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Article by Daniel Spivey

When you proceed with the idea of buying a town home, you must sit in a face to face discussion with your home owner’s association. As an owner of the town home you are entitled to certain amenities and you should make it doubly sure that you are being catered with the same. Apart from ensuring the above factors, try to have a look at the minutes of their earlier board meeting so that you are abreast of the new issues that are being brought up. This would help you develop an idea on the factors being considered important in your community. Additionally it is advisable that you go through the CRR (Convent, Conventions and Restrictions) document thoroughly before finalizing the deal with the association. It is mandatory for every homeowner’s association to maintain this particular document wherein all the rules and regulations are drafted in black and white. It should contain elaborate details regarding the norms to be maintained in a town home. For instance, some town home management systems may impose certain limitations regarding decoration of your unit. Again, some might have some strict stipulations regarding pets. Quite a number of town homes prohibit having pets at homes. Again in some town homes only certain pet are allowed.

Town home fosters community lifestyle. Due to close proximity with the neighbors, you are assured of some kind of additional security. That however does not mean you should compromise with your personal privacy. It is essential that you get a clear idea about your home owners association and make it sure that they comply with their commitments.

Again, one should have a clear idea about the financial footing of the home owners association. Usually the maintenance fee paid by the residents of town homes is maintained in a reserve account for future contingencies. Every homeowner’s association is required to maintain an annual budget describing the net income and expenses and also their financial position so as to figure out their cash in hand. The more sound the association is financially, the more secured it is for the residents. If they are in shortage of funds, they charge the same from the members as a one time payment.

Last but never the least, once you conceive the idea of buying a town home, it is better you get a thorough check on your prospective house. It is even better if you consult a home inspector in this matter. Paying a little extra for this consultation fee would definitely relieve you of spending thousands of bucks for unforeseen repairing expenses.

While buying a townhome, ensure that your home is well protected with a home protection plan. Having a home protection plan relieves you of unnecessary expenses in cases of any repair for damage or any other kind of installation expenses. The home protection plans assure to reimburse you of any expenses related to replacement of some appliances. A home protection plan is a warranty against mechanical breakdowns. On the other hand, an insurance cover assures against unforeseen expenses related to repair of some parts. It is advisable to have these covers in combination. This is beneficial from the perspective of the seller and the buyer as well.

Buying a home is personal decision. The requirement and expectations from a house too varies from one individual to another. The above points are merely an overall guideline that might be considered at the time of buying a town home.

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There is much to be found in Sea Point, sometimes referred to as the ‘New York’ of Cape Town, as it offers visitors a variety of bars, clubs, coffee shops, boutiques and restaurants and sidewalk cafés along the main road.

There is much luxury in the area in the form of apartments and mansions and many choose to set their here as the suburb boasts many sea views. Visitors are also bound to find much temporary that have sea views.

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When visiting Sea Point, visitors should take advantage of the extensive Sea Point promenade which runs from Banrty Bay to Mouille Point. It sees many joggers, strollers and families alike take to the promenade during sunset to watch the sky change from blue to a brilliant display of bright pink. There are also benches along the beachfront for those who like to rest while taking in the view, there are also a number of children’s playgrounds along the length of the promenade.

Visitors staying at Sea Point are also advised to take advantage of the Sea Point Pavilion that is open to the public as the ocean in the area is not a safe place to swim. The swimming pool complex has two children’s pools, a diving pool and an Olympic sized swimming pool, it is open everyday from 9:00 to 17:00 and has a spectacular view of the ocean.

During peak season the accommodation in Sea Point may be fully booked, in which case visitors should seek in the next suburb on, which also shares a coastline, Mouille Point.

Much like Sea Point, Mouille Point offers much with numerous sea views, it also has a long promenade and a Green Point common which includes a sports field and a golf course.

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A stable Cape Town property market has drawn a host of international buyers who are flocking in the ten and thousands to have a piece of the pie. Second home purchaser, multi unit rental investors, retirees, those interested in buy to let, they are all here. One of the countries that are most interested is the UK. What draw them here is the English speaking, great climate, stunning views, affordable cost of living and quality shopping facilities, good roads, accessible international airports and other infrastructures. The other advantage is that Cape Town is in the same time zone, which means that there is no jet lag when you take the overnight flight here.

Even though it is still cheaper than say buying in Southern Italy, property prices have soared since 1998 when Nelson Mandela opened it to foreign investors, which means that those who got in early have made a killing

Britons favor investing in the market because of the great wineries, versatile landscape and natural beauty, moderate climates, excellent leisure facilities and large ex-pat communities.

