Lowveld estates attracting high interest

THE MPUMALANGA Lowveld has found increasing favour with home buyers from all over South Africa in the past two years and is home to four of the 10 wildlife estates recently named by New World Wealth as South Africa’s best.

“Over the past year especially, we have seen an increase in home purchases in most of the estates close to Nelspruit and White River,” says Ramona Grimbeeck, principal at Chas Everitt Lowveld.

“And while most buyers are local executives and professionals, a significant percentage are people relocating from Gauteng and elsewhere in the country. They are being encouraged to move by the increasing trend towards remote work which, for many people, means they can move away from the big cities and run their companies or do their work from home, rather than having to go to an office every day.”

Luxury estates such as Leopard Creek, Mjejane, Likweti and Elephant Point, which are all on New World Wealth’s Top 10 list, are a big drawcard for high-end buyers keen to own homes in the world-famous wildlife zone close to the Kruger National Park, and to be able to fly in and out via the KMI airport if necessary, she says.

“In addition, the area boasts some very sought-after schools.

“The subtropical lowveld climate is also excellent, especially for retirees, and most homes are only 30 to 40 minutes’ drive from a Kruger National Park entrance. As the capital of Mpumalanga, Nelspruit also houses most of the provincial government offices and employees, and also offers a good mix of property types and excellent value for money across the board.”

THE MPUMALANGA lowveld has found increasing favour with home buyers from all over South Africa and is less than an hour from the Kruger National Park. PICTURE: FALCO/PIXABAY