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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.
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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
View of Block 40, a mixed-use development in Downtown Hollywood, a thriving and vibrant area ideally positioned close to major metro areas, and consisting of 166 residential units, 103-room Hilton Hotel Garden Inn, 5 820 square foot restaurant, 6 691 square feet of retail space, 3 102 square feet of office space and two pools – all just minutes from scenic South Florida beaches. The USA’s Immigrant Investor EB-5 Programme provides the opportunity to acquire US citizenship via investment in a property venture, providing legitimate access to the USA for you and your family to work, live, play and study there. The investment threshold for the programme is $900 000.
View of Anse Bernik beach on Eden Island in Seychelles, showing a mix of apartments, maisons and villas.
KI Residences in Mauritius is superbly situated just a 300m walk from the beautiful Péréybère beach and your own exclusive beach club. Currently under construction with completion due early next year, and 2 bedrooms priced from USD330 000.
Computer generated images of Martinhal Residences (in centre of CGI) in Lisbon, Portugal. These new contemporary apartments in Lisbon’s family-friendly neighbourhood, Park of Nations, provide a range of attractive options priced from €290 000. Offering multi-generational living over 14 floors, the studio to five-bedroom residences, including a select number of penthouse apartments and duplexes, are designed to the highest standards, with access to numerous facilities and services including an indoor swimming pool, gymnasium, restaurant, children’s club, babysitting services, business centre with meeting rooms and offices, event services, laundry and dry-cleaning and parking for cars and bicycles. The developer also offers an unprecedented guaranteed rental of 4% per annum for the first six years. The first four floors are being sold under the Martinhal investment option, to be used as part of the Martinhal hotel operation. In addition, owners have 14 days’ free usage between 20 September and 31 March, or they can use some of their owner weeks in other Martinhal units, while full property management services are free of charge. From the fifth-floor upwards branded serviced apartments are available for short or long-term stays, providing a 5-Star home in an ideal family location with a hassle-free lifestyle.
Artist’s impressions of Kawana Bay 5-Star resort in Grenada, situated on a prime elevated site overlooking world-renowned Grand Anse Beach and only a 12-minute drive from the island’s international airport. The freehold condominiums are priced from US$220 000, comprising one-bedroom units and studios, including two weeks free usage per year. In addition, the property is put into the hotel rental pool for the remainder, earning an annual return on your behalf via Kimpton Hotels Intercontinental Group.
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Affluent South Africans exploring Citizenship and Residency by investment in real estate options an ongoing trend

Thursday 18th of June 2020

Just voted the third most peaceful country in the world by the Global Peace Index and lauded for its handling
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