Area Profiles

The stretch of coast from PE south through the Western Cape and home to the world famous Garden Route in South Africa has some of the most stunning coastal towns and quaint villages to be found anywhere! St Francis Bay is one such jewel - ideally located in the Kouga district of the Eastern Cape, along Route 62, between Port Elizabeth and Knysna.   St Francis Bay properties offer a high standard of living and the area is favourably endowed with pristine sandy beaches, fresh air and beautiful surrounds. St Francis Bay is also situated along an unspoilt coastline, with its interesting river linked canal system and unmistakable natural beauty that attracts both local...

Investment in property in Midrand is a safe bet as Midrand one of South Africa's most rapidly developing cities as well as being one of Africa's fastest developing investment centres. From its humble beginning as a halfway point between Gauteng's two major cities (Johannesburg and Pretoria), it's now the dynamic centre of a major metro stretch with Centurion set to the North, Sandton down to the South, Edenvale and Kempton Park on the East and Kyalami to the west. From a real estate perspective its central position makes both townhouses andhouses for sale in Midrand highly sought after housing for both permanent and buy to let real estate interests. The area...

Situated a mere 25 kilometres (off the N2 national highway) from Durban, Amanzimtoti on the Kwazulu Natal South Coast offers warm weather, stunning white sandy beaches with a plethora of safe swimming areas, tranquil lagoons, watersports of every kind, great rock and deep sea fishing, first class shopping amenities and just about everything you could wish for in a coastal holiday town.   Commonly referred to as "Toti", Amanzimtoti, according to local legend's name originates from when King Shaka tasted the water and uttered "Kanti amanzi mtoti" - "the water is sweet".   Amanzimtoti is a firm favourite with scuba diving enthusiasts offering easy access to the world...

KwaZulu-Natal's Umhlanga suburbs are home to some of the province's most sought after real estate. The Umhlanga area has a variety of property types available. If you are looking at residential property you will find freehold houses (full title) and sectional title properties, flats, duplexes, simplexes and vacant stands. Umhlanga commercial property is also available in both conventional freehold and sectional title.   Umhlangas Location Umhlanga is located on South Africa's east coast and lies about 15 kilometres north of Durban. The nearest highways to Umhlanga are the M4, N2 and N3. Umhlanga as an upper-income area boasts some of the largest as well as...

The beautiful village of Zinkwazi is located on the North Coast of KwaZulu-Natal, and is part of the Dolphin Coast. It is characterized by lush, sub-tropical vegetation, warm Indian Ocean waters, mild Winters and a tranquil way of life. Zinkwazi is a very popular holiday village, with visitors either renting holiday homes, or investing in their own piece of paradise and visiting as often as possible. A nature lover's delight, you can often hear the fish eagles cry, or see them soaring above the lagoon. Zinkwazi is located within a protected conservancy and thus boasts a vast amount of bird species, wildlife and indigenous plants. There are often sightings of...

Internationally renowned, and with its reputation even further enhanced during the 2010 World Cup, Cape Town is, and remains South Africa's premier tourist destination. And it's a given that Cape Town property will remain a hot favourite for both South African real estate investors as well as overseas investors. Cape Towns' plethora of world renowned attractions includes its stunning coastline and beaches. Table Mountain (1 of the 7 natural wonders of the world), the V&A; Waterfront, Robben Island and Kirstenbosch Gardens. to name but a few. All of this adds to the allure which makes Cape Town the premier destination of choice for multitudes of International and...

Chas Everitt for sales, rentals and holiday accommodation from Vleesbaai to Groot Brakrivier. Mossel Bay is located in the heart of the Garden Route area in South Africa. It is also commonly known as the halfway mark between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth, about 400km to either side on the N2. One can almost say it is right on the border of the "forestry" side and the more fynbos or Karoo side. The diversity in these two aspects of the Garden Route is what makes this area so unique and a paradise for residents and visitors throughout the year. Mossel Bay can be easily accessed by air as well. George Airport is about a 25 minute drive away from where there are...