| History Background |
| Fully describe the business's activities? | An investor is required for a proposed upmarket guest house in Onrus Rivier, Hermanus. R1.5 million neg. buys 49% equity in the business or R1 million neg. buys 33.3%. This 940sq.meter erf has a super structure and roof already built. The investment capital will be used to complete this 7 bedroom guesthouse and the balance will be used as working capital for guesthouse operations. The erf is situated close to the beach and will boast 540sq. meters under roof. Staff accommodation is also provided for. The present owner will stay on as a manager / housekeeper. All offers will be considered. This guest house could serve as a quaint boutique hotel because of its enormous size. | |
| Financial |
| What percentage of of the business is cash/credit? | The property is bond free since the owner paid cash for the erf and the improvements. | |
| Staffing |
| How involved is the Owner in running the business? | The owner will be hands on through the building process and will stay on as Housekeeper. | |
| Premises |
| What is the square meterage of the business? | Erf 940 sq. meters, Building size 520 sq. meters | |
| Assets |
| Are copies of agreements available? | Title Deed | |
| S.W.O.T. Analysis |
| Strengths? | The Hermanus area is known as a tourist destination. The size of this proposed guest house allows for lots of possibilities. | |
| Weaknesses? | The downturn in the global economy will affect the tourist industry negatively. | |
| Opportunities? | This property could easily serve as a small boutique hotel. | |
| Threats? | Currently there are many guest houses in the area and some say it's overtraded, but with a specific theme this proposed guest house could create a niche. | |
| Reason For Sale |
| What is the reason for the sale? | The present owner is self employed and has suffered serious losses in his business. Building was halted in 2006. An investor is therefore required to complete the project. | |