2025 South Coast Property Shift: Why This Market Favour Buyers & Investors Right Now

The South Coast of KwaZulu-Natal is experiencing a wave of growth in 2025, and the numbers prove it. With infrastructure upgrades, increasing buyer demand, and rental yields outperforming national averages, the region is drawing attention from savvy investors, serious buyers, and lifestyle seekers. This report dives into what’s driving the market, where opportunities lie, and how you can position yourself for success.

The Surge Behind the South Coast Rebound

The momentum on the KZN South Coast in 2025 is being driven by a powerful mix of economic, lifestyle, and infrastructure factors:

• Expansion of the N2 Wild Coast Highway, improving access and mobility
• Increased demand for coastal living from semigrating families and professionals
• Tourism recovery fueling short-term rental demand
• Revitalisation of key towns including Ramsgate, Uvongo, and Shelly Beach

Buyers and investors are looking for high-value, long-term growth, and the South Coast is answering.

According to Lightstone Property, 2024 ended with a 14% increase in coastal buyer registrations across KZN, with the South Coast recording some of the fastest-growing interest among Gauteng-based investors.

Investor Hotspots: Where the Smart Money is Moving

Shelly Beach

• Average sale price: R1.3 million
• Annual increase: 7.8%
• Rental yield: 8.1% (above national average)

What's driving it: Shelly Centre upgrades, strong medical infrastructure, and new secure estates.

Ramsgate

• Average sale price: R950,000
• 6.3% price growth
• Holiday demand: High, with short-term lets booked 65% of the year.

This makes Ramsgate one of the top emerging holiday property hotspots on the KZN South Coast in 2025.

Uvongo

• Average sale price: R870,000
• Demand for sectional title units near the beach is surging
• Strong buyer interest in sea-facing apartments.
• Growth rate: 5.5% annually

Why now: New beach promenade + affordable sectional title units under R1M.

Margate

• Average sale price recovery of 4.9%
• Older units showing potential for flips and value-add investments
• Retail revitalization: New businesses and beachfront upgrades are turning heads.
• Tip: Look at older apartments with reno potential—they’re going fast.

Margate is re-emerging as a value-driven investment location, particularly for those seeking affordable coastal property with renovation potential.

Buyers Are Back—And They’re Not Who You Think

While retirees still form a big slice of the coastal buyer market, 2025 has seen a shift. Here's who’s buying:

• Gauteng-based professionals aged 35–50
• Gauteng and Pretoria-based investors seeking coastal rental income
• Young families priced out of the North Coast looking for value
• Semigrating families choosing affordability over city costs
• Remote workers and digital nomads choosing lifestyle first
• Entry-level investors eyeing short- and long-term rental returns

Lightstone reports a 14% year-on-year rise in semigration-related transactions to the coast.

For Sellers: It’s a Prime Window—But Price Strategically

If you’re selling, 2025 could be your best opportunity in a decade—but smart pricing is key:

• Properties under R1.5 million are attracting the most buyer attention
• Renovations can push your sale price 15–20% higher
• Sole mandates with experienced agents (like Cam Properties) are selling up to 30% quicker than open mandates
• Estate homes and sea-facing units are outperforming the rest

The Bottom Line

The 2025 South Coast market isn’t just “warming up”—it’s surging, and savvy investors are already making moves. Whether you're buying your first coastal home, adding to your rental portfolio, or looking to exit with a solid return, the time to act is now.

Partner With Cam Properties

If you're a developer, property investor, or service provider looking to establish a stronger foothold on the South Coast, we invite you to partner with Cam Properties. Gain local market insight, investor access, and tailored marketing strategies to grow your project or portfolio.

Whether you're buying, selling, or developing, Cam Properties is your go-to real estate partner on the KZN South Coast.

With properties in Shelly Beach, Ramsgate, Uvongo, Margate, and surrounding South Coast areas, we help clients make smart real estate moves in 2025 and beyond.

Learn more about partnering with us by visiting our contact page.

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