100%, Refiloe 😎

Amen to that! One day, one day!

Truly truly stunning! I don’t blush very often, but you managed to do just that with your kind words, Sompisi🤗 Thank YOU for your continued support!!

Mission accomplished then 🤗 Appreciate the continued support!

100%, Tintswalo 🤗

Stunning indeed! LOL Thx for the comps

Thx for the support. Afraid she hasn't been on in a while... time to change that, what do you think?

Loving it as well 😍

Cheers!

Likewise here, my friend! My personal TOP-3 😎

SG Studio Architects are definitely in that league! You're right, Thabo!

Cheers, Mr T 😎

One day, one day!

Luxury lifestyle comes alive around dusk...

Cheers, Lucky! And you have NO IDEA the jokes I ended up cutting out in the edit to keep it at least somewhat professional 🤣

One day; one day, inshallah 🤗

Hear hear, Shadreck! Well said - AND great choice as I concur 😎

Truly is stunning, Walter 🤗

No this is my house😅

One day; one day 🥰

@tshegofatsomokgosi229 Now now - no fighting here 🤣

Can I stop the fight and just take it and make it our house?😂

@rawamothoa9935 Deal 🤣🤣

Yessss, Lethabo 🤩

I hear you - I wish this would have been fully furnished as well for the tour. Especially the downstairs area, but sometimes it is what it is.

@@LuxuryHomesJohannesburg so it is not possible for us to get a fully furnished tour?😞.

@@LuxuryHomesJohannesburg i have a question too. I dont know why but i feel like the garages are small. Would a G63 and a range rover autobiography fit in the double garage?

@justkypreneyt We’ve done what we could with this home, I’m afraid. No re-do of the tour 🤓

@@LuxuryHomesJohannesburg damn🙂

Thought so as well 🥰

Very much so!

Inhale. Exhale. Inhale. Exhale. 🤗 I seriously think I’ll join you on that thinking - gotta see past those few empty spaces now - but can you imagine it properly done up?! 🤩

@LuxuryHomesJohannesburg Absolutely. That's visionary thinking 💡. Right?

True that 🤓

Welcome back - glad to hear this 'social media cheat' was worth it! 🤣

It really is! Thanks for stopping by to comment!

It really is!

Wow - sounds like it really hit a nerve! Ina good way then of course. Awesome to hear 😎 Appreciate the comps!! Wait till I’m done testing out my new Sony camera…

It really hit the core nerve, can't wait to see what the new camera does

I’ve had it for quite a few weeks now, but the learning curve is just 🚀 I can’t seem to get the colors right. So definitely not ready to have as the main video tour camera just yet!

Take your time enjoy the the challenge. I know you will master it as time goes by. All the best

@oram9112 Thank you for those words of encouragement and support. MUCH appreciated as it’s a lone struggle here behind the camera/keyboard at times 🤗🤗

Very much so 🥰

One day; one day!

