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DALSIGR4 400 000_________________

Jewel in Dalsig.Truly a place to callhome.

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KAMPUS R1 733 250> > >Eenmans Badk 1 KelderparkeringLigging! Ligging! Ligging!

DIE BOORD R3 280 000> > >Bed 4 Bath 3 Garages 2Family home offers great value.

CAMPUS R1 825 000> > >Bed 2 Bath 1 Park 1Excellent location on campus

LONGLANDS R1 750 000> Erf 700mLandelik en veilig.

BRANDWACHT AAN RIVIER R2 642500> Plot 670m

WELGEVONDEN R1 295 000> > >Slaapk 2 Badk 1 Park 1Grondvloer met uitsig.

REAL ESTATE:A102% INCREASE TO BECOMENO1

HelderbergHarcourtswinsnumberonespotAfter five years in the top ten ofHarcourts South Africa, the localHelderberg office of HarcourtsPlatinum have finally done it been awarded the Number One of-fice in South Africa.

Its a monumental achievement forprincipal Steve Caradoc-Davies andhis team. Competing against nearly140 Harcourts offices throughout thecountry, including mega-offices inPretoria and Johannesburg, Har-courts Platinum enjoyed a 102% in-creaseinbusinesstotaketheNumberOne spot.

Whats thereasonfortheirsuccess?About seven years ago we embarkedon a journey to deliver a world-classreal estate experience to our clients,says Caradoc-Davies.

This obsession to exceed the cus-tomers expectation has includedground-breaking marketing andservice offerings. Our results con-firm that we are on the right track,with massive year-on-year growth,and a dominant local market-share.

With over 24 sales agents in theresidential market, and an additionalfive agents specialising in marketingnine developments, we are on trackfor another huge increase in 2014,says Caradoc-Davies.

In addition to the achievement asa business, a number of agents werealso recognised for their significantachievements. Jason Hutton wasawarded second position for TopSales agent, and third position Exclu-sive Lister. Michael Pashleyachieved seventh position for Top

Agent. Alistair Ormerod receivedfirst position for Exclusive Lister,and eleventh position for Top Agent.HornetteBothawasfourteenthasTopAgent. Newcomer to the industry,Liezl Heerschap, was honoured as theRising Star of the Year. In additionto this, Harcourts Platinum also re-ceived the award for OutstandingMarketing.

Says Caradoc-Davies: Being rec-ognised as the Number One office inHarcourts South Africa, is a very spe-cial achievement for our team. Everysingle person in our business has con-tributed towards this and Im ex-tremely proud. I know were on theright track and our focus will contin-ue to be our customer, and deliveringa customer experience that is world-class.

The Helderberg Harcourts Platinum team celebrate their victory of being named the Top Harcourts office in SA.

Jason Hutton, a real estate agentat Helderberg Harcourts, wasawarded second position in theTop Agent category and Platinum Status as well as the BlueCircle Award. With him is Richard Gray, CEO of Harcourts Africa.

Liezl Heerschap, estate agent withHelderberg Harcourts, wasawarded Rising Star of the Year.Richard Gray, CEO of HarcourtsAfrica is here with her.

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7Districtmail29 Mei, 2014BOLANDSOLD HELDERBERGDont settle for less than perfect serviceSadly, the South African consumerseldomcomplainsaboutsubstandardservice. Perhaps thats becauseweretrying to be polite, or because wereconcerned our commentsmay not bewell received.Its a shame really because, by our

silence, we really condone poor serv-ice.Imwriting this while in Australia

at a Harcourts International Confer-ence.Wecanlearnathingortwofromthe Australian consumer.One thing thats instantly obvious

when you arrive in Australia is thatthegeneralservicestandardisimpec-cably high.Thereason?Constructivecriticism

when the customer experience ispoor. Itscalledfeedback,andwithoutit a business owner will be obliviousto the problems that need attention.Thekey is in theway theconsumer

expresseshimself.Iveseenfirst-handhow the customer expresses his dis-satisfactionfirm,polite,andcontrol-led. Whats even more impressivethough, is the way management ac-cepts the feedback - almost welcomesit - and does something about it.Theprocessisbeneficialbothtothe

consumer and the business owner,who is thenconstantly improvinghisoffering. Yes, I know we have this inSouth Africa too. But Ive also seenhow management gets defensive,

makes excuses, and minimises theconsumers opinion.The same is true in real estate. The

generalserviceofferingfromAustral-ian real estate companies is excep-tional. Its theproduct of years of con-sumer feedback and theway its beenpositively received and acted upon.In South Africa we have seen serv-

ice level improvements in some are-as, but its often at a very slow pace.Sohowcanweaccelerateit?Bypolite-ly speaking up when were not satis-fied and expecting the situation to befairly resolved.Ifmanagementdoesnttakereason-

able steps to rectify the problem thentake your business elsewhere.

