Property Auction on 15 March – 204 Gouriqua, George Road, Mossel Bay

Property auction - Gouriqua 204, George Road, Mossel Bay - 15 March 2012

Terblanche Auctioneers, the auctioneering division of Terblanche Properties, will put this Mossel Bay sea-side property under the auctioneer’s hammer on 15 March 2012. The auction starts at 10:00 and the apartment will be open for viewing from 08:00.

Click here or on the picture above, for more information on and photographs of the property.

This luxury, well-finished apartment unit is ideally situated in a 5-storey building close to the Mossel Bay Harbour, Diaz Museum, various restaurants and other amenities. The sectional title complex features an elevator and a basement parking with electronic security gates. As a holiday unit centrally situated in Mossel Bay, the property is an ideal lock up and go investment in the Garden Route.

Come and join Terblanche Auctioneers on 15 March 2012 at 10:00 for an opportunity to invest in this beautiful apartment in Mossel Bay. For more information, click here or call Okkie Terblanche on 044 695 2871.

Why you make the decisions you make

Buying or selling a home is a big decision, and most of us think we have perfectly rational reasons for planning a move. But how much do you really know about the decision making process? What influences how we make up our mind? Why do we make the choices we make?

If you’re thinking about the possibility of a move in the next 6 – 12 months, you might like to read up on the science of decision making. There are a number of stellar books out recently (and in the recent past!) which shed some light on the inner workings of our brains when it comes to choice, satisfaction with our choices, and the agony of selection.

Here are few good ones and a “sound bite” from the reviews:

The Art of Choosing by Sheena Iyengar

Cover - The Art of Choosing - Sheena Aiyengar

“Sheena Iyengar asks the difficult questions about how and why we choose: Is the desire for choice innate or bound by culture? Why do we sometimes choose against our best interests? How much control do we really have over what we choose? Sheena Iyengar’s award-winning research reveals that the answers are surprising and profound.”

 

 

 

 

 

The Paradox of Choice: Why More is Less by Barry Schwartz

Cover - The paradox of Choice: Why more is less - Barry Schwartz

“Schwartz tells us that constantly being asked to make choices, even about the simplest things, forces us to “invest time, energy, and no small amount of self-doubt, and dread.” There comes a point, he contends, at which choice becomes debilitating rather than liberating.”

 

 

 

 

The Emotional Hostage: Rescuing Your Emotional Life by Leslie Cameron-Bandler and Michael Lebeau

Cover - The Emotional Hostage: Rescuing Your Emotional Life

“Often we feel trapped and at the mercy of emotions that we don’t want. This book teaches how to gain control over our emotional lives by discovering the many factors that together arouse our feelings.”

If you need someone to talk to about your decision to buy or sell, our friendly property consultants will be glad to listen. Contact us by email or call us on +2744 695 2871. You can also find us on Facebook or Twitter. Get in touch soon!

Pre-foreclosure property auction – 86 Henning Road, Island View

Pre-foreclosure auction 23 February 2012 at 10:00

Terblanche Auctioneers, a division of Terblanche Properties, duly authorized by the owner, in conjunction with Gavel and Co., is proud to announce the public auction of this prime property in Island View, Mossel Bay tomorrow, 23 February 2012. The property on auction can be viewed from 08:00am, and the auction will commence at 10:00 am.

The address is 86 Henning Road, Island View, Mossel Bay. To find the property, simply follow the auctioneer’s boards in Henning Road. The property is situated at the top of Henning Road.

For more information and a map, have a look at the property on our website. Please note that rules and conditions apply, which will be read at the auction.

See Mossel Bay on Pasella tonight

Watch Pasella at 19:30 on SABC TV2 tonight (Wednesday, 15th February) for a great insert on Mossel Bay.

The programme will show how guides on Mossel Bay’s Oyster Catcher Trail share their knowledge of the conservation and environmental aspects of Khoisan culture.

The programme is pertinent to recent and exciting findings which have highlighted Mossel Bay’s unique role in the development of modern human behaviour.

Thanks to Mossel Bay Tourism for sharing this. You can also visit us on Facebook.

Do not forget anything on moving day

Do not forget anything when you move

Did you just buy or sell a property? Are you getting ready to move to your new property in the Garden Route (or anywhere else)? Are you worried that you might forget anything? Don’t worry. We are here to help!

Check out our handy moving checklist here. This checklist will help you get ready for the big day from as far as 8 weeks before moving day. If you are still worried that you might forget something on the actual day that you move, check out these handy moving day tips.

