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MAR E SOL RESIDENTIAL/HOLIDAY HOME DEVELOPMENT

Log Cabins right on the point @ Ponta d' Ouro Mozambique

Presently under construction on the property fronting the beachfront town of Ponta D’ Ouro in southern Mozambique, the Mar e Sol Residential and Holiday Home Development encompasses a fully self-sufficient facility of 40 Luxury Timber Log Houses nestled on a magnificent sea-facing hill within a secure complex.  The project includes: 

·     Definitive Title and Perpetual Land Rights through the Mozambique State

·     Title and Land Rights held by Sunset Shore Investments (Pty) Ltd

·     Shareholding will be sold in Sunset Shore equating to the right to build a 145m² Log Home on a pre-allocated site

·     Each House Built will be Inspected & the Construction Approved by Mozambican Officials

·     Once Built & Inspected each House will be Registered with the Mozambican Authorities

·     All Legal Aspects vetted by KPMG in Maputo & Deneys Reitz Attorneys in Jhb

·     All Aspects and Costs Pertaining to the Registration of a House once Built will be undertaken by the Developer

·     Owners are liable for Annual Municipal Taxes & or any Legal Fees

·     Homeowners Insurance is available through Hollard Insurance in Maputo

·     Upon Signature of Agreement of Sale, Buyers will forward a Deposit & thereafter progress Drawdown Payments will occur

·     Levies pertaining to Management & Operation of the Complex will be charged and collected monthly by the Management Company, Por Do Sol Investmentos Lda

·     Taxes will be paid by Por Do Sol in Mozambique on behalf of the Activity of Renting

·     A Rental Pool will be run on behalf of Owners that require their Houses to be Rented Out

·     Por Do Sol Investimentos is the only Company Nominated to Manage the Complex and Rent the Houses out on behalf of the Home Owners

·     The Complex Infrastructure includes Inter-Linking Walkways, Parking, Beach Access, Refuse Removal, 24 Hour Security, Borehole Water Supply, Perimiter Fencing, Reception Office with Telephone & Fax Communication, 220V Electrical supply to Complex & Houses

·     Each House will have a Local Council Pre-Paid Meter connected to its Wall

·     Once Construction is complete SSI will make Application to the Ministry of Tourism for a License to Conduct the Activity of Letting & Renting out Houses

The World Bank in its recent “World Tourism & Associated Economic Sustainability” report commented that Mozambique has recently become earmarked as one of the most potentially promising and economically viable tourism and development destinations on the East Coast of Africa.  Ponta D’ Ouro in particular has economically and socially progressed in leaps and bounds toward becoming, other than Sodwana Bay in Northern Kwa-Zulu, the most popular and busiest tourist destination between Durban and Mombassa. With over 60 000 tourists visiting this quaint seaside town each year, the demand for accommodation has far exceed that of supply.   

Ponta D’ Ouro offers a host of amenities and facilities for the discerning tourist and recently has experienced a proliferation of residential abode refurbishment and construction.  Municipal power supplies, six resorts, telecommunication, watersports, luxury guesthouses, banking facilities, night-clubs, restaurants, gamefishing and some of the best scuba diving on the east coast ensures unparalleled opportunity for further development and growth.  The areas remarkable diversity and unique combination of traditional African bush, sub-tropical coastline, sweeping coastal plains, savannah, dense forests, majestic inland lakes and pristine beaches, make it one of the richest natural treasure chest in the world.  For the first time ever, Sunset Shore Investments (Pty) Ltd now offers potential buyers the unique and unprecedented opportunity of owning some of the most valuable real estate on this coastline. 

Sunset Shore in association with its local Mozambican partner Por Do Sol Investimentos Limitada will be developing a luxury upmarket residential and holiday home complex in Ponta D’ Ouro, southern Mozambique.  The complex will be sited directly adjacent to the main public beach and located on a gently sloping rise that extends from the beach 300m up towards the crest of the hill ensuring majestic views for each home.  The complex will be fully self sufficient with resident parking, boathouses, wash-up areas, private beach access, security, inter-connecting walkways, municipal power supplies, borehole water and linked refuse and waste removal.  The property, which is owned with Definitive Title by Sunset Shore, will afford prospective buyers the opportunity of purchasing sharehold in the company with full Land Right Usage  .   

The theme of the development will encompass a 145m² four bedroom luxury timber frame log home that will be constructed specifically to suit the owners requirements and needs.  These homes will be sold to potential buyers via the purchase of sharehold in the Sunset Shore company thereby creating a lifetime investment opportunity that may be resold or passed on in title to family and friends. The residents will have direct private access to the beach plus the Mozambique State has allocated a public road access from the complex directly to the beach thereby enabling the launching of watercraft, fishing & diving boats etc.  Each owner will pay a monthly levy to the Management Company for services rendered in operating & managing the complex (electricity consumption, security, refuse removal etc).  Rated as one of the most potentially lucrative and stable investments, Ponta D’ Ouro and the site in question has the capacity to become the most sought after real estate on this part of the coastline. Please contact Greg for the full portfolio.

