Area Profiles

If there is one word that comes to mind with regard to life in Kempton Park, it's "convenience". If we add a second phrase to that, it would be "value for money". With its proximity to OR Tambo International Airport and various business parks, Kempton Park offers its residents shorter commutes and more time to do what they need or want to be doing. The area also offers a vibrant lifestyle and has a reputation for being a great place to raise a family. Getting to know Kempton Park Kempton Park's story began in August 1903, when Karl Friedrich Wolff used a portion of his farm to create just over 200 residential plots. The new town was originally named...

As part of Kempton Park, Glen Marais offers its residents easy access to a vast array of amenities, most notably O. R. Tambo International Airport. People who call Glen Marais home love many aspects of their suburb, including the great highveld weather, the fact that convenience is so close to home and the community ambience and spirit that pervades the area. Getting to know Glen Marais A quick glance at Lightstone data shows that there's a fairly even mix of freehold properties (38%), freeholds within estates (28%) and sectional title units (32%). Almost half of all existing owners and current sellers have owned their property for at least 11 years, which...

Terenure is a suburb of Kempton Park much loved by its residents. With close proximity to O. R. Tambo International Airport and various other Kempton Park suburbs like Glen Marais and Norkem Park, it provides vast convenience. The area boasts lovely safe homes in sectional titles and a wide array of reasons to call it a great place to live. Getting to know Terenure Lightstone Data reveals that sectional title units make up 57% of properties available in Terenure. Most other properties in the area are freeholds (16%) and freeholds in estates (26%). This shows that security is a priority in the area, with 83% of Terenure's properties being either in a...

Homes Haven is a delightful enclave of Kempton Park, in which senior citizens can find an ideal place to call home. Featherbrooke Hills Retirement Village is an icon of Homes Haven, offering the opportunity for independent living coupled with convenience, security and help when it is needed. The CSi Property Group explores everything that Homes Haven - and specifically Featherbrooke Hills - has to offer. Getting to know Featherbrooke Hills Retirement Village in Homes Haven Homeowners in Featherbrooke Hills Retirement Village pay a low monthly levy that covers 24-hour patrolled security, garden services and various other amenities. All residents can take...

Midrand gives a lot about its identity away in its name: it is midway between Johannesburg and Centurion. Over and above being a well-loved home for many Gauteng residents, the area has gained a reputation as a thriving business hub - meaning that it's an ideal choice for people who want to shorten their commute by living close to work. However, amid the hustle and bustle of a growing economy, Midrand's residential areas retain a country atmosphere and a friendly ambience. The CSi Property Group explores Midrand and all that it has to offer. Getting to know Midrand Back in 1981, Midrand was established as a municipality. However, after Apartheid ended in 1994,...

When it comes to choosing a home, location is one of the key considerations - and that's why Barbeque Downs in Midrand is such a popular residential node. It offers easy access to large industrial hubs and business parks as well as retail centres, great schools and other amenities. The CSi Property Group takes a trip to Barbeque Downs and provides the lowdown on everything the area has to offer. Getting to know Barbeque Downs Lightstone data reveals that almost half the properties available in Barbeque Downs are freeholds within estates. The other half is made up predominantly of sectional title units (42%) and sectional title units in estates (7%). 82% of...

In the heart of Midrand's lifestyle estate country lies Noordwyk, a residential enclave where residents get to have the best of both worlds: affordability and security. Over and above this, Noordwyk residents get to reap the benefits of an area where community comes first, where neighbours become friends and peace and quiet reign supreme. Getting to know Noordwyk Lightstone data reveals that sectional title units make up just over half of the market stock in Noordwyk, with the remainder being freestanding homes, many of which are in the confines of luxurious estates. The fact that 48% of both existing owners and recent sellers in the area have owned their...

With its green leafy look, rich history and wide streets that burst forth in an explosion of purple every year in jacaranda season, Pretoria is an iconic South African city. It is also our nation's capital, affectionately known as Jacaranda City. Getting to know Pretoria The city of Pretoria was founded by Marthinus Pretorius in 1855 and it was named in honour of his father, Andries Pretorius. In the late 1800s, it became known as "The City of Roses" because its climate was conducive to the growth of rambler roses. Later, an enthusiastic gardener from the area imported the city's now-iconic Jacaranda trees from Rio de Janeiro and the rest was history....

People choose to live in Equestria because it offers the best of both worlds: a safe, quiet area to call home and easy access to shops, restaurants and malls. In Equestria, you'll find a diverse mix of trendy residential estates, sectional titles and freestanding homes. Thanks to retirement villages in Equestria, like Pretoria East Retirement Village, the area also provides a wonderful home for people enjoying their senior years. Getting to know Equestria According to Lightstone data, the vast majority of properties available in Equestria are either sectional title units or properties in estates, with freehold properties making up just 2% of market stock....

To the east of Pretoria's CBD, you'll find an array of well-established, leafy and family-orientated suburbs like La Montagne. People who live here love their easy access to freeways and amenities, as well as the array of real estate and the peaceful way of life. The area attracts a blend of professionals and young families and there's plenty to keep children busy in the area. Whether you're looking for a chic townhouse or apartment, you'll find it on La Montagne. Getting to know La Montagne A quick glance at homeownership statistics for La Montagne shows that sectional title units make up more than 93% of properties on the market in the area, with freehold...