Rome property guide

Besides the year-round subtropical climate and safe, well-kept Blue Flag beaches, Ballito is famed for its beautiful sugar cane scenery and surfing. In recent years, the area has evolved from a luxury holiday destination to an exclusive residential haven.

South Africa's real estate market has been through a series of ups and downs in recent years, influenced by a myriad of economic and social factors. As we delve into the key themes presented in the latest FNB Property Barometer, it becomes apparent that the market is in a state of flux.

Apart from contributing to local economic growth, commercial development in Umhlanga on the KwaZulu-Natal North Coast has fostered the ongoing development of new residential and mixed-use projects in the area, says Pam Golding Properties area principal, Gareth Bailey.