House Ebony

Words by: Jordan Lotter Zimbali Estate on the North Coast is known for luxurious homes and tranquil living, and House Ebony is no exception. Creating the perfect home requires time, patience and a team of skilled professionals.   The building contractor, Leucor Enterprises, has been developing residential properties in KZN for the pats 18 years. The dynamic duo, co-Directors Shaun Lotter and Shaun Smith, pride themselves on building dream homes, on time and within budget....

On the Couch with Local Developers

The North Coast is growing! We catch up with some of the top developers in Ballito to find out more about them and their exciting upcoming projects.   Murray Collins of Collins Residential We catch up with the owner of Collins Residential, Murray Collins, about what he’s up to at the moment.   Tell us more about yourself as a developer. Having been born into a family in property (H. Collins and Sons) and watching...

Brettenwood Life launches a Wellness Day

KwaZulu-Natal’s award-winning, prestigious Brettenwood Coastal Estate hosted its first-ever Wellness Day on Tuesday, 25th February. The Wellness Day was held to announce the premiere of Brettenwood Life, the much-anticipated luxury retirement offering with ‘active care’ that is set to launch on Saturday, 14th March. This event was held in partnership with TruCare, a trusted and professional South African team of experts who specialise in care for seniors. Over the last few years, retirement estates have...

Williamson and Pam Golding Properties makes the Dolphin Coast their new home

The established and highly successful Pam Golding Properties Mount Edgecombe Franchise owned by Farrah Williamson, recently extended its expertise and footprint into the burgeoning Dolphin Coast region. With a history of being one of the most successful franchises within the Pam Golding Properties (PGP) group, Williamson and her team are excited about the prospects in the Ballito and surrounding area and the value they believe they can add to this North Coast community. “In recent...

R85 million Olympic standard equestrian facilities confirmed for Seaton

South Africa is home to a passionate equestrian community. The horseracing industry alone contributes approximately R2,71 billion to South Africa’s annual GDP. Having taken inspiration from South African and internationally renowned elite equestrian and lifestyle estates, the Royal Shaka Property Group has officially launched Seaton’s first phase, The Club. Pushing the boundaries on estate living, The Club presents an unrivalled equestrian lifestyle with the introduction of KwaZulu-Natal’s first Olympic-sized indoor and outdoor arenas for show...

Palm Lakes Estate once “too far” from Ballito now a growth corridor, says Seeff

Over the past 18 months Palm Lakes Estate on the North Coast has seen its property trade curve turn upwards with both the number and the value of properties being bought and sold increasing, says Tim Johnson, Principal of Seeff North Coast. “When this estate was initially launched just over 13 years ago it was unknown and was perceived to be a distant estate offering entry level affordability positioned “too far” from Ballito. However, with...

The Woods – Homes Under R1 Million

HILLCREST HOMES UNDER R1 MILLION   The demand for entry-level homes under R1 million regionally continues to grow, and especially so in areas traditionally deemed too expensive by many buyers in the entry-level homes market. Hillcrest, and consequently Waterfall, has seen exceptional growth not only by way of sheer population increase, but also in the demand for sectional title homes.   Many developers have recognised the need to develop homes, within a secure managed environment,...

Constitutional Court of SA rules for Mount Edgecombe Estate

On Wednesday 29th May 2019, the Constitutional Court of South Africa issued an order dismissing the appeal by certain residents of Mount Edgecombe Country Club Estate Management Association II (Meccema II) against the Supreme Court of Appeal’s judgment handed down on 28 March 2019. The Court further awarded costs to Meccema II. Niemesh Singh and Manshuraj Madhanlal had applied to the Constitutional Court after the Supreme Court of Appeal ruled in Meccema II’s favour in...

Development : Zululami Estate

When you think “ultimate in North Coast living”, you think Zululami Luxury Coastal Estate, which Collins Residential, a subsidiary of the H. Collins & Sons Group, has been proud to bring to the North Coast. It’s a one-of-a-kind estate nestled between the Salt Rock and Sheffield Beaches and, ideally situated, Zululami presents a world of opportunities for its residents, with a perfect blend of both urban living and untouched natural surroundings. The estate boasts 140...

Development : Elaleni Estate

Striking a successful balance between nature and a thriving development it a difficult task indeed, but it is one in which the Elaleni Coastal Forest Estate does seemingly effortlessly. Elaleni offers its residents the pleasure of living life in the wild by integrating nature with state-of-the art security. To live in Elaleni is to embrace the true meaning of community within a secure gated estate that is playing an active role in promoting a more...