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Professional expertise and efficient, friendly service

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Cathy and I were most impressed with the SA HomeBuyers’ professional expertise and efficient, friendly service in finding us the right property at the right market value and in the ideal location in the conclusion of our dream move to South Africa in September last year.

Marco, you were so, so helpful in establishing our requirements for setting up home in South Africa and in steering us in the right direction into the southern suburbs of Cape Town and in particular to Tokai where we have settled in so well, allowing us to now enjoy our new life out here so much more. You took our wishes in hand and turned them into reality, assisting us throughout the whole buying process and beyond, with advice on builders etc. We can’t thank you enough for all that you achieved for us in such a short space of time – it was a whirlwind experience for us but with the the best possible outcome.

We still have the bottle of wine that you gave us when we moved in last December 1st and having taken your advice to leave it for about a year, we think it is about time it was opened and shared with you. So, if you have the time to spare and are in the area, please give us a call and arrange to pop round and see our ‘new’ home.

Kind regards,
Tom & Cathy McLeod.

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Hout Bay Property – how we work

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Hout Bay Property – Buyers Consultants

More and more buyers are realising the benefits of using a buyer consultant to secure their Hout Bay Property. Working exclusively for you – it saves you time, money and provides a better buying experience.

If you are looking for advice and a personalised, independent service to secure your Hout Bay Property then look no further than SAHomeBuyers.

As Hout Bay’s  leading independent property buyers consultants, we offer you an exciting alternative to secure your Hout Bay Property.

E-mail us now or call us on + 27 (0) 83 2658800 and find out more!

We get to understand exactly what your Hout Bay Property must deliver to you in terms of price, location and amenities through extensive consultations.
We undertake the initial search on your behalf and can access all Hout Bay Property for sale. Remember the best Hout Bay Property coming onto the market does not even get advertised!
We work solely for you, the buyer and in your best interests. Where an estate agent is mandated to get the very best selling price, terms and conditions we work on your behalf to get the very best ‘buying’ price, terms and conditions.
Look forward to a very personalised service that means we accompany you to all viewings, provide you with the information that matters to you and accompany you through the entire buying and moving in process.
All offer to purchase documents are checked by our attorney and our local knowledge and negotiation skills mean you get the right Hout Bay Property and the right price with the required legal back up.

Hout Bay Property

The Hout Bay Property market offers a wide array of choice. For those looking to get on the property ladder, or those seeking a modest home, expect to see options starting from around R1 million rand. This price range typically secures you a flat or apartment with most being in complex’s.

Although a small enclave itself, the positioning of your property in Hout Bay makes all the difference. Free standing Hout Bay Property starts from R1.5 million upwards but the top end of the market can see prices reach R30 million.

Hout Bay offers the most discerning of buyers every option with some magnificent properties on show and of course some unrivalled views over the valley and out to the Atlantic seaboard.

The first steps in securing your Hout Bay Property

Contact SAHomeBuyers, we take pride in our comprehensive search and equipping you with all the facts and potential pitfalls. Together we will explore Hout Bay, show you the amenities on offer and the different locations. Its the small things that make a difference and our promise to you is to leave no stone unturned in our search.

Contact our local Hout Bay Property Consultant here or telephone

Marco Garuti on + 27 (0) 83 2658800.

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Hout Bay Property For sale

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Searching for Hout Bay Property For Sale?

Why not access all Hout Bay Property For Sale with just one phone call?

Call us now on + 27 (0) 83 2658800

SAHomeBuyers is South Africa’s leading independent Property buyers consultancy. Being independent means we access all Hout Bay Property For Sale and more importantly help you to find the one Hout bay Property For Sale that exactly meets your requirements.

Hout Bay Property for Sale  – the search

Your search for Hout bay Property for sale begins with us gaining a thorough understanding of your needs. All too often buyers are sent details, or worse,  spend time, looking at  Hout Bay property’s for sale that are obviously unsuitable.

It’s a better way to search for Hout Bay property for sale ! We don’t speak to you about specific properties that we are trying to sell, but rather consult with you about what your needs are. It’s not just about the Hout Bay property for sale, it’s about the location, the amenities, the schooling, the security, the neighborhood, the access to Cape Town, airports and main roads. The list goes on.

In short we don’t sell you a property for sale in Hout Bay but find a property for sale in Hout Bay that sells itself to you.

We have been helping clients for over 5 years to find and secure the right Hout Bay Property For Sale and our tried and tested approach has seen us assist clients purchase property that ranges from apartments, holiday homes through to guest houses.

Warning – Using a property buyers consultant is not for everyone!