Its simplynotaccept-able to make emptypromises and avoid theconsequences of non-delivery.Property sellers are

entitled to receive themarketingoftheirprop-erty that an agent prom-ises.Theyare entitled toregular andhonestmar-ket feedback.Theyareentitledtoan

honestestimationofthemarketvalueof their property not some fictionalfigure pulled out of the sky.And when it comes to negotiating

offers, both seller and buyer are enti-

tled to an honest andtransparent process.This is not the place forgames and scheming.Thereneedstobeaforumof trust and respect uponwhich fair negotiationcan take place.In many cases estate

agents deliver exactlythis - but not always. Ifyoure not getting whatyou deserve then speak

up. Expect a resolution.And if yourenot happy, then take your businesselsewhere. This process will help im-prove service levels. Ask for more.You deserve it.

Talking Property, bySteve CaradocDavies, principal ofHarcourts Platinum

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10 Eikestadnuus29 Mei, 2014 BOLANDSOLDSTELLENBOSCHRECORD PRICE: This home in De Zalze Winelands Golf Estate was recently sold by PamGolding Properties for R21,55 million a record price for a single residential property in theStellenbosch area. PGPs area manager for Stellenbosch, Louise Varga, says these are not only record prices for De Zalze, but also for a single residential home anywhere in the Stellenbosch area the previous record being R18 million for a single residential sale concluded in2013.

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Show units open: Monday - Friday 10:00 to 17:00 Saturday - Sunday 11:00 to 17:00Tel: +27 (021) 852 0821 Russell: 083 457 2007 David: 082 410 7465 Christina: 082 330 1209E-mail: russellm@iafrica.com or david@exactcape.co.za Website: www.schonenbergvillage.co.za

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The all new Healthcare Centre consists of 13Assisted Living units and 14 Frail Care rooms witha professionally run clinic designed to the higheststandards to meet the needs of a more managableenvironment.

Show units open: Monday - Friday 10:00 to 17:00 Saturday - Sunday 11:00 to 17:00

The village is constituted in terms of the Retirement Act No. 65 of 1988.

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13Paarl Post29 Mei, 2014BOLANDSOLD PAARL/WELLINGTONVal de Vie the epitome of luxuryVal de Vie, described as one of theboldest andmostupmarket of all therecent developments in Paarl, willbe the most successful and the fast-est selling of them all according toLizette Joubert, theRawsonProper-ty Groups fanchisee for Paarl.Situated in the fertile Berg River

valley between Paarl and Fransch-hoek, it covers 250 ha in all. Today,the development can offer mosthomes, not only mountain views tothe Groot Drakenstein, Paarl Rock,Simonsberg and the Franschhoekranges, but also vistas of cultivated,

open agricultural land. More than70% of the estate consists of vine-yards, farmland, wildlife camps,paddocks and polo fields.The average value of a home sold

here today is R4 800 000. In totalthere are 532 plots and 500 of thesehave been sold. By the end of theyear it is estimated that 350 homeswill have been built on the estate.Those for sale vary in price from

R850 000 to R4 million, but the bulkof demand is around R1 200 000.The plots vary in size from 600 m

to 1 400 m. A view of one of the landscaped homes at Val de Vie.

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SHARPANDRUGGED: TURBOCHARGEDAND INTERCOOLEDDIESEL ENGINE

NissanPatrol PickupnewworkhorsekingQUICKPIC

The new and updated Nissan Pa-trol Pickup is now available inSouth Africa, sporting a sharpnewlookwithruggedovertones,a new diesel engine and upgrad-ed features.

