San lameer golf estate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

San Lameer is located on the beautiful South Coast of South Africa's Kwazulu-Natal Province. This area, well known for its lovely year-round tropical climate, stunning beaches, and picturesque rolling green hills, is without a doubt one of South Africa's most popular family holiday destinations for. San Lameer is just off the N2 highway, 160 kilometers or 90 minutes from Durban International Airport.

The Estate is only minutes away from the popular resort town Margate with its own airport, and just 20 minutes from the Wild Coast Casino.Experience the magnificent San Lameer Conservancy through the spectacular hiking trails, practice your skills on the world-class 18-hole golf course set in an exquisite nature reserve, or simply relax on our exclusive blue flag beach.

San Lameer's lovely white beach, protected by shark nets and with life guards on duty, stretches for over a kilometer and also features a tidal swimming pool. Should you wish to spend the day on the resort you have the choice of open action cricket, squash and tennis courts, a play park for children, rowing boats, canoeing, fishing, a bowling green and nature trails.

San Lameer's natural wonderland extends way beyond your wildest dreams. The 4-star Mondazur hotel has just undergone a spectacular multi-million rand renovation to enhance its reputation as one of the most desired holiday destinations in South Africa. The Mondazur hotel, Situated within the San Lameer estate - offers 8 elegantly appointed Classic rooms, 26 Deluxe rooms, 2 Superior rooms, 2 Executive rooms and 2 Suites.

With decoration greatly influenced by our fruits, flowers, colours and silky materials, your room envelopes you in an Indian Ocean dream. The fresh, minimalist style of decor provides a harmonious and relaxing ambiance. The emphasis has been firmly placed on providing maximum in-room comfort and space. Rooms have an international direct dial telephone, colour TV with Cable and movie channels, a bath and shower, an electric room safe and 18-hour room service.

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MaxVest (Pty) Ltd

Since 2005 MaxVest has structured fractional investments that maximize wealth.

As experts in fractionalization we make the right investment, at the right time, in the right asset and in the right location.

MaxVest offers clients the ability to balance capital growth, income or lifestyle objectives in their portfolios. Some solutions are aimed at maximizing growth; some optimize income, while others focus on lifestyle experiences such as exclusive holiday destinations and access to glamorous toys. Through a financial instrument called fractionalization, we open doors to international opportunities in high monetary value assets, which would otherwise not be accessible to individuals. Our solutions provide a balance between the benefits of income, capital growth and the exclusive lifestyle you want.

Our fractionalized solutions are based in hard currency such as Pound Sterling or the US Dollar, allowing you to grow and protect the wealth you have created by hedging against your local currency. One of the great advantages of investing through MaxVest is the opportunity to be actively involved in your own investment company.

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Q&A with JP Dippenaar

Does Max Vest only offer fractional ownership of holiday homes?

[JP] No. MaxVest is the only provider with products in various asset classes and geographical areas. These include commercial property, residential property, equities on the New York Stock Exchange and even venture capital opportunities.

Where in the world can an investor – invest with Max Vest?

[JP] We currently have products in the USA (equities on the NYSE), UK (residential), Dubai (commercial) and South Africa (fractional ownership, commercial and venture capital). Our wide range of products, geographical spread and currency options allow clients and investors to spread their portfolio and in doing so minimize risk and maximize return on their investment.

Which of your current products is generating the most interest?

[JP] Our fractional ownership products in South Africa and the commercial property in Dubai is very popular. Fractional ownership in South Africa is definitely on the up and we are confident our supporting products and services are well positioned to capitalize on this. Dubai commercial has always and will remain a very good investment over the medium to long term.

What does ifractionalize offer a person that intends fractionalising an asset?

[JP] ifractionalize is a consultation service which assists clients to “fractionalize” their assets. Very often this entails creating a fractional ownership product built around a residential property in a popular or exotic destination. The same consultation service is used to fractionalize other assets ranging from airplanes to venture capital required for start-up companies.

Is there anything unique that Max Vest offers it’s clients that other similar companies don’t?

[JP] MaxVest is the only company with products and services spanning 3 of the 4 assets classes, namely property, equities (shares) and cash. Our products offer clients the opportunity to invest in US Dollars, British Pound Sterling and South African Rand. The investment and ownership products we have is complimented by a world class consultation service which allows clients to fractionalize their assets or opportunities. If you can dream it, you can own it with MaxVest.

How do you find the market currently – is investor confidence building again?

[JP] Market sentiment is definitely changing and improved over the 1st and 2nd quarter of 2009. There will probably not be a gold rush for the next 12 to 18 months, but there is none the less a significant improvement anticipated in 2010 – least of which the opportunity we have with the world cup coming to South Africa.

What major changes do you foresee for the shared vacation ownership industry over the next 6 to 12 months?

[JP] The financial crisis we experienced over the last 12-24 months has forced everyone to review the value proposition in what they own. A significant number of people have come to realize shared ownership, especially on luxury items such as holiday destinations makes perfect sense. The fractional market will continue to grow – the real question is how fast.