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Questionsbuyers shouldask

W

hile property has been one of the

best performing long-term in-

vestments in recent years, de-

spite theeconomicdownturnandpricede-

creases, a property investment will only

be as sound as the knowledge buyers have

about it.

A bad property investment can severely af-

fect the buyers return on investment or in

the worst case, result in them continuously

losing money over the long term.

However, says Adrian Goslett, CEO of

RE/MAX of Southern Africa, knowing what

to look for and what questions to ask when

viewing a property will help the buyer distin-

guish between a good investment and a bad

one.

Goslett gives the following tips for buyers

before deciding to buy a property:

) Will it be a long-term investment? It is

important thatbuyersviewpropertyasa long

term investment and as such plan according-

ly.According toGoslett, as a general rule buy-

erswillneedtostayinahomeforat leastseven

to ten years before they see any real return

on their investment. He notes that buyers

should consider their future plans and how

the propertywould fit into those plans.While

a property may meet the buyers immediate

requirements, it may not fit into their future

plans, which could include starting a family.

While location is always a vital aspect to con-

sider, different amenities would appeal to

buyers in different life stages. For example,

while a young couple may initially want a

home that is close to restaurants and enter-

tainment hotspots, when they decide to start

a family, proximity to good schools andmedi-

cal facilities will be become more important.

) Is thehomeingoodrepair?Althoughbuy-

ing a home in need of some attention might

seemmore cost effective at the outset, homes

with numerous problems can end up costing

a lot ofmoney to repair. Buyers shouldcheck

aspects such as the reliability of the utilities,

which include the electricity and water sup-

plies, aswell as checkingallwaterandelectri-

cal installations to be functional and in good

repair. It may also be worthwhile to enquire

about the monthly utility costs, he says.

Goslett says buyers should also check the

property for any water damage or rising

damp, as both could present a variety of prob-

lems and result in costly repairs. Bubbling or

scaling paint on walls is generally an indica-

tion of water damage, as are brownmarkings

on the ceiling.

When looking at a property with a swim-

ming pool, buyers should check for cracks in

the structure or lining as well the condition

of the paving around the pool. It is advisable

to check filtration equipment such as the

pump and ensure it is in good working order

andaskaboutthecostofmaintainingthepool.

) Does the home have a sound structure?

While building standards in South Africa are

generally high, Goslett says buyers should

never assume that a building is structural

sound. Although rare, it is possible that even

aesthetically pleasing, relatively new build-

ingscanhaveserious faults. Buyersmayneed

to pay particularly close attentionwhen look-

ing for structural damage as it might be hid-

den with heavy filling work and a coat of

paint. An indication of structural damage is

diagonal cracks running from the corners of

window or door frames and deformation

alongroof lines. Structuraldamagetoaprop-

erty will be extremely expensive to repair, if

it canbe repaired at all. Repairs could include

demolishing parts of the home and having

them rebuilt. A full structural survey can be

carried out by a master builder who will be

able to advise the buyer what work needs to

be done to the property and at what cost.

)Does theproperty correspondwith thede-

scription on the title deed? Goslett says buy-

ers should check that all buildings on the

property correspond to the description on the

title deed, making sure of the legality of the

buildings. The description on the title deed

will provide the number of rooms, the area

of the property, terraces and the plot. In the

case of a sectional title unit, check the exclu-

sive-use areas to which you are entitled. Any

additions such as rooms, garages or a swim-

ming pool that do not appear, may not have

been built and approved through the correct

channels and should be queried. Buyers

should ask the owner for proof of planning

permission as the property may require new

registration for the entire property. If this is

the case, it will be more cost effective to get

the current owner to register the change be-

fore they buy the property.

A wise choice today will allow the buyer

to reap the financial benefits in future.

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Do Ibuyanexisting

propertyorbuild?

Its a big decision to make:

Buy or build. Lets look at

the pros and cons.

For most buyers, purchas-

ing an existing property is

much easier. You shortlist

properties that meet your re-

quirements, you view them,

and you make an offer based

on what you can afford, and

what you believe market val-

ue to be.

In most cases, when pur-

chasing an existing property

you are able to take occupa-

tion in 1 to 3months and this

makes planning your move

fairly easy.

