2025 South Coast Property Surge: Why Smart Buyers & Investors Are Eyeing the Lower South Coast Now
If you've ever dreamed of coastal living or considered adding a high-potential gem to your property portfolio, the Hibiscus Coast is calling louder than ever. In 2025, a wave of change is sweeping across the Lower South Coast, and those who act now could secure prime positions before the boom becomes the norm.
The Shift is Happening: Infrastructure & Lifestyle Investments Fueling the Market
With a R46.7 billion provincial infrastructure budget being rolled out across KZN, the South Coast is finally receiving the attention it deserves. Local municipalities under the Ugu District — including key coastal towns like Margate, Ramsgate, Southbroom, Shelly Beach, and Uvongo — are benefiting from upgrades in roads, sanitation, and coastal protection. This alone is helping to restore buyer confidence and attract interest from both locals and upcountry investors.
Add to that the N2 Wild Coast Highway upgrades, which are reducing travel time from Gauteng and the Eastern Cape, and suddenly the Hibiscus Coast becomes not just a holiday destination, but a strategic investment hub.
Tourism Is Booming: Events & Eco-Adventures Lure Crowds
The rise in eco-tourism and lifestyle events has helped position the region as a liveable and loveable destination. Just a few of the attractions fueling growth include:
- KwaXolo Caves Adventure Park (Margate) – A growing national tourism draw, with thrilling cable-guided cliff walks and plans for future expansion.
- Sweetdale Night Market (Margate) – A buzzing lifestyle hub for locals and tourists alike.
- South Coast Garden Fair (Shelly Beach) – Celebrating nature, lifestyle, and coastal charm.
These experiences boost tourism, fuel short-term rental demand, and raise the overall lifestyle appeal for homeowners and investors.
New Developments: Premium Estates Redefining Value
The rise of luxury eco-estates such as Serenity Hills (inland from Margate) and Renishaw Hills (north of the Lower South Coast) are reshaping perceptions of what coastal living can be. These developments attract both foreign investment and local high-end buyers, driving up the area’s prestige.
And as Serenity Hills shines a spotlight on Margate, savvy investors are snapping up incredible value in nearby Ramsgate, Uvongo, and Marina Beach — where spacious homes from R1.5M to R2.3M still offer unmatched affordability.
Investor Insight: The Smart Money Is Shifting South
Here’s what the numbers and trends are telling us:
- Increased tourism = greater demand for short-term rentals and Airbnb income.
- Better roads and travel access = more weekend buyers and holiday-home seekers.
- New estate developments = spillover benefits for nearby suburbs.
- Infrastructure upgrades = rising confidence, pricing stability, and long-term growth.
For anyone looking for high-yield rental income, affordable holiday properties, or long-term capital appreciation, the Hibiscus Coast is becoming an unmissable opportunity.
Why Now? Why Cam Properties?
We live here. We invest here. We market here.
At Cam Properties, we’ve seen the trends forming, and we’ve built the local insight and network to help you ride this wave with confidence.
- Buy it. Rent it. Holiday-let it. Own the Coast.
Let us introduce you to outstanding opportunities in:
- Ramsgate – Artsy, established, and growing fast
- Southbroom – Coastal elegance meets nature
- Uvongo & Shelly Beach – Family-friendly, future-ready gems
Whether you’re looking for your dream home, a holiday retreat, or your next profitable asset — we’ll help you make the most of what’s coming next.
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