ABOUT US

The Team

 

Whats New:

This is La Grande's New Web Site.

February 2011

demoPlease feel free to give your comments on La Grande's new website, by clicking on Contact Us in the Main Menu.

Current News

Current News

Interest rate Cut

November 2010

demoOn 18 November 2010 The Reserve Bank has anounced that the repo rate is reduced by 50 basis points. This means that the banks will reduce their prime lending rate down to 9%.

Recent Events

No Transfer Duty or Capital Gain Tax?

February 2011

demoFor those of you who have their primary residence registered in a CC., Trust or Company, now have the opportunity to transfer the property into your own name, with out paying transfer duty or capital gain tax. Before you take any action, consult with your finacial advisor to establish whether this will be to your advantage. Then consult with your transferring attorney to establish whether you will qualify not to pay transfer duty and capital gain tax. Then establish with your bank wheteher you will qualify for the outstanding bond amount. You have to take action before the end of 2011.

 

 

About Us

LA GRANDE

La Grande is a Real Estate Agency ~specializing in the Sales, and Rental and Management of Residential properties in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town. Our major activities take place in Pinehurst, Durbanville. However, due to special requests we are also active in areas such as Kleinbosch~Parow, Sonstraal Heights, The Paddocks, and Stellenberg.

The Beginning:

Norena started her career as an estate agent in 1988 . Petré, her husband, over time started to discover how exciting, adventures and rewarding the property industry can be. Petré and Norena bought their first rental property in 1997 and with just a two line advert in the local news paper they began to let and manage their first investment property.

The Growing Years:

It was only in 2002 that Petré decided to start his own real estate agency business, namely "LA GRANDE". His wife(Norena) and son (Etienne) eventualy also decided to join LA GRANDE. and the rest, as they say, is history.

Where we're going:

"Our vision is to be the most sought after Real Estate Agency."

"Our mission is to render a professional service to all stakeholders by ensuring that all role players in accomplishing this mission, acts in a professional manner."

Team Bio:

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Petré la Grange~ Principal

My main objective is to help the public buy/sell and Let property and provide the necessary experience, knowledge and support to navigate them through the process. My goal is to make your next transaction as stress free and pleasant as possible, while providing excellent service for all your buying/selling and renting/ letting needs.

“I love living in this County, with so much to enjoy here I cannot imagine a better place to live. I enjoy outdoor activities but investing in properties is one of my favourite pastimes. I enjoy my work and when time permits I like to travel." ~ Petré

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Norena la Grange ~ Sales Consultant

"If you asked Norena what she loves most about being a personal real estate consultant, she will say it is the people she meets. She will tell you that her greatest satisfaction comes from the smiles, handshakes and hugs she receives from her clients for a job well done! She’d tell you that she approach her daily activities based on faith, family values, diligence and professionalism. Norena is a due diligent negotiator, with a warm hearted touch who believes that quality, integrity and productivity are the key elements for a successful real estate transaction. But do not just take our word for it, here is what her principal has to say about her. “Norena is fabulous! Norena’s knowledge of the real estate market in Pinehurst(Durbanville), her conscientiousness and totally responsive nature are attributes that speak highly to her ability to get in and get the job done. She is accessible, warm and certainly goes beyond what might be expected of her professionally. She is a great contributor to La Grande’s success.”

"Quality properties like Quality people come in all shapes and sizes, whether it be a one-bedroom bachelor flat, or the impressive estate of an influential family, The La Grande Team appreciates each property for its own unique characteristics, and for how it can meet the equally unique needs of their special clients. A house is a home because of the people living within. Norena understands this and it has enabled her to forge lasting relationships with so many of the Pinehurst’s finest families. Her unique empathy has allowed her to understand their needs, which will help her to understand yours. It is one of the reasons why families have consistently relied on Norena’s services." ~ The Team

“My commitment to you and your family is to build a long-term relationship; I would like to be your Estate Agent Consultant for life. If you or someone you know is about to engage in a Real Estate transaction, please consider me.” ~ Norena

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Etienne la Grange~Sales Consultant

“My main objective is to use my unique and extensive experience, skills, knowledge and contacts I have made over the years to benefit my real estate clients in the equisition and execution of their next property transaction."

"I do get just as excited as the buyer and the seller when an offer to purchase is pending and share in both the seller's and buyer's joy when the deal is closed. I enjoy my work and when time permits I like to play pool." Etienne~Sales Executive

“ Etienne is the youngest member of the team, without his expertise, experience, knowledge and skills in the developing of websites, this web site would never have seen the light. It is advantageous to have young people on the team. They normaly see things from the younger generations point of view and can therefore give very valuable input regarding strategies that have to be followed in order to keep up with the latest trends." ~The Team.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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