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Coastline with Zimbali Estate
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Ballito at a glance

Nestled between the lush rolling hills of KwaZulu-Natal and the warm waves of the Indian Ocean, lies Ballito - the perfect location for a year-round summer atmosphere.

The golden beaches stretching over the coast entices visitors and residents alike to enjoy days spent soaking up the sun and surf, here surfers and fishermen share the ocean’s warm water on a daily basis, while the shops and restaurants buzz with activity.

From its holiday town beginnings, Ballito has evolved into a popular choice for young families due to its leafy suburbs and while it is close to Durban, it is much quieter.

In recent years, there has been a population boom in Ballito. Various safe, gated estates have been built in and around the town on land that was previously used as sugar cane farms. Many new hotels and resorts have opened, drawing even more tourists into this picturesque part of the KwaZulu-Natal coast. Plans are currently on the table for new schools to be constructed, a new town centre, a taxi rank, and a larger clinic. The main entrance to Ballito from the N2 highway is currently being upgraded, with the construction of a spaghetti junction to ease the traffic, the widening of the road to four lanes in Ballito Drive, and proper pedestrian walkways.

It is easy to see why the slogan “Buy, Build & Play at Ballito Bay, The Caribbean of the North Coast” was used when it was first advertised to property investors.

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Schools

  • Ashton International College
  • Reddam House Ballito
  • Beaches Independent Primary School
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Huge growth in Ballito area as development extends northwards
Market & Opinion
Huge growth in Ballito area as development extends northwards
08 May 2023
Over the past two decades, the KwaZulu-Natal North Coast has experienced massive development growth which has continued unabated. David Cameron, Pam Golding Properties area principal in Ballito and surrounds, says the establishment of King Shaka International Airport provided a major stimulus, with significant growth spurts experienced over the years in areas such as Ballito, and with development extending further northwards, right from Westbrook to Zinkwazi.
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Semigration driving economic growth in smaller South African towns
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.
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Considering a home with a sea view? Here are three of SA’s best coastal investment areas
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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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Super luxury property rentals are back, driven by local and foreign demand
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Super luxury property rentals are back, driven by local and foreign demand
22 Aug 2022
The luxury housing rental market continues its strong recovery according to the Seeff Property Group’s rental agents. Areas such as the Cape Town Atlantic Seaboard, Constantia Upper, Bishopscourt, Sandton, Paarl, Franschhoek and luxury estates, in particular, are once again achieving monthly rentals of over R100,000 per month.
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