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Brakpan property: A profile of Brakpan property from a prospective buyer’s perspective, with information on facilities and attractions. Brakpan Property Situated between Benoni and Springs, Brakpan is an industrial centre in the Witwatersrand mining area of the Gauteng province. It’s home to over 305,000 people. Brakpan properties cover a range of attractive residential options, from family homes with gardens to city-style apartments. Brakpan’s history as a mining town dates back to the late 1800s, when the British established a coal mine known as the Brakpan Collieries and an associated coal power station. Then gold was discovered in the Witwatersrand, and in 1905,...

Centurion Property: A profile of Centurion Property from a prospective buyer’s perspective, with information on facilities, attractions and the best areas in which to buy. Centurion Property Centurion has experienced exponential growth over the last two decades, transforming from a semi-rural area consisting of smallholdings and open plots into a thriving suburban area, with strong retail, industrial and residential property sectors. Centurion is located between Johannesburg and Pretoria, and is formally recognized as part of the Tshwane Municipality. The area benefits from the pleasant Highveld climate, with long, hot summers and dry, sunny winters. Centurion Real...

Germiston property: A profile of Germiston property from a prospective buyer’s perspective, with information on facilities and attractions. Germiston Property Germiston is a bustling residential and industrial hub located in Gauteng’s East Rand. It acts as the seat of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, and has a rich history leading back to the discovery of gold on the Witwatersrand. Germiston was once best known as the home of the world’s largest gold refinery. Since then, its economy has diversified to include both light and heavy industrial industries. In addition, Germiston boasts pleasant leafy suburbs, which fold around the scenic parklands and shores of...

Dunkeld property: A profile of Dunkeld property from a buyer's perspective, with information on facilities and where to buy in Dunkeld. The Meeting Point Of Old and New Johannesburg The stately suburb of Dunkeld, nestled between Rosebank and Melrose in Johannesburg North, remains one of the city's most sought-after suburbs. Dunkeld's prime location at the apex of Sandton, Rosebank and Randburg and makes the suburb an ideal place to live, with its spacious homes and well-developed gardens. Dunkeld Facilities Close to the Wanderers cricket grounds and both the Killarney and Houghton golf clubs. Dunkeld has a variety of shopping and lifestyle activities close by. Several...

Houghton Estate property: A profile of Houghton Estate property from a buyer's perspective, with information on facilities and where to buy in Houghton Estate. Houghton Estate Property Houghton Estate property comprises "A-list" real estate in one of Johannesburg wealthiest and most desirable suburbs in the northern suburbs of Johannesburg. Houghton is characterised by large gracious family homes set in immaculate and spacious grounds, lavish contemporary townhouses and the occasional stunted apartment block featuring delightful art deco flats; Houghton Estate properties have long attracted the rich and famous. Academics, business leaders and politicians, including...

Kensington property: A profile of Kensington property from a buyer's perspective, with information on facilities and where to buy in Kensington Kensington Property Characterised by lovely old houses built in the early 1920's, Kensington property is even more in demand these days owing to a timely makeover of the old established Johannesburg suburb. Spread across the quintessential 'koppies' located due east of the CBD, Kensington has become a vibrant arty hub of Johannesburg, appealing to artists, new media execs, academics and other creative types. The quiet, sedate residential area was established in the late 1800's and, with insightful vision, the city fathers planted...

Linksfield and Linksfield Ridge property: A profile of Linksfield and Linksfield Ridge property from a buyer's perspective, with information on facilities and where to buy in Linksfield and Linksfield Ridge Linksfield and Linksfield Ridge Property Linksfield and Linksfield Ridge property nestles amongst a cluster of elite, well-maintained and wealthy suburbs located to the north-east of the Johannesburg CBD including Bedford Park, Senderwood, Sandringham, Sydenham and Fairwood. Boasting one of the best locations in the 'City of Gold' yet offering convenient access to all the prominent business nodes of Greater Johannesburg, prime Linksfield and Linksfield Ridge...

Melrose & Melrose North property: A profile of Melrose & Melrose North property from a buyer's perspective, with information on facilities and where to buy in Melrose & Melrose North. Melrose & Melrose North Property Centrally located between the Sandton and Johannesburg central business districts, Melrose and Melrose North property is characterised by gracious old family homes, modern upmarket cluster developments and trendy penthouses and apartments. Proximity to the largest and most powerful business nodes in the country has increased demand for residential and commercial property in these lovely old areas of Northern Johannesburg. Young professionals, families and...

Northcliff property: A profile of Northcliff property from a buyer's perspective, with information on facilities and where to buy in Northcliff. Northcliff Property Highly desirable Northcliff property straddles the slopes of one of the most prominent landmarks of the upmarket Northern suburbs of Johannesburg, the 1807m Northcliff Ridge. Luxurious hilltop mansions with sweeping views of the leafy residential areas below are amongst the most elite and sought-after properties in the glittering City of Gold and easily top the multi million rand mark. More affordable Northcliff properties can be found in the low-lying areas of the suburb and include established family homes...

Norwood and Orchards property: A profile of Norwood and Orchards property from a buyer's perspective, with information on facilities and where to buy in Norwood and Orchards. Norwood and Orchards Property Cosmopolitan, vibrant and trendy, Norwood and Orchards Property is a blend of beautiful old homes dating back to the 1920s, modern lock up and go townhouses and reasonably priced sectional title apartments. Characterised by tranquil, tree lined streets, award winning restaurants and a safe secure neighbourhood aided by an active and committed community policing programme; Norwood and Orchards Real Estate is particularly attractive to families, entry level buyers and...