    Lake Kariba – Zambia - Private Island & Lakeside Fishing Lodge - US$975,000

600 Acres of unspoilt African Magic!

Situated in the beautiful, tranquil Lake Kariba, this private Island has a newly renovated lodge with 6 en-suite Chalets, spacious Dining Room, Kitchen, Store, swimming pool, all on the eastern shore to take advantage of the breeze and magnificent sunrises over the lake. The chalets are all fully fitted and equipped. Accessible only by boat from the main land, it comes with 2 speed boats, a pontoon boat and 2 canoes.

Power is supplied by solar panels and a back-up generator, and hot water by means of traditional ‘donkeys’. The Island has an abundance of game including kudu, waterbuck, impala, hippo, bushbuck, crocodiles and the occasional elephant . It is also a bird watchers paradise, and the cry of the fish eagle is a regular sound. The waters around the Island abound with Bream and Tiger Fish.

The mainland fishing lodge is situated on the waters’ edge, and has 3 en-suite family chalets, each sleeping 5, a dining room, kitchen, laundry, office and swimming pool. It also has a 2 bedroom managers’ house. Power is supplied from the National grid, and there is a borehole.

There is a permanent slipway , and shaded boat / vehicle parking. Plans have been approved to build a further 7 chalets.

There are 2 vehicles - a 7 seater Mitsubishi 4x4 and an 8 seater Toyota Lucida.

The Island Lodge has been under renovation for the past two years, and has thus not been trading, but the mainland lodge has seen a number of return bookings and is the preferred lodge for a number of NGO’s and Aid organisations.

The current owners will be prepared to offer terms to a qualified purchaser.

Enquiries: yachtaloha@gmail.com or aloha@lantic.net

THE STUNNING COSTA De LUA, VILANCULOS - MOZAMBIQUE

Mozambique, unlike South Africa, has a different method of ownership of property. The developer holds the cession of lease on the land and once construction of the home is completed house is transferred into the name of the new owner.
Registration of residence in accordance with Mozambican law, will be given upon completion of each residence.
Transfer to be affected by recognised Mozambican law firm.

There are two categories of land in Mozambique.

1. Municipal:-  Within municipal boundaries of the town.
2. Agricultural:-  Any land that is out of the municipal boundary is referred to as agricultural land.

General property law within municipal and agricultural areas.

Improvements, whether it is the construction of a mansion or a fisherman’s cottage, must commence within two years of acquisition in order for the lease to take effect.  Once the improvements are complete the owner becomes the title holder in respect of the improvements.
The de facto situation is that the area which is demarcated as the lease area, along with the improvements is exclusively the domain of the lease holder.

The lease is fully transferable, should the lessee wish to dispose of it to a third party.

Legitimate Documentation

Rafal Limitada has gone to great lengths to obtain rights to certain land in the Vilanculos area for development and tourism.  The long and tedious task of obtaining all necessary documentation from various institutions has been completed. Thus we are able to present these wonderful, once in a lifetime, opportunities with the confidence of knowing that all documentation for sites are government and state approved.

The Mozambican Government continues to improve the investment climate and to make the country and its legal framework investor and tourist friendly.

Location.

The properties referred to are situated in the vicinity of Vilanculos.  Vilianculos is 700 km north of Maputo on the mainland overlooking the Bazaruto Archipelago.

Vilanculos is fast becoming the premium destination in Mozambique and is already referred to as “The Millionaires Playground “. We have sought out prime land with the most spectacular views of the world famous islands comprising the Bazaruto Archipelago, and with beach access.  Mozambique, once one of the poorest countries in the world, now boasts one of the fastest growing economies.

Costa De Lua

Situated 10 kms north of Vilanculos.
All Units have magnificent sea and island views. (Bazaruto; Benguera; Magaruque; Bangue and the St. Sebastian Peninsula).
Erf's range from 2000 sq/m to 3000 sq/m

Alemar Estate

Magnificent views of the islands.
Situated +/- 12km North of Vilanculos.
Erfs are 3000 sq/m in extent.

Access to beach on all properties with ease.  Boat launching is tide dependent.

Water.

Initial instillation of one borehole and water reticulation will be installed by Rafal Lda with provision for 4 x 5000 lt tanks and tank stands.
A once off payment of R3250.00 Connection fee is applicable per unit for water.

Electricity.

There is currently no electricity. Generators are mostly be used. However power lines from Vilanculos are currently being installed, and should be onsite by December 2008.

Roads.

The road from Maputo to the border of Tanzania is being widened and re-surfaced.
A toll road is to be built from Pafuri (Northern Point of Kruger Park) to Maphinhane 70 kms south of Vilanculos.
The roads from Vilanculos to stands are sand roads. 4 x 4 or 4 x 2 is necessary.

