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14 Tel: (045) 839-4040 Emergency: (A/H) 083-272-0955 ° Editorial: sonjar@timesmedia.co.za - advertising: charodinev@timesmedia.co.za THE REPRESENTATIVE 20 October 2017 PRIMEPROPER TY PROPERTY FOR SALE VERONICA 082 609 9552 TOP TOWN R795 000 TOWNHOUSE IN SECURE COMPLEX ofering open plan lounge, diningroom, fitted kitchen with undercounter oven, hob and extractor fan, two bedrooms two bathrooms (MES), garage and carport. 2 2 1 1 BERGSIG R1 550 000 TOWNHOUSE NESTLED IN ESTABLISHED COMPLEX ofering open plan lounge, diningroom, well fitted kitchen with undercounter oven, hob and extractor fan, three bedrooms, two bathrooms (MES), private garden and pool, outside storeroom, toilet and double undercover carport. 3 2 2 WESTBOURNE PARK R700 000 LOW MAINTENANCE FACE BRICK TOWNOUSE ofering lounge, fitted kitchen with undercounter oven, hob and extractor fan, three bedrooms, two bathroom (MES) and garage 3 2 1 TOP TOWN R1 050 000 JUST MOVE IN TO THIS TOWNHOUSE which is ofering open plan Lounge, super kitchen with undercounter oven, hob and extractor fan, two bedrooms, full bathroom, automated garage and under cover carport. Close to all schools 2 1 1 1 TOP TOWN R1 860 000 THIS PROPERTY WOULD BE AN IDEAL B&B!!!!! Besides being a spacious home it also has 4 SELF CATERING UNITS. PHONE ME NOW TO VIEW IF YOU WANT SEE THE “SOLD” SIGN ON YOUR PROPERTY PHONE VERONICA 0826099552 Bowes McDougall Inc. 27A Prince Alfred Street, Queenstown Tel: 045 807 3800 Tips on how to pick a rental property Investment in real estate needs a clear mind, planning and research SOLE MANDATE CENTRAL R1 750 000 3 Beds | 1 Bath | 1 Lounge Outstanding potential and a workshop at the back with ample parking space. This property can easily be converted into offices as it is well located and a stone throw away from the Nonesi mall. SOLE MANDATE SOLE MANDATE Loraine Bosman C 084 487 8949 EQT6773 EZIBELENI R630 000 EZIBELENI R450 000 4 Beds | 1 Bath | 2 Carport 2 Beds | 1 Bath | 1 Garage Calling all investors to make offers in this ideal investment property with huge earning potentials. This property is situated on the main taxi route, fully Four roomed house with two flats and a garage. Fully fenced with face brick and steel gates. Located in a sought ater area close to schools and transport routes. walled and boasts stunning mountain views. SOLE MANDATE EZIBELENI R250 000 2 Beds | 1 Bath Bargain! Bargain! You snooze you lose. This property is situated on the main taxi route at Unathi Mkhefa street Ezibeleni. Hurry up before it is snatched up from under your nose. Moira Pappas Principal C 082 478 7353 Yolanda Moss C 083 381 5899 EQT6573 Sipiwe Follie C 076 832 9706 EQT6775 Sipiwe Follie C 076 832 9706 EQT6776 SOLE MANDATE MADEIRA PARK 3 Beds | 2 Bath | 1 Lounge | 1 Garage This neat as a pin home, is perfect for a small family. The sunny lounge leads to the kitchen and large bedrooms. All three bedrooms are fitted. A large back yard extends behind the house. Njongo Mvabenyathi C 071 036 0371 EQT6785 R860 000 RENTALS 045 838 2560 Central: Bachelor flats – R3 050.00 1 bedroom flat – R3 600.00 1 bedroom flat – R2 500.00 1 bedroom flat – R2 800.00 3 bedroom house – R7 260.00 2 bedroom flat – R6 500.00 3 bedroom flat – R5 170.00 Top town: 3 bedroom house – R10 000.00 4 bedroom house – 10 300.00 Out of town (3km on N6): 2 bedroom unit – R5 170.00 59sqm Commercial rental - R 6 500.00 excluding VAT. Ezibeleni: 1 bedroom flat - R2 850.00 Bachelor flats - R1 850.00 Bachelor flats - R2 100.00 ONCE you have done research and made up your mind about going for high rental yields instead of high capital growth properties, the next step is to master the process of picking the right investment property. CEO of Private Bank Lending at FNB, Praven Subbramoney, says many inexperienced investors often get it wrong when choosing the first few rental properties, which is both costly and not ideal when starting to build a portfolio. He points out five mistakes to avoid when choosing the right rental property: ý Emotions – try and avoid falling in love with the property. Rather weigh its potential to attract quality tenants. Don’t look for features that appeal to you, but the market you are targeting. ý Hasty decisions – talk to different property agents and view a minimum of five properties or units in the area before making your final decision - unless you are taking advantage of a good deal. Also let the agents know that you are buying an investment property and will be exploring a few options. This