The Patrol nameplate has beenrunning strongly for over 60 yearsand the new Patrol Pickup buildson this heritage. It is an authentic4x4 which represents Nissanscommitment to the large pickupsegment inSouthAfricawithabak-kie that expresses the brands ulti-mate do-anything attitude, espe-cially in the roughest and toughestenvironments.The new Nissan Patrol Pickup

is an exciting addition to the Nis-san LCV stable, comments TerryMashoko,LCVProductManageratNissan South Africa.The Patrol nameplate carries a

rich heritage the world over and inSouth Africa has come to signifythe toughestbakkie for themostde-manding applications. With itsnew, powerful common rail dieselengine, the new model is loadedwith the never say die attitudewhich gives it legendary status inthe large bakkie segment.Up for any challenge, the new

Patrol Pickup has the perfect mixof brawnygood looks andbrute per-formance to make light work ofeven the most daunting terrain. Itsall-terrain suspension, impressivetorque delivery and superior off-road performance makes travers-ing any terrain for any purposeeasy and reassuring. Couple thesefactors with its low cost of owner-ship and the Patrol Pickup is easilyidentified as the best workhorseandstatussymbol theultimate4x4that gets the job done, comfortably.

In 2014 guise, the new PatrolPickup looks tough, and is tough.Our rich expertise in off-road vehi-cles and our ability to create inno-vative and exciting products hasculminated in a bakkie that knowswhat the owner wants and is capa-ble of delivering every time, all thetime. We know that our customersin this segment need a no-frills, no-fuss bakkie that can work and playas hard as they do, which is exactlywhat the new Patrol Pickup is de-signed to do.Available in single-cab configu-

ration and with a diesel-powered4x4 drivetrain, the new Nissan Pa-

trol Pickup 3.0DTi 4x4 5-speedman-ual is powered by a turbochargedand intercooled new-age 16-valvediesel engine which features com-mon rail-fuel injection for im-proved filtration, greater efficien-cy, enhanced durability and im-proved power output. Producing110 kW at 3 600 rpm and 371 Nm oftorque between 1 800 and 2 400 rpm,drivability is exceptionally refinedespecially due to the low and wide-spread torqueavailability.Coupledto this, a class-leading towing ca-pacityof 2 500kgemphasises thePa-trol Pickups abilities as an all-rounder for work and leisure pur-

poses.Featuring Euro-2 compliancy

and 500 ppm diesel compatibility,the new Patrol Pickup realises av-erage fuel economyof 10.9-litresper100 km on the combined cycle and,with two fuel tanks totalling 175 li-tres, a range of over 1 600 km be-tween fill-ups is easily achievable.The tried-and-trusted 4x4 system

is a part-time setup, enabling thedriver to select between threeman-ually-activated drive modes de-pending on the conditions. With astandard rear differential lock, thenew Patrol Pickup features high-and low-range four-wheel drive,

withmanual hub locks andamanu-al override function. The new Pa-trol Pickup also features widertyres for improved grip, as well asa widened rear track which betteraligns the front and rear wheels forimproved stability and control, es-pecially in sand driving conditionsoff-road.The combinationof a flexi-ble rear leaf spring suspension de-sign with longer stroke on thesprings also results in improvedride quality and comfort.Forming part of its significant

upgrade, the interior features en-hancements which match the exte-riors rugged and modern looks,whilestill subscribingto theprinci-ple of fuss-free simplification. Ap-propriately uncluttered, the interi-or features air conditioning, powersteering and a tilt-adjustable steer-ing wheel. New features includeelectric windows, intermittentwindscreen wipers and warningbuzzers for opendoors andkeys leftin the ignition. Safety equipmentincludes two airbags, three-pointsafety belts andABSwith the venti-lated front disc brakes.Linked to low cost of ownership

and adding even more value, thenew Nissan Patrol Pickup comeswith a 3-year/ 100 000 kmwarrantyand class-leading service intervalsof 15 000 km.The new Nissan Patrol Pickup

is available through Nissans en-tire South African dealer network,whichalsohas access to a full rangeof accessories including spot lights,cattle rails, replacement bumper,winch, snorkels and audio systemalong with many others, allowingowners to customise their PatrolPickup to perfectly suit their re-quirements, concludes Mashoko.The 2014 Nissan Patrol Pickup

3.0D 4x4 retail price including VATis R476 900

The triedandtrusted 4x4 system is a parttime setup, enabling the driver to select between three manuallyactivated drive modes depending on the conditions. PHOTO: QUICKPIC

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CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE 087 550 2859Dynagel Street, The Interchange, Somerset West.

CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE 087 550 2859Contact: Alan van As 076 924 3553 Elanie Swift 083 450 6662 Jacques Fourie (Sales Manager)

072 616 0137

Youre invited to come and test-drive the all-new 2014 Jeep Cherokee at our dealership.

Experience class-leading off-road capability, 9-speed automatic transmission, 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating and state-of-the-art technologythat commands adventure both on and off-road.

PS. Bring the whole family. Refreshments will be served and there will be entertainment for the kids.To assist us with catering requirements, please contact us at the number below and confirm number of guests.

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Jeep Cherokee, the Jeep mid-size Sport Utility Vehicle, hasevolved into a completely newvehicle fully expressing thebrands core values of freedom,authenticity, adventure andpassion and delivering to cus-tomers a fresh interpretation oftheGoanywhere,doanythingattitudeof the legendaryAmeri-can brand.

With the introduction of the 1984Jeep Cherokee, three decades ago,Jeep invented the mid-size SUVcategory.The all-new compact SUV of the

Jeep brand was the first vehicle ofits type and size and was so suc-cessful that itwasquickly followedby a number of competitive vehi-cles.A major feature of the 1984 Jeep

Cherokee was the all-new unibodyframe that gave the vehicle superi-or rigidity with reduced weightand fuel consumption.Today, the new generation Jeep

Cherokee completely rethinks thecategory invented by Jeep 30 yearsago and features a new sleek andathletic design, the first nine-speed automatic transmission inthe mid-size SUV segment, en-hanced on-road driving dynamicsand handling, superior Jeep 4x4capability, premium interiorcraftsmanship, innovative tech-nology, new levels of efficiency,entertainment and comfort andfive-star safety and security fea-tures that recently allowed the ve-hicle to earn the designation of

safest 2013 SUV in its categoryfrom Euro NCAP.Engineered to excel on any and

all terrains, the new Jeep Chero-kee expresses the synthesis be-tween stylistic innovation andfamily tradition, legendary 4x4 ca-pability and technology: featuresthat are fully embodied in the topof the range Limited model and inits alter ego, the off-road special-ist Trailhawk.With a sleek and athletic exteri-

or the new Jeep Cherokee remainstrue to the heritage of the brandwhile moving forward into thenext erawith a shape that is as effi-cient as the vehicle and maintainsthe DNA that makes it a true Jeep.The interior of the new Jeep

Cherokee delivers craftsmanship,easy-to-operate technological con-tents and thoughtful, clever fea-tures.Available in two-wheel drive

and four-wheel drive configura-

tions, the new generation JeepCherokee is engineered to ensurebenchmark on and off-road capa-bilities under all driving condi-tions.The new Jeep mid-size SUV of-

fers a choice of two innovativefour-wheel drive systems: JeepActive Drive I and Jeep ActiveDrive Lock.Jeep Active Drive I features a

fully automatic, single powertransfer unit (PTU) and delivers

seamless operation in and out offour-wheel drive at any speed.Jeep Active Drive Lock fea-

tures a locking reardifferential forsuperior low-speed power deliv-ery.This vehicle is also the first mid-

size SUV to feature rear axle dis-connect, resulting in reduced fric-tion and energy loss when 4x4 ca-pability isnt required andensuring improved fuel efficiency.The rear-axle disconnect seam-

lessly switches between two-andfour-wheel drive for full-timetorque management without re-quiring input from the driver.The new Jeep Cherokee lineup

will be introduced in Jeep dealer-ships starting in June, in the Lon-gitude, Limited and Trailhawktrim levels.The engine range comprises the

new 3.2l l V-6 Pentastar petrol en-gine or the 2.4l Tigershark Multi-Air L4, both of which are offeredin combination with the all-newnine-speed automatic transmis-sion.The new Jeep Cherokee will be

available at the beginning of June2014 with the pricing as follows:

Jeep Cherokee 2.4l LongitudeFWD R479 990Jeep Cherokee 3.2l Limited

FWD R505 990Jeep Cherokee 3.2l Limited

AWD R563 990Jeep Cherokee 3.2l Trailhawk

4WD R607 990The new Jeep Cherokee joins its

larger sibling, theGrandCherokeeoffering as standard a 6 year /100 000 km maintenance plan.

Available in twowheel drive and fourwheel drive configurations, the new generation Jeep Cherokee is engineered to ensure benchmark on and offroad capabilities under all driving conditions. PHOTO: QUICKPIC

JeepCherokee: Freedomand innovation

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