Province Overview

For many prospective homeowners the tranquility of most of the cities in this lush province is a big drawing card. From the holiday favourite of Jeffreys Bay to the family friendly city of Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), everyone lives at a different pace and with its natural beauty and plethora of outdoor activities it’s easy to see why.

With the lure of the picturesque coast and enchanting landscape even the rental properties in the Eastern Cape affords you with a tranquility you will be hard pressed to find anywhere else. You will find apartments and houses to rent for the long term and short term here.

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Market & Opinion

Semigration driving economic growth in smaller South African towns

27 Feb 2023

According to Warren Aronson, Business Development Executive from Aucor Property, smaller South African towns, known as second tier cities, have seen a significant growth in the past few years. Not only do these cities offer more affordable living options, but they also provide better quality working environments away from the hustle and bustle of major urban hubs. With remote work becoming the norm in many industries, there's never been a better time to explore the possibilities of living and working in these phenomenal smaller cities.

Market & Opinion

Rental properties in the Southern Suburbs are increasingly popular as stock shortages loom

06 Feb 2023

Cape Town’s Southern Suburbs has long been a popular residential area, especially with families looking to live near good schools and amenities but a spike in demand in the fourth quarter of 2022 driven by semigration has further fuelled the market with stock shortages looming in many suburbs.

Market & Opinion

10 holiday home hotspots to invest in this summer

21 Nov 2022

There has been a notable uptick in holiday home sales over the last two years and according to Samuel Seeff, chairman of the Seeff Property Group, coastal towns have been among the best performing areas, especially those along the Cape coast, but also the KZN South Coast.

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Considering a home with a sea view? Here are three of SA’s best coastal investment areas

23 Aug 2022

If you are thinking of investing in property, you can’t go wrong with a home on the coast. Not only are the prices of properties located within 5km of the ocean experiencing faster growth, but the margin by which this exceeds non-coastal house price inflation has risen to an average of 3.1% for January to April 2022 - the highest coastal price premium since mid-2005, according to Lightstone property data. Also, you are assured of a good yield on your investment as properties in these areas are always sought after.

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