Stunning one indeed! 🤩 I hear you, N0nd0. Did you know that there’s no transfer duty payable on property sales? Just the 3-4% ownership renewal fee… on R10-15-20mil, it sure starts to add up! Plus, if it were anything dodgy, do you think the banks would be providing financial assistance to buyers? FYI Here’s are the details for your perusal: The Long Term Lease - Waterfall Country and Village Estate (info from the Waterfall Management Company and website) Applicable in the Waterfall Country Estate & Village. General The company called the Waterfall Country Estate WMC (Proprietary) Limited owns the land on which the Waterfall Country Lifestyle Estate & Village reside. For residents on the new estates, the ownership structure is based on a long term lease rather than full title, sectional title or fractional title etc. Purchasers are thus buying limited right to the land and have the right to occupy the stand as per the lease agreement for the period prescribed in the agreement (ie. 99 years) and in perpetuity to extend the lease term. Although not a common form of asset ownership in South Africa until now, the long term lease is a viable and proven form of residential property ownership used throughout the world. Nature and effect The lease agreement is signed for a specified amount (ie. lease consideration) which is a once off payment from the lessee to the lessor for the right to occupy the land as per the agreement for a term of 99 years from the date of registration with the option to renew or extend the lease. The lease is registered (in the office of the Registrar of Deeds in Pretoria) in the form of a notarial deed against the title of ownership by the lessor (the person letting the property) in favour of the lessee (the person to whom the property is let). This awards a great deal of protection for the lessee because he/she is ensured of a legal entitlement to enforce his undisturbed right of use and enjoyment over the property within the rules and regulations set by the home owners association. Should the lease consideration payable to the lessor be financed, it can be done through a financial institution of the lessee’s choice. To ensure the rights of the bank (as they are initially funding your purchase), as well as it’s clients, are protected, Waterfall consulted with the bank panel of South Africa and negotiated various conditions contained in the agreement. Any permanent improvements to the land form part of the land and thus the lease agreement. What happens when you want to sell the property? Like any asset, it can be exchanged for compensation. In this case, like any form of property, it’s dictated by market value or what someone is prepared to pay for it on any given day. Whether with the assistance of an agent or privately done, once a price is negotiated (including the renewal fee of 3.5%) and paid to the seller, the purchaser (new lessee) takes registration of a new 99 year lease. On that transfer, the 3.5% plus VAT, plus 1%, is paid to the Lessor, being the Waterfall Country Estate WMC (Proprietary) Limited. The benefit of this arrangement is that transfer duty (between 5% & 8% as of 2010) is not applicable to the deal and thus allows a more favourable purchase price to be negotiated by both parties. The extension of the lease period and the cession of the lease rights are registered simultaneously in the deeds office. Like the transfer of a freehold property, the seller is required to settle all outstanding, levies, rates, taxes and municipal charges relating to the leased property A benefit of this arrangement is that transfer duties are not applicable to the deal and thus allows a more favourable purchase price to be negotiated by both parties. Furthermore, generally the transaction time from signature of the sale agreement to registration in the deeds office is much quicker than in the case of a freehold or sectional title property. Hypothetical Scenarios *Should the lessee sell the leasehold rights earlier than 3 years after the first registration of the lease agreement, the purchaser of the leasehold rights will not pay the renewal fee and will retain the balance of years remaining on the agreement? Example: I sell my property 2 years after the first registration; the buyer will not have to pay the 3.5% renewal fee and will be entitled to the remaining 97 years on the lease. *Should the lessee leasehold rights after that initial 3 year period, the purchaser will take ownership of a 99 year lease. Example: I sell my property after 10 years, I will negotiate the selling price with the buyer to include the 3.5% renewal fee. The buyer will take ownership of the leasehold rights for a 99 year period. *Should the leasehold rights be disposed of pursuant to a testamentary bequest ie. A will, the heir will take ownership of the leasehold rights without having to pay the renewal fee and will retain the balance of years remaining on the agreement. Example: I pass away after 30 years and the property is passed down to my son as per my will. He will not have to pay the 3.5% renewal fee and will be entitled to the remaining 69 years on the lease. *The leasehold rights can be sold at any stage in the 99 year period but if the 99 year period comes to an end, the entity owning the leasehold rights will have to renew the lease by paying 3.5% of the fair value of the property and will be entitled to a lease for another 99 years. Example: I buy the leasehold rights in my family trust, after the property has been handed down through, let’s say 3 generations, my great grandson owns the leasehold rights in 99 years time. He will have to renew the lease agreement with the lessor by paying 3.5% of the fair value of the property at the time and again extend the lease to another 99 years. *No renewal fee is payable if the leasehold rights are transferred to a spouse in terms of an order of court in divorce proceedings. Example: I purchase the leasehold rights and live comfortably with my wife in the property for 10 years. We divorce and the court rules that the leasehold rights are to be transferred to my wife. The leasehold rights are transferred to her name without the 3.5% renewal fee being payable, she will be entitled to the remaining 89 years on the lease. WATERFALL RESALE INFO INFO ON NEW BUILD Commencement is the date you are issued with the construction commencement certificate, which is given once you have complied with all site establishment requirements in terms of the contractors agreement. From the date of this certificate, the owner then has 24 months to complete the construction. Completion will be deemed once he provides the COJ occupation certificate as well as the HOA aesthetics completion certificate. The completion certificate will be issued provided the house has been built in accordance with the approved plans that was stamped by HOA and COJ. If there are deviations, the certificate will not be issued. If the certificate is not in possession by the end of the 24 month construction period, then penalties will apply from 25th month until completed i.e. certificates are produced. TO REGISTER A NEW BUILDING IN WATERFALL The owner who has completed the building needs the following documents: NHBRC unit enrolment certificate NHBRC builders registration certificate Occupational certificate Engineering certificate Roofing certificate Glazing certificate Gas compliance certificate Electrical compliance certificate Plumbing certificate ON RE-SALE COSTS FOR SELLER Legal costs - approximately R12-15’000 Cancellation bond costs - none if the seller cancels existing bond 3 months in advance Due to Waterfall Management company: 3% plus VAT - amount due to you Extension Consideration (3.0% plus VAT on selling price) payable to the Landowner in terms of the Standard Lease Conditions 0.5% no VAT - By amount due to you 0.5% Extension Consideration payable by Lessee to the Waterfall Fund Trust in terms of the Standard Lease Conditions Agent’s commission - 5% plus VAT, of which the agent pays 1% plus VAT to Waterfall Management Company as accreditation fee Extension fee - legal, R4’500 plus VAT Deeds office registration fee, R305 Rates recon fee, R400 plus VAT Rates and taxes, paid up Levies, paid up Electrical and gas compliance certificates for own account - approximately R1’500 each, unless repairs or work is needed Before the sale goes through - the Seller must obtain COJ statement and Eskom accounts and provide to the transferring attorneys COSTS FOR PURCHASER Legal costs based on tariff, approximately 0.1% of selling price Bond costs - if getting a bond Once the transfer is done, the purchaser is loaded on Trafalgar and SiMs Trafalgar will send the Purchaser a ‘welcome pack’ The Purchaser must register and get access onto COJ

