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their intended destination, and the design
had to be reworked to a four panel system.
“Always check your access!” exclaimed
Anna-Lize.
“Now that the project is completed, how
does your home make you feel when you
walk in?”, I asked them. “You should come
see it at night!” Anna-Lize immediately
answered. “I feel alive.” She went on to say.
Sometimes working late at night, she often
looks out from the balcony and notices
other apartments where the lights are still
on and takes comfort in knowing that
she is not alone. Their block is filled with
people and families from young to old
and professionals to students. Everyone
with a friendly smile and kind gesture.
Even the area, which may be considered
by many as dangerous, is a hive of activity.
Having recently watched a Sundowns
game at the stadium, they noted while
walking home at midnight the bustle of
the city, “This really makes me feel like I
am living,” stated Anna-Lize. Simon points
out that there is so much happening in the
area with a new Woolies opening on the
next corner and a new Plato Coffee which
had recently opened. While on a three- state of the building and grounds, they that they would be in a good position
week trip to the UK recently, they could advise. Simon confirms that the first thing to make a reasonable profit should they
not wait to get home to their apartment. he looks at is the lawns to check if they decide to sell the property.
With Anna-Lize racking up nearly nine are maintained. Anna-Lize reiterates the The future looks bright for this
thousand followers on her Instagram importance of a good Body Corporate dynamic, energetic couple with a passion
account by sharing their journey, they with good financials. for creativity and designing beautiful
have had contact from some people who When asked if this is their forever spaces. They pair their strengths well and
love their style and dynamic asking them home, they explained they are working work brilliantly as a team. Simon said that
to please assist them with their projects. according to a plan to support their when they work together as a team, one
With Simon’s newfound love for this strategy of owning thirty properties by the plus one equals three. And this can be
process, he is happy to jump in and give it time they are fifty. It’s called their 30X50 seen in the result of this amazing project
the Simon Menssink treatment. plan and in order for them to achieve this, that they took on together, resulting in a
Circling back to their other properties, they would move around every two years. beautiful space on top of an old building
Anna-Lize and Simon explain that while Although for time being, they are still in a city that is almost forgotten to the
in their first home they realised that totally in love with their new home and masses that have moved out to the
they could purchase a property, more any thought of moving on to the next one, suburbs.
specifically apartments in good well- although there, is on the back burner for Their love for each other and passion
maintained blocks in Pretoria at good the time being. for life and art and travel is inspirational
rates and earn a reasonable income from I always approach the financials of a and will serve them well on their path to
renting them. This is what set them on project cautiously. This young energetic success in the future. But right now, they
this path of purchasing a property, fixing couple, however, are happy to share that are living in the moment and appreciating
what is needed and then renting it out their final spend on the purchase of the all the blessings that are afforded to them.
while moving onto the next project. property and the renovation came in at Like and follow their Instagram
When asked what advice they have for R1.2m, only R50k over their budgeted accounts @annalizemenssink and
people looking at getting into this sort of amount. Having been able to spend @simonmenssink to watch the videos of
process, they both agreed that there is so time with them in their beautiful home, the project and connect with them. Check
much to consider and to look out for. The I can confirm that the spend was well out Simon’s website simonmenssink.com
first consideration however is that one worth every penny and looking at the to see and purchase his amazing art. Also
should never purchase in a block or area comparable figures for the area, a great go to elevatestudios.co.za to learn more
that you would not be prepared to stay investment. With an astute mind for about Anna-Lize’s services.
in yourself. Always check the financials managing the pennies, Anna-Lize has run
of the Body Corporate and check the the numbers and they are comfortable www.iidprofessions.org.za

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