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Foreword With Mark Taylor
This festive season came as a well received reward for the eLan Property Group as both Simbithi Eco-Estate and Blythedale Coastal Resort experienced property sales exceeding those seen anywhere around the country.
The long awaited transfer of the land at Blythedale Coastal Resort has put buyers at ease. Added to this, the land is now interest free while we get funding in place - this is more security that the development is rock solid and here to stay! Not only have we gone the traditional route by approaching the banks for development finance, but we have also engaged with a Swiss-based investment firm which is now backing the development. Negotiations commenced in March last year and after two successful trips out to South Africa and two back to Zurich, we will be finalising financing, with anticipated funds in place within the next 30 to 60 days.
We thank you all for your support and for committing to your investments at Blythedale Coastal Resort. You will continue to see your land appreciating in value as beachfront property values rise. We have seen offers increase by 30 to 40% on some sites already!
A look into some other concepts, 'behind the scenes' we are expanding the Worx Zone offering to include a mixed-use half-hotel, half-office element. Units to both the hotel and offices will be sold on a sectional title basis with a guaranteed rental return for three years in the hotel section. Of course this will be launched exclusively to our Investor Club Members first. If you would like to register your interest and be included in the launch offer...
This month we made a dream come true for one gentleman who won a R1 000 000 piece of land on Blythedale, we opened our Ballito Office, hosted a Charity Golf Day, a Music Festival and sponsored 10 Beach Monitors at Blythedale Beach. We hope you enjoy this month's update from eLan.
Warmest Regards
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A R1 000 000 smile for winning land at Blythedale Coastal Resort! |
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Life will never be the same for Brian Aberdeen of Sunningdale, Durban, after winning a R1million site at Blythedale Coastal Resort. Brian won the piece of land after entering the Blythedale Coastal Resort / Gateway Theatre of Shopping's Super Size Your Summer competition - all he did was buy a pair of running shoes for his 17 year old son. Out of 20 000 entrants, the draw was whittled down to just 15 excited contestants who went head to head in an elimination game facilitated by East Coast Radio jock, Peter G.
An enthusiastic Brian said, "The competition was absolutely fantastic and winning the site at Blythedale Coastal Resort is a dream come true." He never expected to win but now the title deed to a R1million site is his.
Brian has not only won a valuable property in one of the countries most sought after developments, but has also been given an opportunity to up his stakes in the property game. With services and infrastructure going ahead in the next few weeks, it will take another 12 to 18 months before he will take transfer of his land. By this stage the value of his property would have increased in value by about 30%. Brian will be neighbours with high profile personalities such as Derek Watts, John Smit and Ryk Neethling.
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Ballito Lifestyle Office |
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| After opening our doors on the 16th December, the new offices at Ballito Lifestyle Centre have hosted a number of interested buyers and property investors over the season. Showcasing Simbithi, Blythedale Coastal Resort and the WorxZone, the office décor reflects eLan's fresh and dynamic approach to property investment. It was designed by Deborah Tilbrook from Attention to Detail. |
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Blythedale Coastal Resort
Sovereign Sands - Sectional Title Apartment |
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Prime Beachfront Apartments with Sea Views
260 sq m for R3 175 000
300 sq m for R3 940 000
316 sq m for R4 530 000 |
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Sales Contact
Brenda Johnston
brenda@elan.co.za / 083 630 9006 |
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Simbithi Eco-Estate
Sabuti - Sectional Title Apartment |
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This up market apartment development in the front of the Estate offers breath taking panoramic sea views. The units will be priced from R2.85 million for a ground floor apartment, up to a R3.2 million price tag for the 8 Penthouse apartments on offer. A rim flow pool is included with every apartment. |
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Sales Contact
Nic Buytendag
nic@elan.co.za / 082 891 6069 |
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Acacia - Freestanding Home |
Price R3 800 000 |
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Views over wetlands and close to community centers
Size 224 sq m
3 bedroom, 2 bathroom plus study
Open plan lounge / dining
Double lock-up Garage
Swimming pool and outside shower |
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Sales Contact
Nicolette Buytendag
nicolette@elan.co.za / 082 491 9289 |
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Emoyeni - Sectional Title Home |
R3075 per month |
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Size - 320 sqm * Storage Room
4 Bed, 2,5 bath * Garden / Veranda
2 en-suite * Double Garage
Lounge * EL+BC+R&T
Dining Room
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Sales Contact
Nic Buytendag
nic@elan.co.za / 082 891 6069 |
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Emoyeni - Sectional Title Home |
Price R5,3 Million |
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Tranquil Forest view
House - 529sqm
Plot - 1705sqm
4 Bed, 2 en-suite, 3,5 bath
2 x Lounge
Study
Kitchen with a scullery
