Marlene Sookal

Candidate Property Practitioner

R & R Real Estate

Get to know Marlene

Candidate Property Practitioner, Howick, Hilton & Pietermaritzburg

With 30 years of experience in finance, Marlene Sookal brings a strong understanding of numbers, organisation and financial decision-making to her role as a Candidate Property Practitioner with R&R Real Estate.

Working across Howick, Hilton, Pietermaritzburg and surrounding areas, Marlene assists buyers and sellers with residential property. Her extensive financial background gives her a practical and considered approach to real estate, particularly when helping clients navigate the financial aspects of buying or selling a property.

Property Focus

Residential property sales

Family homes and lifestyle properties

Property in Howick, Hilton and Pietermaritzburg

Property marketing

Buyer assistance

Seller support

30 Years of Financial Experience

Before entering real estate, Marlene spent three decades working in finance. Her career developed skills in accuracy, organisation, problem-solving and working with important financial information, all of which are valuable when managing a property transaction.

Marlene understands that buying or selling property is a significant financial decision. She believes clients should have clear information and practical guidance so they can make informed decisions throughout the process.

Her approach combines attention to detail with a genuine enjoyment of working with people. She takes the time to understand what buyers and sellers are hoping to achieve and provides responsive support from the initial conversation through to the conclusion of the transaction.

Property Across the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands

As part of the R&R Real Estate team, Marlene works with clients across Howick, Hilton, Pietermaritzburg and the surrounding KwaZulu-Natal Midlands.

Her combination of financial experience and a personal approach to property gives buyers and sellers a useful perspective when considering both the practical and financial aspects of a property decision.

Whether you're looking to buy a home in Howick or Hilton, sell residential property in Pietermaritzburg or make your next property move in the surrounding Midlands, Marlene Sookal offers a professional, organised and approachable point of contact through R&R Real Estate.

Making a property decision? Speak to Marlene about your goals and browse her current listings and client testimonials below.

Marlene's latest property listings

Scottsville Amanzimtoti Essenwood Hayfields Prestbury Pelham

Exterior view of a multi-story brick apartment building featuring private balconies, security bars, and an asphalt driveway with ground-level parking access.

An empty living room featuring neutral wall paint, ceramic tiled flooring, and vertical window blinds.

An empty living room featuring tiled flooring, security bars on windows, and a wall-mounted heater, offering a blank canvas for personalization.

A functional, empty kitchen featuring white cabinetry, laminate countertops, a stainless steel sink, and tiled flooring, ready for a modern update.

An empty living area featuring tiled flooring, a wooden entrance door, and security bars on the window, with an adjacent bathroom visible.

An open-plan living and kitchen area featuring neutral wall tones and tiled flooring throughout, presenting a blank canvas for potential interior updates.

A spacious, empty bedroom featuring neutral tiled flooring, built-in cupboards for storage, and a ceiling fan, offering a blank canvas for personalization.

A spacious, empty bedroom featuring neutral tiled flooring, built-in storage cupboards, and a ceiling fan, offering a clean canvas for personalization.

A bright, empty bedroom featuring neutral tiled flooring, vertical window blinds, and a wall-mounted light fixture, offering a clean canvas for personalization.

A functional bathroom featuring a bathtub with shower attachment, a standard toilet, and a vanity basin, requiring cosmetic updates to improve its overall condition.

Available 1 Sept

R 7,500per month

Pelham

Easy, secure ground-floor living in Pelham near schools and shops, with air-conditioned open-plan lounge, one bedroom, one bathroom and two undercover parking bays.

60 m²

Apartment

An empty living room featuring neutral tiled flooring, a central ceiling light, and secure metal security gates and window bars.

An empty living room featuring neutral tiled flooring, security bars on the windows, and a security gate leading to the outdoor area.

An exterior view of an apartment entrance featuring a security gate, tiled flooring, and brick facade detailing.

A dated kitchen featuring built-in cabinetry, a wall-mounted oven, and an electric hob with tiled backsplash.

Exterior view of an apartment entrance featuring a solid door protected by a white metal security gate set within a face-brick wall.

A functional kitchen featuring dated built-in cabinetry, laminate countertops, a tiled backsplash, and integrated cooking appliances, offering potential for modern renovation.

Exterior view of an apartment building featuring a brick facade, balcony access, and a covered parking area.

Exterior view of an apartment complex featuring a brick facade, upper-level balcony walkway, and a covered parking area.

Available now

R 6,000per month

Scottsville

Easy lock-up-and-go living in the heart of Scottsville, walking distance to UKZN and shops, with open-plan living and fitted kitchen; ground-floor unit with two bedrooms and covered parking.