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At the tip of the African continent is Cape Town a place that blends eastern sensibilities with western ethos into a city that is truly global in nature. Enjoy the solidness of pastoral Europe, the spiciness of the Middle East brought together by the amazing African milieu. The clincher is of course the price tag, which is the best of international living at down to earth South African costs. This is truly the reason why you should opt for when looking for a second or vacation home.

Golfer’s paradise with PGA golfing facilities that are still cost effective and are kept up immaculately. Cape Town has mountains to climb, beaches to laze on and some of the best surf in the world. With some of the best vineyards in the world and a great range of cuisine to supplement it is all set to supplant Tuscany or the South of France when it comes to second homes for people in the UK and Europe. The Cape has officially got the largest proliferation of certified wineries in the world and has just the ideal atmosphere to unwind with a good Cape Chardonnay in the most peaceful of settings

The market has a good mix of everything; there are luxury ocean front villas, apartments in the city centre that you can lockup and leave, as well as large traditional Dutch Farmsteads and houses with acreage.

One of the latest trends in the Cape Town property market are home on private developmental estates that cater to specialized needs. So if you are a golfing aficionado you buy an apartment or a house on a golfing estate. If horses are your fancy you buy on an equestrian estate, if you are a wine connoisseur there are wine estates. These estates other than there obvious focused facilities offer 24 –hour security. Estate properties in generally present a favorable return on investment and outstanding resale values.

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A mélange of eastern and western sensibilities, an amalgamation of the exotic Middle East, pastoral Europe and vigorous Africa Cape Town is truly cosmopolitan in nature.

Blessed with a climate that is Mediterranean, it also has the duality of snow covered peaks in the winter.

Home to some of the world’s best golf, Cape Town is also home to some award winning vineyards that promises a gourmands interest in cuisine. Blessed with both spectacular views and variety of culture Cape Town is the new hot destination for tourists.

With neighborhoods that were rundown even a couple of years ago fast regenerating into extremely palatable developments it’s a race to get in while the prices are still relatively low. With citizen groups and improvement trusts acting in congress to clean up there acts, what used to be run down are fast turning into sleek developments that are surrounded by amenities and cafes and shopping malls. Trendy bars and restaurant patios are filled with tourists who are on the look out for rentals. Investing in a here is a sound decision as you won’t have trouble finding tenants or future buyers.

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Bouncing back from the recession that have affected global markets significantly all over the world, market is improving as more buyers are looking to purchase in the Cape, South Africa.

In demand are for sale like smaller second homes and apartments that are viable to be used as vacation rentals. Investors are slowly returning as they start feeling confident that these are viable and test water before buying a house.

The market is still volatile as buyers are being very careful before dipping into the market. The most popular bet is still the vacation rental that can start paying its way immediately after investment. The success of the World Cup has definitely helped. As has the fact that 3 million tourists are expected to visit South Africa this year. Buyers are still reluctant to invest in high priced premium properties that have reached a plateau and would not be profitable in the short term.

The market ground to a halt in 2009 as owners decided to wait before selling as they were not getting the prices that they had come to expect. This caused a lot of financial difficulties and now a lot of these properties are back on with prices that are significantly lower.

This is very encouraging for the buyer especially those interested to invest in vacation homes and rentals. The Cape remains a very popular destination for tourists, retirees and people on holiday.

The market with its improved outlook is back to being just right if you are looking to invest in up market homes and beach front houses. Still competitively priced when compared to any where else in the world with similar aspects the Cape is poised to take back its title as the most sought after real estate in the world.

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There are many people that travel to the red rock cliff of the Moab to take in the outdoor adventures of rock crawling with their jacked up off road vehicle. Driving out into the beautiful but desolate region of southeastern Utah the sports enthusiasts that take part in a number of recreational activities find that Moab is a great place to spend their free time. Taking part in rock climbing as well as hiking and camping adventures some people choose to test their skills against the white water of the Colorado River that offers rafting trips for people that do not mind getting a little wet. Using one of the local hotels Moab has to offer as their base of operations, the city is a hotspot for visitors that come in to the Utah community from all over the world. Hosting a number of different festivals and extreme sports competitions, Moab is a small town that enjoys a big reputation.

