South Africa has a lot to offer when it comes to property because of the country’s beautiful locations. You can choose to live in the bustling City of Gold, or if the coast is your thing, then you have the choice of the west coast or the east coast. Each place offers unique scenery and visual appeal, which can skyrocket the cost of sought-after properties, but all seem worth the price tag.
Cape Town is famous for its ideal location between the mountain and the ocean, and its unique weather patterns …

The highly anticipated R500m Middelburg Mall will in Mpumalanga will open mid-April 2012. This humongous shopper centre is on a whopping 43 000m2 solid ground. Even though there were minor damages caused by the recent storm in Mpumalanga, the roof has been rebuilt and all is looking spectacular. The people working behind the infrastructure of this mall are making sure that consumers will get the best treatment and shopping experience ever. Just a month and a half before the opening, already retailers are moving in, training staff, fitting out shops …

Recently South African property news features focused on COP 17 and what the Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA) was planning to do. An example of the GBCSA’s initiative was the first “green street” retrofit, a legacy project which aimed to restore 30 low income homes in a street at the Cato Manor, Kwa Zulu Natal.
Green houses offer a lot of benefits and pretty soon they will be such a norm that they won’t be reported on in South African property news outlets.
Here are a few benefits that a …

Some positive South African property news; a new green hotel is in the pipe-line for Cape Town. The Hotel Verde is in its final stages of approval with the construction expected to be complete by early 2013.
The hotel name “Verde” means green in Italian but that isn’t the only reason why it is called a green hotel.  This 143 room, 3-star hotel is located just 500m from the terminal building of the Cape Town International building.  The room sizes, services and fittings will however be similar to those of a …

It doesn’t matter whether you regard Port Elizabeth as the windy city or the friendly city; PE is a popular South African business and leisure destination, with some of the most luxurious property in South Africa.
At first glance Die Baai, as it is often referred to by locals, gives the impression of laid-back city living, but PE is also rich in history, culture and product. Popular suburbs include Summerstrand, Humewood, Mill Park and Walmer.
Situated in the Eastern Cape around 750 kilometres from Cape Town and 1 100 kilometres from Johannesburg, …

The city of Pretoria is often associated with the Blue Bulls rugby team and its loyal, often unique supporter base, but the Jacaranda City offers much more.
Situated just 70 kilometres north of Johannesburg, Pretoria is often a popular choice for families as the city is home to a fair number of suburbs with large plots and spacious properties. The city is also the administrative capital of South Africa and home to many international embassies.
With regards to education, the city is an excellent choice for buying Pretoria property and settling down. …

Situated in the middle of the Free State, Bloemfontein, the judicial capital of South Africa, is known for its hospitality. South Africa’s property includes the sixth largest city is a popular choice amongst rugby players and Free Staters alike.
Bloemfontein, also known as the City of Roses, is the economic engine of the
Free State. The city is situated about 400 kilometres from Johannesburg which makes it the perfect place for a stop over during a long distance drive. The city has some great shopping malls like Mimosa Mall and the Loch Logan …

Only two hours’ drive from Johannesburg, the student town of Potchefstroom lies on the banks of the Mooi River in the North West province of South Africa.
While Potchefstroom is a relatively large town with 6 high schools to choose from, it still feels like an intimate countryside town.
Things you need to know about Potchefstroom:
Potchefstroom is only 20 minutes’ drive away from the World Heritage Site, the Vredefort Dome, where a meteor fell millions of years ago.
It is said the Potchefstroom has the longest avenue of oak trees in the world.
Potchefstroom …

It’s a city of learning, a festival venue of note, a place with a history dating back to 1812 – at least that’s when Grahamstown was founded by the British military, named after Lieutenant-Colonel John Graham who at the time was in charge of defending the eastern frontier of the then Cape Colony from the Xhosa. Today it stands as an Eastern Cape monument to South Africa’s Victorian colonial era, with some of the most wonderfully preserved examples of the period’s architecture and over 70 heritage sights that tell of …

 
Managhan Farm’s obvious appeal is country living for those who work in the city – a place to live that’s away from suburbia yet close enough to Johannesburg, Pretoria et al for daily commuters. North of Lanseria Airport with kilometres of Jukskei River frontage, the development has plenty of space devoted to the growing of flowers, herbs and vegetables, plus stables for plenty of horses. Yet it also has many of the amenities and conveniences associated with city life.
On Monaghan Farm there’s a gym, swimming pools, tennis courts and squash …