Over the past 7 years my spouse and I’ve skilled life altering experiences which have left us destitute having misplaced a enterprise, two properties and all the pieces besides our private belongings gone. Collectors hounding us and nonetheless not away from their harassment. These ought to have been dealt inside the wind up of our firm however sadly our paid illustration turned out to be as corrupt because the individuals we purchased the enterprise off. Having carved up our property they’ve gone again into the woodwork leaving us to our personal units. However that is the topic of an impartial e-book and never what to I need to doc right here, serving solely as a backdrop to our plans and progress and the obstacles alongside the best way.It was 2009 we purchased the safety firm and 2013 we needed to pressure closure and liquidate the entity. Within the ensuing months we needed to privately public sale our property in Cape City, a three bed room residence 10 minutes stroll from the waterfront and our residence in Hermanus 2 minutes stroll from the Marine Lodge.So we have been left with no place to stay, no earnings and debatable prospects. It was a really sobering time. Buddies rallied spherical and all they may to spice up our spirits and elevate our temper, however is truthful to say that my spouse and I skilled intestine wrenching concern. All the things at that cut-off date appeared black and foreboding. The darkness would raise however not for some months. The auctioning of our residence had its hitches nevertheless it was voluntary on our half to be able to preempt collectors strikes. In hindsight I imagine we have been too hasty in our actions. Nevertheless at the moment I secured a contract as a High quality Lead in a mine revamp in Liberia and so it made sense for us to get rental lodging for my spouse who could be on her personal for six weeks out each 8. I didn’t need her coping with collectors on her personal so this was a superb resolution particularly as we have been renting off a superb buddy.We have been ensconced within the rental property for two.5 years however turned apparent that our landlord was looking for to make an even bigger return on his property. The quantity was too wealthy for my purse and so I gave discover to go away 30 days therefore. And so it was that we have been confronted with our present scenario. Attributable to having 2 canine we would have liked a rental that was pet pleasant. We have been capable of purchase the identical from one other very long time buddy and that’s the place we’re presently. However this was to not be a very long time rental as a result of the writing was on the wall and within the interim interval of first understanding we must depart our first rental we had frolicked scouring Hermanus and surrounding districts for vacant land. Very briefly, we didn’t need to purchase a property and pay switch tax and we’re on restricted finances as a result of this construct for our new residence goes to be money pushed and solely money pushed. That in itself affords constraints and a eager eye to worth for cash. My disdain of gated communities as a result of they add simply one other layer authority and committee interference drove us away from the brand new gated communities being constructed that supply a turnkey resolution proper right down to laid lawns and all the pieces related and accomplished. One other issue that may make the hairs on the again of my neck bristle is the very restricted plot area usually 600 sq meters which affords area for the home, storage and little or no else, to not point out the proximity of your neighbours. Not a passable end result for the R 1.5 million they have been asking for on the time. The land alone was R 600, 000, R 1000 per sq. meter. A lot looking and researching led us down the trail to search out the perfect plot for our wants in Fisherhaven. The plot is slightly below three instances the dimensions of these above and a couple of.5 instances much less the associated fee.I’ve to confess there was some second ideas at first however the deal being performed and our dedication to constructing a house for money inside our finances to safe a superb a part of our future and clearly a spot for us to stay was our objective and need. There was speak of the proximity of Fisherhaven roughly 14 kilometers from Hermanus, a scarcity of native facilities and the distinctly rural really feel to the situation have been the early objections. In actuality what we skilled in site visitors snarl ups and simply the shear numbers of individuals through the peak Christmas season which makes all the pieces you need to do like parking that rather more irritating and annoying. The run by automobile which lied to the west and the airport aspect of Hermanus takes 10 to 20 minutes relying on site visitors. On the west aspect of Hermanus close to Sandbaai there’s a 300, 000 sq. m Mall being erected by Checkers who is likely one of the anchor retailers. This simply means traversing three units of site visitors lights and a distance of 10 km to entry the Mall and all its delights. What’s gained by residing in Fisherhaven is the tranquility, the area to stay undisturbed by your neighbour and room to assume with out distraction. Feels like my sort of place!We’ve sourced a builder having scanned and assessed the market. We’re pleased with our alternative and so now we’re embarking on the early duties having sat down with him and addressed and ironed out.We’re constructing a one story abode of 168 sq. m which is a modest abode by all requirements however the remit {that a} step and the skin surrounding landscaped backyard will kind a part of an prolonged exterior leisure space serves our functions to have out of doors residing in the summertime months and minimal space to take care of and warmth within the winter. The home is of my spouse’s and mine design which is at present being formalised by a draftsman to be introduced to the Municipality for ratification. The Christmas holidays conclusion will mark the gearing up of the construct exercise as soon as the plans are authorized. Then it is sport on and we’re wanting ahead to it.There was one downside to be addressed already which id one neighbour seems to have encroached onto my land by a meter broad and 40 meters size and has erected a 1.Eight m vibracrete fence full size. This can be addressed and I don´t envisage difficulties.5-6 months construct will carry us to Could-June 2017 and we’re marking the time and the milestones. That is the log of our trials and tribulations and lengthy wanted success.