The gateway of many of the outdoor recreational activities that attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists to the remote and unforgiving landscape of the Utah wilderness, Moab is a place that has been shared with the world through the lens of camera equipment that is brought in from Hollywood. Appearing as the backdrop for a number of films and television series the natural rock formations of the Utah desert have continued to be a point of interest to many people over the years.

While being out in the canyons and climbing mountains makes for great recreation the need of a good bed at the end of a fun filled day, has most people returning to the hotels Moab is famous for. Giving visitors a chance to rest up as they take in the local culture of the friendly people that call Moab home, the hotels provide a resting place where someone can renew their energy and gear up for another day of outdoor enjoyment.

For people that enjoy camping out under the stars and seeing millions of tiny lights in the sky looking down on them the stay in a hotel room might not be as scenic as lying out under the night sky, but it cannot be beaten for getting a solid night’s rest after a long day outdoors. Allowing a person to rest up for their next big adventure the hotels Moab makes available to visitors are the best place to unwind and share stories about the exciting adventures that have taken place over the course of an adventure filled day.

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The small town of Lostwithiel, Cornwall, England lies nearly in the central region of the Cornwall Peninsula, in the southwestern region of the country and the United Kingdom. It lies on an estuary of a local waterway, the Fowey River. Today, it has a population of nearly 3, 000 people. It also sits on the A390, which is a road located in Cornwall and the neighboring county, Devon. It runs from Tavistock over to Truro, in the county.

There is a bit of history to Lostwithiel. It is known as a historic borough, the designation which it kept until it was re-categorized as a civil parish in the 1960s. It lost its two members to the unreformed House of Commons, which was the name the of the English House of Commons before the Reform Act of 1832 was enacted.

The town has the benefit of having a railway station in its midst. The Cornish Main Line railway runs through Lostwithiel, and runs from Plymouth to the famous old pirate town of Penzance.

There are also several notable historical buildings within the town, including Saint Bartholomew’s Church, a mainly 14th century structure with Grade 1 status, and the Restormel Castle, which is one of the four castles in Cornwall erected by the Normans during their reign in England.

Lostwithiel lies in the old tin-mining region of Cornwall and was once known as a stannary town. Stannary refers to mining activities involving that metal. At one time – due to its stature in tin mining – it was considered one of the most important towns in Cornwall, though that status is much reduced nowadays.

Cornwall is today designated as both a ceremonial county and a smaller unitary district within the English classification system of such regions.

It makes up the entire tip of the southwestern peninsula of Great Britain. It is also bordered on two sides by bodies of water, the Atlantic Ocean on the northern side and the English Channel on the southern side of the peninsula.

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On 14 March more than 35 000 cyclists will be pushing a 109 km route around one of the world’s most 508 spectacular cities. Glorious Cape Town is host to The Cape Argus Pick ‘n Pay Cycle Tour – South Africa’s largest one-day sporting event and the world’s biggest individually timed cycle race. Cyclists come to our beautiful city from far and wide to be part of this exciting and very demanding challenge.

The tour originally came about in 1978, when Bill Mylrea and John Stegmann organised the Big Ride-In to raise awareness for much-needed cycle paths. The Ride-In caught the interest of several hundreds of cyclists. Among them was the Mayor of Cape Town. This birthed the idea of a long-distance race. From its early beginnings with 525 participants, the race is now one of Cape Town’s big drawcards, which is hardly surprising when there is so much to see and do before and after the race.

Accommodation in Cape Town gets snapped up pretty fast leading up to the cycle tour, so it’s best to book well ahead. Exclusive Getaways has some prime luxury accommodation options in Cape Town, ranging from sizeable world-class hotels to small boutique-style hideaways. Whether you choose to stay near the ocean or bed down in our celebrated winelands, Exclusive Getaways has a number of hugely appealing options. Whichever you choose, rest assured of a good dose of luxury and pam 508 pering.

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The Atlantic Seaboard is a huge contributor to Cape Town’s phenomenal reputation as a city of unmatched beauty. Near trendy Camps Bay, the Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa basks magnificently against the mountain and sports sprawling ocean views. Here you’ll enjoy the best of luxury 24/7. Also on this incredible piece of coastline, at sought-after Llundudno, there’s a stunning sole-use villa with six suites, if you’re going to be staying in Cape Town as part of a group. 26 Sunset Avenue Llandudno even has its own private access to secluded Sandy Bay!

