Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the current infrastructure status of Afrodite Beach?
The Infrastructure services are complete and the engineers are doing the final inspection for issuing completion certificate during August/Septermber 2010.
The landscaping, however, is an ongoing process to achieve the environmental vision of the Developer. - What infrastructure services will be available at Afrodite Beach?
The following infrastructure services will be provided:- Single entrance/exit
- Interlocked roads and pavements
- Eighteen meter double lane driveway lined with plants and shrubs in the middle
- Multiple walk paths leading to the beach
- Aesthetically friendly boundary wall erected from the entrance up to the southern part of Afrodite Beach to prevent wrongful entry by off-road vehicles and quad bikes
- Palm trees in and around the development
- Telephone line connections to each property
- Electricity connections to each property
- Electrical substations and reticulations
- Drinking water connection to each property
- Semi purified water connection to each property to encourage vegetation and plant life
- Sewerage services to each property
- Storm water services within the development
- Attractive landscaping along the sea front
- Who is the Developer of Afrodite Beach?
One and Only Holiday Resort (Proprietary) Limited, Company Registration number 2000/019, registered with the registrar of companies, Windhoek Namibia. - Is the Developing company Namibian or foreign?
One and Only Holiday Resort (Proprietary) Limited, Company Registration number 2000/019, is 100 % Namibian. - Are the properties (Erven) registered?
A. Each property at Afrodite beach has its own Certificate of Register Title registered with the registrar of companies, Windhoek Namibia - Is the prospective buyer allowed to register the property into a Close Corporation, Private Company (PTY) Ltd, Trust or any other legal entity?
Yes - What form of safety shall be provided at Afrodite Beach?
The following are the forms of safety that shall be provided at Afrodite Beach:- Aesthetically friendly boundary wall erected from the entrance up to the southern part of Afrodite Beach to prevent wrongful entry by off-road vehicles and quad bikes
- Security cameras will be installed at strategic locations
- A Sub Police Station with permanent police force will be erected 300 meters from the north of the development
- May the owners select any building contractor to construct their homes?
Yes, subject to the building contractor is registered with the relevant authority, is acquainted with the Architectural Guidelines and Conditions and signs the contractor’s code of conduct prior to commencing with construction. - What conditions regulate the Building Contractor’s activity?
Certain conditions relating to building contractor’s activity in Afrodite Beach has been adopted. The primary intention of these conditions is to ensure that all building activities are conducted with the minimum of inconvenience and disruption to residents and avoiding damage to roads, curbs, pavements, and infrastructure. - May I subdivide my property?
No subdivision of any single residential erven shall be permitted. - May I rezone my Property?
No rezoning of any single residential erven shall be permitted. The following single residential erven may apply for consent use zoning such as Doctors, Attorneys, Dentists, Pre-Primary School, Financial Services, Consulting Agencies, Engineers, Architects, Town Planners, and Insurance Service, being the following erven: 191, 192, 193, 194, 195, 196, 197, 198, 199, 200, 201, 202 and 286, 287, 288, 289. This is subject to the approval of such application by the Developer and the Walvis Bay Municipality. - May I consolidate my property?
No consolidation between any single residential erven shall be permitted. - What is the construction time limit?
The construction time limit is as follows:- The purchaser, its successors in title and assigns shall start with construction of a building on the property within 24 (twenty-four) months from the date of registration of the property into the name of the purchaser from date of issuance
- In the case where the property purchased is registered and transferred into the name of the purchaser before the final completion certificate has been issued or the completion of the services, the 24 (twenty-four) months construction period will commence on such date when the final completion certificate is issued of the completion of services
- Are the owners and estate agents permitted to display any signage such as “For Sale” or “Sold” etc?
Only with written approval from the Developer. - Is the owner of the property allowed to amend the Architectural Guidelines?
The Architectural Guidelines and Conditions may only be amended by the Developer - Who can indicate to the owner the direct adjust street pavement level?
The Developer can indicate the direct adjust street pavement level to the Owner. - Are owners allowed to extend or alter their homes?
Yes, subject to the Owner complying with the Architectural Guidelines and Conditions and having submitted such plans to the Afrodite Beach Aesthetic committee and the Walvis Bay Municipality for approval. - What is the minimum size of a building to be erected on any Single Residential property?
Buildings erected on any Single Residential Erf/plot shall be minimum 250m2. - Which materials are prohibited for boundary walls?
The following materials are strictly prohibited for any boundary walls:- Precast concrete walling
- Diamond mesh fencing
- Wire mesh wooden fence
- Picket fences
- Electrical wires or any similar materials
- Steel fences
- Sheet metal
- Razor fences
- Galvanized or plastic chain fence
- Glass panels
- Plastic webbing, reeded or straw-like materials
- Wrought iron
- Rope or other fibrous strand elements
- Miniature type fencing
- Decorative precast concrete columns or balcony rails
- What is the reason for establishing the Architectural Guidelines and Conditions and who shall secure the Architectural Guidelines in the future?
