Comments for SA Property News http://www.sapropertynews.com Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:19:56 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Comment on Michelle and Riaan Garforth-Venter’s eco-building reality TV show on air in January by Lance http://www.sapropertynews.com/michelle-and-riaan-garforth-venter%e2%80%99s-eco-building-reality-tv-show-on-air-in-january/comment-page-1/#comment-163 Lance Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:19:56 +0000 http://www.sapropertynews.com/?p=602#comment-163 Hi Margie, you can visit www.loveandmortar.tv to find out more about building a green home. Hi Margie, you can visit http://www.loveandmortar.tv to find out more about building a green home.

]]> Comment on Hollow on the Square hotel opens new green wing by Lorraine Jenks http://www.sapropertynews.com/hollow-on-the-square-hotel-opens-new-green-wing/comment-page-1/#comment-141 Lorraine Jenks Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:32:13 +0000 http://www.sapropertynews.com/?p=819#comment-141 Hi, Congratulations on a great project. One of our team, Rain StClaire, met one of your managers at Natural and Organics Exhibition today. we would love to come and visit and share what you have learned and what we have researched so that we can advise on all your operating equipment, furnishings, services. We don't sell anything, or take commission - we just share what we've learned and introduce you to the suppliers for a very small fee. It is about networking and our looking out for our kids' kids. Hi, Congratulations on a great project. One of our team, Rain StClaire, met one of your managers at Natural and Organics Exhibition today. we would love to come and visit and share what you have learned and what we have researched so that we can advise on all your operating equipment, furnishings, services. We don’t sell anything, or take commission – we just share what we’ve learned and introduce you to the suppliers for a very small fee. It is about networking and our looking out for our kids’ kids.

]]> Comment on SA listed property shows its mettle by bugis http://www.sapropertynews.com/sa-listed-property-shows-its-mettle/comment-page-1/#comment-139 bugis Sat, 20 Feb 2010 03:55:20 +0000 http://www.sapropertynews.com/?p=1096#comment-139 There is no much down trend seen in the market.It is marginally between 4-5% of decrease is seen. There is no much down trend seen in the market.It is marginally between 4-5% of decrease is seen.

]]> Comment on Sales to South Africans continue apace at Eden Island, Seychelles by Mack http://www.sapropertynews.com/sales-to-south-africans-continue-apace-at-eden-island-seychelles/comment-page-1/#comment-131 Mack Wed, 17 Feb 2010 07:46:34 +0000 http://www.sapropertynews.com/?p=740#comment-131 Nice post. Seychelles Island is a worth visiting place. Here 115 islands are worth calling as ”Paradise on earth”. There are many islands who are unfazed by the modernization. Here harmless people are ensconced with their own culture and traditions. Don't fail to visit Seychelles in your next vacation. You can enjoy many activities like scuba diving, snorkeling, parasailing, and sailing etc. For more details refer <a href="http://www.journeyidea.com/seychelles-island-the-paradise-on-earth/" rel="nofollow">Seychelles island</a> Nice post. Seychelles Island is a worth visiting place. Here 115 islands are worth calling as ”Paradise on earth”. There are many islands who are unfazed by the modernization. Here harmless people are ensconced with their own culture and traditions. Don’t fail to visit Seychelles in your next vacation. You can enjoy many activities like scuba diving, snorkeling, parasailing, and sailing etc. For more details refer Seychelles island

]]> Comment on Hollow on the Square hotel opens new green wing by Michael Adendorff http://www.sapropertynews.com/hollow-on-the-square-hotel-opens-new-green-wing/comment-page-1/#comment-130 Michael Adendorff Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:00:22 +0000 http://www.sapropertynews.com/?p=819#comment-130 Chameleon Coatings did all the paintwork for this new project. A huge concern was to use 'green rated' paint, to fit in with the theme of a green rated hotel. All paints used in the painting phase was checked for the lowest acceptable VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds), to help with the vision that Mark Bleloch had. You get paint materials now with very low VOC. It is a growing concern to include these factors into new contruction and renovations. In the near future this it will become a standard to use low VOCs and is already a consideration. The project was run successfully and raised eyebrows at the mention of the first successful environmentally friendly hotel. I witnessed the research that went into the planning of the construction, and with the knowledge that Mark introduced and project managed, this project was a great learning curve for myself, and made me look at the environment with a whole new light. The technology that is being used is amazing. Mark demonstrated the usage of electricity to me, and was able to give me the real-time electricity usage on his iPhone, which connected to the server and showed stats and graphs of exactly how the energy was being used, even per room. I was amazed to see just how many energy efficient products are out there, and using all the products and materials together is almost a science on its own. Was an amazing project to be involved with. Chameleon Coatings did all the paintwork for this new project. A huge concern was to use ‘green rated’ paint, to fit in with the theme of a green rated hotel. All paints used in the painting phase was checked for the lowest acceptable VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds), to help with the vision that Mark Bleloch had. You get paint materials now with very low VOC. It is a growing concern to include these factors into new contruction and renovations. In the near future this it will become a standard to use low VOCs and is already a consideration.
The project was run successfully and raised eyebrows at the mention of the first successful environmentally friendly hotel.
I witnessed the research that went into the planning of the construction, and with the knowledge that Mark introduced and project managed, this project was a great learning curve for myself, and made me look at the environment with a whole new light.
The technology that is being used is amazing. Mark demonstrated the usage of electricity to me, and was able to give me the real-time electricity usage on his iPhone, which connected to the server and showed stats and graphs of exactly how the energy was being used, even per room. I was amazed to see just how many energy efficient products are out there, and using all the products and materials together is almost a science on its own.
Was an amazing project to be involved with.

