Historically, the South African estate living has been a relatively small and exclusive component of the residential property sector. However property data shows that this is changing—approximately R15 billion in estate properties are now sold each...

Somerset West has become the top residential purchasing area in the Helderberg property market, Western Cape, in terms of demand and average prices, according to the Sales Director of Somerset Lakes, an adventure lifestyle estate. Out-of-town buyers currently comprise...

New trends have shown that potential buyers and tenants are more inclined to settle where there are schools within safe walking distances from their homes. While short commuting distances are also agreeable, their preference is to live close to the school. Somerset...