The Developer strongly emphasizes the necessity to have Architectural Guidelines and Conditions to ensure a Modern Development with contemporary Architecture adding to the investment value of the owners. The Guidelines ensure that the entire Development implements a harmonized living sphere for all residents, yet still allowing for individual Architectural designs. For securing the continuity of the Architectural Guidelines and Conditions, the Developer has established and registered the “Afrodite Beach Community Association” which Association is legally registered Association (not for gain) incorporated under section 21 of the Company’s Act, to safeguard the future of the Architectural Guidelines and Conditions applicable to Afrodite Beach, and the common interest of Afrodite Beach residents The Guidelines allow for a broad range of personal choice in the external designs of the buildings however, the overall character of the Development shall be identifiable by certain external elements such as:- Restrictions on building
- Building restriction lines
- Flat roof construction
- The heights of boundary walls
- Colour schemes
- External wall
- Concealed gutters and plumbing
THE FOLLOWING BUILDING RESTRICTION LINES ARE APPLICABLE:
Single Residential: lateral Boundaries 1.5m minimum Single Residential: Street Boundary 2m minimum Single Residential: Street Boundary: 3m minimum Single Residential: Sea facing boundary (sea front erf/plot) build to line Zero Single Residential: Sea facing boundary (sea front erven) building line 5m minimum General residential Street Boundary 3m minimum General Residential Lateral Boundary 2m minimum General Residential Sea facing boundary (sea front erf/plot) build to line Zero General Residential Sea facing boundary (sea front erven) building line 5m minimum Business street boundary Lines Zero - What are the responsibilities of the Aesthetics Committee?
The Developer’s Aesthetics Committee shall be responsible to evaluate the compliance with the Architectural Guidelines and Conditions of any building plans submitted by the owner of the property.The committee does not take any responsibility for any technical, structural, health or safety standards of designs nor for compliance with the Walvis Bay Municipality’s building rules and regulations and no such responsibility shall arise by virtue of a building plan being approved by the Developer or the Developer’s Aesthetics Committee.The Afrodite Beach Aesthetic Committee are in an advisory capacity only regarding Architectural Guidelines and will therefore not take any responsibility or be held accountable for any judgment or ruling in this regard. - May property Owners choose any Architect?
A. The owners may select the Architect, Engineers and Contractor of their choice. Each owner shall ensure that the professionals appointed must be acquainted with the Architectural Guidelines and Conditions and shall ensure such professionals are registered with the relevant authorities. - Who shall be the owner of the roads and infrastructure services at Afrodite Beach?
The owner of the infrastructure, roads and services is the Municipality of Walvis Bay - Where shall the property owners pay Rates and Taxes, water, and electricity account?
The property owner shall pay the water usage, rates and taxes to the Municipality of Walvis Bay, and the electricity account to Erongo Red. - Are pets allowed within Afrodite Beach?
Domestic animals shall be permitted subject to the owner having control over the pets. Residents shall not allow their pets to become a cause of friction between themselves and their neighbors. Municipal pet licenses are compulsory for any pet owners. The regulations of the Walvis Bay Municipality regarding pets shall strictly be applied. All animals must be walked with collars and a leash accompanied by the owner. - Are property owners permitted to build swimming pools on their sites?
Yes - Are mortgage bonds available for local investors?
A. Financial Institutions make available 100% bonds to prospective buyers subject to the buyers qualifying in terms of the financial institutions’ terms and conditions. - What kind of amenities shall be available at Afrodite Beach once fully completed?
Amenities such as the following:- Conference and Banqueting
- Retail and Restaurants
- An internationally Branded Hotel
- Botanical Gardens
- Recreational Facilities
- Water fountains
- Landscaping with many walk paths to the beach
- Health Centre
- Tennis court and squash court
- May the owner’s of single Residential property conduct business from their premises?
No business shall be conducted in or on any part of the property or in any improvement thereon on any single residential erven. Only the owners of the following single residential erven may apply for consent use zoning, such as a Doctors, Attorneys, Dentist, Pre-primary School, Financial Services, Consulting Agencies, Engineers, Architects, Town Planners, and Insurance Services, being the following erven: 191,192,193,194,195,196,197,198,199,200,201,202, and 286,287,288,289. This is subject to the approval of such application by the Developer and the Walvis Bay Municipality. Retail services are prohibited on these erven. - May owner’s paint their homes any colour?
All exterior colors such as walls and roofs must be selected from the approved colour range provided by the Developer. The colour scheme of the exterior of all buildings, including the boundary walls to be white or off white, the owners may choose from the colour palette applicable to Afrodite Beach. - May I build a Wendy-house on my property?
No Wendy and wooden homes or lapas may be constructed on the property. - May I sell my property before the registration into my name?
The owner shall not be entitled to sell, alienate, cede or make over its rights under any sales agreement, prior to registration of transfer of the property into the name of the Purchaser/Buyer. - Is the Developer intending to build a jetty?
Yes, the Developer is planning to erect a Jetty at Afrodite Beach. - Is there any control in regard to Quad–bikes and big trucks entering Afrodite Beach?
To avoid damaging the roads the vehicles entering the Afrodite Beach shall be restricted to a maximum weight of 5 tones. Quad bikes shall not be permitted to drive within the Afrodite Beach.
DEAR PROSPECTIVE BUYER
“KINDLY STUDY THE ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES AND CONDITIONS WHICH IS SELF EXPLANATORY AND MAKE SURE YOUR ARCHITECT AND CONTRACTOR ARE WELL ACQUAINTED WITH SAME”
FOR ANY FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT THE DEVELOPER
Email: afrodite@venus.com.na
Website: www.afrodite-beach.com
Cell: 081 129 4501 Fax: +264 64 20 7029