  • We only work with clients who wish to save money on their purchase of a Hout Bay property.
  • Our clients want to have the security of ensuring a qualified attorney is assisting them (not the buyer) with the legal aspects of their purchase.
  • Our buyers want a professional looking after their interests and working towards the best price, terms and conditions on their behalf.
  • When looking at Hout Bay Property For Sale, you need to expect to hear the good, bad and ugly – our role means ensuring you have all the facts to make an informed decision.

Hout Bay Property For Sale with SAHomeBuyers?

Importantly we don’t stock properties (yes that’s right we have no Hout Bay Property For Sale). Remember we don’t work for the seller we work for you the  buyer. With us you can access all Hout Bay Property For Sale with just one phone call or e-mail. We help you to identify the right houses in the right area and at the right price!

Of course, when looking for your Hout Bay Property For Sale, you could scour the internet, the weekend papers, contact all the individual agents and drive around show houses instead.

How do we access Hout Bay Property For Sale when we don’t stock houses?

Real estate in South Africa has changed little over the last decades, most people looking to sell their property use an estate agent. Estate agents are not cheap (5% – 7.5%) so of course we expect them to get us the best possible price when we instruct them. Most are very good at this, but of course this does not help you the buyer.

As an independent we deal with estate agents, private sellers and of course discreet sellers as well. Often we will get to hear of a property coming on to the market prior to its general release. In short we can access any Hout Bay property For Sale and make sure you get to see all available options.

Importantly, and as you will see, there are a lot of Hout Bay Property For Sale, based on our thorough consultations with yourself we will only present the Hout Bay Property For Sale that suit your specific requirements.

What is a buyers consultant?

A property buyers’ consultant is a licensed real estate agent who works on behalf of property buyers. SAHomeBuyers, as an exclusive buyers’ consultancy, acts only for the buyer. We do not list or sell property and consequently we deal with any Real Estate Agency and/or Private Seller without limitation or conflict of interest.

Whilst selling agents have a legal and ethical obligation to achieve the highest possible price for vendors, a buyers’ consultant is engaged by property purchasers to source and/or negotiate an acquisition on their behalf. Buyers’ agents are required to act in the buyer’s best interests at all times.

How we help you secure your Hout Bay property for sale

  • We use our professional knowledge, skills and contacts towards the location and presentation of Hout Bay Properties, that are available to purchase, that meet the clients’ criteria and requirements.
  •  We provide an analysis of comparative sales of any property identified and an opinion as to the value of the property based on local knowledge, experience and statistical sales analysis and advise accordingly even if it means pointing out reasons ‘not to buy’.
  • We provide full disclosure of all research (positive and negative) on the property.
  • We negotiate for the best price and terms on behalf of our client, the buyer.
  • We provide and assist, if and when required, recommendations for the most competitive sources of finance and lending criteria.
  • We offer objective, independent, expert advice throughout the entire purchasing process.
  • Our inside knowledge of the Hout Bay property market and expert negotiation skills helps ensure an astute investment.
  • We eliminate a lot of the emotional pressure.
  • We guarantee complete discretion and confidentiality.
  • Our strong industry networks, including those estate agents offering Hout Bay Property For Sale , enables us to access property listings not always available to the general public.

For your free and non-obligation consultation on Hout Bay Property For Sale, contact our Hout Bay property consultant and discover what a difference using a buyers’ consultant can mean for you.

SAHomeBuyers – the intelligent way to secure your Hout Bay Property For Sale and the least expensive ‘ insurance policy’ you ever took out.

E-mail us here or telephone + 27 (0) 83 2658800

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Shopping in Hout Bay

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The shopping in Hout Bay comes as a pleasant surprise to most visitors and those thinking of buying a property there.

Shopping in Hout Bay – the Mainstream Mall

This magnificent modern mall with dozens of excellent shops is an ideal venue for urban sophisticates wishing to get away from the hustle and bustle of crowded corridors. Mainstream Mall in Hout Bay is a mix of trendy outlets in a unique complimented by the nearby Fisherman’s World cottages and craft workshops.

Mainstream Mall provides shopping in Hout Bay that is unique because of its village environment. Mainstream Mall has a vast and varied selection of retail outlets including health and beauty outlets, clothing and shoe shops, restaurants and cafes, banking as well as national stores such as Woolworths (with enlarged food and deli market, plus clothing and homeware), CNA and Clicks.

Handicapped friendly facilities and baby changing facilities provided for shoppers, with plenty of parking – most of it undercover. 24 hour security and CCTV cameras offer a secure environment for your shopping convenience.

