Author: Wakefields Real Estate, 27 November 2025,
Development News

WAKEFIELDS: KZN’S DEVELOPMENT EXPERTS | THEN, NOW, AND STILL LEADING IN 2025

For decades, KZN developers have chosen Wakefields to market and sell their developments. That hasn’t changed. What has changed is just how much the landscape has grown, and how consistently Wakefields remains at the forefront.

 

In 2025, Wakefields continues to be the trusted development partner behind some of the province’s most successful estates. From Le Domaine and Cotswold Downs to Clifton Hills and Plantations in the Upper Highway area; and The Pearls, Salta Sibaya, Mt Edgecombe, and Oceans on Main along the North Coast…Wakefields’ track record speaks for itself. Success breeds success.

 

Developers across the province, and increasingly, across South Africa, place their confidence in Wakefields because it’s a brand with over 85 years of industry-leading expertise, a proven sales engine, and a reputation for delivering results at iconic, large-scale developments.

 

Wakefields understands KZN’s development market like no other. Each estate, lifestyle model and buyer demographic requires a tailored sales approach. And Wakefields has mastered the ability to market and sell developments in a way that is strategic, data-driven, and deeply rooted in local insight.

 

What’s Happening in 2025

 

Today, Wakefields is proudly marketing and selling a diverse portfolio of new developments from the Midlands, through the Upper Highway, and along the North and South Coast. Whether it’s first-time buyers, investors, family upgraders or retirees seeking secure estate living, there is a Wakefields-marketed development for every lifestyle and budget.

 

Here’s a look at some of the activity across our network in 2025:

 

Upper Highway – Where Demand Keeps Climbing

 

Le Domaine: The final pockets of developer-owned stock within this iconic estate continue to attract active over-50 buyers prioritising security, community and lifestyle facilities. Limited opportunities remain, and demand has remained consistently strong throughout 2025.

 

Cotswold Downs: Premium sectional-title stock within this prestigious golfing estate continues to sell consistently. 2025 has seen strong appetite from relocators, semigrators and families seeking secure estate living with top-tier amenities.

 

Clifton Hills & Plantations: Ongoing resale and investor activity continues to reinforce the Upper Highway as one of KZN’s strongest lifestyle corridors. New pockets of sectional-title developments marketed by Wakefields continue to outperform expectations.

 

North Coast – KZN’s Fastest Growing Property Hub

 

The Pearls, Oceans on Main, and Salta Sibaya: Wakefields continues to be actively involved in marketing new phases, resales and investor stock within these high-demand coastal developments. The North Coast remains one of the most robust property belts in KZN, with off-plan and sectional-title launches showing strong absorption rates.

 

Mt Edgecombe & Surrounds: Lifestyle-driven, secure estate living remains the top priority for buyers in 2025 . The demand for well-priced, well-located units within this precinct continues to exceed supply.

 

Midlands & Outlying Growth Nodes

Wakefields Midlands offices remain busy with new launches and sustained interest from semigrators, retirees and young families. Developments in Howick, Hilton and Nottingham Road continue to draw steady buyer activity thanks to affordability, space and lifestyle.

 

South Coast – Affordable Estate Living Gaining Momentum

The South Coast has enjoyed a resurgence in 2025, with well-priced sectional-title and entry-level developments continuing to attract strong first-time buyer demand and investor interest.

 

The Wakefields Advantage

Off-plan, ready-built units, land, luxury apartments, or secure estates, Wakefields continues to lead the way.

Developers trust us to market and sell.
Buyers trust us not to let them miss out.
And in 2025, that trust has only grown stronger.