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<\/a><\/p>\nSeef also highlighted that Lightstone data shows that price growth for 2021 was higher in the coastal areas compared to the rest of the country, with an increase of 6.1% on the coast compared to 4.9% in the inland areas.<\/p>\n
Domestic semigration paired with international buyers looking for properties in South Africa’s coastal towns means that houses in these areas are in good demand \u2013 representing an excellent investment for home buyers looking for a seaside holiday home.<\/p>\n
“Holiday homes are versatile investments. The coastal areas have buoyant rental markets, including Airbnb, which means you can rent it out when not using it for your own purposes. It can be a great investment for the family to enjoy and can later become your retirement home, as is often the case,” said Seeff.<\/p>\n
Seeff added that despite the rally in the market, prices continue to hold up well in these areas. Seeff Property’s most popular hotspots for holiday home buyers\u00a0 \u2013 with estimated costs a prospective buyer would be looking at and an explanation of why these areas are attractive \u2013 are listed below.<\/p>\n
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Hermanus\/Gansbaai \u2014 Whale Coast<\/strong><\/p>\n Hermanus<\/p><\/div>\n Regarded for its land-based whale watching, Hermanus is a great place to invest in a retirement or holiday home, with prices ranging from R1.2 million and R2 million for houses<\/strong>, says licensee for Seeff Hermanus Paul Kruger.<\/p>\n If you’re looking for something cheaper, Daniel Stemmet from Seeff Gansbaai says the village is very affordable and priced about 50% lower compared to nearby Hermanus. That means you can get a good deal on a holiday home. Plots with no sea views are available from R300,000 to R600,000, and beachfront stands from R1.8 million.<\/strong><\/p>\n Mossel Bay\/Dana Bay \u2014 Garden Route<\/strong><\/p>\n Mossel Bay<\/p><\/div>\n Mossel Bay was named a Kw\u00eala Town of the Year and is one of the fastest growing in terms of development, with five Blue Flag beaches. Herman Spies, sales manager for Seeff, noted that significant areas to invest in include Dana Bay at an average price of R1.7 million, Diaz Beach at R1.9 million, Island View at R1.8 million and Reebok at R1.8 million.<\/strong><\/p>\n Langebaan\/Paternoster \u2014 West Coast<\/strong><\/p>\n Langebaan<\/p><\/div>\n Langebaan has boomed over the last two years and is enjoyed for its white-washed architecture, scenic yacht club and Mykonos development. Jaco and Tracey-lee Coetzee from Seeff Langebaan say that more buyers are settling here permanently aside from holidays and retirement.<\/p>\n They added that good areas to invest in include Blue Lagoon at around R3.2 million on average, Langebaan Country Estate at R3.8 million and Laguna Sands at R2.5 million.<\/strong><\/p>\n Noordhoek\/Kommetjie \u2014 Cape Town Deep South\/Southern Peninsula\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Kommetjie<\/p><\/div>\n Deon Labuschagne from Seeff Noordhoek says there has been an influx of local and foreign holidaymakers and buyers interested in Noordhoek and Kommetjie.<\/p>\n Although Noordhoek is priced higher, with<\/strong> homes often selling in the R5 million to R10 million range<\/strong>, there is still good value below that in some areas nearby Fish Hoek. Kommetjie tends to sell for around R3.5 million to R5 million on average.<\/strong><\/p>\n Kleinmond\/Betty\u2019s Bay \u2014 Overstrand<\/strong><\/p>\n Betty’s Bay<\/p><\/div>\n Kleinmond and Betty’s Bay attract holiday and retirement buyers as they offer excellent affordability. You can still find property from around R1.7 million in Kleinmond<\/strong>, according to Mike Tribelhorn, an agent with Seeff. They are close to Hermanus as well.<\/p>\n Struisbaai\/Agulhas \u2014 Agulhas Region<\/strong><\/p>\n Struisbaai<\/p><\/div>\n There has been noticeable demand in Struisbaai, says Richard Pratt, manager for Seeff. He added that they are seeing more semigration buyers and many new developments.<\/p>\n There is still some affordability away from the beach, with vacant stands available from R650,000, but houses are scarce below R2 million.<\/strong> The average seafront stand starts from R3.5 million, and seafront houses from R7.5 million.<\/strong><\/p>\n Jeffreys Bay\/St Francis Bay \u2014 Eastern Cape\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n St Francis Bay<\/p><\/div>\n Jeffrey’s Bay is one of the top surfing destinations with the best right-hand point break in the world. Holiday flats are available from around R800,000 and houses from about R1.8 million. <\/strong><\/p>\n St Francis Bay offers waterfront and golf estate homes for luxury buyers, generally in the R2 million to R8 million range.<\/strong><\/p>\n Kenton on Sea\/Port Alfred \u2014 Eastern Cape<\/strong><\/p>\n Kenton on Sea<\/p><\/div>\n Simon Oliver, Seeff’s licensee, says demand for property in Kenton, Port Alfred, Boesmansriviermond, Boknesstrand and Cannon Rocks has remained strong. The ability to work remotely has boosted sales, and many people are converting their holiday homes into permanent ones, especially in Port Alfred, which offers excellent value.<\/p>\n Homes in the R1.5 million to R2 million range are scarce, but you can find good value in the R3 million range in Port Alfred.<\/strong> Vacant land to build on is popular in Kenton\u00a0and Boesmansriviermond. There is also a choice of retirement developments in the area.<\/p>\n<\/a>
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