Atlantic Seaboard · Cape Town
Buying or selling from Llandudno, Camps Bay and Clifton to Sea Point, the V&A Waterfront and the Cape Town CBD? Rebekah Skye knows every building, street and price point on Cape Town's most sought-after stretch of coast, and works with local and international clients alike.
About
Rebekah Skye is an estate agent focused entirely on Cape Town's Atlantic Seaboard and the Cape Town CBD, from Llandudno and Camps Bay through Clifton, Bantry Bay and Sea Point to Green Point, the V&A Waterfront, De Waterkant and the city centre. She is a registered agent with Law Real Estate, giving her clients the backing of an established agency and her own personal, hands-on service.
Before property, she spent more than fifteen years building brands and running major events for names like Investec, Electrolux, Whirlpool and Ferrero. Today she puts that marketing instinct to work for sellers, and her local knowledge to work for buyers, whether they are relocating from Johannesburg or buying a second home from London or Munich.
As a certified life coach and founder of Icon Women's Alliance, Rebekah knows a move is rarely just a transaction. Expect calm, honest advice and someone firmly in your corner.
Area guide
Each pocket of the Seaboard has its own character, price point and buyer. Here is Rebekah's local guide to all fifteen areas she covers, running north from Llandudno to the city centre, plus the prestige Southern Suburbs of Bishopscourt and Constantia.
A quiet, mountain-wrapped cove at the southern end of the Atlantic Seaboard with no shops and no through-traffic. Homes are almost all freehold, set on steep slopes with uninterrupted sea views, and are prized by buyers who want privacy over nightlife.
A tiny enclave between Camps Bay and Llandudno known for its boulder-strewn coves and character bungalows. Stock is extremely limited and rarely comes to market, so serious buyers register interest early.
The Seaboard's best-known address: a palm-lined beach, the Victoria Road restaurant strip and the Twelve Apostles as a backdrop. Stock ranges from lock-up-and-go apartments to contemporary villas, with strong holiday-rental demand.
Clifton's four sheltered beaches are reached by steps from Victoria Road, and its bungalows and apartments are among the most expensive residential property on the continent. Buyers here are typically trophy-home and international second-home owners.
Tucked below Lion's Head and sheltered from the summer south-easter, Bantry Bay is a compact suburb of luxury apartment buildings stacked against the cliffs. It holds the Seaboard's record apartment sale and attracts downsizers and international buyers.
The leafy upper slopes above Sea Point, home to large family houses and villas with sweeping bay views. Fresnaye suits buyers who want space, a garden and a residential feel while staying minutes from the Promenade.
Sea Point combines the famous Promenade, Regent and Main Road restaurants and the widest price range on the Seaboard, from investor studios to full-floor sea-facing apartments. It is the most liquid market in the area and a favourite with investors and semigrants alike.
A small pocket between Sea Point and Green Point, with apartment buildings overlooking its own little bay. Buyers get Sea Point convenience with a calmer, more residential feel and easy walking access to the Promenade.
Green Point sits between the stadium, Green Point Urban Park and the Waterfront, with Somerset Road dining on its doorstep. Sectional-title apartments make it one of the more accessible entry points to Atlantic Seaboard ownership.
A strip of seafront apartment blocks along Beach Road between the lighthouse and Green Point Park. Mouille Point offers front-row ocean views, the Promenade on the doorstep and a short walk to the V&A Waterfront.
Marina apartments and penthouses within the V&A Waterfront's managed precinct, with round-the-clock security, berths and Table Mountain views. It commands some of the highest prices per square metre in the country.
Cape Town's historic quarter between the Bo-Kaap and Green Point, with restored cottages, cobbled lanes and boutique apartments. It is a short-let favourite and one of the fastest-growing pockets of the Seaboard.
The city centre offers new-build apartment developments, heritage conversions and the lowest entry prices on this stretch of the coast. Investors favour it for rental yields, and owners for walk-to-work convenience and MyCiTi bus links to the Seaboard.
One of Cape Town's most exclusive residential suburbs, on the slopes of Table Mountain next to Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden. Expect large, private estates on generous erven, diplomatic residences and quiet, tree-lined avenues, a world away from the busy Seaboard.