Bantry Bay is yet another of our red-carpet beachside suburbs, where Les Cascades offers chic and contemporary guesthouse accommodation. Green Point’s Romney Park All-Suite Hotel & Spa has stunning ocean-facing suites not far from the V & A Waterfront and very close to our magnificent new World Cup Soccer Stadium.

The Constantia Wine Valley holds rank as the birthplace of South Africa’s wine farming industry. Stay at the premier Glen Avon Lodge in Strawberry Lane, or luxuriate at Steenberg Hotel on the prestigious Steenberg Wine Estate, which incorporates a championship golf course designed by Peter Matkovich.

Up on the mountainside on the False Bay coast, and overlooking a breathtaking lake a11 district, Colona Castle Manor House is a luxury boutique establishment where you’ll be extremely well looked after. There’s so much to do right on the doorstep, including beach sport, golf, exploring the trendy-bohemian harbour town of Kalk Bay, visits to the Cape Point, the penguin colony at The Boulders, and much more.

A little further afield from Cape Town – 45 minutes to an hour’s driving distance away – are the historic towns of Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl, all well known for the magnificent wine estates on their respective doorsteps. Exclusive Getaways has first-class luxury accommodation options in each of these areas, ranging from intimate boutique guesthouses to grand historic homesteads and large luxury hotel complexes. In short, there’s something for every taste. Wine tasting may have to wait until after the race, granted, but thereafter you’ll certainly want to taste the wonderful spoils of the winelands.

Wherever it is in Cape Town that you’re wanting to stay, be sure to book soon. Ask our Getaways Consultants for ideas, not only about Cape Town’s best stays, but also about what to do and where to go while you’re here in our one-and-only Mother City.

Last year the cyclists were more challenged than usual, with strong winds to battle against, so here’s wishing all participants a wonderfully wizzy but wind-free ride in 2010!

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The county town of Winchester, Hampshire, England lies in the southeastern region of the country. It has a current population of around 42, 000 or so people. Like a few other towns in England, it is surrounded by a larger city, in this case also named Winchester. It lies near to the course of the River Itchen, a waterway of about 28 miles.

The town was once known (and still is, in some quarters) as “Winton.” It is also famously known for its cathedral, memorialized in the 60s hit “Winchester Cathedral.” It is also one of the largest of such structures in the country. Winchester was once the capital of ancient Wessex a kingdom of the West Saxons, and also (at one time) the Kingdom of England.

There is evidence of human habitation in the area going back to before the Roman occupation of what they called Britannia. Upon the onset of Anglo-Saxon rule around 519, it came to be called “Wintanceastre.” For many centuries after, it continued to play an important rule as the capital of Wessex and so forth.

Around 1141 – after a serious fire occurred – it began to decline noticeably.

Beginning in the 14th century, however, Winchester began a renaissance of sorts under the Bishop of Winchester, William of Wykeham. He founded Winchester College in addition to improving the cathedral itself. Jane Austen, famous author of many novels including “Sense and Sensibility” and “Pride and Prejudice, ” died in Winchester in 1817.

The ceremonial and non-metropolitan county of Hampshire, in which Winchester resides, enjoys a current population of around 1. 8 million people, which is quite impressive as English counties go. Lying on the southern coast of the country, it shares a border with 5 other counties and is a well-known holiday region due to the large number of seaside resorts and other attractions.

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Article by Simon Haughtone

While all English people are reputed to be avid tea drinkers, Andover in Hampshire is well known for the fact that Twinings Tea was based there until 2003. This town is situated approximately 1 hour and twenty minutes away from London By train. It is also still the home of mostly light industry. However, many people who live in Andover actually work in the City of London and commute daily by train.

This town has been identified as one of the four major areas for development in Hampshire. The population is more than 52 000, but this will more than likely increase along with the plans for housing growth. It is situated on the River Anton approximately 18.5 miles from Basingstoke.

One of the most interesting places for visitors to Andover is the Town Museum. It is an Iron Age museum based in the old Grammar School which was founded in 1986. Most of the finds housed in the museum come from the nearby excavations at Danebury Hill Fort. The town has a history going as far back as 950 AD when King Edred reputedly built a hunting lodge there. Apparently King Edgar also made use of this hunting lodge and he even called a meeting of the Saxon Parliament there in 962 AD.

Interestingly enough during the time the Doomesday Book was written in 1086, Andover had a population of 107 males and more than likely around 500 inhabitants in total (quite a large settlement for the times). If you think about it relatively speaking, the town has not really grown that much population wise in just under 1 000 years of existence!

