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Wakefields Hillcrest Newsletter
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Mar 2026
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From my desk to yours...
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Hi Subscriber,
As we settle into 2026, the property market continues to show resilience. The South African Reserve Bank’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged was widely anticipated, offering a sense of stability for buyers and sellers. In this edition, we take a closer look at what this means for the market and how it may influence your property decisions. We are also pleased to introduce a new feature, Spotlight on the Suburbs, where we will explore different areas across KwaZulu-Natal each month. We begin with the Upper Highway area, a region that continues to attract strong demand thanks to its lifestyle appeal, excellent schools, and diverse property options. This newsletter also unpacks an important topic for buyers: the difference between what you may qualify for, what the bank will approve, and what you can truly afford. Alongside this, we share practical advice for sellers on the key elements buyers notice in the first moments of a viewing, and how to make a lasting impression. We hope these insights help you navigate the market with confidence.
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Myles Wakefield | CEO
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Wakefields Real Estate
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| Chairman's Choice |
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| R2,950,000 |
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| OWN YOUR SLICE OF QUIET LUXURY IN THIS EXCLUSIVE SIX-UNIT COMPLEX |
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| ON SHOW BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, Please contact the listing agent to schedule your private viewing. STEP INTO A WARM, WELCOMING ENTRANCE, THAT FLOWS INTO AN... |
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| R5,995,000 |
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| 5 Bedroom Townhouse For Sale in Hilldene |
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| R7,500,000 |
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| 21.50Ha Smallholding For Sale in Hammarsdale |
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| One of Our Own |
| Agent of the month |
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| Jessica Galanopoulos |
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| Candidate Property Practitioner |
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| Registered with PPRA (FFC 1271946) |
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| 076 423 3690 |
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| jessica@wakefields.co.za |
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| NEED A HOME LOAN? |
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| Speak to your Wakefields property practitioner on how ooba can help you get pre-approved today. |
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| Latest News |
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| INTEREST RATES HOLD STEADY, WHAT THIS MEANS FOR THE PROPERTY MARKET |
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| The South African Reserve Bank has elected to keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.75%, with the prime lending rate... |
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| AFFORDABILITY V ELIGIBILITY |
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| What You Can Afford vs What the Bank Will Approve |
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| KwaZulu Natal Property Market |
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| WHAT BUYERS NOTICE IN THE FIRST 30 SECONDS OF A VIEWING |
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| You never get a second chance to make a first impression, especially in real estate. |
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| KwaZulu Natal Property Market |
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| SPOTLIGHT ON THE SUBURBS: UPPER HIGHWAY MARKET UPDATE |
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| The Upper Highway area is currently experiencing strong demand, particularly for sectional title properties in the R2 million price range. |
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| Know your neighbourhood |
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| NEW RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPEMENT - SHONGWENI ECO PARK |
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| A development by Balwin Properties, Shongweni-Eco Park forms part of Balwin’s Classic Collection and offers 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments, with the ground floor apartments offering private gardens with spacious balconies on the 1st, 2nd... |
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| On Show This Weekend |
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| 5 Angus Drive |
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| R1,700,000 |
| 3 bedroom townhouse in Assagay. |
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| This charming 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, double garage townhouse offers a perfect blend of comfort, space, and natural... |
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| Waterfall |
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| R2,299,000 |
| Gillitts |
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| R5,995,000 |
| Hilldene |
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| R1,995,000 |
| Camperdown |
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| R3,500,000 |
| Kloof |
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| R5,400,000 |
| Phezulu |
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| R3,999,000 |
| Phezulu |
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| R5,250,000 |
| Phezulu |
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| R16,000,000 |
| Hillcrest Park |
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