Area Profiles

East London property: A profile of East London property from a buyer’s perspective, with information on facilities and where to buy in East London. East London As part of the renowned Jawitz Properties group we are proud to offer our professional services to those looking for . Whether you’re interested in buying or renting, our enthusiastic and experienced team of estate agents are well known in the area, and are therefore able to showcase some of the best property East London has to offer. This makes it so much easier for you, our valued customer, to find what you’re looking for. As real estate agents our task of selling houses is made so...

Uitenhage property: A profile of Uitenhage property from a buyer’s perspective, with information on facilities, attractions and where to buy in Uitenhage. Uitenhage Property Established in 1804, the bustling town of Uitenhage is situated just 35 kilometres inland from Port Elizabeth. It lies across the picturesque foothills of the Winterhoek Mountains and is characterised by magnificent gardens and well-preserved colonial architecture. In addition to its rural charm, Uitenhage serves as both agricultural and industrial centres. It’s home to the largest automotive manufacturing plant on the continent - the VW plant - as well as the Goodyear tyre...

Bloemfontein property: A profile of Bloemfontein property from a buyer’s perspective, with information on facilities and where to buy in Bloemfontein. Bloemfontein Known as the City of Roses, Bloemfontein is the capital of the Free State and the judicial capital of South Africa. Mangaung, meaning "place of cheetahs," is its Sesotho name. What used to be considered a sleepy town is now a thriving commercial centre, with an excellent infrastructure and all the amenities associated with modern city life. At the same time, Bloemfontein features peaceful, leafy suburbs and parks, and has managed to preserve a sense of its past, with many historic buildings that...

Welkom property: A profile of Welkom property from a prospective buyer’s perspective, with information on facilities and attractions. Welkom Property Welkom is the second largest town in the Free State province and one of South Africa’s youngest cities. Originally a large farm named ‘Welcome’ in Afrikaans, Welkom became a hub of activity during the early 1900s when gold was discovered. Today Welkom has a population of over 200,000 people, and an economy that has branched out from mining into industry and agriculture. The city is surrounded by Highveld grasslands, and is distinctive for its lack of mountainous and hilly terrain. There is...

Alberton property: A profile of Alberton property from a prospective buyer’s perspective, with information on facilities and attractions. Alberton Property Alberton, located in the East Rand of Gauteng, was established in 1905 as a small trading centre. Today it includes multiple suburbs and provides residents with all essential services, as well as a good range of recreational opportunities. It also boasts one of the few pedestrian-friendly retail developments in Johannesburg – the Alberton Boulevard. Alberton has a large and diverse residential property sector. Free-standing houses tend to be located on spacious lots, and a number of more modern...

Bedfordview Property: A profile of Bedfordview Property from a buyer's perspective with information on facilities, attractions and the best areas to buy a home. Bedfordview Properties Located on Johannesburg's East Rand, the sprawling, leafy suburb of Bedfordview caters to all levels of the property market. Bedfordview properties range from affordable high-rise apartments to large houses set amidst the gardens within affluent security estates. Bedfordview was originally part of the extensive farmlands that covered the East Rand prior to the discovery of gold in the area, and its name is derived from the fact that it once comprised the view from Sir George...

Benoni Property: A profile of Benoni Property from a prospective buyer’s perspective with information on facilities, attractions and the best areas to buy. Benoni Property The town of Benoni in the East Rand is one of Johannesburg’s understated suburban gems. With its lakes, parks and golf courses, this suburb is the perfect refuge from the concrete jungle, and features spacious properties priced to suit any pocket. During South Africa’s gold rush the area evolved into a mining town, and its history is tightly intertwined with the ebb and flow of gold mining in Johannesburg. Attractions Benoni properties lie in close proximity to a number...

Boksburg property: A profile of Boksburg property from a prospective buyer’s perspective, with information on facilities, attractions and where to buy in Boksburg. Boksburg Property Established in 1887 as a dormitory town servicing the Witwatersrand gold mines, Boksburg was an important mining and industrial hub and is located about 20 minutes from the Johannesburg CBD. One of the fastest growing urban areas of the East Rand, Boksburg property comprises modest family homes with established gardens – offering some of the best value for money on the East Rand - lavish ultramodern properties in upmarket cluster developments and an assortment of highly...

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...

Brits property: A profile of Brits property from a prospective buyer’s perspective, with information on facilities and attractions. Brits Property The town of Brits is located just north of the Hartbeespoort Dam in the North West Province. This small town has a strong economy maintained by the fertile farms that surround it, as well as local heavy industrial industry, and the numerous platinum mines located in the surrounding countryside. Brits has retained its frontier town ambience despite the property boom driven by the platinum mining industry. Properties in the area range from entry level apartments to more luxurious family homes located in gated...