As the sun begins to climb higher in the sky, heralding longer days and warmer nights, notice how your Balwin development neighbours are emerging from their apartments earlier, a twinkle in their eye, a spring in their step.

In Thabo Mbeki’s’ I am an African’ poem, he says, “I owe my being to the hills and the valleys, the mountains and the glades, the rivers, the deserts, the trees, the flowers, the seas and the ever-changing seasons that define the face of our native land.”

Balwin developments have remarkable show units. They’re beautifully-appointed, wonderfully furnished and feature finishing touches that reflect the talents of a world-class interior designer. Chances are you’ll be very impressed.

There are many reasons for and against renting a property. The advantages of renting, say, in the Balwin rental lifestyle estate, Greenpark, are obvious; the healthy, indoor/outdoor living, the top-quality apartment, the onsite Lifestyle Centre, the beautiful surrounds plus so much more.

Okay, you’ve found your home, love it, and you’ve signed the Offer to Purchase. Now’s it’s bond-time!

There are many reasons people invest in a new home. Young professionals decide it’s time to fly the family nest. Newly married couples believe now’s the time to build a home. Retired people are downscaling.

People purchase property for one of two reasons; buy-to-let, or buy-to-live. Either way, an apartment in a Balwin lifestyle estate is a great deal.

Artist: Lionel Smit

Last month we spoke about beating the early autumn blues and the temptation to vegetate. Well, we’ve now moved on into winter – nights are colder, days are shorter, and the temptation is bigger!