While retirement in its broadest sense represents a change in lifestyle in one way or another, the fact is, the
More ‘house-for-money’ in centrally located Magaliessig in Fourways
Monday 3rd of August 2020
For those who aspire to live in Bryanston, but cannot afford the price tag, the conveniently located, appealing suburb of
Getting onto the property ladder during Covid-19 With the arrival of Covid-19 and the subsequent effect on the economy, does
High-end homes on the Atlantic Seaboard continue to attract buyers
Tuesday 28th of July 2020
With its enviable lifestyle offering - pristine beaches and cosmopolitan vibe - the Atlantic Seaboard is holding steady in an
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Eastern Cape’s housing market remains resilient despite the Covid-19 lockdown
Monday 27th of July 2020
The residential property market in the Eastern Cape has remained surprisingly resilient during the unprecedented times the economy currently faces,
Home buyers responding to interest rate cuts, says Dr Andrew Golding
Thursday 23rd of July 2020
The further reduction of the repo rate by 25 basis points to an all-time low of 3.5% takes the prime
While on the one hand the Covid-19 outbreak and subsequent lockdown has seen some heading for more spacious, freestanding homes
This five-bedroom home in Sardinia Bay, just 10 minutes from Port Elizabeth, is completely off the grid. Priced at R6.5 million through Pam Golding Properties, it borders a nature reserve and beach and is unaffected by load shedding or any potential water restrictions, with three boreholes and a 4-phase water filtration system and solar power system providing continuous electricity.
Pet-friendly and with off the grid solar systems, Summerhaze is a secure estate comprising only 23 units, conveniently located close to amenities in Hoedspruit in Limpopo. Fully fenced with spacious gardens, large indigenous trees and scenic mountain views, the estate offers four housing options selling off plan, marketed by Pam Golding Properties. Each home has a 5KVA solar system allowing homeowners to be semi self-sustainable, with a gas hob and electric oven standard throughout. Prices of homes currently marketed range from R1.705 million for this two-bedroom, two-bathroom townhouse to R2.405 million for three-bedroom units.
Situated in a tranquil location in the Lowveld – on the banks of the Olifants Riverine in Limpopo, Elephant Rock Eco Estate is set on 240ha with scenic views, rivers, hills, mountain peaks and valleys, combined with traditional Bushveld landscapes. It is set among the private nature reserves of Hoedspruit, including the well-known Kruger National Park. Prime stands are now selling in phase 1, with building packages available, priced from R1.2 million. This estate has introduced the ‘house zero’ concept, a modular building system for premium off-grid homes which meet these criteria: all components are factory manufactured with building site work limited to speedy erection and all components in line with the latest energy efficiency technologies and standards, and 100% energy grid independence, with the roof an active power station, generating all the energy required for electricity and heating needs. Visual shows the ‘house zero’ concept.
This three-bedroom townhouse in a quiet, leafy suburb in Everton, Kloof, in the Upper Highway area is off the grid, with spacious, light-filled interiors and quality finishes. It is marketed by Pam Golding Properties at R3.28 million.
This 345ha game farm north and adjacent to Kompatipoort in Mpumalanga has 6km of Crocodile River frontage overlooking the Kruger National Park, and is situated only 11km from the Crocodile Bridge entrance gate and 6km to the Lebombo border post to Mozambique. It has the potential for 150 river erven and an additional 150 erven in a second row. With potential as an eco-estate, the property is priced at R30 million through Pam Golding Properties.Lockdown prompts homeowners re-evaluate lifestyle, including living spaces
Monday 13th of July 2020
The far-reaching lockdown experienced by homeowners in South Africa has no doubt provided much food for thought and room for
As the Covid-19 pandemic sent much of the world into lockdown, significantly negatively impacting the world economy, global real estate
For many, a move to the countryside or coastal village was the stuff of dreams – or maybe a long-term