Area Profiles

If you're looking for the perfect blend of community vibes, subtropical climate and a quiet suburb where natural beauty abounds, look no further than Pretoria North. Once made up of smallholdings, the area has been transformed into a vibrant community where you'll find restaurants, coffee shops and every imaginable amenity. Come and experience life in the foothills of the Magaliesberg mountains. Getting to know Pretoria North Being close to a thriving industrial sector, Pretoria North has great appeal as a home for the short commutes it offers to various workplaces. It is also in one of the more temperate parts of Gauteng, with great weather being enjoyed...

Welcome to Waterkloof Ridge, a stunning suburb of Pretoria East where you'll find an array of estates and retirement homes and a safe, sophisticated way of life.  The gorgeous views, together with easy access to a wide array of amenities and things to do, make Waterkloof Ridge a popular home - especially among retirees. Getting to know Waterkloof Ridge According to Lightstone data, 34% of recent buyers in Waterkloof Ridge are pensioners (65 or older). This speaks volumes about the popularity of the area among retirees. 45% of existing owners have owned their home for at least 11 years, which showcases the outstanding way of life on offer here. Almost half of...

Diverse, vibrant and convenient - that's Randburg in a nutshell. This cosmopolitan hub is located in Johannesburg's north and boasts proximity to both the CBD and Sandton. The area is well-loved for its variety of shopping malls, well-maintained parks and tree-lined streets. If you're looking for a home with good schools, a strong sense of community and a great look, look no further than Randburg. Various well-loved suburbs, such as Cresta and Northcliff, form part of Randburg. Getting to know Randburg While people have been living in the Randburg area since the Iron Age, the area became a popular investment around the time of the gold rush. In the early...

North Riding is well respected as one of the few centrally located Johannesburg suburbs that offers value for money. Younger residents love their home for its proximity to good schools, shopping centres and entertainment hotspots. For those in their senior years, North Riding is home to Celebration Retirement Estate, which is an extremely popular choice among retirees looking for an ideal home in which to enjoy their golden years. Getting to know North Riding Lightstone data reveals approximately 94% of the market stock in North Riding is made up of freehold properties in estates and sectional title units. This means that whether or not you're looking for a...

For many good reasons, Olivedale is known as a suburb that offers the best of Joburg living. With its tree-lined streets and safe surroundings, Olivedale is second to none when it comes to retirement destinations and family living. The area is characterised by a peaceful and comfortable ambience and a strong sense of community - which is mirrored within the secure surroundings of Olivedale Retirement Village. Getting to know Olivedale An analysis of the broad property market in Olivedale reveals that the suburb is home to competitively priced freestanding houses. Large homes and gardens with swimming pools are readily available here. For those looking for a...

Phrases used to describe Sandton include "pulsating energy", "the beating heart of Africa" and "where luxury meets trendy living". Africa's epitome of luxury and sophistication, Sandton is home to world-class shopping, fine dining and more than 10 000 businesses. For an array of reasons, it's also a fantastic place to call home. Sandton is divided into an array of suburbs, including Bryanston, Rivonia, Hyde Park, Fourways and many more. Getting to know Sandton Sandton gets its name from a blend of two of its suburbs' names: Sandown and Bryanston. The area began its rise to prominence in the late 1980s when land in this area was found to be cheaper than land...

Douglasdale is nestled between the well-loved suburbs of Bryanston and Fourways and many Gauteng residents will know the Douglasdale Dairy, from which products are sold throughout Gauteng. Residents of Douglasdale love their home for the safety and serenity it offers, as well as the affordable real estate and ample ideal homes for retirees. Over the years, the land on which Douglasdale stands has been transformed from picturesque farmland to an attractive residential area filled with restaurants, coffee shops and opportunities to spend time outdoors. Getting to know Douglasdale Douglasdale gets its name from its founders, Thomas Douglas and his wife, Janet...

Lephalale, previously known as Ellisras is well known as an area of South Africa that's renowned for its natural beauty and peace. With proximity to an array of national parks and nature reserves, the town is known as "the heartbeat of the Waterberg bushveld". If you're looking for a home near rolling hills, clear rivers, endless mountain gorgeous and Instagram-worthy vistas, Lephalale is the place for you. Getting to know Lephalale One of Lephalale's claims to fame is that it is the closest town to Eskom's Medupi Power Station. However, there is much more for which the town deserves to be renowned. It was previously known as Ellisras and it became well...

Witbank - now officially known as eMalahleni - is the beating heart of a coal-mining precinct and home to the well-known Witbank Dam. It is also considered the cultural heartland of the Mpumalanga province. Thanks to its impressive array of attractions and experiences, eMalahleni is a popular choice for those looking for a home in Mpumalanga that is also relatively close to Gauteng. Getting to know Witbank Witbank has a spot in the annals of history because during the South African war (1899 to 1902), the world-renowned soldier-journalist Winston Churchill hid in a colliery near Witbank after escaping from Pretoria. The area is built to accommodate heavy...