Home to the historic Constantia wine valley, with vineyards, equestrian smallholdings and substantial family homes set in mature gardens. Constantia suits buyers who want space, greenery and a country feel within easy reach of the city and the beaches.
For sale
Apartments and penthouses for sale from Sea Point and Mouille Point to the City Centre, available through Law Real Estate. Ask Rebekah about viewings, video walk-throughs or off-market stock.
Generous proportions and an easy open-plan layout in leafy Gardens.
Newly renovated and fully equipped, moments from the promenade.
Renovated top-floor living with city, mountain and harbour outlooks.
Spacious three-bedroom with sea views on the Blouberg shoreline.
Refreshed two-bedroom in a sought-after Sea Point building.
Lock-up-and-go city living, sold furnished.
A compact coastal address right on Beach Road.
High-spec two-bedroom in the Asmara Collection.
Updated two-bedroom in a quiet Southern Suburbs pocket.
Market insights · 2026
The numbers behind Cape Town's most in-demand coastline, for buyers and sellers deciding when and where to move.
Listings are scarce, especially below R15 million, and well-priced apartments in Camps Bay, Sea Point and Bantry Bay can sell quickly. Owners are holding on as replacement costs rise.
Buyers include locals, semigrants from Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal, and international buyers, particularly from Germany and the UK. Downsizing families and second-home buyers are driving Sea Point and Bantry Bay.
Data shows a widening gap between asking and achieved prices on higher-value homes, so realistic pricing and strong marketing make the biggest difference above R15 million.
The Western Cape rental vacancy rate hit a record low of about 1.07%, and Sea Point short-term rentals are running at roughly 75% occupancy.
The City of Cape Town is moving toward mandatory short-term rental registration and commercial rates for non-primary-residence short lets. Check the rules and your body corporate's conduct rules before buying to let.
Sources: Seeff via Cape Town ETC, Aug 2025 · Seeff via Property24, Dec 2025 · Bizcommunity, Jun 2026 · SARS transfer duty table via Fincraft, 2026/27 · STBB: Buying property in SA as a non-resident. Figures are reported averages and change over time; ask Rebekah for current suburb-level data.
Buyer's guide
The same five steps apply whether you are buying from Johannesburg, London or Dubai.
Tell me your budget, timeline and must-haves. I shortlist homes across the Seaboard, including off-market stock, and arrange in-person or video viewings.
Your offer to purchase becomes a binding agreement of sale once both parties sign. I negotiate price and conditions such as bond approval or the sale of another property.
Local buyers arrange bond approval. Foreign buyers bring funds in through a South African bank, which issues a deal receipt you keep for later repatriation.
A conveyancer handles FICA checks, rates clearance and registration at the Deeds Office. Transfer typically takes around 8 to 12 weeks.
On registration you own the property. I can introduce rental agents, interior designers and maintenance teams so the home is ready from day one.
Paid by the buyer on most property purchases from 1 April 2026. New developments sold by a VAT-registered developer include 15% VAT instead, so no transfer duty is payable.
| Property value | Transfer duty |
|---|---|
| R0 – R1 210 000 | 0% |
| R1 210 001 – R1 663 800 | 3% of the value above R1 210 000 |
| R1 663 801 – R2 329 300 | R13 614 + 6% of the value above R1 663 800 |
| R2 329 301 – R2 994 800 | R53 544 + 8% of the value above R2 329 300 |
| R2 994 801 – R13 310 000 | R106 784 + 11% of the value above R2 994 800 |
| Above R13 310 000 | R1 241 456 + 13% of the value above R13 310 000 |
Why Rebekah
Here is why buyers and sellers from Camps Bay to the Cape Town CBD choose to work with Rebekah Skye.
Every home Rebekah sells gets a launch plan: styling, photography, copy and targeted social reach to qualified local and international buyers, not just a portal upload.
At the top of the market, asking and achieved prices are drifting apart. Rebekah prices from recent comparable sales in your building and street so your home sells, not sits.
Rebekah knows the buildings, body corporates and price points on every street from Llandudno to the CBD, and guides international buyers through every step remotely.
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FAQ
For local and international buyers, from transfer duty and foreign ownership to short-term rentals and market trends.
General information only, not legal, tax or financial advice. Rules and rates change; confirm the details with your conveyancer or tax adviser.