78 m²

Apartment

A scenic elevated view of the ocean, sandy beach, and coastal vegetation.

A bedroom featuring tiled flooring, a ceiling fan, and a sliding window with views.

A living room area featuring tiled flooring and a tiled feature wall, providing a neutral base for interior design updates.

A living area featuring ceramic floor tiles, a wall-mounted television, and a partially tiled wall section, requiring cosmetic updates to improve the overall aesthetic.

A functional kitchen featuring wooden cabinetry, laminate countertops, a built-in microwave, a hob, and a stainless steel sink with tiled backsplash.

Just Listed

R 759,000

Amanzimtoti

Beachfront living—wake to waves and sunset evenings in a secure block, minutes from restaurants and parks; fully furnished with fitted kitchen, one bedroom, one bath and undercover parking.

Apartment

Rear view of a single-story house featuring a tiled roof, grey painted exterior walls with red brick accents, and a spacious garden area.

Front elevation of a single-story house featuring a red tiled roof, grey painted walls with a red brick base, and security bars on windows.

A bright hallway featuring a mix of hardwood and tiled flooring, accented by a decorative archway leading to adjacent living spaces.

A living area featuring polished hardwood flooring and a distinctive architectural archway connecting to an adjacent space.

A bright hallway featuring an arched opening, polished hardwood floors, and a transition to tiled flooring, creating a spacious and connected layout.

A cozy living room featuring original hardwood flooring, a distinctive arched entryway, and classic ceiling tiles, offering a warm and traditional atmosphere.

A living room featuring original hardwood flooring, coved ceilings, and distinctive arched architectural openings connecting to adjacent spaces.

A living room featuring timber flooring, an arched doorway leading to an adjacent space, and a tiled ceiling.

A functional galley-style kitchen featuring white cabinetry, dark laminate countertops, built-in oven, hob, extractor fan, and tiled finishes throughout.

A clean, functional kitchen featuring white cabinetry, dark laminate countertops, a built-in hob with extractor, and tiled flooring, leading into an arched hallway.

Listed last 4 weeks

R 1,480,000

Pelham

Family-focused living in peaceful Pelham, set on a large fenced 1,462 m² yard with a convertible two-room outbuilding. Main home offers three bedrooms, fitted kitchen and scullery.

1462m²

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An empty office space featuring neutral walls, tiled flooring, and vertical window blinds, providing a clean and functional environment for professional use.

A compact kitchen area featuring built-in cabinetry with stone countertops and ceramic floor tiles, offering a functional layout for office utility needs.

An empty office space featuring tiled flooring, vertical blinds, and an aluminium framed door leading to a hallway.

An empty office space featuring ceramic floor tiles, large windows with vertical blinds, and overhead fluorescent lighting.

A vacant office space featuring tiled flooring and a single internal door, requiring cosmetic updates to improve its professional appeal.

A bright, empty office space featuring neutral tiled flooring and large windows with security bars, offering a clean and functional workspace.

A functional utility space featuring built-in white cabinetry with a dark countertop and tiled flooring, providing practical storage and workspace.

A compact scullery or utility area featuring a stainless steel sink, base cabinetry, and overhead storage cupboards.

A functional kitchen area featuring white built-in cabinetry, a dark stone countertop, and tiled flooring, suitable for office utility or breakroom use.

Entrance area featuring a security gate, exposed brick walls, and tiled flooring leading into the office interior.

Available now

R 6,950per month

Pietermaritzburg Central

Central PMB CBD office offering professional street-front presence and easy access to shops and transport. First-floor space with welcoming reception, private office, kitchen, and secure allocated parking.

59 m²

Office

An empty living room featuring neutral tiled flooring and large windows secured with decorative metal security bars and a central security gate.

A bright, empty living area featuring neutral tiled flooring and direct access to an outdoor space through a secure gate.

Entrance view featuring a white security gate, tiled flooring, and brick exterior detailing, leading into an open, vacant interior space.

A functional kitchen featuring built-in cabinetry, a wall-mounted oven, and an electric hob with tiled backsplash, offering potential for modern updates.

Exterior view of an apartment entrance featuring a brick facade and a white metal security gate.

A functional kitchen space featuring built-in cabinetry, a tiled backsplash, and integrated cooking appliances, offering a blank canvas for modern renovation.

Exterior view of an apartment complex featuring a brick facade, upper-level balcony with metal railings, and a covered parking area.

R 659,000

Scottsville

Easy, secure urban living in the heart of Scottsville, walking distance to UKZN, shops and taxi routes. Ground-floor apartment with fitted kitchen, two bedrooms, one bath and covered parking.

