Finding the best property to invest in is essential to the buyer who wants to put their money into something that will suit their needs and long-term requirements. Those with extra cash are always looking for the perfect property that included certain aspects.

The top things that wealthy people look for when buying an estate property are space, exclusivity, security, view, nature and scenery. Locality and lifestyle offerings are also critical.

The list of top five most exclusive estates for 2015 has just been released. All estates,  At the top is the Zimbali estate in KZN which is located next to Ballito in the coast. At 700 hectares, the estate features a world class golf course, hotel and spa and, of course, access to the beach.

In second place is The Gentleman’s Estate at Val die Vie. Located outside Paarl, it is currently under construction, but will offer individual residents their own private stable, garden and vineyard. How’s that for luxury?

The Pezula Private Estate, situated next to the Pezula Golf Estate outside Knysna in the Southern Cape, is in third place. It is one of the lowest density estates in South Africa, featuring only 255 plots on 176 hectares.

Fourth place is The Fancourt estate near George. The estate includes several distinctive areas like Links Ridge, Links Avenue, Cape Dutch Village, Oakland’s Village and Montagu Ridge. Obviously, it is also the premier golfing destination for the super-rich, having three highly-rated course on one estate.

Last place goes to Pearl Valley estate which happens to be next door to Val die Vie. It too has a highly-rated golf course, as well as natural fynbos and over 120 species of birds, including the African Fish Eagle and Malachite Kingfisher.

Are you wanting to know whether any of these places are worth your buck? Before you get carried away, you should speak to a financial service provider. After all, investing is a highly person scenario as each aspect of your lifestyle needs to be looked at. Consequence is the ideal candidate as they offer you a structure that ensure nothing will be overlooked:

Nothing financial can be analysed in isolation. Each element must form part of an overall structure and plan. The process begins at the first meeting as we record client data. Our estate report seeks to then represent back to the client certain key items such estate duty and capital gains tax payable on death. Recommendations are then made to protect and improve the estate position. The same must apply to all financial planning items such as investments and insurance.

[source: fin24]