This project is 80% complete and can therefore offer a return as an investment within a matter of months.
The hotel will reopen in April 2009 and investors can expect to enjoy the 10% NET guaranteed income for
10 years from early in the summer of that year.
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Articles
GET THE WORLD CUP FAN GUIDE
SOUTH AFRICA ONLINE
With just over 40 days to go until kickoff, the 2010
About 10.5% of all South Africans have access to the Fifa World Cup Organising Committee has released
internet, or 4.59-million people, over a third of them - a comprehensive, easy-to-read and colourful 92-
the majority - aged between 18 and 29. page guide to the tournament, packed with practical
information on stadiums, host cities, fan parks and
The country has 5.3-million personal computer much more.
users, making up 11% of the total population. Its
online market is dominated by information and There's useful information on everyday matters such
social networking websites, according to web as banking and food, as well as tips on safety and
information company Alexa, which lists Google.co.za staying healthy. The guide also provides has advice
as the top site, followed by Facebook. on transport – road, rail and air – as well as
Read more. accommodation and communication.
Read more and download the guide.
NEW AFRIKAANS FILM A HIT

3. NEW AFRIKAANS FILM A HIT
Jakhalsdans, a new South African film, has become
an almost instant box office hit, setting new
SA RESTAURANT TOPS FOOD OSCARS
standards for the Afrikaans-language movies.
South Africa’s La Colombe has been named the
The feature film, which opened in South African
12th best restaurant in the world, and the best
cinemas on 23 April, earned R600 000 (US$80 123)
restaurant in the Middle East and Africa, in the 2010
in its opening weekend, making it the most popular
edition of the prestigious S Pellegrino World’s 50
Afrikaans motion picture since the release of
Best Restaurants list, produced by the British
Lipstiek Dipstiek in November 1994.
Restaurant magazine.
"We are thrilled to see that South Africans are
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enjoying our film,” producer Anton Ernst said in a
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statement. “Saturday's box office was practically
double what we took on Friday, which is the first
positive sign of consumer uptake for a film.”
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$90 BN BOOAST TO SA ECONOMY
The capital base of the African Development Bank
(AFDB) is set to increase by 200%, giving the
2010 REAL ESTATE GUIDE
institution more capacity to meet the needs of
countries on the continent, particularly low-income
By paying a small additional amount each month on
ones.
your bond you can save a lot of money.
The table in the downloadable guide shows how
The bank announced the plan by its funders to
much you can save as well as the reduced term
increase its capital base to US$90-billion on 24
resulting from additional payment on your bond. The
April, following the 11th meeting of the Group Board
table is based on a R100 000 bond at a rate of 11%
of Governors Consultative Committee in Washington
with a repayment term of 20 years.
DC on 23 April – on the sidelines of the World Bank
Read more and download the guide.
and International Monetary Fund spring meetings.
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6 WAYS TO SAVE ELECTRICITY
THE TOP TEN MOST EXPENSIVE YACHTS
Spending thousands on a electricity saving products
to save cents makes little sense, but if you're already PRETORIA - When it comes to wealth, few South
in the market for some electricity saving products or Africans can compete with the super wealthy of the
a municipal prepaid meter to reduce your costs -- or world. The net worth of some American, Middle
even light saving bulbs -- consider some free tips on Eastern and European billionaires is hard to fathom
saving electricity as well as an electricity monitor as in local terms. These are also the people who
your first energy-savings tool before you make any belong to the exclusive super-yacht owners club. A
further decisions. recent study showed that Italy dominated the list of
the world's most expensive marinas and we were
So what if you weren't especially eco-conscious curious to find out how South Africa compared.
before the glaring electric bills landed in your
mailbox? Now you can play the part of the concerned The Top 10 list was published by the London-based
citizen by saving both the green in your wallet and Wealth Bulletin in mid-April. Only a few marinas
your energy consumption in the process. If it could worldwide......
just be that simple.... unfortunately it’s not. Read more.
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Events / Things to do
REDSTONE HILLS MOUNTAIN BIKE AND WACKY WINE WEEKEND 2010
ADVENTURE WEEKEND
The Wacky Wine Weekend festival. Now taking
Join the Dryland outdoor events team for a place for the 7th year, the festival still brings you
adventurious weekend of outdoor activities. fantastic offers at fantastic value.
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Recipes
DINNER WITH FRIENDS
Baked Apple Salad with Pecans and Feta
Slow Cooked Belly of Pork
Stuffed Courgette Flowers

4. Stuffed Courgette Flowers
Leeks with Parsley Sauce
Buttered Noodles with Chives
Ice-Cream in Goblets served with Stewed Gooseberries and Apple
Coffee
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