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| Moving up with Mark… |
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Developing and empowering, at the eLan Group we believe these go hand in hand!
This month we are proud to announce that we have taken on four successful KZN business men and women who have the option to purchase a 50% shareholding in eLan South Africa, forming a new KZN based black empowerment development company.
Having been approached by several consortiums over the years, a careful and selective decision was taken to ensure the move was viewed in a similar light to our developments; with a holistic stance to creating a sustainable environment that is representative of both the area and the country. Furthermore, it is important to us that this consortium adds to the integrity of the Group going forward.
The deal will see partnering opportunities for other local South African businesses where regional companies will be set up under this empowerment umbrella, and which will see these businesses benefiting from the Group’s management and expertise.
 eLan will be aggressively looking to recruit such partners in Gauteng, the Free State and the Eastern Cape to name but a few.
The valuable role players making up this 50% share holding are Mr. Thami Kamanga, Mr. Nhlanhla A. Gasa, Mr. Vusi Khuzwayo & Mrs. Ntombi Shabalala and I welcome them to the Property Development arena!
Warm regards,
CEO The eLan Group |
| Zululand Safari Lodge |
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 This month saw the launch of our Fractional Ownership offering at Ubizane Reserve with tremendous uptake! The pricing is really preferable where you can own two weeks in a game farm for the rest of your life for as little as R35 000! We currently have two offers running which end on 31st January 2008:
 Accommodation Voucher
Come stay with us.. Book into Zululand Safari Lodge and if you purchase a fraction, have the cost of your accommodation deducted off your purchase price so you stay for FREE!
Platinum Member’s Special
10% discount off all sale prices
Situated next to the renowned Big 5 Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve in Zululand, Ubizane Game Reserve is only a 2 hour drive from Durban and boasts over 450 species of bird life as well as a variety of game including rhino, giraffe, wildebeest and most species of antelope.
Pricing Table:
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Gold - 2 Week |
Platinum - 2 Week |
Gold - 4 Week |
Platinum - 4 Week |
2 Sleeper
4 Sleeper
4 Sleeper Luxury
6 Sleeper
6 Sleeper Luxury |
R 35,000
R 50,400
R 57,960
R 83,400
R 95,910 |
R 31,500
R 45,360
R 52,164
R 75,060
R 86,319 |
R 55,000
R 84,000
R 96,900
R 139,000
R 159,850 |
R 49,500
R 75,600
R 87,210
R 125,100
R 143,865 |
Financing
20% deposit secures your unit and credit cards are accepted. The balance can be settled interest free over 6 months or you can opt for easy financing up to 24 months…. It’s so easy!
Cost Calculator (Example)
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Levy Costs |
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R35 000 (once off) |
R2769 per annum |
Ownership is in perpetuity so once you have paid off your initial purchase (R35 000), all you need to pay each year is the levy. So, for R230 a month you can own two weeks in a game farm for the rest of your life!
 
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| 100 CLUB - 100 sites R100 000 discount |
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| Simbithi Eco-Estate |
100 sites @ R100 000 discount |
| Blythedale Coastal Resort |
100 sites @ R100 000 discount |
| Royal Jozini |
100 sites @ R100 000 discount |
 100 Club South Africa
Date: Sunday 16 December
Time: 2-5pm
Venue: Simbithi Country Club, Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal
Contact: Andrew Thompson - 082 858 1196
100 Club London
Date: Sunday 16 December
Time: 2-5pm
Venue: eLan Offices, Riverbank House, 1 Putney Bridge Approach, London, SW6 3JD
Contact: Jeff Watts - +44 20 7371 7080 |
| eLan Brand Ambassador Feature - Jonty Rhodes |
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 Jonty was born in Pietermaritzburg and after matriculating from Maritzburg College went on to complete a B.Com degree at the University of Natal (PMB). The man many people regard as the greatest fielder of all time, Jonty was voted the best fielder in cricket by the players in 2002. In 1992 he made his first Test debut at Kingsmead against India and his first ODI debut against Australia at Sydney in the same year. He also holds the world record for the most dismissals by a non-wicketkeeper in ODI’s. Jonty played 52 tests before retiring from test cricket in 2003.
Jonty is currently a Sponsorship Manager with Standard Bank and the fielding coach for the Proteas, the South African National Cricket team. Jonty is a keen surfer and he can often been found riding the waves down at Durban’s beachfront or playing the occasional game of golf. He also enjoys spending quality time with his wife and two children.
