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              he North Coast of       This is evidenced by the rapid   new coastal access routes for the   become more demanding of   sales interest from potential
              KwaZulu-Natal continues   advancement and development of   public to enjoy.         developers due to increasing   investors and homeowners.
        Tto be a property hotspot.    both commercial and residential   Blythedale Coastal Estate (of   customer choice.         On the first Sunday of every
        Both government and private   opportunities in the region, from   which the beach resort is a node)   Blythedale has everything   month, from 9am-4pm,
        enterprises are responding to   Umhlanga through to Blythedale
        high demand by flexing their   Coastal Estate.              is close enough to Durban for   a modern, self-sufficient   Blythedale Coastal Estate plays
        financial muscle and collective   The North Coast is more   easy travel. It also further opens   environmental estate requires.   host to the Blythedale Coastal
                                                                                                  In addition to its six unique
                                                                    Zululand (and all that scenic
                                                                                                                                Adventure Market. BCAM
        strategic ability. New residential   accessible than ever to the more   region has to offer) to game   development communities,   combines adventure activities with
        and commercial developments are
        popping up frequently, all along   than five million passengers   viewers looking for an alternative   offerings include forest trails for   handcrafted goods and artisanal
        this stunning coastal region. The   who pass through King Shaka   to the dusty game reserves in   running, cycling and equestrian,   food and beverages. It’s also used
                                      International Airport annually.
                                                                    the north-eastern part of the
                                                                                                                                by many as an opportunity to view
                                                                                                  as well as direct beach access
        North Coast offers a completely   Residential property in the   country. The centralised nature   over a 3km stretch of gold, sandy   prime property on show.
        unique lifestyle, unavailable
        anywhere else in South Africa   area is proving to be one of   of this pristine piece of property   seashore. Smart, green homes   Pricing remains competitive in
        – it’s safe, beautiful, and   the most astute investments   has made it appealing to      will be seamlessly integrated   this Estate; one of the most sought
                                                                                                  with the natural splendour of the
                                      in South Africa. Regional
                                                                    investors countrywide.
        conveniently placed for residents   government has been crying out                        indigenous forest, the wonder   after on the North Coast. Many
        and tourists to enjoy the best this                          Gated communities are on                                   savvy investors are acting early, to
        province has to offer.        for private investors to produce   the rise in South Africa. There   of the river lagoon, and the raw   ensure they guarantee themselves
                                      all-inclusive beach resorts that                            beauty of the coastline. The
          While 2018 was very much    will increase international   are over 8000 all told, with   magnitude and overall potential   properties in Phases 1 & 2. Phase
        a buyer’s market in KwaZulu-  tourist demand. This call has   around half located in Gauteng.   of this development is astounding,   1 is almost completely sold out.
                                                                    This province is followed by
                                                                                                                                Early adopters are often the
        Natal, so far in 2019 it appears   been answered in part, with   the Western Cape and Eastern   and house-hunters and savvy   segment to see the best returns,
        the market is beginning to shift   mega-brand resort hotels to be                         investors are beginning to realise
        somewhat. Increased sales were   developed at Tinley Manor and   Cape, with KZN in 4th place   this. Development has started   and leaving it too late may price
        becoming prevalent towards    Blythedale. Resorts of this kind   (Lightstone Property, 2017).   and sales are being made daily.   some people out of investing.
                                                                    However, the province is
                                                                                                                                eLan’s team of dedicated sales
        the end of 2018, with homes   will open the Zulu Kingdom to   catching up, especially with the   There has been a strong interest   agents are active onsite, daily, and
        starting to sell faster in areas   foreigners. Close to both resorts                      shown in individual development
        closer to schools, major highways   is the King Shaka Heritage   astronomical developmental   sites. These range from 15 to 410   are also available by appointment
        and economic hubs. Airports   Route and the Albert Luthuli   growth currently taking place   opportunities per development   at the Simbithi Sales Office. 
                                                                    on the North Coast. Working in
        also proved to be a key factor   Museum. The KwaDukuza      tandem with this rise in quantity   site. As well as developers
        in sales. Due to all of this, the   Municipality is accounting                            displaying a keen awareness   Contact eLan Real Estate for more
        North Coast has continued to   for this extensive coastal   of community estates, is a distinct   of these larger sites, individual   information:
                                                                                                                                Tel: 086 100 2001
        be a hotspot for investment.   development by providing 63   increase in quality. Estates are   freehold sites have attracted high   Email: sales@blythedale.co.za
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