The centre is located just on the way towards Chapman’s Peak Drive and close to the beach. The shopping in Hout Bay, Mainstream Mall includes,  Health and beauty, Clothes and accessories, Leisure, Home & décor, Food & restaurants, Banking, Services and Estate agents.

The trading hours are:

Monday to Friday 9am – 6pm
Saturday 9am – 4pm
Sundays + Public Holidays

Shopping in Hout Bay – the Markets

  • The  Sunday Hout Bay craft market brings a  ‘villagy’ vibe to shopping in Hout Bay, with a wide variety of African curios, pottery, wire crafts, Ostrich eggs wooden sculptures and even pony rides.
  • A must for Hout Bay residents, tourists and locals from far and wide – experience a truly different vibe for shopping in Hout Bay.The Bay Harbour Market offers shopping in Hout Bay that is a celebration of the diversity, creativity and culture that make South Africa such a unique country. It provides a uniquely-social shopping and an eating experience with an atmosphere that is friendly, vibrant and entertaining…. and, above all, distinctly South African! What is also nice about this shopping in Hout Bay, is that it also serves as a platform for community-building and upliftment by providing opportunities for the development of creative and business skills towards the creation of sustainable business.

Shopping in Hout Bay – Fresh Fish

Fisherman’s Wharf Fishmarket
Take a walk around the Fisherman’s Market at Mariner’s Wharf, where you have the opportunity to buy fresh Prawns, Mussels, Oysters and Seafood. Try some delicious Smoked Snoek from The Fresh Oak Smoked Snoek Shop. Or even make your buy straight off the fishing boats for freshness guaranteed – if you are shopping in Hout Bay, buying some fish is a must.

Hout Bay property wood sale

Hout Bay property wood sale


Known as a Riviera town and nestled between 2 mountains and the sea, if you choose Hout Bay as your home you will enjoy enviable views, great schools, superb restaurants and lots of activities. The shopping facilities in Hout Bay mean you don’t have to travel far and for those that already live there –  they are reluctant to leave their idyllic home.

In the unlikely event that the shopping in Hout Bay proves inadequate, never fear, for a short 20 minute drive over Constantia Nek is the superb Constantia Shopping Village. In the other direction the coastal road to Cape Town provides access to the V & A Waterfront and all of Cape Towns many amenities.

Summary

As part of our thorough process in understanding your needs, our buyers consultant will include information on the shopping in Hout bay.

Contact us for more information by email or phoning our area buyers consultant

Marco Garuti on + 27 (0) 83 265 8800.

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Hout Bay – Restaurants and coffee shops

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Not short of stunning scenery Hout Bay also offers a variety of very unique restaurants and coffee shops.

Dunes restaurant and Suikerbossi are both known for their child-friendly setup. Dunes is right on Beachroad, features a playground and serves scrumptious food including a good selection of seafood from the ocean across the road.

Coming from Llundudno, Suikerbossi is up on the hill at the start of a popular hiking trail along the 12 Apostels featuring dramatic views. This is also a popular wedding venue.

Hout Bay Lookout Deck - CapeTonians love this place for sundowners


Pakalolos is popular with a young surfy crowd. Despite the lack of view, expect to find a loungy atmosphere, surf videos and food inspired by overseas surf travel.

Marc’s grill is a humble little restaurant that’s famous for its steaks. Steaks are matured and grilled by the owner in an open kitchen.

On the last bend before Chapmans Peak, you will find Hout Bay hotel. Its a popular venue for sundowners and calamari dishes on the deck.

At the The Lookout Deck you dig into fresh scrumptious seafood dishes while watching the local fishermen unload their catch in the harbour.

Nautical hospitality in Hout Bay



Katima serves upmarket Thai cuisine in the oldest remaining building in Hout Bay. It also features a sparkly cocktail bar and a relaxing courtyard perfect for warm summer evenings.

The Warf, Hout Bay’s harbour area, is jampacked with restaurants mainly attracting tourists.

Summary

As part of our thorough process in understanding your needs, our buyers consultant will ensure they understand not just your property requirements but also the amenities on offer in Hout Bay. Our promise to you is to leave no stone unturned in finding you that perfect property in the perfect area.

Contact us for more information by email or telephoning our area buyers consultant

Marco Garuti on + 27 (0) 83 265 8800.

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Activities in Hout Bay

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Hout Bay is a protected and calm bay offering a safe swimming beach and water sport opportunities from surfing to kite boarding and boating.

Hout Bay started off as a small fishing village, but has now grown to a population of some 17,000 (and many more thousands in tourist seasons). As you would expect for such a popular location there are an abundance of activities in Hout Bay to keep you busy.

