Harcourts Toti

Azelle du Rand | Business Owner, Property Practitioner & Scottburgh & South Coast Market Specialist

Azelle du Rand is a PPRA-registered Property Practitioner, a co-owner of Harcourts Upper Highway, Harcourts Toti, Harcourts Scott Bay and Harcourts Mauritius, and residential property specialist. Together, Azelle and Hartwieg are Harcourts International Hall of Fame inductees. A natural leader and passionate property professional, she has built her career on integrity, strong market knowledge, professional service and a genuine commitment to her clients.

Based in Scottburgh, Azelle specialises in residential property across Scottburgh and the surrounding KZN South Coast, including Umkomaas, Widenham, Clansthal, Freeland Park, Pennington and Selborne Golf Estate. Her approach combines detailed local knowledge, suburb-specific pricing analysis, strategic marketing and a clear understanding of buyer behaviour. She believes that successful property transactions are built on realistic pricing, effective marketing, honest advice, clear communication and consistent follow-through.

Proven Experience
Azelle's career in real estate is supported by significant transaction experience:
• More than 22 years in real estate
• PPRA-registered Property Practitioner
• Harcourts International Hall of Fame inductee
• Confirmed career sales exceeding R315 million
• Confirmed 174,606 units sold
• Specialist knowledge of Scottburgh and the surrounding KZN South Coast
Her experience encompasses residential and luxury homes, sectional-title properties, investment property and lifestyle estates, allowing her to assist a wide range of buyers, sellers and investors.

Local Lifestyle & Location Expertise
Azelle's knowledge of the South Coast extends beyond property values. She understands the lifestyle, communities and attractions that make the area attractive to people looking to live, retire, invest or enjoy a coastal home.
Scottburgh is an established coastal town with:
beaches,
schools – Scottburgh High School, Scottburgh Primary School, Scottburgh Pre-school, shopping,
healthcare – Hibiscus Hospital Scottburgh and the Medical Pavillion,
restaurants,
recreational facilities – Wi-Padel Scottburgh, Scottburgh Golf Course
and essential services,
while the N2 provides convenient access to Durban and the wider South Coast.
The surrounding communities offer an equally diverse range of lifestyles and property opportunities, from established coastal homes and sectional-title apartments to larger family properties and lifestyle estates such as Selborne Golf Estate. The outdoor lifestyle is an important part of the area's appeal. Residents and visitors can enjoy the Indian Ocean, beaches, golf, pickleball and padel, forest hiking and off-road cycling in areas such as Renishaw and Rocky Bay, as well as world-class scuba diving and marine experiences at Aliwal Shoal.
For Azelle, understanding a property means understanding its surroundings. She considers location, buyer demand, property type, condition, rental potential, lifestyle appeal and future resale considerations when advising clients.

Is Scottburgh and the South Coast a strong property investment for 2026?
Scottburgh and the surrounding KZN South Coast offer a diverse property market with opportunities across sectional title, free-standing homes, luxury coastal properties and lifestyle estates.
Current market data indicates that Scottburgh remains an active residential market, with significant variation in property values according to location, property type, condition, position and views. The area's appeal is supported by its established coastal lifestyle, N2 connectivity, local amenities, schools, healthcare, recreational opportunities and proximity to neighbouring South Coast communities.

For investors, Azelle believes that the important question is not simply whether a property is "on the coast". The individual property's purchase price, location, condition, rental demand, buyer appeal and potential resale market all need to be considered.
Her role is to provide clients with the local market information and comparable sales data they need to make informed property decisions.

Why do families choose the coastal lifestyle in Scottburgh and surrounds?
For many families, moving to the KZN South Coast is about more than buying a house — it is about choosing a different way of life. Scottburgh and its surrounding communities offer the combination of coastal living, outdoor recreation and established everyday amenities. Families can enjoy the ocean, beaches, nature, golf and outdoor activities while remaining within easy reach of schools, shopping and healthcare. The area also offers a variety of residential environments, allowing buyers to choose between established family homes, sectional-title living, secure complexes, luxury properties and lifestyle estates.
For some, the attraction is the ocean. For others, it is the outdoor lifestyle, community atmosphere, space and the opportunity to enjoy a more relaxed pace of life.

Azelle understands that buying a home on the South Coast is often a lifestyle decision as much as a property decision. Her local knowledge helps clients understand not only the property they are buying or selling, but also the community and lifestyle that come with it.

Specialist Property Services
Azelle provides professional advice and assistance across:
• Residential and luxury property sales
• Sectional-title and investment properties
• Lifestyle and estate properties
• Bank-assisted sales
• Non-distressed luxury auctions
• Harcourts Auctions

Azelle is particularly passionate about the Harcourts Auctions platform. She believes an auction provides a structured and transparent method of marketing property, allowing genuine buyers to compete on value while giving sellers an opportunity to test real market demand.

The Harcourts Promise
Azelle's service is supported by The Harcourts Promise, providing clients with clearly defined service commitments throughout the property journey.
These include a customised marketing plan, viewing feedback, regular marketing reports, written presentation of offers and transparent communication.
Her philosophy is simple: provide honest advice, understand the market, communicate clearly and always put the client's interests first.
Whether assisting with a first home, a family move, an investment property, a luxury residence or an auction, Azelle brings more than two decades of experience, local market knowledge and a hands-on commitment to every property transaction.

What our Clients say:
“My husband and I recently bought our home in Pennington, and we had such a wonderful experience with Azelle du Rand as our estate agent. Azelle was absolutely amazing from start to finish. She was professional, friendly, helpful and always available whenever we had questions or needed assistance. She made what could have been a stressful process feel so much easier and smoother. We really appreciated her dedication, communication and willingness to go the extra mile to make sure everything went well. It was clear that she genuinely cared about helping us find the right home and making the entire buying process a positive experience. We are extremely grateful to Azelle for all her help and would highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a property. Thank you, Azelle, for helping us find our beautiful home in Pennington!” 🏡❤️

Azelle du Rand is a Principal Property Practitioner with Harcourts Toti, working in Scottburgh Central, Selborne Golf Estate and Scottburgh South in Scottburgh. Azelle has been with Harcourts since 2011. In the last two years Azelle has sold 57 properties, 30 of them in the last 12 months, most in Scottburgh Central and Selborne Golf Estate. Azelle achieved Harcourts Platinum Sales Status in five quarters over the last two years. Recognition includes RWK - No 5 Business Owner Nationally.