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A new R3.5 billion low-density residential development, Beachwood Coastal Estate, is taking shape on a prime 430 333 sqm site along Durban North’s pristine coastline, with buyers already reserving plots and units prior to the official launch. This l

During the past 30 days, almost half of the 62 residences released for sale in the landmark redevelopment, Mama Shelter Residences Cape Town on Bree Street, have already been sold. A total of 27 residences, valued collectively at just over R100 million, have b

Despite the recent pause (September 2025) in the local interest rate cycle, South Africa’s housing market recovery remains firmly on track, continuing to build momentum amid sustained positive sentiment. National house price inflation is also gaining ground, r

Cape Town has once again reaffirmed its global appeal as a world-class destination for international travellers and business professionals, ranking among the top 30 international cities for long-term remote workers in the latest Savills Executive Nomad Index.

Opportunity of a lifetime in Val de Vie Estate Prime Cape Wineland locations such as Franschhoek and Paarl continue to experience an increasing demand for lifestyle farms, particularly in recent years, says Surina du Toit, Pam Golding Properties area manager f

With August’s CPI (Consumer Price Index) easing to 3.3%, down from 3.5% in July (2025), it is unfortunate that the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided to leave the repo rate unchanged at its September (2025) meeting. All things considered, were it not for

Such is the demand for quality sectional title apartments in Cape Town’s sought-after suburb of Newlands that 68 units in ‘The Marlow on Mill’ sold out within just 10 minutes of launch, says Pam Golding Properties. Representing a total value of R180 million to

Pam Golding Properties has concluded a record rental transaction in Melrose Arch, securing R80 000 per month for a luxurious two-bedroom apartment – the highest rental achieved to date in this sought-after precinct in Johannesburg’s premier northern suburbs. T

Nestled in the foothills of the Southern Drakensberg, the picturesque Underberg region is drawing growing interest from home buyers seeking space, tranquillity, and excellent value compared to city house prices. Angela Walker, Pam Golding Properties area princ

An elegant morning awaits at the Pam Golding Annual Breast Cancer Awareness High Tea on 18 October 2025, hosted at the historic Durbanville Town Hall. A Shared Purpose More than just a high tea, this is a morning dedicated to raising awareness for breast cance

While the latest wave of semigration has seen a net influx of new residents – and homebuyers – to the Western Cape in recent years, it is Gauteng that is experiencing by far the largest growth in population. Says Dr Andrew Golding, chief executive of the Pam G

Prime residential markets across the globe have continued to demonstrate resilience in the face of economic and geopolitical uncertainty, with rental values outpacing capital growth in the first half of 2025, according to Savills World Cities Prime Residential

Celebrate Garden Day SA in Support of Christen Aksie Netwerk (CAN). On Sunday, 12 October 2025, South Africans will set aside their tools, step into their gardens and celebrate the joy of green spaces. Whether it’s a flourishing veggie patch, a balcony filled

In recent years, peaceful, scenic hamlets such as Rhodes and Lady Grey in the Eastern Cape have seen an increase in residential property buyers acquiring vacant plots to build a getaway home or permanent residence, while others are purchasing existing homes fo

You are invited to experience a floral masterpiece unlike anything seen before. From 10 to 24 September 2025, Chelsea Flowers in Stanford brings home South Africa’s 2025 RHS Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medal-winning exhibit, a remarkable new display created by ce

Bucking the trend of seasonally quieter sales activity in the residential property market during the cold and wet winter months, the Cape’s Atlantic Seaboard has experienced a major uptick in demand and concluded transactions, with Pam Golding Properties repor

Pam Golding Properties is proud to partner with Garden Day SA in honouring the green spaces that enrich our homes and our lives. Whether your garden is a sprawling sanctuary or a collection of potted plants on a sunny balcony, join us on Sunday, 12 October 202

The Monetary Policy Committee’s decision to reduce the repo rate by a further 25bps is extremely positive news for the residential property market, providing increased confidence and incentive for aspirant home buyers and some relief for those with existing mo

Situated in Bree Street, which Time Out in 2024 called ‘one of the coolest streets in the world’, Mama Shelter Residences Cape Town comprises 62 residences, and marks the brand’s first hotel and residences in South Africa. Ideally positioned in the heart of th

Encouragingly for homeowners and investors, the recovery in national house price inflation (HPI) continues to gather momentum, with the Pam Golding Residential Property Index rising to +7.3% in June 2025 , up from a revised +6.9% in May 2025. This is significa