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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
Registered with the PPRA – Full Status FFC
THE PAM GOLDING WAY
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