The ‘Blue Flag’ property hotspot in South Africa

The KwaZulu-Natal South Coast has again earned the title of ‘highest number of Blue Flag beaches in the province,’ with the area set for a boom in development.

This international standard Blue Flag award is indicative of safety and quality. Alongside the region’s many other enviable attributes, the award bodes well for the KZN South Coast property market.

Local developers also anticipate a rise in interest.

“We have witnessed some positive momentum in terms of property sales this year, and achieving Blue Flag status at our beaches is a massive drawcard for investors,” said Sam Wenger, Development Director of Serenity Hills, an eco-focused lifestyle estate on the KZN South Coast.

“One of the biggest drivers to the coast is the opportunity to enjoy the beaches and the many activities related to this. By attaining this globally recognised standard, we’re able to attract, not only local investors, but international investors who now have the assurance that this is a top-class destination.”

Of the 48 South African beaches announced in the Blue Flag Programme made by WESSA (The Wildlife and Environmental Society of South Africa), 7 are found on the KZN South Coast, with a further 5 retaining Blue Flag Pilot status.

The area is also home to 3 Marine Protected Aras, of which 2 are renowned dive sites,

There are also 11 golf courses, as well as hiking and biking trails in the many nature reserves.

“These attributes are not only attractive to tourists, they’re what people want when they’re looking to buy a home,” said Wenger.

“This coastal lifestyle is appealing for families, retirees, and business people who can now enjoy a flexible work life. The KZN South Coast is delivering on this with its Blue Flag beach offerings, subtropical climate, and affordable real estate investments that are unmatched in other coastal destinations.”

Serenity Hills is joined by several other estates in the area, such as the Injabulo Lifestyle Estate, Renishaw Coastal Precinct inclusive of Renishaw Hills, Bahari Bay, and the Umdoni Point Coastal Forest Estate.

These estates have recently pledged to invest a total of R70.8 billion in new property development at the KwaZulu-Natal Investment Conference in Durban.

Now’s the time to invest in the KZN South Coast

The South Coast is also well-positioned to leverage investment along the Eastern Seaboard Development Initiative with existing investor support provided by Port Shepstone Business Hub and the KZN South Coast’s One-Stop Shop.

On top of property development, the area offers investment opportunities across a range of sectors:

• Agriculture
• Manufacturing
• Mining and Beneficiation
• Maritime | Ocean Economy
• Logistics
• Renewable Energy
• Hinterland Sites

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