How much equity is in your home?

Check out this lovely home in Hartenbos Heuwels

Did you buy a home, say, last year? Or maybe you have owned your home for a decade? Do you have an accurate idea of how much equity you really have in your home? If you were to sell today, do you know how much cash you’d have available moving forward?

Understanding the true equity you have in your home is a vital part of understanding your complete financial picture.  You may have a vague idea of what you think your home is worth, but do you really know?  And if you’re not sure, can you really be sure of your equity?

Property professionals like us often help clients get an accurate picture of their home equity through a three step process:

First, we use a comparative market analysis to establish a probable range of sale prices for your home.  This takes into account recent sales of similar homes in your area as well as the unique features your home has to offer potential buyers.

Second, we look at your current loan and any other outstanding obligations which must be settled from the proceeds of the sale.

Third, we take into account any other fees or expenses incurred during the sales  process which would impact the free equity in the home.

Whether the actual equity turns out to be R10,000 or R10,000,000, our clients find a certain peace of mind knowing exactly where they stand.  The facts can help them plan for the future and make decisions about whether or not now is a good time to make any changes.

Are you curious about your home equity position? Contact one of the friendly property professionals at Terblanche Properties if you’d like to learn more at +27 44 695 2871 or email us.

Monday Motivation – The Battle in Melbourne

Sometimes to be the best, it will take every drop of energy that you possess, so be prepared

via Monday Motivation – The Battle in Melbourne.

Our CEO in the news

Deon Terblanche, the CEO of Terblanche Properties, was recently interviewed by Tonie Konig of Main Street Marketing. Tonie is well-known as an internet marketing consultant and Google guru especially among South African property professionals.

Tonie spoke to Deon about his recent appointment as the chairperson of the Institute of Estate Agents of South Africa in the Garden Route. He gave his views on what it takes to be successful as a property professional these days. Deon also spoke about the role and plans of IEASA Garden Route.

The full interview with Deon can be seen here.

Best buy now

Own this view or a similar one now

Now is perhaps one of the best times in history to purchase a home.  Low interest rates and unparalleled affordability in most areas in the Garden Route have created a perfect storm for qualified buyers.

So does that mean the “flipping days” of a few years ago are here again?  Probably not.  While there may be shrewd investors out there who have the ability to squeeze out a profit on flipping properties in this market, the margins aren’t favorable and short-term re-selling is tough.

It is, however, an excellent time for buyers looking for a long-term home investment, especially those who want to manage a rental property.  There’s a good margin between true value and current prices, for one.  Additionally, there’s great potential for higher rental values as rental inventory is steadily decreasing under the pressure of potential buyers who can’t yet qualify for a loan.

Do you have a university graduate or newlywed child? Another great investment is the purchase of a home for someone in the family that may occupy it as a tenant until such time they can afford their own home.

If you’re curious about which neighborhoods in the Garden Route would make the purchase of an investment property a good move, feel free to contact a friendly Terblanche Properties property consultant today.  They’d be happy to help advise you on an investment purchase.

New map of St. Blaize Trail

The St. Blaize Trail

The popular St. Blaize Trail in Mossel Bay is a  13.5 km trail stretching from the St. Blaize Cave (in the cliff beneath the Cape St. Blaize Lighthouse) to Dana Bay. It usually takes about 6 hours to complete, and it is one of the many things to do in and around Mossel Bay.

Mossel Bay Tourism reports that a new map of the St. Blaize Hiking Trail has recently been published by the Garden Route Casino Trust. The map was produced by Sandra Falanga, with the help of Lucretia van der Walt and the surveying firm of van der Walt & Visagie. The new map contains emergency information, guidelines and rules, and the phone numbers of shuttle services.

It’s a moderately strenuous walk, and you do need a degree of fitness if you want to do the whole thing. However, nothing is stopping you from walking a few kilometres on the Trail, and then returning to your car. There’s ample parking at the Cave, and at Dana Bay.

The St. Blaize Trail follows a 30 metre contour above the coastal cliffs, and, besides magnificent views and interesting stands of fynbos, offers good bird watching and excellent prospects for sighting whales or dolphins.

The map is available from Mossel Bay Tourism, on the corner of Church and Market Streets, opposite the Dias Museum Complex in Mossel Bay. It can also be downloaded here.

Contact us if you’d like to make Mossel Bay your holiday destination soon.