78 m²

Apartment

A wide-angle view of the small holding property featuring a main dwelling with a terracotta roof, solar panels, and surrounding rural landscape.

A wide exterior view of a small holding property featuring a long building with a metal roof, solar panels, and a raised timber deck.

Front view of a single-story small holding residence featuring a corrugated metal roof with integrated solar panels and a gravel driveway.

Rear view of a large rural outbuilding featuring a corrugated metal roof with integrated solar panels and timber-clad exterior walls.

Aerial view of the small holding property featuring multiple outbuildings with corrugated metal roofs, solar panels, and an outdoor timber play area.

Rear view of the small holding featuring multiple outbuildings, a large corrugated roof with solar panels, and an established outdoor play area.

Rear garden area of the small holding featuring a timber jungle gym, outbuildings, and open yard space with rural landscape views.

Rear view of the small holding property featuring outbuildings, water storage, and extensive timber fencing on a large rural plot.

Rear view of a small holding outbuilding featuring masonry walls, timber window frames, and a corrugated iron roof in need of maintenance.

Expansive gravel driveway and parking area set against a scenic rural landscape with perimeter fencing and timber-clad building exterior.

R 3,250,000

Dargle

Live and work in the KZN Midlands on a 2.2ha smallholding centred around a ready-to-run restaurant with wood-fired pizza oven, play area, plus a 3-bed home and 1-bed flat.

445 m²

2.2 ha

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The entrance gatehouse of Msunduzi Country Lifestyle Estate, featuring a modern security structure, boom gate access, and paved driveway.

Modern kitchen featuring white cabinetry, stone countertops, integrated oven, electric hob, extractor fan, and a double stainless steel sink.

Modern kitchen featuring white cabinetry, stone countertops, integrated appliances, and direct access to an outdoor area through a timber door.

Exterior view of a residential apartment complex featuring covered parking, paved walkways, and concrete stair access to the units.

A compact kitchen area featuring a built-in oven, electric hob, stone countertops, and a tiled backsplash with an integrated washing machine.

A bedroom featuring light-toned laminate flooring and neutral wall finishes, providing a clean and versatile space.

A simple interior hallway featuring light-toned laminate flooring and white internal doors, connecting various rooms within the apartment.

A bedroom featuring white built-in cupboards with modern handles, providing ample storage space.

A bedroom featuring light-toned laminate flooring and a white built-in wardrobe with integrated drawers.

A bedroom featuring light-toned laminate flooring and neutral wall finishes, providing a functional space for rest.

R 1,200,000

Hayfields

Enjoy relaxed country living in Msunduzi Country Lifestyle Estate with private, fully enclosed front and back gardens and a white picket fence — two bedrooms, one bathroom, two covered parking.

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A view of the rear brick facade of a multi-story apartment building featuring a shared garden area and established landscaping.

Exterior view of the Beau Casa apartment building, featuring a multi-story red brick facade with ground-level garage access.

Open plan living area featuring a compact kitchen with built-in cabinetry and tiled flooring throughout.

A compact kitchen featuring white cabinetry, laminate countertops, a built-in oven, and tiled flooring, offering a functional layout in need of cosmetic updates.

A compact bedroom featuring a window with curtains and neutral wall finishes.

R 499,000

Essenwood

Enjoy easy low maintenance city living near Avondale Shopping Centre in sought after Essenwood, Durban. Secure fully fenced block with lock up garage and cosy one bedroom, needs TLC.

35 m²

Apartment

A clean, empty office space featuring grey carpet tiles, modern windows with blinds, and a wall-mounted air conditioning unit.

A clean, empty office space featuring grey carpet tiles, recessed ceiling lighting, and glass partition walls, providing a bright and professional work environment.

A professional office space featuring dark grey carpet tiles, neutral walls, and a modern glass-paneled double door with a metal frame.

A clean, empty office space featuring grey carpet tiles, dual windows with fitted blinds, and a wall-mounted air conditioning unit.

An open-plan office space featuring a prominent exposed brick feature wall, large windows providing natural light, and polished concrete flooring.

A clean, empty office space featuring neutral walls, fitted carpet tiles, and a window with blinds.

A view of two adjacent office rooms featuring modern grey carpet tiles, glass partition walls, and a distinctive circular window.

A bright, empty office space featuring neutral walls, modern grey carpet tiles, and a distinctive circular window providing natural light.

A bright, open-plan office space featuring modern carpet tiles, recessed ceiling lighting, and glass partition walls with a distinctive circular window.

Available now

R 8,960per month

Howick North

Prime retail opportunity in a busy shopping centre anchored by Pick n Pay, Clicks pharmacy and Spur — air-conditioned, secure 64m² unit with one bathroom and open parking.

64 m²

Office