Scarborough & Chapmans Peak
High foreign buyer proportion in a small, exclusive coastal village. Dramatic location between mountains and ocean. Capital growth driven by exclusivity and international demand. Scarborough is increasingly sought after by European buyers seeking off-grid, nature-immersed living.
- Avg. Apartment
- —
- Avg. House
- R6.0M
- Rental Yield
- 5%
- 1-yr Capital Growth
- 6%
- 5-yr Capital Growth
- 35%
Investment Snapshot
Capital Growth Performance
Past 5 Years (2021–2025)
+45%
cumulative growth
Next 5 Years (2026–2030)
+32%
projected growth
Historical data sourced from Lightstone PropStats & Stats SA RPPI. Projected growth based on FNB Property Barometer forecasts, adjusted for Scarborough & Chapmans Peak's supply constraints, demand pipeline, and infrastructure outlook. Projections are estimates only.
Lifestyle Scores
Key Growth Drivers
- High foreign buyer proportion
- Exclusivity
- Capital growth
- International demand
Who's Buying Here
Typical buyers and renters in Scarborough & Chapmans Peak
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R 6 000 000
R 1 800 000 deposit · R 4 200 000 bond
Auto-calculated from 5% yield
Year-by-Year Projection
| Year | Property Value | Annual Rent | Net Cashflow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | R 6 420 000 | R 300 000 | R -306 192 |
| Year 2 | R 6 869 400 | R 321 000 | R -288 792 |
| Year 3 | R 7 350 258 | R 343 470 | R -270 138 |
| Year 4 | R 7 864 776 | R 367 513 | R -250 140 |
| Year 5 | R 8 415 310 | R 393 239 | R -228 702 |
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How Scarborough & Chapmans Peak Compares
Full compare →vs. other suburbs in Peninsula & Southern Coastal
| Metric | Scarborough & Chapmans Peakcurrent | Hout Bay | Kalk Bay & Muizenberg | Noordhoek & Kommetjie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Apartment Price | — | R3.2M | R2.0M | — |
| Avg House Price | R6.0M | R8.5M | R4.8M | R5.8M |
| Rental Yield | 5% | 6% | 7% | 5.5% |
| 1-yr Capital Growth | 6% | 6% | 6% | 7% |
| 5-yr Capital Growth | 35% | 35% | 30% | 40% |
| Airbnb ADR | — | R2 500 | R1 600 | — |
| Safety Score | 8/10 | 6/10 | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Walkability Score | 2/10 | 4/10 | 7/10 | 3/10 |
| Distance to Airport | 40 km | 25 km | 25 km | 35 km |
Best For
Foreign buyers, Nature lovers, Exclusivity seekers, Long-term investors