Despite the activities in Hout Bay being mirrored by its modern European vibe, this has not been at the expense of maintaining its unique combination of fishing harbour and country atmosphere and a perfect balance has been achieved. You can expect to enjoy a wide variety of activities in Hout Bay.

Below we introduce you to just a few of the activities in Hout Bay:

Outdoor Activities in Hout Bay

The most obvious, and extremely popular of activities in Hout Bay are of course supplied by nature. Scenic Hout Bay is surrounded by mountains on one side and sea on the other. It’s got a protected child-friendly swimming beach framed by Chapmans Peak on the one side and Sentinel on the other, with very little swell or currents.

Hiking and walking activities in Hout Bay

For a those seeking activities in Hout Bay that also keep you fit try:

  • A wonderful walk is Hout Bay to Sandy Bay. Enjoy amazing, panoramic views as you travel from one scenic bay to another.
  • The contour path hike runs from East Fort, just outside Hout Bay, to Chapmans Peak itself and offers some of the best views in Cape Town and one of the nicest walks on the Table Mountain Chain.
  • Constantia Nek Dams – on a clear day the scenic views are spectacular and great for photographs. When you reach the Woodhead and Hely Hutchinson Dams consider a picnic lunch or just relax and take in this peaceful, tranquil setting.
  • Constantia Nek to Kirstenbosch Gardens – One of the best views on this walk is the aerial view of Kirstenbosch with the towering slopes of Table Mountain to the left. Treat yourself to brunch or lunch at Kirstenbosch gardens and take in the amazing scenery.

Swimming and beach activities in Hout Bay

The beautiful beach of Hout Bay is one of the more favoured spots for activities in Hout Bay. This sandy, powdery, white  beach stretches almost a kilometre in length and varies between 200 and 400 meters in width. Ample room for the often seen games of beach volleyball,  cricket,  jogging and horse riding.

Hout Bay is a protected and calm bay offering a safe swimming beach and water sport opportunities from surfing to kite boarding and boating.

Of course, for those sun lovers who just want to chill out – you get to marvel at the sheer beauty of the surrounding mountains, white sandy beach and indigo water.

So for activities in Hout Bay be sure to ‘check out’ the beach there is always something going on.

Other Activities in Hout Bay

  • One of the most popular activities in Hout Bay,  is a visit to the picturesque working harbour. It attracts people from all walks of life. No matter if you visit the harbour to shop for fresh fish or seafood or to enjoy a sundowner on the deck of one of the harbour’s restaurants the happy, salty atmosphere is contagious. Bring your kids. They generally enjoy the feeding of the tame, opulent Cape Fur Seals.

Activities in Hout Bay

Colourful Hout Bay


 

  • Hout Bay Museum – The Hout Bay museum exhibits the early strandlopers (hunter-gatherers), who lived in the Cape when the first Europeans arrived. Here you also find memorabilia relating to the early fishing industry.
  • The South African seafisheries museum – The South African seafisheries museum in Hout Bay documents the history of Hout Bay harbour, different fishing methods and interesting items found in the sea.
  • The Hout Bay Craft Market – The Hout Bay craft market is great for a treasure hunt. Its a nice place to find locally produced (often by imizamo yethu) curios and woodcarvings from African countries further north.
  • A must not miss, on the list of activities in Hout Bay,  is a visit to the Bay Harbour Market – excellent food, curios and an atmosphere that is truly unique with live music, specialty beers and food – be prepared to become a regular!
  • The World of Birds – The world of birds has more than 3000 birds housed in its large aviaries. The owner supports breeding programs with endangered species.
  • Hout Bay’s seal island – another ‘must do’ on your  activities in Hout Bay list  – a seal colony that can be visited by glass bottom boat. Tours are leaving several times a day from the harbour.
  • Mariner’s Wharf for some excellent seafood , curio shops and a nautical antique shop.
  • Adventure-lover and exhilarating thrill-seeker activities – kayaking, mountain-biking, surfing, fishing charters and jet-skiing.
  • Of course after experiencing all the activities in Hout Bay there are lots of restaurants, shops and pubs for local seafood, great food and relaxing.
  • Even the die hard surfers can find ample activities in Hout Bay. On big days in winter Hout Bay is one of the popular and internationally recognized big wave surf spots. Waves in access of 30 ft break below Sentinel at a spot called Dungeons. Take a picnic, bring binoculars and watch.

Tame seals at Hout Bay harbour



Chapman’s Peak Drive is a very popular location for photographers, and film makers. No doubt you will have seen a few of the adverts and when you visit in person you will be in no doubt as to why it is so popular. An amazing drive and picnic stop over and don’t miss the sun downers as you stand in awe of the mountain backdrop, the meandering road and deep blue Atlantic ocean. ‘Chappies’ is not only one of the most popular activities in Hout Bay but one of the most scenic drives in the world.