Yes. Non-residents can buy and own freehold and sectional-title property in South Africa with no general restriction, either in their own name or through a company or trust. Owning property does not, by itself, give you the right to live in South Africa; that requires a separate visa or residence permit.
Non-residents can usually borrow up to 50% of the purchase price from a South African bank, subject to the lender's requirements. The rest of the price, plus transfer duty and costs, must be brought in from abroad.
Funds are paid from abroad into a nominated South African account, usually the transferring attorney's trust account. The receiving bank issues a deal receipt, which you should keep: it is what allows you to repatriate the sale proceeds later, within South African Reserve Bank exchange control rules.
Transfer duty is a tax paid by the buyer on most property purchases. From 1 April 2026 there is no duty on the first R1 210 000, then a sliding scale from 3% up to 13% on the portion above R13 310 000. The rates are the same for individuals, companies and trusts.
Usually not. When you buy from a VAT-registered developer, 15% VAT is already included in the price and no transfer duty is payable. VAT and transfer duty are mutually exclusive, so you never pay both on the same purchase.
Apart from transfer duty, buyers pay the conveyancer's transfer fees and Deeds Office fees, and, if financing, bond registration costs. Sectional-title owners also pay monthly levies, and all owners pay municipal rates. Ask for a full cost estimate before you sign an offer.
Transfer typically takes around 8 to 12 weeks from a signed offer, depending on bond approval, rates and levy clearances, and Deeds Office turnaround times. Cash purchases with no suspensive conditions are often quicker.
In South Africa the seller normally pays the agent's commission, out of the sale proceeds on registration. Buyers do not usually pay an agent to buy.
If a non-resident sells property for more than R2 million, the conveyancer must withhold tax from the price: 7.5% for individuals, 10% for companies and 15% for trusts. This is an advance payment against the seller's final tax liability and may be partly refunded once a tax return is filed.
Prices vary widely by suburb. Seeff reported an average apartment price of about R7.2 million across the Seaboard in 2025, with averages of around R21 million in Camps Bay and R44 million in Clifton. Green Point and the CBD offer lower entry points, while Clifton, Bantry Bay and the V&A Waterfront sit at the top of the market.
Demand has stayed strong because supply is so limited: buyers include locals, semigrants and international buyers, and sellers achieved over 93% of asking price on average in 2025. At the very top of the market, the gap between asking and achieved prices has widened, so pricing and suburb choice matter. This is general information, not financial advice.
Many owners do, and areas like Sea Point and Camps Bay have high short-term rental occupancy. However, the City of Cape Town is introducing short-term rental registration and commercial rates for non-primary-residence short lets, and many buildings restrict short lets in their conduct rules. Always check the body corporate rules before you buy.
It depends on how you will use the home. Clifton, Camps Bay and Llandudno suit beach-lifestyle and trophy-home buyers; Fresnaye suits families wanting space; Sea Point, Green Point and the CBD suit investors and lock-up-and-go owners; Bantry Bay and the V&A Waterfront suit buyers who prioritise security and views. Bishopscourt and Constantia suit families and buyers who want large homes, gardens and space.
With sectional title you own your apartment plus a share of the common property, and pay monthly levies to a body corporate that maintains the building. With freehold you own the land and the house outright and are responsible for all maintenance. Most Seaboard apartments are sectional title; most houses are freehold.
Yes. Many international buyers view by video, sign offers electronically and appoint a conveyancer to handle transfer remotely. I can run live video walk-throughs, check buildings and levies on your behalf and coordinate with your attorney.
Look for an agent who specialises in the Atlantic Seaboard and Cape Town CBD rather than the whole city, who can show recent comparable sales in your building or street, who has a clear marketing plan for local and international buyers, and who is registered with the PPRA. Ask how they will price, market and report back on your property before you sign a mandate.
Rebekah Skye specialises in the Atlantic Seaboard and Cape Town CBD, from Llandudno and Camps Bay to Sea Point, Green Point and the city centre. She brings more than 15 years of luxury marketing and events experience to every listing, works with both local and international clients, and is a registered agent with Law Real Estate.
Let's talk
Buying or selling on the Atlantic Seaboard or in the Cape Town CBD? Call, WhatsApp or email Rebekah and she'll get back to you the same day.