@@LuxuryHomesJohannesburg I hear you Xavier, thanks for the detailed info. We all have different preferences to investment and ownership models for me, I need a full title on fixed assets especially in residential property but that’s just me and that is one of the reasons I will never consider Waterfall. I have friends in the Estate (country and equestrian) and this appealed to them most the no transfer fee pitch worked for them, also that they will not be around in 99 year. I am just not that selfish.

@nd0nd042 Valid point - each to their own. Also, having a 99-yr lease just means there would be an ownership fee charged to roll it then for another 99-years? Not sure - sorry!🤔 FYI - Someone must have read your msg and DM’d me to say that in the former homelands (ie KZN, Transkei etc), people can build their homes on land from the local Chief on a 99-year agreement? I can’t confirm this as I wasn’t aware of that practice either, but I’ll dig deeper to find out details there as well.

Sorry. Wrong forum to be asking that question?

Great question - I'll check with agent and revert!

That’s what I always say as well 🤗

YAY

I believe Gate 2 Pls double check with the agent Marussia @ +27 (83) 384-0618

Stunning one indeed, Peter! Thought I showed the front in the video trailers, no?🤔

A full frontal is always great just in case one has to consider possibilities of extra garages or other special requirements that need extensions. By the way your Hamilton on lady totally does not do the front, which is sad because she is an excellent presenter of high end property

@petermasemola1618 I hear you. I always try to cover that part as well. The house doesn’t always lend itself to doing that, Peter. That R9.95mil we did last week was in a cluster and all you had was the garage. Honestly nothing exciting until you walked to that double volume entrance. We thought that was the best starting position… I’m sure the upcoming ones with Jen will have the front included. I’ll definitely try to 😎

Thanks for the suggestion. Believe me, we do try, but it’s not always possible (ie conflicting schedules between agent, seller, myself etc) to get it sorted out. Just check the previous one we did a few weeks back at dusk kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z9ammJmD1MjIhHk.htmlsi=vCmm5KPpcNpLP0ct

Thx for stopping by. Afraid not. This will be as furnished as it comes for the tour. Perhaps once it sells and the new owners want one, I'll reconsider...

Afraid very unlikely that’ll happen here. Sorry 🫣

True that, Precious. Pls tell him we’re waiting for him🤓

And in mine 🤣

Sorry for the delay in responding! Just saw your msg. Always open to suggestions. Pls DM me on Instagram @LuxuryHomesJohannesburg and we'll take it from there.

Okay dridridri

Sorry for the delay in responding! At times, some of these homes do need to up the # of bedrooms, I agree. However, this one offers plenty of options, no?

One day ; one day!

Quicker to WhatsApp her @ Marussia @ +27 (83) 384-0618

Thx for stopping by, Kgothatso. Tough one to answer, to be honest - will there be a 3-person household living there who barely shower? 6 girls who need showers/baths every day? Parties all the day? I recon easily R3-4K per month? Check with the agent Marussia @ +27 (83) 384-0618 for more info.

Thanks for stopping by. Pls contact: ★ Architecture firm: SG Studio Architects ★ Website: www.sgstudio.co.za ★ Enquiries: +27 (12) 004 1467 ★ Email: hello@sgstudio.co.za

I hear you, Hunadi. Afraid that’s out of our control - wish that downstairs had some couches indoor/outdoor, TV lounge setup and dining. And THEN, it woulda looked smoking’ 🤩

Fair question, Nhlakanipho. Perhaps the owner isn’t too happy with the results some/all of the other agents have done up to now? And now via this video tour, it’s finally getting the massive exposure it deserves? 🤔

Glad to hear you liked the house! That statue is a small adjustment to be made 😎

I love the statue. Beautiful art

Deal!

