Second-tier cities – like George in the Eastern Cape, Bloemfontein in the Free State, Nelspruit in Mpumalanga, and Polokwane in Limpopo – have become increasingly popular with South Africans on the move. Moving out of Cape Town or Johannesburg and into one of these new boom towns is no longer considered “trading down”. On the…
South Africa’s major cities have a lot to offer, but the high cost of living there too often means sacrificing many of those lifestyle perks that wouldn’t be out of reach for anyone prepared to trade an address in Cape Town or Johannesburg for one in Port Elizabeth, for example. It’s true that you can…
Buying a forever home is one of the biggest life decisions you’ll ever make, so it’s important that you give it the thought and consideration it deserves. Here are four important boxes you’ll want to tick before putting in an offer – and how Westbrook, Port Elizabeth’s newest suburb, checks them all. Great location Location…
Winston Churchill once famously observed that “we shape our buildings and thereafter, our buildings shape us.” The statement suggests that buildings can provide the context within which people come together to create communities, to grow, to learn, to support one another, and to flourish. Community is the social cement that binds people and holds neighborhoods…
Following the successful sale of 150 free-standing homes at The Ridge in Westbrook, work on River Dale – the second of nine residential villages within this iconic lifestyle estate – commenced mid-2019. Homes at the R 360million River Dale development has enjoyed high demand, and within 9 short months since the launch of 44 first…
Winston Churchill once famously observed that “we shape our buildings and thereafter, our buildings shape us”. The statement implies that buildings provide the context within which people come together to connect, to grow, to learn, to support one another, and ultimately, to flourish. Buildings create the spaces where meaningful relationships form, and where communities evolve.…
The Amdec Group today announced the launch of River Dale, a brand new residential village within Westbrook, Port Elizabeth’s largest lifestyle estate. Work on the R 360million River Dale development, the second of nine residential villages planned for Westbrook, commenced mid-2019, with several newly built homes now ready for presentation to market. The Ridge, the…
With homes at The Ridge almost sold out and this secure residential estate – the first of nine planned for Port Elizabeth’s new suburb – now a happy and thriving community, the Amdec Group is proud to introduce Westbrook’s newest estate – River Dale. If you’ve been considering a move to Westbrook, or you’re interested…
If you’re thinking about buying a home in the future, chances are you’re planning on applying for a home loan. But did you know that your credit score can affect whether you qualify for a loan – and even impact the interest rate you’re offered? Here’s a closer look at this important three-digit number. 1.…
Recently bought a property in Westbrook and keen to get going on your garden? Then use the winter ‘downtime’ to plan your ideal landscape – the layout of your garden, the plants and shrubs you’re going to use, and the features you’re planning to introduce, like pathways, pots, trellises and benches. Of course, another crucial…