Much has been said about the attributes of living on a residential estate, and while lifestyle appeal is a crucial component, the fact is the sound investment value both in terms of capital appreciation and potential rental income also speaks volumes to property buyers across the country, says Dr Andrew Golding, CE of the Pam Golding Property group.

Easy access to the workplace, educational institutions, shopping, entertainment, transport, and other facilities, as well as security, remain important concerns to the residents of Pretoria, and are assisting to drive ongoing demand for properties in well-situated estates and sectional title complexes.

It all depends on where you are in life, according to Paul Stevens, CEO of Just Property, who says that making the correct choice is entirely dependent on ones stage of life, financial situation and personal circumstances.

Over the past few years, economic uncertainty and stock market volatility has boosted investor interest in residential rental property.

Located around the Gillooly’s Interchange, the intersection of the N3 Western Bypass and the R24 (Johannesburg CBD to O.R. Tambo International Airport), Bedfordview and Bruma is an attractive office node to tenants looking for affordable rentals.

Balwin, South Africa’s largest homebuilder focusing on large scale sectional-title residential estates in high-growth, high-density metropolitan nodes in South Africa’s major cities, this morning announced an outstanding first set of financial results as a JSE listed company. 

The Hout Bay development market is once again abuzz with activity and a new sectional title project launched by developer Farrelli Properties.

While Ballito has always been a popular seaside destination for Durban locals, it was the opening of the King Shaka International Airport in May 2010 that really put this coastal gem on the map.

Cape Town’s Northern Suburbs are often all seen as very similar by those who aren’t familiar with them.

Sectional Title homes currently account for just 12% of SA’s total residential stock, according to the latest available figures from Absa, but there seems little doubt that this percentage will grow substantially in the next few years as more and more local homebuyers follow international trends and opt for apartments and townhouses instead of traditional freehold homes.