Retire happily and avoid these price-impacting pitfalls At first glance, downscaling seems synonymous with financial gain and it should be, but often, says property expert Lanice Steward of the Pam Golding Property Group, there are a few common mistakes that can easily be avoided. Here are a few tips to consider before you leap into […]
Conservation tourism in Botswana gives back to locals – both wildlife and people If every generation has a story that boasts innovative change, then perhaps ours is about what we are doing to shape the future prosperity of our planet. As the story grows louder, so does the growing number of conscious consumers who have […]
After an unexpectedly tough 2018, but with the welcome announcement that the repo rate remains unchanged following this first MPC meeting of the year, the outlook for 2019 is somewhat brighter. Nonetheless, the year ahead is likely to be characterised by a number of highly significant events which could substantially impact the performance of the […]
As we’ve turned the page on 2018 and entered 2019, there are three core pervasive themes that underpinned the property market last year, all of which may have significant implications for future trends. The first of these, says Carol Reynolds, Pam Golding Properties area principal for Durban Coastal, is that eco-friendly living is becoming more and more commonplace, […]
We welcome you to discover why we love living in the Helderberg Basin by exploring Somerset West, Strand and Gordon’s Bay. Things you’ll (really) love to do Get a one-on-one single surfing lesson with a coach at your side, every step of the way. Embark on an internationally-recognised scuba diving course in Gordon’s Bay and be able to dive […]
Whether it’s the white-washed and simple architecture of its quaint fishing villages, the delectable local cuisine, diversity of the local population, or the wildflowers that transform the landscape in Spring, everything to do on the West Coast is threaded with an unusual appeal that makes it so intriguing. The region is a popular holiday and […]
No trip to the Western Cape is complete without a visit to the Western Seaboard, where iconic views of one of the world’s Seven Wonders of Nature, Table Mountain, comes to life in breathtaking 3D. Framing a beautiful bay and beachfront lifestyle, you will often find it providing a glorious background to a sky of […]
If you’re visiting Cape Town, you’ll know when you’ve reached the city’s Southern Peninsula. Suddenly the pace changes and the air is charged with a mix of ocean and wild indigenous flora. There’s a vibe – and you’ll feel it. Bordered by three pieces of spectacular coastline, each boasting their own scenic highlights, the Southern […]
Encompassing the vibey hub of Green Point, the Mouille Point & Sea Point Promenade, the white beaches of Clifton and the buzz of Camps Bay, the Atlantic Seaboard never fails to invigorate the senses. Things you’ll (really) love to do Safely lose yourself at the V&A Waterfront, the most visited place in Africa and a mecca […]
Gauteng remains South Africa’s largest housing market. As the country’s economic powerhouse, the region continues to be a sought after location for many buying properties. Gauteng remains South Africa’s largest housing market, with just over a third of the nation’s total housing stock. As the country’s economic powerhouse, the region continues to be a sought after […]