]]> Comment on Five star Crystal Towers hotel opens in Century City by rid1 http://www.sapropertynews.com/five-star-crystal-towers-hotel-opens-in-century-city/comment-page-1/#comment-127 rid1 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:02:43 +0000 http://www.sapropertynews.com/?p=596#comment-127 Just really admire the pool on the balcony.. whoever thought of it is a genius!! Just really admire the pool on the balcony.. whoever thought of it is a genius!!

]]> Comment on Michelle and Riaan Garforth-Venter’s eco-building reality TV show on air in January by Margie http://www.sapropertynews.com/michelle-and-riaan-garforth-venter%e2%80%99s-eco-building-reality-tv-show-on-air-in-january/comment-page-1/#comment-122 Margie Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:21:07 +0000 http://www.sapropertynews.com/?p=602#comment-122 Where can one obtain a list of all criteria to consider when building a new 'green' home? Where can one obtain a list of all criteria to consider when building a new ‘green’ home?

]]> Comment on Repainting your home by Ian Samson http://www.sapropertynews.com/repainting-your-home/comment-page-1/#comment-114 Ian Samson Fri, 22 Jan 2010 13:08:33 +0000 http://www.sapropertynews.com/?p=811#comment-114 Rob, while it may be a good principle to always hire a professional, some people simply cannot afford their exorbitant rates and would therefore prefer to DIY. 99% of the renovations in my unit I did myself because the "professionals" made such a mess I had to fire them! Rob, while it may be a good principle to always hire a professional, some people simply cannot afford their exorbitant rates and would therefore prefer to DIY. 99% of the renovations in my unit I did myself because the “professionals” made such a mess I had to fire them!

]]> Comment on Luxury private game estate near Pietermaritzburg appeals to families by Robert http://www.sapropertynews.com/luxury-private-game-estate-near-pietermaritzburg-appeals-to-families/comment-page-1/#comment-113 Robert Fri, 22 Jan 2010 09:29:46 +0000 http://www.sapropertynews.com/?p=775#comment-113 Nice to see that they aren't over developing the whole province. Slowly as areas are totally stripped of any natural resources areas like this will be lost. Through careful development we might just be able to save what has for so long been taken for granted. Nice to see that they aren’t over developing the whole province. Slowly as areas are totally stripped of any natural resources areas like this will be lost. Through careful development we might just be able to save what has for so long been taken for granted.

]]> Comment on Luxury private game estate near Pietermaritzburg appeals to families by Jean http://www.sapropertynews.com/luxury-private-game-estate-near-pietermaritzburg-appeals-to-families/comment-page-1/#comment-112 Jean Tue, 19 Jan 2010 08:59:02 +0000 http://www.sapropertynews.com/?p=775#comment-112 Wonderful development so close to Maritsburg, especially with the Oribi relocation program. Nice to see developer's putting something back for a change. Wonderful development so close to Maritsburg, especially with the Oribi relocation program. Nice to see developer’s putting something back for a change.

]]> Comment on A magnificent Cape home to suit the traditionalist by Storme http://www.sapropertynews.com/a-magnificent-cape-home-to-suit-the-traditionalist/comment-page-1/#comment-111 Storme Wed, 13 Jan 2010 10:58:43 +0000 http://www.sapropertynews.com/?p=605#comment-111 Its beautiful, would be lovely to see inside it.. Its beautiful, would be lovely to see inside it..

]]> Comment on La Mercy area comes into its own by Krishni http://www.sapropertynews.com/la-mercy-area-comes-into-its-own/comment-page-1/#comment-110 Krishni Mon, 11 Jan 2010 12:37:49 +0000 http://www.sapropertynews.com/?p=673#comment-110 this is good to hear. this is a beauiful part of the world...amazing beaches. Check out http://www.thedolphincoast.com/ http://www.tourism-kzn.org/index.php?districthome+27 this is good to hear. this is a beauiful part of the world…amazing beaches. Check out http://www.thedolphincoast.com/
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]]> Comment on Green Building Council and Arup launch guide to retrofitting buildings by Chexsystems http://www.sapropertynews.com/green-building-council-and-arup-launch-guide-to-retrofitting-buildings/comment-page-1/#comment-97 Chexsystems Tue, 08 Dec 2009 23:38:07 +0000 http://www.sapropertynews.com/?p=405#comment-97 cool stuff man cool stuff man

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