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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.

Hout Bay Property For sale

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

Shopping in Hout Bay

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.

Hout Bay – Restaurants and coffee shops

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.

Estate agency Cape Town – Lola Kramer

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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    Estate agency Cape Town – Pam Golding

    SA HomeBuyers is proud to be working with one of the most established property agencies in Cape Town

    Estate agencies in Cape Town - Pam Golding

    Pam Golding is South Africa’s largest independent residential and commercial estate agency and has been a well-known brand since 1976. The large portefolio of property ranges from residential to commercial property and includes game farms, wine farms, holiday rentals, vacant land, guest houses, golf estates and residential developments. With the help of Pam Golding we have been able to source from a superb property portfolio in the most sought after areas.

    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.

    Tell us what you are looking for and we make it happen:

      Your Name (required)

      Your Email (required)

      Your Telephone number

      Subject

      Budget

      Additional information