Property for sale (real estate) in Nelspruit
Some useful information regarding Nelspruit located in Mpumalanga
Nelspruit | Mpumalanga | South Africa
 The Province of Mpumalanga(The place of the rising sun) is unique in the sense that it borders with the 3 provinces of KwaZulu Natal, Limpopo and Gauteng as well as, on an international front, with Swaziland and Mozambique, but more uniquely it borders with the Kruger National Park.
The Lowveld, where Nelspruit is situated, is renowned for its mild warm climate, its beautiful nature (including prolific bird- and wildlife) its friendly people -and of course it 's unique properties for sale. The municipality also expressed as one of its main challenges: “To make Mbombela(Nelspruit and its surrounding area) the preferred and first choice of place of living, investing and holidaying”.
The above has the effect that a wide variety of people find their way here or at least pass through the area, bringing with it its own dynamics -dynamics impacting mainly on the demographic, economic and political spheres of the area. The capital of the province, Nelspruit, (in the Mbombela Municipality, Ehlanzeni District,) thus finds itself as the focal point of many inputs.
And don 't forget 30 minutes ' drive away lays one of South Africa 's treasures - the Kruger National Park with its true Out of Africa Experience, as well as Mozambique 's white beaches, blue seas and water sports only a three hour drive from town.
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Overview of the Nelspruit Property Market
 With various projects in the pipeline, the surrounding mines and Forestry (SAPPI), a new private hospital, the building of a large university, private schools, and the expansion of commercial property and the potential expansion of the largest mall in the area, there is a lot on the go in the Nelspruit property market.
Within the confines of Nelspruit you find an upmarket suburban area generally known as Steiltes, and bordering onto it is the unique Shandon Wildlife Estate consisting of three phases.
Nelspruit | Suburbs | Steiltes
 The Steiltes area is reflective of the general demographic trends of Nelspruit.
As such you will find strong movement locally into the area, and because Nelspruit is a rapidly growing town a constant stream of people from other provinces are also moving here since 1994, and Steiltes, being the preferred Nelspruit property choice finds itself the main focus of attraction of newcomers with ambitions of own property in Nelspruit. The same applies to people in the middle and upper income groups. The area is fairly young and modern as the style of the houses indicates.
This has become a very popular place to live and buy property in Nelspruit because it welcomes the return to traditional style of community -a friendly neighborhood with families walking and jogging each evening along the main roads of this area.
Steiltes has its own shopping centre, sport and recreation club, filling station and pre-primary education centre. The fact that there are no schools and industrial development makes it a peaceful area contributing to its attractiveness for buyers.
The area consists of freestanding houses and various townhouse and cluster complexes ranging from popular middle to upmarket scales allowing for a variety of individual preferences. Steiltes is a great place to live life and a very popular port of call when it comes to property to rent and own in Nelspruit.
Nelspruit | Suburbs | Riverside
The Riverside area is both ideal for the young single crowd or the busy trendsetters working at the Mpumalanga Government, as you can walk to restaurants, bars, nightclubs, the casino , shops and the cinema. Emnotweni Avenue is the lane to have an address in.
Nelspruit | Suburbs | Nelspruit Extensions 4 & 5
This area is the heart of Nelspruit, with a blend of old and new properties. Some high rise apartments started to pop up in certain sections.
It is less expensive than Steiltesand there are some lovely homes and apartments.
West Acres | Nelspruit Suburbs
 The whole of West Acres lay out is based on Urbanism, which promotes walk able communities with a mix of housing, shops, civic space, schools and parks.
Streets are interconnecting with walk ways, offering a safe and scenic stroll or bike ride.
This area has affordable and great value for money properties for sale with large grounds.
It is a great area to live in if you have children because the main Nelspruit schools are in the West Acres area and to commute to town is relatively quick (10 minutes)
Matumi Golf Estate | Nelspruit Estates
 With its ideally central location in the epic entre of Nelspruit itself and offering convenient access to a selection of Nelspruit 's public & private schools, shopping centres and a range of nearby scenic spots, Matumi Golf Estate has become one of the premier choices for investors looking for properties in Nelspruit.
Golfers can enjoy the 18-hole championship course at Matumi Golf Estate whilst the resort offers the family an open space entertainment area, restaurant and a 19th -hole bar.
A pro shop and good instructors to help with tweaking that golf swing.
Uitsig Estate | Nelspruit Estates
There are two very exclusive areas in Nelspruit. These 2 stunning and exclusive residential estates demand some of the highest prices when it comes to property for sale in Nelspruit.
The first is Uitsig Estate, a tranquil and lovely upscale “Bosveld Estate” found on the winding Dr Enos Mabusa Drive where local property owners have built some of the most exclusive multi million rand Nelspruit properties.
Shandon Estate | Nelspruit Estates
The second top flight Nelspruit residential estate is the Shandon Wildlife Estate which lies on the outskirts of Nelspruit bordering onto Steiltes and offering the opportunity to live a free-range lifestyle in a 600 hectare proclaimed nature reserve, boasting indigenous vegetation, prolific bird life, non-dangerous game (including giraffe, kudu, red and blue duiker, steenbok and klipspringer) and some breathtaking Lowveld views. A full time management team is responsible for the nature reserve management.
Shandon estate is fully fenced with electrified game fencing together with 24 hour security and access control.
Shandon Estate is an upmarket secure wildlife residential estate and is one of the preferred places to live for the higher income group.
Nelspruit Property Rentals
 This section provides detailed information on the rentals market, property to rent in Nelspruit and how to find a rental property in the Lowveld.
We give an overview of the various Nelspruit residential areas and types of Nelspruit rental property you will find together with some thoughts on traditional rental problems to avoid.
