The New South Coast Story 

The South Coast is entering its most promising era in decades. We asked two of the most powerful South Coast forces what they think the South Coast is heading and their response is just as expected: rapid strengthening investor confidence and visible, on-the-ground development momentum. 

Together, Pat and Stephen are reshaping the coastline’s future and positioning the region as one of South Africa’s most attractive places to live, invest, and build long-term value.

From the property sector to infrastructure development, two leaders, Pat Symcox of RE/MAX Coast and Country and Stephen Herbst of Comfort Cool , offer a clear picture of why the region is gaining traction so quickly.

Pat highlights what the numbers already prove:
The KZN South Coast property market is experiencing a surge in genuine confidence. His team has averaged over fifty sales a month this year, with a noticeable rise in cash buyers, semigrators from surrounding cities, and investors proactively switching assets because they recognise the exceptional value the region offers. To Pat, this speaks to a market not only holding steady, but strengthening, supported by new developments with strong uptake, revitalised neighbourhoods driven by community pride, and a lifestyle that continues to pull people in the moment they arrive.

 Warm weather, family-friendly towns, natural beauty, space to breathe and incredible value for money have positioned the South Coast as a place where people feel at home instantly. For him, the future of real estate here is bright, stable, and set for continued upward momentum.