BBC Lifestyle’s Listing Cape Town Season 2 gives a glimpse into the world of prestigious Millionaire’s Mile. Producers and Nico Nel & Trevor Kaplan say, “It’s a window into a lifestyle where dreams and reality converge, offering viewers a chance to dream big and explore the possibilities of luxury living in one of the world’s most beautiful cities.’’
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Following the success of Listing Cape Town in 2022, the second season of the hit property-themed reality lifestyle show returns to the screen on BBC Lifestyle from 3 April, 2024, at 8pm on DStv channel 174.
Listing Cape Town Season 2 of promises to be bigger and even more opulent, and viewers will get a direct peek into the homes of the super wealthy.
Find out what it takes to sell a R150 million Franschhoek wine farm, or a R99 million holiday villa in Camps Bay. And how agents go about listing and selling a Bishopscourt mansion with its own underground spa and squash court in the R100 millions.
Luxury residential market
Cape Town’s luxury residential market has distinguished itself in the global real estate industry with an annual growth of 12.3%, outpacing global trends and drawing a wave of local and international interest.
Nel and Kaplan say this eagerly anticipated season ups the stakes significantly with 10 new episodes showcasing jaw-dropping properties valued up to an astonishing R280 million.
“This season shines a spotlight on the Mother City’s Millionaire’s Mile, a stretch of road between Clifton Second Beach and Camps Bay renowned for its sought-after mega-flats representing the pinnacle of luxury and exclusivity,” they add.
In addition to featuring manicured stud farms in and around the Cape Winelands and breathtaking beach bungalows, season two also introduces some fresh faces to the team of dynamic and professional property agents featured through the series:
- Armel Ciamala (Law Real Estate)
- Byron Louw (RE/MAX)
- Jodi Smith (Hot Property, contracted to Hardie Property Cape Town)
- Jonathan Tannous (Pam Golding Property Group)
- Kim Tresfon (Pam Golding Property Group)
- Saadiq Effendi (LIONLEAD Real Estate)
- Renée Lister-James (Chas Everitt International Property Group)
“We’ll also take viewers on the exhilarating rollercoaster ride the property agents must endure as they navigate the competitive Western Cape property market to close deals running into the hundreds of millions,” add Nel and Kaplan. “Whether it’s the prestigious Atlantic Seaboard locations or the inland properties in and around Franschhoek, these individuals will require unwavering perseverance to meet the incredibly elevated expectations of high-rolling and influential celebrities, property moguls, and local sports stars featured this season.”
Iconic Nettleton Road
This second season will also pay homage to the architectural legacy of Herbert Baker, featuring several of his iconic homes. These historical gems are nestled among an array of properties, including a R150 million Franschhoek wine farm currently on the market. The season also highlights Bishopscourt, a wealthy location attracting numerous foreign and local buyers, especially those looking to relocate from Johannesburg and Durban.
Viewers can expect a rich variety of ocean-view apartments, city-style living, suburban homes, and Cape Wineland’s properties. Among the eye-catching properties is a listing on one of Africa’s most valuable streets, Nettleton Road, known for its ultra-luxurious properties and breathtaking views.
Nel and Kaplan shared their excitement about highlighting Cape Town’s beauty and the intricate process of brokering deals in such a high-stakes market, saying, “We cannot wait for South Africans to join us on this extraordinary journey through the Western Cape’s most exclusive locations. For us, this was more than just creating a show. We were curating an experience that will hopefully leave viewers in awe.”
