My mother was Canadian, my father South African. My parents met in Perugia, Italy during the Second World War. At that time, my mother was a Canadian Nurse and my father a South African Fighter pilot.  
I was born in Johannesburg, South Africa.

 

My first visit to Canada was 30 years ago when my wife, Jacqui and I came to Vancouver to meet my mother’s family. On that very first visit, Jacqui and I agreed that: “Someday, we didn’t know how, and we didn’t know when, but we WERE going to live here!!!”  Now, Canada has been "our home" for 23 years, we “know” we made the right choice and truly believe that Canada is the finest country in the world!

 

Before becoming a Realtor, I was a Commercial Airline pilot for many years. Initially flying with South African Airways, followed by 10 enjoyable years with CANADA 3000 Airlines and the last 9 years of my flying career were with KOREAN AIR operating out of Seoul, Korea. In my extensive travels, New Zealand remains the one destination I have not yet been to, but would love to visit.

In South Africa, during my time off between overseas flights, I built my own home . It was a "special home" built on a rocky outcrop with a commanding view of the city of Johannesburg through the valley. We had a meandering stream running through the property and exposed rock was used as a feature in the house. A sunken bar, internal courtyards and a "raised" swimming pool gave the home its own "uniqueness". 

            
                                                               Picture of home I built - brick by brick                  

                                                           

This then led me to establishing my own Home Construction Company and subsequently buying, selling and renovating homes became a major part of our lives.  The experience of all those years in the home industry both overseas and in Canada, has benefited me tremendously in Real Estate. Let my expertise be of assistance to you when you buy or sell a property.

 

I will share my knowledge with you, and if you wish, I will gladly give you ideas on how to improve, renovate or re-model your home to make it more enjoyable for you and your family. This will, of course, also add value to your home and when its time to sell again, you will "reap the rewards" .

 

Should you be a buyer, my keen eye for structural change posibilities can help you transform your new purchase into the "dream home" you have been longing to have.            
                                              

My elder daughter, Wendy designs my business cards and websites. My younger daughter Vanessa, is a Realtor with Prudential Sussex in North Vancouver, so “the father and daughters' team” look forward to assisting YOU achieve your personal property goals.