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Southdowns Estate - Bucking the Trend

It’s no secret that South Africa’s property market is taking strain. Lifestyle estates are also feeling the pinch proving they are not immune to prevailing conditions. Indeed, a number have failed altogether while others are ...

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Eshowe – Fit for a King

At the heart of the Zulu Kingdom and surrounded by the majestic Dlinza forest lies the town of Eshowe, which is situated 90km from Richards Bay and 150km north of Durban. The lush green environment and favourable climatic ...

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White River- A True Out of Africa Experience

Associated with some of the countries more creative individuals such as potters, sculptors and artists, and known as “the artist town”, White River in Mpumalanga lies 20km north of Nelspruit

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Wierda Valley undergoing a commercial overhaul

The established, up-market suburb of Wierda Valley in Sandton is becoming increasingly commercialised.

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Elkanah House – Carpe Diem

Elkanah House in Blouberg, Cape Town, is a Christian school aimed at creating an environment conducive to the highest level of learning. Spanning four campuses, encompassing two preparatory schools, one senior primary and a high ...

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Clan William – The Home of Rooibos Tea

As the tenth oldest town in the country and home to the magnificent endangered Cedar tree and Aspalathus Linearis – otherwise known as Rooibos tea, the enchanting town of Clan William has retained much of its old-world charm. ...

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When is the right time to sell?

South African property catapulted into a realm of high demand, high returns and high general interest during 2004 and kept its idyllic state until the recession in 2008..

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Ceres – It’s Not Just About the Fruit

Named after the Roman Goddess – Ceres - a name synonymous with fertile land and the growing of foods and grains according to Roman and Greek mythology, the Ceres Valley in the Western Cape has truly lived up to its namesake. One ...

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Radiokop - Ramping Up the Signal

Radiokop, in north-west Johannesburg, gets its name from the Sentech installation that sits almost in the centre of this suburb. With street names like Amplifier, Stereo and Frekwensie, its clear that the town planners took their ...