Storage Room
Pool
Double Lock-up Garage
Wooden Veranda
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Sales Contact
Nic Buytendag
nic@elan.co.za / 082 891 6069 |
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Acacia - Freestanding Home |
Price R3 800 000 |
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Views over wetlands and close to community centers
Size 224 sq m
3 bedroom, 2 bathroom plus study
Open plan lounge / dining
Double lock-up Garage
Swimming pool and outside shower |
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Sales Contact
Nicolette Buytendag
nicolette@elan.co.za / 082 491 9289 |
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Lalapanzi - Sectional Title Apartment |
Price R 2 400 000 |
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Private with open dam and forest views
Size 212 sq m
3 bedroom, 3 bathroom
Up market finishes with ducted aircon
Double garage on same level as apartment
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Sales Contact
Richard Anderson
richard@elan.co.za / 083 358 5902 |
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Development Site |
Price per opportunity: R342 455
Total Price: R18 835 000 |
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Size: 35 515 sq m
Density: 55 units at 20 units per hectare
This is a fantastic opportunity for any developer looking to get into the market on a gated estate before
the new airport opens and the rush of the world cup dawns on us! It is a beautiful north / north east facing
PUD site with good sea views and a great elevated view onto Simbithi Country Club's back 9 holes.
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Sales Contact
John Kruger
john@elan.co.za / 082 891 2436 |
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Property Education Module 4 - The Property Cycle |
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| In our series of Property Education Modules, we include in this newsletter Module 4, which takes a look at the cyclical growth of property over the long term. Once this concept is grasped, it aids to understand the buying and renting market and how they offset against one another. |
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| Download printable version | Download past modules |
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Fall in love with Blythedale in the Blythedale Coastal Resort MTB Challenge |
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| What better way to spend Valentine's Day than to share it with your loved one's mountain biking in virgin territory at the Blythedale Coastal Resort on Sunday 14th February? |
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| Event organisers Max Cluer Sports Marketing will make use of their extensive course building experience to create three refreshing routes; the 40km MTB Classic, the 19km Family Ride and a 6km Kids MTB Race which doubles as a Trail Run or Walk. Just 40min north of Durban, this event will be well worth the drive to experience the beauty of Blythedale. The routes will encompass sections of the new Cane & Spoke MTB Trail Centre while taking in the beauty of the Blythedale Coastal Resort. |
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| Date |
Sunday 14th February |
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Blythedale Coastal Resort, North Coast, KZN |
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40km MTB / 19km MTB / 6km Kids MTB race or trail walk, |
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run |
| Entries |
www.blythedale.co.za |
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40km | R130 pre-entry / R150 late |
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19km | R90 pre-entry / R110 late |
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06km | R20 (entries on the day) |
| Closing Date |
Thursday 11th February |
| Timing |
Elite Timing |
| Entry Fee Incl. |
Drink & meal voucher on completion of the 40km & 19km |
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races |
| Registration |
6h30 - 8h30 |
| Races Start |
8h30 |
| Prize Giving |
13h00 |
| Directions |
www.blythedale.co.za |
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Swiss Company to assist with funding Blythedale Coastal Resort |
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Noble House is an established wealth management business based in Zurich & Switzerland since 1947 and the eLan Group are finalising negotiations with them for the funding of BCR. They are looking to establish an office in SA and will be looking for other funding opportunities in this region.
NOBLE HOUSE AG can give you individual guidance for your international business as well as your long term personal wealth into Switzerland. Having a team of Notaries, Lawyers, Trustees and an international back office they can set up an established Swiss AG personally for you.
Each Swiss AG is available directly and can be conducted with its complete infrastructure such as tax number, account number as well as an administrative board, custodian, domicile of the corporation, bookkeeping, balance sheet and revision.
This corporation is not an offshore company, but an operatively working company with which you can:
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Hold and administer real estate |
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Purchase and keep holdings |
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Conduct imports and exports |
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Operate vehicles, ships, airlines |
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Conduct consultancy services |
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Realise patents and licences |
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With your personalized Swiss AG you can act anonymously as an international entrepreneur, use the world's best banking
facilities and financial planning in with highly qualified employees at your service.
