Gas shortages!

Thought of sharing this very interesting information with you from Property24

According Property24 the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS) has warned that some suppliers are ripping-off consumers by over-charging them filling liquefied petroleum gas bottles that are used mainly for heating and cooking purposes.

Consumers when handing over your gas bottles to be refilled ask the supplier to weigh it first and then after filling up to weigh it again, so they can determine what the actual weight of the gas you have to pay for.

Johannesburgand Pretoria residents have been battling with widespread gas shortages during the past month allegedly because Salsol had closed one of its plants for maintenace several weeks ago, but no need to be concerned because the first consignment is expected to arrive in the country by the end  of the month.

The reason for the high demand for gas was prompted by particularly cold weather in the past few weeks and exacerbated by the steep hike in the electricity price that makes gas heaters an attractive alternative compared with electric heaters.

Kitchen Lovers!! Did you Know?

Clean your Veggies, sounds like a simple concept, but rinsing in cold water isn't enough to remove all those pesticides!  

• Interesting  points we must know is that every year so many (tons) of pesticides are used in commercial farming and agriculture.
• Pesticides been linked to human neurological disorders, immune system dysfunction, allergies and endocrine system problems and the most common known link is cancer.....

  Vegetable Wash, can remove significantly more contaminants!

How to Make Vegetable Wash:

1.  ASSEMBLE YOUR SUPPLIES


1 Tablespoon of fresh squeezed lemon or grapefruit juice,
2 Tablespoons of white vinegar, 
1 Cup of water
Small plastic spray bottle (wash the bottle with hot, soapy water before using and rinse thoroughly


2.  MIX UP THE WASH


Open the spray bottle and pour in the water, add the citrus juice and vinegar, close the bottle, shake thoroughly.

3.  ENJOY CLEAN FRUITS AND VEGETABLES


Your vegetable wash will last u to 2 weeks in your refrigerator, 

Spray the fruits and vegetables, turning them to make sure they are completely coated.
Leave about 30 seconds.
Sturdy items such as lemons and corrots scrub gently with a vegetable brush and rinse.

That's it! 
(Information gathered from property24) 









 

Interesting News on Bond Applications

According Ooba's statistics, bond applications for March is on the highest level recorded for nearly three years since May 2008, also 36% higher than the average monthly application intake recorded in 2010.  However, this represents only 36% of the application volumes recorded at the peak of the market in May 2007.

Approved Home Loans level also reached a high with Ooba's March figures showing the highest value of approved home loans since October 2008 ( information from property24)

Wow this is fantastic news,
I always believe an open, positive mindset is the best way to go, yes we go through changes and sometimes we don't agree to it, but yes things do have a down hill and don't forget also an up hill....
The magic key is to keep on smiling and the only way I believe we can achieve this is to mingle with the positive people that can keep our beautiful smiles on our faces....

Please know I'm never to busy for your referral...Peace of mind - It's what my clients deserve!

COSTS - PROPERTY

Buying a property is so exciting, specially when it will be your first investment, but do know to have cash available or alternatively bridging finance to be arranged.  In addition to the normal cost of transfer, allowance should be made for the following:

• In case of Sectional Title, the cost of obtaining a levy clearance certificate - approximately R550-00, and the insurance certificate - approximately R550-00.
• To obtain a municipal clearnace certificaate, rates need to be paid in advance until 30 June.
• Mortgage bond costs, e.g. inspection, valuation and administration fees as well as house hold insurance.
• Arrear rates and service charges - check the Seller's position with the Municipality.  If in arrears, same needs to be paid to prevent delay in transfer.
• Levies need to be paid in advance until year end, ( Agent will have to find out from the Management Agency what the year end will be for the Estate you want to buy in)

Do we know ?....petrol costs... hints to save...

1. Rapid speeding and braking can increase our fuel usage with as much as 33%.... 
2.  That luggage bag or old clothes of 50kg we keep on forgetting to drop off can reduce your fuel milage by up to 2%......                                                                                                                                                          3. If going to stand more than 10 secondes, turn the engine off, we can save up to ...5cents, per minute.....        4.  whenever we fill up our tanks for the month, week or driving long distance check the tire pressure...              5.  old spark plugs can in crease our fuel comsumptions by nearly 30%...                                                        6.  we have to check our car alignment, it not only reduced our fuel efficiency by nearly 10% but can also wear out our tires at a faster pace........                                                                                                                    7.  amazing to know when to fill up the tank so we can get more  fuel for the same amount of money MORNING or LATE NIGHT!..

RE/MAX on the streets, to hear what our people have to say about Us!

http://www.youtube.com/remax#p/c/2B301FE1698B2CDA/1/Cdi2ZipvLvY

Awesome "Phenomenal growth" in solar market

Eskom subsequently developed a demand-side management programme, propagating solar water heaters as a prime mechanism to conserve enery off the strained national grid.  The Eskom rebate programme was established, and a target set for the installation of one million solar water heaters by 2014.  "The  rationale was that such demand-side management could relieve up to 578 gigawatt hours of electricity from  the grid, the equivalent of building a 2,000 megaawatt power station, "said Goncalves.  "Furthermore solar water heaters are often used duringpeak times (early morning and evening), the precise time when strained power stations are struggling to proudce the required peak-time power, "he said. - Property24-

Pana@Remax: Awesome "Phenomenal growth" in solar market

http://panayiotaremax.blogspot.com/2011/03/awesome-phenomenal-growth-in-solar.html?spref=bl: "Eskom subsequently developed a demand-side management programme, propagating solar water heaters as a prime mechanism to conserve enery off ..."

Create Something New in Your Work place/space

PLAY:  Makes your job fun at work, play energises the creativity, makes boring tasks easier

MAKE THEIR DAY:  Remember your words can move people, move I the right direction, give them good news/a good message

BE THERE!  be present, know your clients, be available, be in their minds, know their names and what is important to them

CHOOSE YOUR ATTITUDE!  your attitude determines your altitude in life!, the best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today!, attitude is a small thing that makes a BIG DEFFERENCE!
                                                          - A SMILE CAN DO WONDERS - 

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR A BOND APPLICATION

EMPLOYED SOUTH AFRICAN CLIENTS

1. Proof of income (if commission or overtime is earned, 6 last month's consecutive payslips)
2. 3 months NON-INTERNET (STAMPED ON EACH PAGE) personal banking statements (reflecting at least 3 salary deposits) for salaried earners.
3. Copy of S A Identity document 
4. Signed personal statement of Income & Expenditure
5. Signed personal statement of Assets and Liabilities
6. Lease agreements where other properties are owned and a rental is being received (If applicable)
7. Maintenance agreements only where maintenance is being received and this amount can be confirmed in your banking statements.  (If applicable)
8. Divorce Agreement