"Investing in property is one of our financial goals. It made perfect sense to support the eLan Group, developers whom I feel are very credible in the industry and who have fantastic properties I personally want to invest in!”
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November saw the first Platinum Members Forum. Five members were hosted on the Spirit of eLan for an afternoon of property discussion. Joining members of the club and adding some light humour to the afternoon was Leon Schuster, eLan Brand Ambassador. Future property launches, thoughts on overseas investment and the discussion of a new property the eLan Group are investigating, were among some of the topics discussed.
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L-R Mark Taylor, Melanie Clarkson, Leon Schuster,
Sue Abernathy, Ronnie Govender and Luan Koen |
Sue and Melanie enjoying some sunshine after the discussions |
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| Visit us as Blythedale |
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Come and see the magnificent site for yourself and enjoy a sales trip around the Estate through the forests and over the dunes to end with spectacular views of the Indian Ocean. All sites are GPS coordinated so we can navigate to the exact spot that you may one day be sipping a G&T at sunset on!
Site office hours 9am – 4pm 7 days a week
Sales Contact:
Blythedale Sales Manager Brenda Johnston 083 630 9006
Blythedale Property Agent Peter Cameron 083 796 9999
Blythedale Property Agent Dylan Jackson 079 514 8392
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| Avenol Lodge |
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The holidays are upon us and we’ve got a beautiful cottage in the Midlands that we now have available for rental. The original farmhouse of the Avenol Farm, Avenol Lodge is situated on a tract of land the eLan Group acquired some time ago and are currently working on taking through the re-zoning process. Potentially one day this magnificent farm will be incorporated into a low density estate incorporating the working elements of the farm and will be open to investors, but for now, we’re opening up the lodge for your enjoyment!
 Situated in the Midlands Meander, the farm borders the picturesque Umgeni River on the Impendle Road close to the town of Howick. In the heart of the farm lies the lodge, consisting of 6 bedrooms, 2 lofts, 2 bathrooms a lounge, dining room, veranda, kitchen and swimming pool set in a naturally abounding country garden. A cleaning service is provided as a free service to the lodge. Avenol Lodge sleeps 12 adults and 10 children.
The farm has 4 well stocked trout dams and rolling grasslands for the enjoyment of walks and mountain bike rides. In the near future, visitors will be able to participate in farm operations (a treat for the children).
Tariffs
Adults R175 | pppn
Children R75 | pppn (under 12 years)
* Minimum charge of R1350 per night, weekdays and R2250 per night on weekends.
Platinum Members Special
Receive a 50% discount off bookings made for the period December 2007 and January 2008
Reservations
Nick Tredger (Farm Manager) on +27 (0)78 545 7473
* Please be advised that no pets, motorbikes or quad bikes are permitted on the farm. |
| eLan charity Golf Day |
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 On Wednesday the 14th of November the first eLan Golf Day was held at the Simbithi Country Club in aid of Shakashead Feeding Ministry. This social initiative based in the township neighbouring Simbithi Eco-Estate is a project the eLan Group have adopted in order to uplift the local community surrounding our developments.
The aim of the day was to raise enough funds to build a kitchen for the scheme, as well as provide running water and electricity to the site which provides food for up to 300 orphaned children a day!
 Through sponsored holes, donations in the form of cash and building supplies, the day was a resounding success and a
R50 000 cheque was handed over to two volunteer workers from the shelter with gratifying emotion! Former Springbok and Scottish International John Allen and Adrian Garvey were among some of the players on the day. “We would like to thank all the sponsors who, through their support, have assisted us in changing these children’s lives forever!” - Peter Cameron, Greg Taylor and Trenley Tillbrook, Golf Day Fundraiser's.
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What would prompt you to invest in South African Property? |
| The demand for property pre- and post-2010 |
35.29 % |
| Property Prices in KZN expected to double in the next year |
20.59 % |
| Interest rates expected to come down in 2008 |
17.65 % |
| The buy-to-let market in the North Coast has seen a 30% increase in the past 12 months |
11.76 % |
| South African property is favourably and affordably priced in comparison to similar locations globally |
14.71 % |
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With the beautiful East Coast of Africa as our neighbour, what is your view of Mozambique as a second home destination? |
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