Thanks for stopping by. Great question, Junior! Oftentimes they do have blinds - or have parts sandblasted to give extra privacy 🤗

Ohh i see, thank you

@Junior13ZA-gl9ck You bet 🤗

Glad to hear! So happy that I started these 30-50s intro trailers...

Prices listed underneath in the video description 🤗

Yesssss😍

Stunning property indeed!! I hear you. It’s somewhat unorthodox. Few things to consider: you don’t pay the 8-10% transfer fee. Instead it’s a once-off ownership renewal fee of 3-5%. So, on R10-20mil, you wanna do the numbers how much difference? Also, if it were ANYTHING dodgy, do you think any SA bank would be willing to give out home loans here, only to lose it all? FYI Here’s are the details for your perusal: The Long Term Lease - Waterfall Country and Village Estate (info from the Waterfall Management Company and website) Applicable in the Waterfall Country Estate & Village. General The company called the Waterfall Country Estate WMC (Proprietary) Limited owns the land on which the Waterfall Country Lifestyle Estate & Village reside. For residents on the new estates, the ownership structure is based on a long term lease rather than full title, sectional title or fractional title etc. Purchasers are thus buying limited right to the land and have the right to occupy the stand as per the lease agreement for the period prescribed in the agreement (ie. 99 years) and in perpetuity to extend the lease term. Although not a common form of asset ownership in South Africa until now, the long term lease is a viable and proven form of residential property ownership used throughout the world. Nature and effect The lease agreement is signed for a specified amount (ie. lease consideration) which is a once off payment from the lessee to the lessor for the right to occupy the land as per the agreement for a term of 99 years from the date of registration with the option to renew or extend the lease. The lease is registered (in the office of the Registrar of Deeds in Pretoria) in the form of a notarial deed against the title of ownership by the lessor (the person letting the property) in favour of the lessee (the person to whom the property is let). This awards a great deal of protection for the lessee because he/she is ensured of a legal entitlement to enforce his undisturbed right of use and enjoyment over the property within the rules and regulations set by the home owners association. Should the lease consideration payable to the lessor be financed, it can be done through a financial institution of the lessee’s choice. To ensure the rights of the bank (as they are initially funding your purchase), as well as it’s clients, are protected, Waterfall consulted with the bank panel of South Africa and negotiated various conditions contained in the agreement. Any permanent improvements to the land form part of the land and thus the lease agreement. What happens when you want to sell the property? Like any asset, it can be exchanged for compensation. In this case, like any form of property, it’s dictated by market value or what someone is prepared to pay for it on any given day. Whether with the assistance of an agent or privately done, once a price is negotiated (including the renewal fee of 3.5%) and paid to the seller, the purchaser (new lessee) takes registration of a new 99 year lease. On that transfer, the 3.5% plus VAT, plus 1%, is paid to the Lessor, being the Waterfall Country Estate WMC (Proprietary) Limited. The benefit of this arrangement is that transfer duty (between 5% & 8% as of 2010) is not applicable to the deal and thus allows a more favourable purchase price to be negotiated by both parties. The extension of the lease period and the cession of the lease rights are registered simultaneously in the deeds office. Like the transfer of a freehold property, the seller is required to settle all outstanding, levies, rates, taxes and municipal charges relating to the leased property A benefit of this arrangement is that transfer duties are not applicable to the deal and thus allows a more favourable purchase price to be negotiated by both parties. Furthermore, generally the transaction time from signature of the sale agreement to registration in the deeds office is much quicker than in the case of a freehold or sectional title property. Hypothetical Scenarios *Should the lessee sell the leasehold rights earlier than 3 years after the first registration of the lease agreement, the purchaser of the leasehold rights will not pay the renewal fee and will retain the balance of years remaining on the agreement? Example: I sell my property 2 years after the first registration; the buyer will not have to pay the 3.5% renewal fee and will be entitled to the remaining 97 years on the lease. *Should the lessee leasehold rights after that initial 3 year period, the purchaser will take ownership of a 99 year lease. Example: I sell my property after 10 years, I will negotiate the selling price with the buyer to include the 3.5% renewal fee. The buyer will take ownership of the leasehold rights for a 99 year period. *Should the leasehold rights be disposed of pursuant to a testamentary bequest ie. A will, the heir will take ownership of the leasehold rights without having to pay the renewal fee and will retain the balance of years remaining on the agreement. Example: I pass away after 30 years and the property is passed down to my son as per my will. He will not have to pay the 3.5% renewal fee and will be entitled to the remaining 69 years on the lease. *The leasehold rights can be sold at any stage in the 99 year period but if the 99 year period comes to an end, the entity owning the leasehold rights will have to renew the lease by paying 3.5% of the fair value of the property and will be entitled to a lease for another 99 years. Example: I buy the leasehold rights in my family trust, after the property has been handed down through, let’s say 3 generations, my great grandson owns the leasehold rights in 99 years time. He will have to renew the lease agreement with the lessor by paying 3.5% of the fair value of the property at the time and again extend the lease to another 99 years. *No renewal fee is payable if the leasehold rights are transferred to a spouse in terms of an order of court in divorce proceedings. Example: I purchase the leasehold rights and live comfortably with my wife in the property for 10 years. We divorce and the court rules that the leasehold rights are to be transferred to my wife. The leasehold rights are transferred to her name without the 3.5% renewal fee being payable, she will be entitled to the remaining 89 years on the lease. WATERFALL RESALE INFO INFO ON NEW BUILD Commencement is the date you are issued with the construction commencement certificate, which is given once you have complied with all site establishment requirements in terms of the contractors agreement. From the date of this certificate, the owner then has 24 months to complete the construction. Completion will be deemed once he provides the COJ occupation certificate as well as the HOA aesthetics completion certificate. The completion certificate will be issued provided the house has been built in accordance with the approved plans that was stamped by HOA and COJ. If there are deviations, the certificate will not be issued. If the certificate is not in possession by the end of the 24 month construction period, then penalties will apply from 25th month until completed i.e. certificates are produced. TO REGISTER A NEW BUILDING IN WATERFALL The owner who has completed the building needs the following documents: NHBRC unit enrolment certificate NHBRC builders registration certificate Occupational certificate Engineering certificate Roofing certificate Glazing certificate Gas compliance certificate Electrical compliance certificate Plumbing certificate ON RE-SALE COSTS FOR SELLER Legal costs - approximately R12-15’000 Cancellation bond costs - none if the seller cancels existing bond 3 months in advance Due to Waterfall Management company: 3% plus VAT - amount due to you Extension Consideration (3.0% plus VAT on selling price) payable to the Landowner in terms of the Standard Lease Conditions 0.5% no VAT - By amount due to you 0.5% Extension Consideration payable by Lessee to the Waterfall Fund Trust in terms of the Standard Lease Conditions Agent’s commission - 5% plus VAT, of which the agent pays 1% plus VAT to Waterfall Management Company as accreditation fee Extension fee - legal, R4’500 plus VAT Deeds office registration fee, R305 Rates recon fee, R400 plus VAT Rates and taxes, paid up Levies, paid up Electrical and gas compliance certificates for own account - approximately R1’500 each, unless repairs or work is needed Before the sale goes through - the Seller must obtain COJ statement and Eskom accounts and provide to the transferring attorneys COSTS FOR PURCHASER Legal costs based on tariff, approximately 0.1% of selling price Bond costs - if getting a bond Once the transfer is done, the purchaser is loaded on Trafalgar and SiMs Trafalgar will send the Purchaser a ‘welcome pack’ The Purchaser must register and get access onto COJ

