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ESTATE NEWS


        LICENCE TO FIX:


        THE OPERATIONS TEAM



        KEEPING THE ESTATE SHAKEN, NOT STIRRED




        The secret organisation behind       roof? Handled before the rain even starts.   Style meets substance
        Silver Lakes                         An event tent or game reserve enclosure   James Bond may have the tuxedo, but our
        If you thought James Bond had a tough gig   collapse? Rebuilt in record time, martini in   Operations team have steel-capped boots
        saving the world with style, try running an   hand (okay, maybe just coffee).   – just as iconic in our eyes. Whether it’s
        estate where danger looks like a burst pipe                                climbing  ladders,  managing  contractors
        at 6am and high-speed chases are replaced   Yes, it’s true: We have our own Felix Leiter:   or  wrangling  rogue  wildlife  (yes,  really),
        by golf buggies darting across the grounds.   Koot  and  Prince  may  be  CIA,  they  may   they  do  it  with  quiet  confidence  and,
        Meet  our  own  007s:  the  elite  Operations   not be, but their importance to the team   often, a very dry sense of humour.
        team  who  keep  the  estate  ticking  like  a   behind the scenes is essential in order to
        Rolex, minus the explosions (most days).  keep the spotlight on what is important to   The name’s team. Ops team.          Effective
                                             our  community.  Our  wet-work  specialist,   Every great Bond film has a team behind
        With  all  respect  to  Dame  Judy  Dench,   Jimmy Portwig, knows all about the leaks   the scenes making sure the mission
        our  M  is  much  more  interesting  and   and makes sure that what should be   doesn’t implode, and so does our estate.   Marketing
        approachable,  and  doesn’t  mind  getting   underground stays underground. Only   These unsung heroes are the reason
        his hands dirty to get the job done. Dean   Moneypenny,  Mignon,  is  privy  to  that   the lights work, the paths are clear, the
        Pretorius’ leadership ensures that our   information as she makes sure the messes   buildings  stand  proud  and  water  flows.
        James, James Bond has all the assets at his   are cleaned up.              So  next  time  you’re  enjoying  a  blissful,   Plan
        disposal to get the job done. 007 heads up                                 uninterrupted  spring  sunset,  raise  a
        a great team. Ben van Zyl has groomed his   They have eyes everywhere      metaphorical martini (shaken, of course)
        team for many years and has assets in the   Forget  MI6.  Our  Ops  team  have  a  great   to 007 and his Ops team. They may not
        field everywhere.                    security  team,  with  excellent  community   carry a licence to kill, but they certainly
                                             engagement  and  an  uncanny  sixth  sense   have  a  licence  to  fix,  beautify,  improve
        More about Q                         for when something is about to go wrong.   and rescue the day.
        While Bond has Q to outfit him with gadgets,   They move with stealth, efficiency and an
        our team are Q. Armed with power tools   almost telepathic understanding of where   We end with this fun fact: Did you know   By awarding an exclusive mandate
        instead  of  laser  watches,  they’re  always   they are needed next. You may not always   that October 5th is officially celebrated as
        one  step  ahead,  fixing,  fine-tuning  and   see  them,  but  you  can  bet  your  Aston   Global James Bond Day to commemorate   to an area specialist from an
        sometimes  MacGyver-ing  solutions  that   Martin they’ve already saved the day three   the UK premiere of the first James Bond   experienced agency that delivers
        seem to defy the laws of physics. A leaking   times before lunch.          film, Dr No, in 1962? Now you do!
                                                                                                                                   an effective marketing plan, your
                                                                                                                                   property will enjoy enhanced and
                                                                                                                                   targeted buyer visibility.



                                                                                                                                   Please get in touch with me for a
                                                                                                                                   complimentary market evaluation.




                                                                                                                                   Inge de Klerk | +27 83 700 3911
                                                                                                                                   inge.deklerk@pamgolding.co.za
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