With the end of the year fast approaching, property investors are urged to look forward to 2006 and take into account where the market is heading.

With the end of the year fast approaching, property investors are urged to look forward to 2006 and take into account where the market is heading.

This is according to Bales Delaporte, a niche property investment company that has in excess of 30 years experience in the commercial property market...

Supplied by Dave Welmans www.thepropertygame.co.za

'Buy in a slow market and sell in a fast one' are words of wisdom bandied about in property circles. As we head downhill towards the end of the year and bump through the silly season of parties, holidays and family gatherings, events conspire this year to make this adage particularly apt.

If you are in the market to buy a home, now is the ideal time to snap up bargains as the rest of the country go about their business of rushing around and focusing on year-end parties and Christmas shopping...

The auction industry experienced a strong year driven by demand for commercial property in a climate of low interest rates and a stable currency.

Rael Levitt, Asset Alliance's Chief Executive, said: "The year showed particularly strong growth in the Southern African auction industry, largely off a strong commercial property market evident in most urban areas.

"Low interest rates, strong business confidence and a stable currency fuelled demand for investment real estate and the majority of the group's sales arose from this market sector."...

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It is no longer only senior office bearers in the Institute of Estate Agents of South Africa who are saying that becoming an estate agent is still far too easy and that the entry-level qualifications are too low.

Lanice Steward, MD of Anne Porter Properties, who has had 20 years' experience in property marketing and selling, has added her voice to those in the institute, protesting the ease of entry into an estate agency career...

THE residential property market along the Atlantic Seaboard is increasingly becoming a buyer’s market, with the sales of apartments dropping 21% in October from a year earlier.

Steven Delit of RE/MAX Living Atlantic, says this reflects a trend that emerged in February this year, with sales for every month of this year lower than the year-earlier month. Delit says only in January were sales higher than in the comparative month last year.

He says October was the worst month this year in terms of sales on the Atlantic Seaboard...

This is one of the most beautiful beaches in Cape Town and is situated only 18 kilometres from the centre of the city. The tranquil little cove is perfect for those that seek complete peace and privacy. It is named after a British seaside town in Wales and this small exclusive seaside village has only one road in and out and no shops whatsoever. The beach is picture perfect framed by bushes, trees and giant boulders and has a good surfable wave. From the rocks you can see the remains of the tanker Romelia shipwrecked in 1977 after the tow rope snapped and the tug lost control.

A 20 minute walk from Sunset Rocks is the famous nudist beach of Sandy Bay, the mention of which often causes guffaws. There is no direct vehicle access, which helps to stop passing ogglers, and generally people respect each other’s privacy. The only ones getting a good view of this beach are those taking a scenic helicopter ride from the Waterfront.

From www.go2africa.com

Llandudno is one of the most most picturesque places you will ever surf. The water is electric blue and as clear as that of the Mediteranean. The beach is also extremely popular with Cape Town's body beautiful.

The break does tend to get a little bit crowded here, as do all smallish spots. The local presence is also felt, and it is not advisable to paddle out with an attitude.

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Its here, the holidays with the joy, the friends, the family and the excitement of the preparations. Are you ready? Are you going to get ready on time? Or... Are you like everyone else postponing things for the last moment. Get ready in time for Christmas without the stress...

The battle for ownership of a R23m penthouse at Michelangelo Towers in Sandton was settled in the High Court yesterday.

Rebserve CEO Stephen Levenberg brought a High Court action claiming he had a verbal pre-emptive right on the yet to be completed penthouse which has been sold Brian Joffe, founder and chief executive of Top 40 company Bidvest...

As you know this will be the last newsletter before the holiday season. Don't worry, we will still do one in December for those who will be at home. Val Ludgrove Real Estate would like to wish each of our clients a very Happy Holiday Season.For those of you that will be driving to your holiday destination please drive safely and for those who will be abroad, enjoy!!

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