Not a good idea to buy here at all because of the lease agreement 😢

But are you going to live for 99 years really, these house inside waterfall are like investment assets buy stay 2-5 years sale it to another person when your asset appreciates

@hamimpowers5446 what if I dont wanna sell and want to keep the investment for future generations? My point is, whats the point of buying property if you dont own 100% off it?.

Well thanks guys - but we thank leadership for educating the masses. Ain't buying 😮 - actually I can't anyways I don't have the money 😂

Thanks for stopping by. I’ll need to have a closer look as I’m not familiar at all with battery/inverter brands. ie which are the Rolls Royce vs Qute 😎

I see this discussion all the time... the banks are clearly fine with the 99-year structure as they're happily to give financing... Plus, anyone aware that you save R100,000's in transfer duty as it's not applicable on these deals? Wanna do the math of 5-8% on say R10mil...?

Thx for stopping by, Mpho. Buying in Waterfall Country Estate will always mean your land will very likely be around 1,000 sqm, hence be surrounded by neighbors! And if not, you're going to pay even more (ie remember that SBE video tour we did a few weeks ago)...

YAY - mission accomplished!

No tittle deed even you buy cash?😮

I hear you, Musa 🤗 Wish I could say I have any spare $$$ to spend on better equipment, drone or expansion of the current team of me, myself and I, but I honestly don’t. Ppl seem to have a skewed version in their mind of what doing this costs and/or what it brings in money-wise… Afraid you’ll have to deal with my (sub-par) camera work for the foreseeable future 🫣 📌 P.S I’m always open to hear ways to monetise this channel / this video tour journey as I’m running dry…