Andover remained a small British Market town up until the building of a shopping centre in the 1980′s with this development, also cam more housing. However this quaint town has retained its sense of history and one of the oldest standing mills in the UK is still present there. Rooksbury Mill was first mentioned in the 17th century, however there is evidence that water mills existed in Andover as far back as the eleventh century. This particular mill functioned as a flour mill. It was restored by new owners in 2003 after being destroyed in an arson attack.

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To say that it is one of most beautiful places on earth is actually an understatement. It has plenty of everything, the ocean, the mountains, the natural forests, nightlife and sporting activities. This is what makes choosing where to buy your even harder. If you think the world has not notice this you are mistaken because Cape Town is fast becoming the second home destination for the world.

Four years ago the average cost of a house in the market was 970,000 Rand. Popular place to buy were the uber-rich Atlantic Coast suburbs of Camps Bay and Clifton, which were the destination of choice for most foreigners seeking a second investment home.

When you decide to buy yourself a home or any other kind of real estate, you might in the beginning feel excited about prospects. As time goes by and after viewing a seemingly unending list of properties that fast blend into each other in a blur, it can start looking fairly daunting.

If you have been following the property trends in South Africa you will realize that markets is actually been going through a period of more than healthy growth even in the midst of global fiscal depression. With a 20-25 growth rate the question really is who is buying into the market?

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One of the fallouts of economic downturn overseas is also the growing number of ex pats who are returning home to South Africa to find jobs. So one of the growing sectors of buyers who are investing are young families who are settling down and buying prime properties that are competitively priced. Another factor that is helping this is the recent cuts in interest rate by the Reserve Bank. This and scarcity of supply is keep a rosy glow around futures.

Purchases made in the market in recent time also follow the trend of buying older houses with a view to renovate. These spectacular old homes are endowed with big plots that allow you to extend and add as you see fit. Stand alone property is favored over gated estates as this allows the buyer to individualize the design and architecture of his .

It is true that stupendous leaps of 30% growth a year in prices are a thing of the past but even with a slower pace the return is very good and the growth signifies excellent capital returns. All indications show that the growth rate in the market is still stable with a year on year growth of 15, 5%

In the middle of a boom for sale are also fast becoming some of the most sought after properties in the world. Since the opening of the property market to foreign investors, The market has seen a healthy growth fueled by strong interest shown by both domestic and foreign buyers.

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With tough economic conditions and problems of finding mortgage finance it is very important to find affordable yet viable housing in themarket.

This is especially true if you are a first time buyer and a late entrant in the boom. Accessibility is very important if you are scaling down as a retiree or you need to sale up for your growing family.

Yet affordable housing is not a fantasy as there are still certain Cape Town suburbs that will give you the quality of life that you want without putting you in debt forever. A well built and decent home between R600, 000 to 3 million Rands is not a myth. Starting from compact apartments favored by young couples to larger detached homes there is still value for money to be got in the if you know where to look for it.

South Peninsula and its lovely townships can offer a number of extremely viable options for the buyers with a budget under 3 million Rands. These economical gems can if you are lucky come with a view and if you keep looking have beach front access

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A detached home with 3 bedrooms can be yours in Kommetjie under 2million Rands, a quaint cottage for 1.25 million Rands in Scarborough. There are also other such reasonably priced deals available in Fish Hoek where one can obtain 1 or 2 bed apartments for as little as 500-600,000 Rands. Detached homes in Fish Hoek go as little as 850,000 Rands to 1.4 million.

Mountainside with panoramic views can be more pricy; however they are still within reach at 1.8 – 3 million Rands. The town of Fish Hoek has forever been a long time favorite with retirees because of its lovely level and accessible beachfront. It is now also home to lots of young families and professionals who prefer to commute to town.

Places like Noordhoek and Kommetjie are now the preferred destination for young couples who want a more affordable and choose them so that they can raise their children in a more pastoral environment, and who would like the option of a larger home with more acreage.

in the southern suburbs are known for their quality family lifestyle and their sizeable homes with large plots. Positioned near the University of Cape Town and many other top schools its reputation is well founded. Most first time buyers would love to own a piece of this real estate dream but balk at what they think will be extremely high price tags.

This however doesn’t have to be so as you will find out if you do the round of agents listed in that area. The good news for budget buyers is that there are a number of options available here for both first time entry level buyers and young couples who want a share of the pie. Many choices are also there for buyers looking to trade up and upgrade to larger family homes.

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