Area Profiles

Richards Bay at a glance The bustling town of Richards Bay began as a makeshift harbour set up by a Commodore of the Cape, Sir Frederick Richards during the Anglo-Boer War of 1879, and settlement sprang up around a port now named after Richards. The harbour is now the country's largest in South Africa. The town is vibrant and fast becoming the north coast holiday destination, offering spectacular scenery, unspoilt beaches and the largest estuarine system in Southern Africa. The coastline stretches some 350km from the mouth of the mighty Tugela River in the south to the Mozambique border in the north.  The bustling business centre has every modern facility and the...

Known as the jewel of the Kwa-Zulu Natal South Coast Scottburgh was named after the governor of Natal. John Scott, Aliwal Shoal just north of Scottburgh was so named when Captain James Anderson, skipper of the barque Aliwal noticed the shoal in 1849, after narrowly avoiding collision with it. As a direct result of thsi a lighthouse was built at both Clansthal and Scottburgh. The Aliwal Shoal is, today, nationally and internationally known for its rich marine life and coral and is a world reknowned scuba diving spot with divers coming from far and wide to see the abundant fish life. Scottburgh Surf Lifesaving club was formed in 1929 and has rescued in excess of 5000...

The KwaZulu Natal South Coast lies south of Durban between the towns of Hibberdene and Port Edward. The South coast is accessible via a modern highway from Durban and by air to Margate airport. This subtropical region boasts lush vegetation of coastal bush, wild palms and wild flowers. The Hibiscus flower has been adopted as the symbol of the region. The weather on the South Coast is fabulous all year long. Winters are mild with warm sunny days and cool evenings. Summers are warm and sunny with evening thunder storms and rain showers. Seasoned travellers have rated our weather as being the best ... anywhere. One of the main attractions of the South Coast is the...

The seaside town of Umhlanga Rocks on South Africa’s eastern coast is upmarket and vibrant. Situated 16 kilometres north of the city of Durban, the area has become a great focus of development in recent years, and is no longer just a coastal holiday mecca – it has become a thriving urban landscape too. Umhlanga has much to offer locals and visitors – a glorious subtropical climate, beautiful beaches, top-notch shopping centres as well as a host of outdoor activities and attractions. It is not only a beautiful place to escape to on holiday, but also a beautiful place to live, do business and enjoy life. A little beach cottage is where it all...

Waterfall has long been associated with the outer reaches of greater Durban, at one stage enjoying the autonomy of its own local council that became defunct with the advent of Durban’s eThekwini municipality. Growth of the population and consequent development in the general upper highway area are unprecedented seeing big sisters Hillcrest and Kloof booming in property prices and in the case of Hillcrest, infrastructure. Consequently areas like Waterfall, Crestholm and Crest view, usually associated with being at the end of the earth, have seen a change in the demographics of the area. Locals have noticed that the area has changed from young couples starting...

The Atlantic Seaboard is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful spots in South Africa. Ensconced between Table Mountain, Lion’s Head, Signal Hill, the Twelve Apostles and the Atlantic Ocean, the area is renowned for its incredible natural beauty. Suburbs in the area are ideally situated for easy access to the Cape Town City Bowl, the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, the Sea Point Promenade and the beautiful beaches that hug this part of the coast.  The area is exceptionally popular and well-known for its cosmopolitan, upmarket vibe. Buyers across the spectrum are drawn not only to the incredible lifestyle on offer but also to the great investment opportunity...

Cape Town has long been known as one of the African continent's most happening hotspots, brimming with culture and a flourishing cosmopolitan scene. The buzzing city bowl offers a world of promise for tourists and investors alike. Cape Town City Bowl Remains A Great Real Estate Investment given its easy access to the beaches, into and out of work and close proximity to the many entries and cafes in the area.  For starters, the city has enjoyed an extended period of organic growth that appears to be going from strength to strength. Positive feedback from the city bowl's generally affluent property market is that Cape Town is an efficiently run city, set in a...

Set between the final stretch of the M3 and Tokai Main Road is Kirstenhof  which is a hidden gem of a suburb much sought after by families large and small. Is has a magnificent  mountain backdrop, it also has its own stretch of wetlands along the Westlake River plus the adjoining Westlake golf course and the Zandvlei Estuary Nature Reserve, so nature and plentiful birdlife are part of everyday life here. Schooling is another reason that families buy in the area, with government school Kirstenhof Primary maintaining a high standard of education. Private School Reddam House is also close by. The close-knit community is another main attraction. There is a constant...

Perfectly Positioned Between Cape Town's Suburbs and Durbanville's Winelands With the suburbs of Cape Town to the south, the beaches of Milnerton and Blouberg to the west, and the winelands of Durbanville Hills to the north, Burgundy Estate Cape Town borders the vineyards of the historic De Grendel wine farm less than 20 kilometres from the centre of the Mother City. The estate offers 2844 Sectional Title units and 590 Erfs and borders the M13, which provides easy access to the N7 and the N1 highways, taking you into the centre of Cape Town and V&A; Waterfront in under 15 minutes during optimal traffic conditions. The site is less than 10 kilometres from Century...