The property to rent in Nelspruit market is relatively simple and straight forward. Nelspruit is a great place to live, work and play, with a skilled and specialized multinational workforce, good schools, health care, great infrastructure, resources, restaurants and entertainment selections that would be the envy of most large cosmopolitan towns.
Nelspruit Rentals | Suburb Guide
Riverside
 Riverside Estate, Riverside Gardens and Garden Pavilion are all great places to rent property and are really popular with the local trendsetters and young families.
Due to high rental property demand here, there are limited two and three bedroom complex houses in this area as well as upscale two and three bedroom apartments.
The complexes are well maintained with beautiful Lowveld gardens. Again always look around as quality and the size of the rental properties here can vary widely.
Most apartments (and Nelspruit flats to rent)are rented out on either a short -or long -term rentals. Property rentals in this part of Nelspruit range from an average of around R4900 to an area rental high of around R10 000 monthly.
There is a very good private school not too far from this area called Pennryn College with high international standards.
The commute to town or work in the mornings form this area is quite short.
Matumi Golf Estate
 All the rental properties sit on larger than usual plots, have mature shade trees and are architect designed.
No apartment complexes have been allowed to be built in the Estate, so there is a pleasant uncrowded community and family feel to the area.
It is rated as the best security estate in Nelspruit and as a result thereof commands premium prices when it comes to sales as well as property for rent in Nelspruit.
Property rental prices in Matumi generally start at around R20 000 per month for the typical house to let in the estate.
Nelspruit Extensions 4 & 5
 As far as Nelspruit houses to rent go, there are a wide variety of homes here to suit most budgets. Some of the houses do look and feel a little tired, so it is worth looking around and not getting discouraged as there are some gems as well. In general this area has a multitude of mature shade trees, lush landscaping and good sized plots.
Steiltes
A highly popular choice when it comes to rental property in Nelspruit. Steiltes is a great place to live life and a very popular port of call when it comes to property to rent in Nelspruit.
Steiltes is generally a long term residential rental area. Monthly property rental prices start at R7 000 and can easily reach up to R15 000.
Shandon Estate | Uitsig- Estate
Properties are rarely available for rent in Uitsig and if you are lucky to get one available be prepared to start with a monthly rental cost of upwards of R20 000 for a three bedroom house.
The second upscale real estate area located on the Uitkyk Road is called Shandon Estate, which a superb nature reserve residential estate is offering some truly panoramic views of the Lowveld. Shandon 's entire feel and atmosphere is one of tranquility and the residents are friendly and welcoming.
Shandon rental prices are at the upper end of the range for properties to rent in Nelspruit and start at around R18 000.
Stone Henge
 This is a residential area at the top western section of Nelspruit. The usual properties for rent in this area are family homes with reasonably sized gardens.
There are also small apartments available for rent. Prices are usually in the low to mid-range. Monthly rentals for properties in Stonehenge start at R3 500 up to around the R8 000 mark.
West Acres
Property to rent in West Acres range upwards from R6 000 monthly.
Rental Tips and Advice
Renting a Nelspruit Property
It is typical to use a real estate agent specializing in rentals when trying to find rental accommodation. The service is free to the Tenant, as the owners hire agents to find tenants.
You can also look through the thousands of rentals listed on the Internet, but a real estate agent will do the leg-work for you and drive around to look at different options.
Try to set up an appointment with your Nelspruit estate agent in advance to make sure they are available to show you around upon your arrival.
Styles of Property to Rent in Nelspruit
There are various types of housing to choose from: one, two, three or four -bedroom family homes, townhouses or apartment complexes.
Detached four and five bedroom houses are less easy to find, as are one bedroom apartments; however, there are some available.
The most common property to rent in Nelspruit is the atypical 3 bedroom house in which the owners are looking for long-term tenants.
Information For Your Nelspruit Rental Agent
You should have the following in mind when you call an agent:
- Price Range
- Be realistic. Prices for Nelspruit rental properties are not cheap and you may have to forgo that estate living unit or extra bedroom in order to stay within budget.
- Location
- You may want to be close to work, but you may get better value being further from center of town. If you have children, you may want to be close to the schools.
- Size
- How many bedrooms are required? Many folks require an extra room for family or guests or even for work from home purposes.
- Time Frame
- When will you arrive in Nelspruit and when will you need to move into your Nelspruit rental property?
It is advisable to visit a month before your arrival to look at options and secure a lease.
Most Nelspruit property rental leases start on the first of the month, but if it is after the first of the month, some agents will hold the home for you with a pro rata rent.
Not being rushed will give you an opportunity to find the right home.
Related and Ancillary Rental Costs
Water & Electricity
Most houses to let in Nelspruit do have pre paid electricity installed.
If you rent a house without pre paid electricity, be prepared to pay an additional once off electricity opening fee of around R1 900.
Estimate electricity and water consumption are from R300 to R3 000 per month. As a tenant you will be held responsible for the monthly refuse fee in the area you 're residing at.
Maintenance Cost
Make sure the landlord will take care of maintenance associated with house structure, if it is not neglect or vandalism related. Obviously all personal items from an insurance perspective remain the sole responsibility of the tenant.
Other Considerations
Pets
It is much more difficult to find housing where pets are accepted. Some complexes do accept pets but will first ask the body corporate associated with it, to give written consent. It is important to understand that some townhouse and estates don 't permit pets at all.
Chas Everitt Nelspruit | Estate Agents Who Specialize In Rentals
For potential tenants, the best approach is to email us.
We will respond quickly by emailing you back with what we have on our books!
Nelspruit Rental Agent Roelene Els
Chas Everitt Nelspruit 013 752 4141
Fax No 013 755 4820
E-mail roelene.els@everitt.co.za
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