Human Rights Day: The right to education remains elusive. Why is…Vivaldi Day: it’s all about youThe current property investment trends for retirees show a shift towards coastal living in small towns, with sustainability, natural surroundings, and conservation areas in high demand. The exquisite KZN South Coast, with its nature reserves, highest number of Blue Flag beaches, and world-class dive sites is fast meeting this demand through the establishment of eco-focused developments.
“We have all the attributes of other South African coastal locations, with the added benefit of affordability, year-round sub-tropical, and the warm Indian Ocean. For retirees, the region allows retirement funds to go further as they enjoy a relaxed coastal lifestyle. Umdoni Point Coastal Forest Estate is already attracting significant investor interest, and we anticipate this to continue into 2024.
Sean Willis, Finance & Sales Manager at Umdoni Point Coastal Forest Estate, confirmed more than 40 homes have already been constructed within the secure estate during Phase 1, with new sales already launched in Phase 2. There will be 2-, 3-, and 4-bedroom homes in the eco-estate starting from R2.3 million constructed with bespoke designs.
The KZN South Coast offers incredible natural beauty, being home to several conservancy areas such as the nearby Pennington Conservancy a key example. The estate is home to an abundance of wildlife including blue duiker, bushbuck, mongoose, and over 250 species of birds. Pennington Beach, which residents can access, is an excellent fishing beach with a tidal pool flanked in the north ideal for protected bathing.