Area Profiles

Located halfway between Durban and Cape Town, and at the northern end of The Sunshine Coast, property investors will come home to a city with a seaside lifestyle. A sub-tropical climate compliments golden sun kissed shores, where waves soak the sand on pristine, uncommercialised beaches. In East London, there is a place for everyone to call home. If your budget and lifestyle is conducive to luxury living, suburbs like Bonnie Doone with river frontage views and Nahoon with expansive sea views offer expensive upmarket homes.  If you are a young single professional wanting to get into the property market, suburbs like Amindla, Cambridge, Dorchester and Haven Hills offer...

A backdrop of dairy farms and a skyline dotted with wind turbines welcomes you to the town of Humansdorp. This quaint little town with its tree-lined streets, watermill, agricultural museum and park is a thriving centre for the local farming community.   Location Easy access from the N2, less than an hour from Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) and The Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport. Humansdorp is the gateway to the nearby coastal villages of Jeffreys Bay, St Francis Bay, Cape St Francis and Oyster Bay where the living is easy. Climate With highs of 23 degrees and lows of 11 degrees, you will enjoy warm weather throughout the year with consistent...

Jeffreys Bay, known as one of the best surfing beaches in South Africa, is a quiet sleepy fishing village with soft white sandy beaches and waves to envy.  A favourite holiday destination, J-Bay as it's called by the locals gained its reputation as being one of the most famous surfing destinations in the world.   Location Jeffrey's Bay is the gateway to the Garden Route. An hour from Gqeberha and the International Airport. Schools St Francis College is the local school, it is a unique 'farm school' with chickens and other farm animals roaming freely. There is a daily bus service to other schools nearby, including Stulting Primary, Woodridge Private School and...

History In the early 1820's Port Frances and Port Kowie were founded. In 1841 South Africa's first man made harbour was opened here.  After numerous name changes, in 1860, Port Alfred was renamed in honour of Prince Alfred, Queen Victoria's son.   Location Port Alfred is located between 2 cities, Port Elizabeth and East London, on the breath-taking Sunshine Coast of the Eastern Cape. The distance from Port Alfred to either of these 2 cities airports, is approximately 110 kms.  Port Alfred is a vibrant residential area, yet still offers that quaint fishing village feeling.   Suburbs Live on the affluent Estate in Royal Alfred Marina, where every homeowner...

With unspoiled beaches, rolling sand dunes and warm Indian Ocean, is Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), boasting all the traditional big-city amenities at a price significantly more affordable than other metropolitans in South Africa.  Home buyers are attracted, not only by the great value our housing market offers, but also the array of fine schools, beautiful beaches, moderate climate, strong family values and fantastic family venues. LOCATION: Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) is located on the South-Eastern coast of the Eastern Cape province of South Africa along the shores of Algoa Bay, only 10 minutes from the airport. More than 40kms of sun splashed sand, and warm waters rim...

Gqeberha boasts some of the cleanest and safest city beaches in South Africa. More than 40 kilometers of sun-splashed sand, rims the coast along Algoa Bay.  Hobie, Humewood and the Blue Flag King's Beach, are a few of the beautiful beaches adorning our beautiful area.  The new Boardwalk development is the latest attraction for locals and visitors alike.  It comprises a casino, 140 key 5-Star Boardwalk Hotel, conference facilities, 26 000 sqm of retail space to include Woolworths, Checkers, Pick n Pay, two pharmacies, major banks, Nu Metro cinemas, restaurants and a new Sun Park Square designed to host major events.  The beautiful suburbs of Summerstrand, Humewood and...

Barefoot luxury brings beautiful beach lifestyle to this small seaside village where you can escape the rigours of city living and indulge in quiet tranquility any time of the year.  An abundance of leisure activities, such as surfing, running, mountain biking, open water swimming, fishing, golf, squash, kiteboarding, paddling, and many more. Location Known as the Gateway to the Garden Route, an hour from Gqeberha and Port Elizabeth International Airport, 20-minutes from Jeffreys bay, one of the most famous surf destinations in the world. Climate With highs of 23 degrees and lows of 11 degrees, you will enjoy warm weather throughout the year.  There is consistent...

Lying on the Zwartkops River just 38 kilometres northwest of Port Elizabeth, Kariega (Uitenhage) is situated in the heart of the South African motor hub.  Known as the Garden Town, Uitenhage was first a farming community on the banks of the Swartkops River. Now it is a thriving commercial and industrial town but has managed to keep its picturesque beauty.  Kariega has a rich history demonstrated in several old buildings maintained in excellent condition. 45 kilometres from the Addo Elephant Park and offering many viewing sites along the way, makes Uitenhage ideal to offer much-welcomed respite to travellers en route from Port Elizabeth. Uitenhage, officially...

Bloemfontein is one of the largest cities in the country but is known for its natural beauty and warm hospitality. Dubbed the "City of Roses", there are scores of gorgeous places to see and explore in this, South Africa's judicial capital.  Its name means "fountain of flowers" and it is not surprising because, in the heart of the rugged Free State Province, it is abundant in colourful rose bushes. In fact, there are more than 4 000 rose bushes planted in the gardens of Kings Park, not counting the many gorgeous blooms in gardens and along streets around the city. This is complemented by the fact that, although a big centre, Bloemfontein is relatively quiet, with a...

Parys is a town situated on the banks of the Vaal River in the Free State province of South Africa. Parys is the Afrikaans pronunciation of Paris and legend has it that the name was given by a German surveyor named Schilbach who had participated in the Franco-Prussian War siege of Paris. With the town being set on the banks of the Vaal River it is said to have reminded him of Paris on the banks of the river Seine and that's how it got its name. The area of Parys also includes the two townships Tumahole and Schonkenville. Parys is one of the South African towns with the highest per capita investment number and has become one of the most exclusive areas for...