Visit www.noble-house-ag.ch for more. |
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KwaZulu-Natal rates FIRST in the Travelers Club Top 10 Destinations for 2010 |
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It's a good year for getting off the beaten track, especially if the Euro remains as strong as it has been. From small-group
adventures to rainforest hideaways, new travel possibilities are emerging in the unlikeliest of corners. To help fire your imagination and for
an exciting adventure, look out for: |
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02. Iceland |
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03. Big Island, Hawaii, USA |
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04. Arctic Sweden |
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05. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
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06. Damascus, Syria |
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07. Colombia |
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08. Yucatan, Mexico |
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09. Tiger Safaris, Madhya Pradesh, India |
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10. Aitutaki, Cook Islands |
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Airport Life Hotel Special, Investor Club Members |
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| A new dimension in travel, and a refreshing alternative, Airport Life Hotel is conveniently located 5 minutes from O.R. Tambo International Airport, with all the facilities you are used to on your executive travel, at a fantastic price! |
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To make a reservation contact (state your eLan membership)
011 975 1684 | rooms@jhbair.lifehotels.co.za | www.lifehotels.co.za
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| Somkhanda Game Reserve - Leopard Project |
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The NZHO Leopard Project began in July 2009 with the placing of cameras in Somkhanda Game Reserve at places where it was believed a
leopard would visit. Once a leopard had been photographed, it could then be identified as a known animal. We believe that leopards
will be a major attraction for visitors to Somkhanda in the future and our aim is to establish the concentration of these
magnificent animals in the area. This information will also assist reserve management in ensuring effective wildlife management at
the reserve going forward. An added bonus of the research will be the identification of rarer animals such as the Serval Cat. |
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Development Update
Our project management and conservation teams have been working on a design which incorporates 30 to 40 exclusive game lodges based
within 12 000 hectares. This will be part of a protected Big 5 Game Park. Currently, we are in the process of rights approval. |
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| Beach monitors keep it clean at Blythedale Beach |
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Blythedale Beach benefited hugely with the presence of additional beach monitors over the festive season. They were employed by Blythedale Coastal
Resort, to assist the local municipality in monitoring the crowds during busy times and keeping the beaches clean. The 12 monitors were employed
from the local Dube community, part owners of Blythedale Coastal Resort, one of South Africa's largest resort developments. iLembe Municipal
Manager Mike Newton said, "Any additional assistance at our beaches is welcomed as it gives us more control over these areas. The beach
monitor's generally help us to ensure holidaymaker's safety and that they receive the correct information regarding other tourist facilities in the area."
It was an opportunity for us to give back to the community firstly by helping the municipality and secondly by creating work
opportunities for the local community. Due to the success of having the beach monitors at Blythedale Beach over the festive season,
Blythedale Coastal Resort has pledged to keep some of them on indefinitely to make sure the beaches are always clean. KwaZulu Natal's
beaches are a major asset and it is our responsibility to keep them clean and in pristine condition for ourselves and visitors. |
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| Blythedale Coastal Resort sponsors Vakansiewaaib |
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Celebrating cultural diversity, Blythedale Coastal Resort were the title sponsors of the inaugural Vakansiewaaib
hosted in conjunction with East Coast Radio at Sun Coast Casino. Popular South African Afrikaans Artists who
entertained the crowds on the 19th December were Karen Zoid, Isaac Davel, Leani Mei, Robbie Wessels. |
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If you would like to contribute towards Shakashead Feeding Scheme, kindly contact melanie@elan.co.za |
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KZN North Coast golfers braved the rain and arrived en masse at the annual Simbithi Shakashead Golf Day to take a swing for charity.
Coordinated by the eLan Foundation the aim of the day was to raise funds for a feeding scheme based at a neighbouring rural township.
Plans for the centre include moving the existing centre to better premises within the township and making it sustainable. Other
charitable organisations will also have a presence at the new premises making it a one stop shop for community members in need of care
and a hearty meal. The day was a great success raising in excess of R80 000 for the centre. We are grateful to all our sponsors and
players for participating in the golf day.
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From Top:Leon Pretorius, Gerhard Breedt and Sean Newton played in the Stedone Homes 4-ball, Trenley Tilbrook (eLan Property Group),
Bradley Sparks (Betterbond), Ricky Jacobs and Francois Verster (Dfin Financial Services), Trenley Tilbrook (eLan Property Group),
Gary Sheik, Peter Taylor and Ravi Naidoo (The Riverside Hotel). eLan Rugby Legends Adrian Garvey and Craig Jamieson were among the
golfers at the Simbithi / Shakashead Golf Day.
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