Known to only a few but nestled high up on the slopes in Hout Bay, is an independent family owned winery, Hout Bay Vineyards. A  fantastic place to visit for a very personal, intimate wine tasting

  •  The Clay cafe offers you the chance to create your own piece of art pottery. Paint, sculpt and decorate to create your own signature piece! The best bit is the kids love it!

If you want to venture a little further, another attraction of  Hout bay is its easily accessible location from Cape Town and the Southern Suburbs. A short drive, always a scenic one, and you will discover a host of other amenities and things to do.

Summary

You may never have used a property buyers consultant before and maybe for the first time you have a choice in how you search and secure your property for sale in Hout Bay. At SAHomeBuyers we take into account all of the requirements that are important to you – schooling, activities in Hout Bay, shopping, restaurants and security.

So give us a call or send us an email. Your consultation is free of charge and carries no obligation. We are confident that when you hear more about how we work and benefit you, you’ll never buy a property without a buyers consultant again.

To discuss your requirements for Properties for sale in Hout Bay and learn more about the activities in Hout Bay emailing us here or phoning our area buyers consultant Marco Garuti on + 27 (0) 83 265 8800.

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Advice and help was invaluable to us finding our home

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Marco’s advice and help was invaluable to us finding our home. He found a property for us that was exactly what we wanted and he helped negotiate a great price. He was professional and efficient throughout the process and I would strongly recommend his services to anyone looking to buy property here.

 

Lindsay
Global Talent Manager


View from our Cape Town property


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Safe family home in Hout Bay

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SA HomeBuyers have helped me and my family to make a new start in Cape Town. I was sent over to Cape Town to help set up the Amazon Call Center, a project that will take several years.

In South Africa buying property can be much cheaper than renting so my wife and I decided to buy. SA HomeBuyers seems to be the only property buyers agency in Cape Town. Not being familiar with South African property law and buying a house in access of 5 million Rand the advantages of having professional representation in the process was clear to us.

Hout Bay view - Image courtesy of Scissor Paper Stone Ltd.


SA HomeBuyers has a team of legal advisers, property and forex experts and offers all property purchase related services inhouse.

We received very valuable advise from our consultants at SA HomeBuyers on which price to offer and which terms to add to the offer to purchase. Mr Garuti negotiated for us so that I could concentrate on my career.  When bringing the money into South Africa, SA HomeBuyers unexpectedly saved us thousands of Rand with their inhouse foreign exchange services.

 

 

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2 Germans found dream home in Cape Town

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My husband Klaus and me are from Wiesbaden in Germany. We have been to Cape Town to visit our daughter a couple of times. She is almost finished with her medicine studies and did her practical year at Tygerberg hospital in Cape Town.

Klaus and I used the services of SA HomeBuyers to find us a house for our retirement and help us through the buying process. SA HomeBuyers was recommended to us by a friend who bought a house in Hout Bay.

Dream house in Cape Town



 

Marco our property buyers consultant got in contact with us while we were still in Germany. After we told him exactly what we were looking for he sent us a detailed weekly shortlist of  properties in Hout Bay, that we could look through over coffee.

We finally decided to buy a property in Hout Bay’s Berg en Dal Scurity Estate. What convinced us was the security and the fact that the estate is surrounded by nature. In fact its so close to nature there is even a mountain river flowing through the estate.

Our SA HomeBuyers consultant advised us on how much to pay for the House. He has access to Cape Town property data and based that on historical data of previous house sales in the same estate.

Marco was also with us for all legal steps of the purchase. English is not our mother tongue and we are not familiar with South African property law. So we were really grateful to have a professional representation with us at all times.

When asked to write a testimonial we were very happy to help. Thank you, SA HomeBuyers for your professional representation and insider advice!

Klaus und Hanna Fieht, Wiesbaden – Germany

 

 

 

 

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Estate agency Cape Town – Lola Kramer

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Lola Kramer is a successful estate agency which has been very involved in the Hout Bay property market since 1986

Estate agencies Cape Town - Hout Bay

Specializing in Cape Town’s Atlantic Seaboard Lola Kramer has build a recognizable reputation and property portfolio. Besides residential property sales, Lola Kramer also specializes in rentals including holiday rentals.

Scanning estate agency websites to find that dream home that you are looking for can be time consuming. Part of our service is to search properties for you and present you with a shortlist of properties that comply with your search criteria.

 

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