Caring for home, from afar · Somerset West · Strand · Stellenbosch
You're far away. Home is in good hands.
Your trusted person on the ground in the Helderberg. I check on your home, look in on your parents, run your admin and scout your move — and you get photo proof every single time.
Replies within the same working day, whatever your time zone.
Who I help
Everything you'd do yourself — if you weren't 10,000 km away.
Families abroad
Adult children in the UK, Australia or Europe whose parents still live in the Helderberg.
Overseas owners
Holiday homes, lock-up-and-go units and rentals sitting empty between tenants.
People moving here
Semigrants and returning expats who need eyes on houses, schools and suburbs before they land.
Admin left at home
Documents to collect and deliver, municipal and office follow-ups, forms to hand in.
How it works
Three steps. No chasing.
01
Tell me what you need
A free 15-minute call or a WhatsApp message. I'll confirm the scope and a fixed price before I do anything.
02
I go and do it
In person, on the day we agreed. If something unexpected comes up, you hear from me before anything changes.
03
You get the proof
A same-day report with photos and timestamps — so you know it's done, not just hope it is.
Packages
Simple, fixed prices in US dollars.
Home Watch
For empty homes, holiday homes and rentals between tenants.
$80/ month
- 2 inspection visits a month, with a photo and video report
- Post collection, contractor supervision, rental agent and delivery liaison — scheduled during your 2 visits
- Extra visits $35 each
- Custom requirements quoted on request
Parent Care
Most popularA friendly face for Mum or Dad, and peace of mind for you.
$260/ month
- 4 visits a month: 2 check-in visits (1 hour each) and 2 appointment or shopping runs
- WhatsApp update after every visit
- Priority help if something goes wrong
Relocation Scout
Your eyes on the ground before you move to the Western Cape.
$250once-off
- 3 live video house viewings
- 2 school visits
- Suburb and commute notes
- Extra viewings $50 each
Cross-Border Admin
Your paperwork and errands at home, handled properly from here.
$100/ month
- 3 admin errands a month
- Document collection and delivery
- Municipal, insurer and office follow-ups
- Report back on every errand
Ad-hoc Errands — quoted per errand
Need something done just once? Collections, drop-offs, a quick check, a form handed in — no package needed.
Travel outside Somerset West is quoted upfront — no surprises on your invoice.
About me
Hi, I'm Kellie.
I live in Somerset West and have spent years running a business and rental properties across the border in Zambia — so I know exactly how it feels to manage things from far away and wonder whether they've actually been done.
I'm also in my 40s, juggling school runs and ageing parents, so I understand how heavy it feels when someone you love needs more help — and you can't just pop round.
With an MBA and years of hands-on property and business admin, organised, caring follow-through is where I'm most at home. I started From Afar to be the reliable, organised person I always wished I had on the ground. I treat your home, your family and your paperwork the way I'd want mine treated.
Why you can trust me
- Police clearance certificate available on request
- Written agreement and POPIA-compliant handling of your information
- Keys held securely, logged and never labelled with your address
- Nothing without your go-ahead — you approve every step
Questions
Prices are in US dollars. Pay by card or international bank transfer — rand and pounds are accepted at the day's exchange rate. Monthly packages are billed in advance on the 1st.
I'll call or WhatsApp you straight away and can meet security, plumbers or medical help on site with your go-ahead.
Yes — tell me what's needed and I'll send a fixed quote. Errands that mean long queues are done by my vetted runner, with me managing it and reporting back to you.
No — I focus on looking after your home, your family and your admin. I'm happy to refer you to trusted local partners for events, organising and cleaning.
Yes — monthly packages need 30 days' notice. No lock-in contracts.
What do you need done in the Helderberg?
Send me a message — I'll reply the same working day with a plan and a price.