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Strong Market Response to Mama Shelter Residences Cape Town
Oct72025

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
Young families and retirees alike find value and lifestyle appeal in Underberg homes
Sep82025

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
Celebrate Garden Day SA with Pam Golding Properties Cape Town North
Aug202025

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
Home buyers seeking tranquillity turn to lesser-known hamlets off the beaten path
Aug182025

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
Award-Winning Chelsea Flowers Return to Stanford
Aug132025

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
Celebrate Your Sanctuary: Join the Pam Golding Garden Day Festival
Aug22025

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
Join Our Jars Of Hope Community Drive
May212025

Each year on 18 July, millions of South Africans are called upon to spend 67 minutes working for the good of others and it’s our privilege to once again host our Jars of Hope initiative, in honour of Mandela Day 2025. We’re making moments of joy last lon
THE STAGE IS SET
Apr222025

Behind the scenes excitement is mounting as the talented learners of Protea Heights Academy get set to raise the curtain and bring you a spellbinding performance of: District Six – The Musical Pam Golding Properties Brackenfell office is delighted to support P
The growing appeal of dual living spaces
Apr72025

The demand for homes with separate cottages or flatlets is on the rise, driven by families looking for flexible living arrangements. Whether it’s providing a self-contained space for ageing parents, giving young adults a stepping stone to independence, or crea
Bellville: A Thriving Hub in Cape Town’s Northern Suburbs
Feb122025

Rooted in the northern suburbs of Cape Town, Bellville stands as a testament to the harmonious blend of history and modernity. An area rich in mid-century architecture, Bellville boasts not only residential homes but also numerous government, municipal, educat
Parow: Prime Destination Steeped in History and Growth
Feb122025

Situated in the northern suburbs of Cape Town, Parow is an area that effortlessly combines rich history with mid-century architecture, offering an appealing lifestyle for residents and a promising investment opportunity for buyers. Whether you’re a famil
Durbanville: A Gem in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town
Feb122025

Nestled in the northern suburbs of Cape Town, Durbanville is a locale that exudes charm, history, and modernity. This picturesque town is celebrated for its rich historical tapestry and diverse architectural styles ranging from mid-century charm to contemporar
Unique Experiences in the Cape Helderberg This Holiday Season
Dec102024

Discover why the Helderberg region is a beloved gem of the Western Cape. This holiday season, delve into an array of unique experiences that Somerset West, Strand, and Gordon’s Bay have to offer. From wine tasting to thrilling adventures, there’s s
Young career-minded homebuyers feeling the vibe in Rosebank
Sep112024

With 96% of residential property in Rosebank, Johannesburg comprising convenient sectional title apartments, savvy, young career-minded individuals and investors are moving into the area to capitalise on all the benefits of this vibey, central location with a
South Africa’s Gold Medal-Winning Floral Exhibit Is Coming Home
Aug212024

You are invited to a once-in-a-lifetime occasion that brings the splendour of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show right to our doorstep. From 21 September to 6 October 2024, Grootbos Private Nature Reserve is proud to bring a recreation of SA’s Gold-award-winning exhi
The alchemy of Durbanville and Welgemoed
May162024

By Anel Lewis Sun streams in through the window, casting dappled shadows across the wooden tables. The comforting sound of coffee being brewed is muffled only slightly by the animated chatter coming from the group sitting next to me. They’re dressed in trendy
Increased interest in SA’s luxury residential property market, reports Pam Golding Properties
Apr162024

Amid global uncertainty, South Africa’s luxury, high-end residential property market is experiencing elevated interest among both international and local high net worth buyers – most notably in sought-after locations around the country, says Dr Andrew Go
Pam Golding Properties achieves record price of USD13.6m for sale of luxury home in Mauritius
Mar122024

The Mauritius office of Pam Golding Properties has sold a six-bedroom, luxury beachfront villa in exclusive One&Only Private Homes Le Saint Géran resort development for USD13.6 million – the highest price ever achieved for a residential property sold on th
Technology is impacting on how we build – and live
Feb92024

For centuries, technology and architecture have worked in conjunction, impacting not only the design and construction of buildings, but also the way we live. While some technologies from the past remain in use today, such as steel frame construction in commerc
SA’s oldest pub, the Pig & Whistle Inn for sale in Bathurst
Nov232023

Situated in the quaint village of Bathurst – a hub of art, history and quirky restaurants surrounded by lush farmlands just 12km from Port Alfred – South Africa’s oldest continuously licensed pub dating back to 1832, the charming Pig & Whistle