will help you make an informed decision and also negotiate a good price. ý Cost of maintenance – before buying your investment property, it is essential to establish the type of maintenance required. The idea with this property investment strategy is to make as much money as possible from the rental income, while avoiding ongoing expenses such as outsourcing maintenance. For example, it may be more practical to go a low maintenance unit like a flat or cluster, instead of a standalone house. However, if you are buying a house, it is important to get an expert to thoroughly inspect it for visible and hidden defects that may be costly to repair. ý Investigate rental yield – don’t just take the agents’ word about how much tenants are likely to pay for rent. Do your own research and find out how much other properties in the area are being rented out for. In this case, you risk ending up with a low rental yield and low capital growth property, which will cost you as you may have to re-sell it. ý Talk to experts - don’t be reluctant to share ideas and seek advice from experienced property investors. If possible, also join credible property investment groups. Taking advantage of advice and learning from the mistakes of experienced investors will go a long way in helping you to succeed. “After selecting the right rental property, the second most important thing is to consider is how to finance the investment,” s ay s S u b b r a m o n e y. Investors who are planning to build a sizeable rental portfolio can get more value from a structured loan which provides secured finance for larger property acquisitions, allowing them to borrow against mixed collateral such as a combination of property, shares, cash or investment portfolio in order to take advantage of opportunities. “A viable high rental yield property investment strategy depends on the rental income you get as well as access to capital. As a result, finance and skills required for selecting the right property are critical elements for success,” s ay s S u b b r a m o n e y. Institute of Estate Agents of South Africa DEAL OF THE WEEK! QUEENSTOWN - R830 000 2 x bedroom FLAT in upmarket secure complex PHOTOS OF THE ABOVE PROPERTY ARE AVAILABLE ON PROPERTY 24 WEBSITE
THE REPRESENTATIVE 20 October 2017 Tel: (045) 839-4040 Emergency: (A/H) 083-272-0955 ° Editorial: sonjar@timesmedia.co.za - advertising: charodinev@timesmedia.co.za 15 Taxi body allays fears of TB in Ilinge SIMTEMBILE MGIDI HE Uncedo Taxi Association has moved to allay fears of a health Trisk after it was found that an Ilinge taxi driver who was ill with tuberculosis (TB) was continuing to ferry passengers in the area. Uncedo public relations officer Thulie Madoda said the association encouraged all taxi owners and drivers to be tested to ensure the protection of the health of their passengers. “As the association we do not allow drivers to drive until they are well, especially drivers who have TB. When we were informed that the driver had returned to work, we took him back to the [Ilinge] clinic and he was tested and his results came back negative.” He said some drivers feared that TB could not be cured and therefore did not disclose their st at u s . “When we see symptoms of ill health, we send the drivers to be tested.” Madoda said the association encourages the community to lodge complaints with the association if the drivers did not treat the passengers well or if they were drunk. “People can come to the taxi association offices with their complaints and we will attend to the matter. The taxi industry relies on the passengers. We can be contacted on 082-699-38991.” The department of health organised a TB screening campaign and invited NGOs, including the TB HIV Care Association at the Ilinge taxi rank near the clinic recently. The department of health sub-district, along with the Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality and non-government organisations, also conducted a community dialogue and TB awareness campaign. Professional nurse Sister Fundiswa Mngxaso from TB HIV Care Association said, “There are people who do not know which services they have a right to, so we raised awareness of TB and HIV t e st i n g . ” A large number of people were tested. Sputum was collected from various people and sent to Frontier Hospital for testing with the results to be sent to the clinic. IT ALL COMES TO AN END: Ezibeleni school, Minah T. Soga Primary School, bid farewell last Thursday to teachers who contributed to hundreds of pupils’ academic lives over