Retreat property guide

After a second, very welcome, drop in the interest rate and inflation’s sharp upward trajectory seemingly curbed, investor sentiment is cautiously optimistic, and South Africans are once again looking to invest rather than divest with many turning to real estate which is traditionally regarded as one of the most stable investment options.

Not everyone aspires to live on the coast – many home buyers, including a large number of young, first-time buyers, are finding their ideal lifestyle in a variety of appealing inland hamlets around the country, says Pam Golding Properties.

Despite considerable economic and political challenges, South Africa still boasts pockets of resilience and growth potential and burgeoning sectors such as renewable energy and tourism offer ample opportunities for entrepreneurial ventures and career advancement.