Good day, I’m Brenda and I have worked in the property industry since 2005. However, my interest in property started in the late 80’s. I had just finished school and was expected to move out of home and to make my own way in the world. I obviously had to rent, and I remember that I was incredibly lucky. I found the cutest Victorian cottage in Rondebosch for R700 per month. 3 beds, 1 bath, off street parking and a small courtyard all within walking distance of Rondebosch. I shared the house with two friends. My biggest fear has always been that I might end up homeless.
In 2003 I moved to Grahamstown, and I bought my very first own home. A Victorian home built in 1864. Category C with the heritage council. I was 32 years old. I didn’t get any financial help from anybody other than the bank. It was a huge step, and I remember the feeling of utter security when the property transferred into my name. It took me 10 years to renovate the house and to make it into our home. My son grew up in this home and we loved it and cherished it. I reluctantly sold it in 2017, and we made the move to Gqeberha where I worked for PGP but ended up back at PGP Grahamstown in 2023.
Grahamstown is home and its people are just simply beautiful. The quaint quirky streets and the beautiful Victorian homes are testament to its charm. We have beautiful pristine beaches down the road, and we don’t have to fight the traffic to get there. The drive to Port Alfred or Kenton-on-Sea will take the same amount of time but you have the privilege of enjoying beautiful scenery along the way. Us locals call it the poor man’s game drive. I love that my skin cracks in the dry cold winters. I love the hot summers and the call of the male Cicada beetles. I love the bush, and I love that we are surrounded by natural beauty every day. I love that we have clean air and no light pollution. I love the fact that Grahamstown is a kind community. I love the transience of the students and the scholars. It makes Grahamstown an interesting eclectic place.
I have been a qualified estate agent since 2005. I joined PGP Grahamstown in 2008 and have held a valid FFC since 2005. I’ve won many awards and am proud of my achievements. I work hard. I’ve had some breaks in between and have always stayed up to date with the property market. I believe in the importance of owning one's own home. I love the integrity that PGP Grahamstown offers its clients. I’m an excellent listener and it’s in my nature to help. Regardless of your circumstances, let's see if we can make it work. I’m empathetic and logical and will help you make informed decisions when you decide to buy or sell a property.
I feel incredibly supported by our team and this will carry through when you see how I support you when you make huge life changing decisions.