Air Transport.
There are direct flights from Lanseria International Airport on Monday;Wednesday and Fridays with Travelmax.
There are daily flights from JHB International directly to Vilanculos with Pelican Air & Lam airlines.

Communication.

Vilanculos has land lines as well as cellular networks. ( MCEL and VODACOM )
At all the properties there is good cellular reception.
Just recently TDM ( Teledata Mozambique ) offers a wireless telephone system, capable of Internet; Fax and Telephone. Initial cost of unit +/- R1500.00. International call’s costing +/- R2.20 per minute. Internet usage US$ 2.25 per hour.

Shops Restaurants etc.

There are numerous Restaurants and Lodges in Vilanculos.
General groceries; Liquor; Vegetables are available from the local supermarket and shops at competitive prices.
There are also a few Hardware stores that carry general hardware and building supplies.

Security.

Mozambique is virtually free of violent crime.  In Vilanculos there have been no reports of violent crimes.

Recreational.

Vilanculos and the Archipelago have numerous activities, sites, fishing etc.
One of the main attractions bedsides some of the best fishing in the world, is snorkeling at two mile reef just off the northern point of Benguera. This is known to be one of the four best snorkeling sites in the world.  At low tide the water level is approx 1.5m deep allowing for non divers to enjoy the beautiful reef fish and corals that one would normally only see if you were a diver. ( No sharks though ).

Medical.

One of the most frequent asked questions is. What about hospitals ?.

As there is a lack of proper hospitalization we are currently negotiating to build a trauma unit in Vilanculos to accommodate any Emergency and stabilizing of patients until they can be airlifted to the nearest Hospital ( Nelspruit ).  There are insurance plans one can take out with MRI Rescue and other insurance companies.

The People.

Mozambicans are extremely friendly and willing.  The official language spoken is Portuguese. However, due to the influx of South Africans and foreign tourists, the locals have learned to speak English and communication is easy.

In this introduction we have tried to cover most of the important issues when investing in property in Mozambique. Should you require any further information please contact us.

                                                           For Sale Hotel Solar dos Marcos, Portugal - 1.000.000 Euros
                                                       

Fantastic business or investment opportunity.

The partners of Hotel Solar dos Marcos, located in Portugal, are interested in finding an investing partner or selling the company and property in totality. The hotel, which is in close proximity with Spain, has been classified as excellent architectural value by the Portuguese General Directorate of Tourism.

Real Inn dos Marcos is a historic palace that has been reconstructed from an old Episcopal residence (18th century). Located in the Portuguese village of Bemposta, where D. Manuel Martins Manso, Bishop of Guarda, was born and lived. The Bishop Martins-Manso added the chapel to the original building, in honour of the Holy Mary, in the second half of 18th century.

The 4-star property currently integrates eight double rooms with one room adapted for the physically challenged, one suite, rooms and suites all with room of bath, conditional air, TV satellite,an extensible restaurant for up to 140, a bar, one multi-functional hall for 40 places, private garage covered for 13 places, private chapel and a garden with swimming pool.

The project still integrates a private park that provides access to the residence of the manager consisting of one dinning room, a kitchen and two bedrooms. Due to the localisation of the hotel and its topology of construction, it is possible to extend it by acquisition of adjacent old gardens and rural houses, however keeping the hotel's main entrance.

The factors that could accelerate the success of the Solar are identified as investment by increasing the number of rooms, investment in equipment for tourist entertainment; mini-golf, own boat, 4x4 vehicles, marketing and publicity in Spain and Portugal; and the effective integration in international tourism circuits.

Other opportune factors that contribute include the hotel's location in the Nature Park of International Douro (PNDI), therefore offering favourable conditions for the development of a local tourist market, with special emphasis on ecological tourism and adventures. The Hotel is one of the first of this kind in the area of the PNDI.

Proximity to Spain; near the cities of Salamanca, Zamora and Formoselle, allows the attraction of Spanish tourists as customers. The benefit of existing roads and those still under construction offers good internal road links and links with Spain as well.

The house "Dos Marcos" has an entertainment programme, based on the routes along the Arribes del Duero. It offers the opportunity of going on a boat trip along the River Duero, trips by car or excursions on foot around the most important areas of the International Duero Natural Park and the "Arribes del Duero" Park. The Solar is encircled with hunting zones; including the wild boar thus making hunters potential target customers.

Other activities offered are; hiking along the banks of the International Duero, donkey rides, mountain bikes, 4x4, bird watching, hiking and mountain bike routes, participation in the traditional grape collecting in the Arribes del Duero or in the Oil Route of Tràs-os-Montes; an accredited oil from the Arribes del Duero region.

In the past 12 months the partners have come to establish partnership agreements with travel agencies, which has allowed them to implement mixed packages including lodging, restoration and activities such as the boat rides on the Douro River as well as visits to Spain.