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Estate News

Dear Residents

This year we experienced one of the where you can view the natural veld area
coldest winters in many years if not in a
and the many indigenous plants; enjoy
Thinking of selling decade. This was particularly noticeable the presence of a mongoose colony; and
on several plants in the parks, which
see the thick-kneed plover pair (Dikkop).
your home in this new reality? were severely damaged by the frost Residents are invited to take a stroll
through the park – however, cycling will
in mid-June, amongst them protea
trees, agapanthus and, especially, the not be allowed in this park, because of
strelitzias at the North Gate circle. Time the small animal and bird life found here.
will tell whether the younger trees will Talking finances, one has no choice but
survive. Halfway to look at the economic impact that the
through winter, COVID-19 pandemic has had on the South
on 11 July, South African economy. Matters are looking
Africa was gripped A t v an Niek erk rotten. All over, big and small businesses
At van Niekerk
by one of its coldest are implementing dramatic cuts in their
winter days. The capital expenditures. Manufacturing data
horticulturists will The Garden Creations team got stuck released recently shows the largest decline
argue that we need into the parks on their return after the since 2009, whilst the jobless statistics are
the very cold winters lockdown in June and managed to clean the highest ever in the modern history
from time to time to and tidy the parks by the end of the of South Africa. With this as background,
kill all the unwanted month. A special word of appreciation the Board of Directors must deal with a
insect plagues, which is extended to the whole team. The unique economic situation, which has a
I support. garden team has since started the winter direct impact on the financial position of
The veld areas are very programme with Duke Park first on the the Home Owners’ Association. One of the
dry, and residents are list. The existing pathway in the park was major challenges will be to ensure that the
requested to be careful redesigned to allow for a short walkway Association, as a non-profit company, will
not to cause veld fires. of about 500m through the park, from always have enough funds at its disposal

Before After

Although much has changed in the world, one thing remains constant – selling your home is one
of life’s most significant moments. That’s why, now more than ever, you need a real estate agency
you can trust to guide you through the sale of your property.
As your Pam Golding Properties’ specialist agent, I am committed to:

• Bringing only qualified buyers who have already expressed a definite interest via virtual
viewings to your home to view by appointment.

• Ensuring that all viewings will be in strict accordance with the Government’s health and
safety guidelines.

• Maximising the price of your property using my area expertise and Pam Golding
Properties’ Intelligent Pricing, a proprietary, scientifically based pricing model.
• Showcasing your property on our innovative iShow offering via video viewings on our
website as well as hosting virtual show days in the form of Facebook Watch parties.

The first step is finding out how much your property is worth in this current market. Contact me for a valuation.

Peter Varrie +27 82 457 7416 peter.varrie@pamgolding.co.za

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