You apply for your finance,

sign papers with the attorneys, and the next

thing you know you are moving in.

On the negative, you may be purchasing

a property that doesnt fill all your needs

you may have had to compromise. Perhaps

you also have to upgrade kitchens, bath-

rooms,andflooring.All thesecostmoneyand

take time, and financing these changes,

while possible, isnt an automatic process

and you will need to qualify and register a

large enough bond.

What about building?

My dad always toldmewhen he taughtme

real estate that no one is making any more

land. Thats so true now, as the availability

of vacant plots in the areas you may want

to live in, is poor.

However, if you were to find a plot you

liked, then perhaps building is an option you

should consider.

The one obvious positive is that you can

build exactly what you want and need. You

can choose your finishes and you get to

move into a brandnewhome.

Thereisnothingquite likebe-

ing the first to live in a new

home with everything fresh

and new.

But it has its price. A new

home has teething problems.

Things will go wrong, and

with it comes frustration.

Building is also stressful, un-

lessyoufindtheperfectbuild-

er. You will also need to find

alternative accommodation

for the 5 to 8 months it may

take to build, which is an ex-

tra cost.

Upuntil recently the banks

were reluctant to offer good

loan-to-value rates on build-

ing loans. However, for most

of the banks this has now changed, and you

should be able to qualify for the same per-

centage of finance to total cost as you would

have on an existing home.

Anotherpositiveofbuildingisthatyoupay

transfer duty on the plot transaction only.

In somecases this is a significant saving.But

dont forget to allow for theNHBRC registra-

tion fee on the new building, architect and

municipal planning fees, and all the hidden

costs. Ive yet to find someone who came out

on budget as we all like to spend more than

we have.

The reality is that both buying an existing

property and building a new one offer differ-

ent but exciting challenges. If your circum-

stances allow and you cant find a home that

suits you, then dont discount building.

But research the cost thoroughly so there

are no nasty surprises.

Happy house-hunting.

E-mail your real estate question to ste-

ve.cd@harcourts.co.za

Talking Property by Steve

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STELLENBOSCH

R44

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CARPE

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PARADYSKLOOF

JAMESTOWN

DIE BOORD

Old Mutual Building, 40 Bird Street, Stellenbosch

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R3 600 000

Spacious family home with plenty of character,

two living areas, huge established garden and

pool, as well as exquisite views of the mountain

and nearby vineyards. Excellent value in sought

after area.

Contact: Monique Holzen 072 390 9227

R4 950 000

Situated away from the noise and rush of the centre

of town this top-class property offers luxury, peace

and serenity.

Contact: Marelise Visagie 072 776 2645

R1 695 000

Aftree geleentheid in rustige landelike omgewing. Hi-

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Kontak: Marelise Visagie 072 776 2645

Offers from R1 990 000

Cosy and secure north facing townhouse in small,

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rarely come onto the market so dont miss out on

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Die gewildheid van hierdie woonbuurt en omgewing

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Joint Mandate

TheChamberofBusinessand Industry

will be holding a workshop on speed

networking on 19March from 17:00 un-

til 19:30 at the Cape ChamberHouse, 19

Louis Gradner Street, Foreshore in

Cape Town.

Why speed network? Within two

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Learn the art of speed network

Understanding our labour laws

The Cape Chamber of Com-

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Taking back control: Under-

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as business owner on 19March

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Village from 08:00 until 10:30.

The speaker, Justine delMon-

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specialising in labour law. She

completed her BLC LLB cum

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an attorney of the High Court of

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labour law department. She left

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Cost is R120 for members and

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Formore information contact

event organiser: Roshaan Gil-

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Very neat and spacious home in a quiet suburb

with 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and lots of extras.

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Invest in a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom house, situated

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A fantastic plot and plan package.

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SERIOUS SELLER! Prime land set on the slopes

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Price: R4 250 000 (Excl VAT)

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Well priced. Smallholding, fully fenced and ideal for

keeping of livestock. Municipal water for domestic

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Price: R2 900 000 (Excl VAT).

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Character and versatility in Groenvlei, Paarl.

4 Bedrooms and study, 4 bathrooms, 4 reception

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Contact: Bronwyn Boyd 083 420 1747

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Plot and Plan options, starting at R2,555,000.

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