the past decades. Some of the teachers will retire in January. Pupils performed traditional dances for them. At the event are, from left, NomaRussia Madliwa, Fezeka Gugwini, Phumla Mzilikazi and Thelma Mlillo Picture: SIVENATHI GOSA FRESH START: The new interns at the Chris Hani District Municipality Picture: SUPPLIED New interns settle in at CHDM THE Chris Hani District Municipality (CHDM) has welcomed 40 new interns that will serve for a period of two years. The interns are unemployed graduates who are bona fide residents in the district, who have not been employed before and who have not undergone an internship. According to a press release by CHDM, their service began on September 30 and they have been placed in different offices based on their qualifications. The interns get a monthly stipend of R5000. This marks the third intake of interns by CHDM with some of the interns from the two preceding intakes being employed in CHDM and other institutions. The internship programme was first launched by CHDM in 2011 with the purpose of assisting unemployed graduates to bridge the experience. All interns are assigned mentors who guide them throughout the internship programme ensuring that they attain required skills which make them m a r ke t a b l e . Intern Andile Mbandezi from Westbourne said “I obtained a BA degree in Development studies in 2015 at the University of Zululand and also completed a Honours degree in Community Development in 2016. I have been anxious to get my first job and up to now I had not been successful. I believe when I have completed my internship programme I will be better able to attract employers as I need to plough back the knowledge I attained in university. “I also see this as an opportunity to market myself as a dedicated hardworking and competent employee.” An advert inviting applications for internship was published in July and a recruitment process followed afterwards. In ensuring that it is only suitable CHDM citizens who apply, a process of verification was also undertaken to ascertain residency and employment histor y. New structure wants to help the needy SIVENATHI GOSA THE Basil February Detachment is a Komani body which has been established to assist members of the community in meeting challenges such as obtaining identity documents. While the body is currently made up of mainly ANC members, it aims to assist people regardless of their political affiliation. Acting chairman of the interim board Peter King said community leaders needed to realise the needs of the people. “The structure was established last year with an objective of helping people who are struggling to get help from the government, such as pensioners who do not have any identity documents, and can therefore not receive social grants.” He said the aim of the body was not “to fight with government” but to ensure that communities knew and benefitted from their rights. The structure was also hoping to work with ward commit tees. Grace Schmidt said her two-year-old grandchild has been without a birth certificate GIVING BACK: Basil February Detachment members with residents, front from left, Colette du Plessis, Nored Mdlangu, Grace Schmidt, Rachel Rooy, Themba Gwazube, Julius Zila, David Maneli, Nolitha Sandile, back from left, Peter King, Kenneth Jacobs, Thandeka Ndembe and Desiree Roy Picture: SIVENATHI GOSA but due to intervention by the Basil February Detachment this was resolved. “We are truly grateful for what this organisation is doing for us as the community.” Julius Zila, 81, a Mlungisi resident, said he had been concerned about the lack of a title deed for his home. “I have been reporting my matter to the Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality’s (EMLM) human settlements, and they said they do not have it yet. I have applied for the title deed, but nothing is happening. When the executive mayor of EMLM Lindiwe Gunuza-Nkwenstha was handing out title deeds last week, I was told by a municipal official to go back to the human settlements offices for assistance, I have decided to ask help from this organisation, as I believe they can do something for me.” Themba Gwazube, 61, who has been living without an identity document, said things became worse when his health deteriorated while living in Gauteng. G wa z u b e ’s niece Rachel Rooy said two weeks ago they went to department of home affairs to apply for another identity document. “Things are looking promising and it looks like my uncle may get it soon.”
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