For the last twenty-four years we have been focused exclusively on retirement properties, specialising in life rights, and are experts in this unique segment of the property market

We maintain high standards of professional and specialised service to sellers and are renowned for our expert advice/guidance to purchasers in helping them find their PERFECT retirement place

A PROVEN TRACK RECORD IN THE RETIREMENT PROPERTY MARKET

We are the preferred agents for TAFTA (The Association for The Aged) and have facilitated the sales of their Life Right Units over the past 24 years:

• Cambridge Gardens
• Ocean View
• Lucas Gardens
• Barns Cottages
• TAFTA Park
• King’s Hall
• St. Martin’s Village

We are also involved with the sales and marketing of units in the following retirement complexes:

• Glenhaven (Glenwood)  
• Pinehaven (New Germany)
• Pinehaven Lodge (New Germany)
• Eden Gardens (Berea)
• Fairydene (Sarnia)
• Pioneer Park (Prestondale, Umhlanga Ridge)
• Ridgewood (Mount Edgecombe)
• Amberfield (Howick)

SERVICES OFFERED

• Marketing

• Facilitation of the entire sales process

• Buyer guidance and advice

• Letting (marketing only)

HOW WE CAN HELP YOU

MARKETING:

• Your retirement village listed on our website
• Your retirement unit listed on our website, Property24 and Private Property
• Social Media: 
  • Facebook - Retirement Places Real Estate Page and “Boosted Ads”,
  • Instagram
  • Linkedin
• Our Database:
  • WhatsApp Broadcasts and email blasts

FACILITATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE ENTIRE SALES PROCESS:

• Conduct all viewings of the village and your unit
• Oversee the signing of all documentation:
• Agreement of Sale,
• Use/Occupation Agreement,House Rules, etc and explain all the terms and conditions clearly to the clients
• “Subject to sales”:
  • Those clients who need to sell their homes in order to be able to purchase a retirement unit,
  • Assisting them with the sale of their properties by way of referring them to competent estate agents in the areas that they reside in and keeping in touch with those agents (and conveyancers) with regards to the progress of the sale
• Guidance and advice to clients (and their families when necessary) every – step – of – the – way, from initial contact until they become residents
• Give feedback to the manager regarding progress of the sale, general issues and concerns of purchasers/residents, etc
• Comply with all applicable legislation particularly The Property Practitioners Act, The FIC Amendment Act of 2017, The Housing Developments Schemes for Retired Persons Act, etc.

• Professional Fee         :  4% plus VAT of selling price

LETTING:

We charge a once-off listing fee of R1 000-00 plus VATand list on our website, Property 24, Private Property and our social media pages. 

Retirement Property Specialist

Mark McAlpine (Principal) M.P.R.E.

For the past 24 years Mark has been involved in the residential property industry encompassing sales, letting and investment.

In 2007 he took over the family business, Retirement Places Real Estate, and since then he has facilitated the sales of hundreds of retirement units for various retirement organisations and villages in the greater Durban area, specialising in life rights.

Mark is well-known for giving his clients honest and expert advice when it comes to finding their PERFECT retirement place and for providing a professional and specialised service to Sellers.

His values are honesty, humility, patience, and putting people before profit.

Mark is committed to assisting retirement organisations find solutions in complying with the new Property Practitioner’s Act.

REFERENCES:

1. Femada Shamam - CEO, TAFTA.  Tel:  031 332 3721 /  Email:  femada@tafta.org.za

2. Gail Steyn - Manager, Pioneer Park Retirement Village.  Tel:  031 566 1114 /  Email:  admin@pioneerparksa.co.za

3. Cathy O'Brien - Director, Fairydene Retirement Village.  Tel: 031 708 3315 /  Email:  accounts@fairydene.co.za