{"id":26,"date":"2026-07-07T00:15:44","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T00:15:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/propertieswithray.co.za\/?page_id=26"},"modified":"2026-07-07T00:21:31","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T00:21:31","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/propertieswithray.co.za\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"26\" class=\"elementor elementor-26\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a5a440b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a5a440b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6303929 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"6303929\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"pwr-site\" id=\"home\">\r\n  <style>\r\n    .pwr-site {\r\n      --pwr-red: #b4141e;\r\n      --pwr-red-dark: #8f0f18;\r\n      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  letter-spacing: 1.6px;\r\n      color: var(--pwr-red);\r\n      margin-bottom: 13px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-eyebrow:before {\r\n      content: \"\";\r\n      width: 34px;\r\n      height: 2px;\r\n      background: var(--pwr-red);\r\n      display: inline-block;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-title {\r\n      margin: 0;\r\n      color: var(--pwr-black);\r\n      font-size: clamp(34px, 4.2vw, 58px);\r\n      line-height: 1.02;\r\n      letter-spacing: -1.7px;\r\n      font-weight: 900;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-title span {\r\n      color: var(--pwr-red);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-lead {\r\n      margin: 20px 0 0;\r\n      color: var(--pwr-muted);\r\n      font-size: 18px;\r\n      line-height: 1.75;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* Header *\/\r\n    .pwr-header {\r\n      position: sticky;\r\n      top: 0;\r\n      z-index: 9999;\r\n      background: rgba(255,255,255,.96);\r\n      backdrop-filter: blur(12px);\r\n      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08);\r\n      height: 110px;\r\n      padding-top: 8px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-nav {\r\n      height: 84px;\r\n      display: flex;\r\n      align-items: center;\r\n      justify-content: space-between;\r\n      gap: 24px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-logo {\r\n      display: flex;\r\n      align-items: center;\r\n      text-decoration: none !important;\r\n      gap: 12px;\r\n      flex-shrink: 0;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-logo img {\r\n      width: 185px;\r\n      height: auto;\r\n      object-fit: contain;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-menu {\r\n      display: flex;\r\n      align-items: center;\r\n      gap: 28px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-menu a {\r\n      color: var(--pwr-black) !important;\r\n      text-decoration: none !important;\r\n      font-weight: 800;\r\n      font-size: 14px;\r\n      transition: .2s ease;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-menu a:hover {\r\n      color: var(--pwr-red) !important;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-header-actions {\r\n      display: flex;\r\n      align-items: center;\r\n      gap: 11px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-call-pill {\r\n      display: inline-flex;\r\n      align-items: center;\r\n      gap: 8px;\r\n      color: var(--pwr-black) !important;\r\n      text-decoration: none !important;\r\n      font-weight: 900;\r\n      font-size: 14px;\r\n      padding: 11px 15px;\r\n      border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.12);\r\n      border-radius: 999px;\r\n      background: #fff;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-mobile-toggle {\r\n      display: none;\r\n      width: 45px;\r\n      height: 45px;\r\n      border-radius: 12px;\r\n      border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.13);\r\n      background: #fff;\r\n      cursor: pointer;\r\n      position: relative;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-mobile-toggle span {\r\n      display: block;\r\n      width: 20px;\r\n      height: 2px;\r\n      background: var(--pwr-black);\r\n      margin: 5px auto;\r\n      transition: .2s ease;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* Hero *\/\r\n    .pwr-hero {\r\n      min-height: 760px;\r\n      padding: 72px 0 90px;\r\n      background:\r\n        radial-gradient(circle at 20% 20%, rgba(180,20,30,.10), transparent 28%),\r\n        linear-gradient(135deg, #fff 0%, #f8f4f2 55%, #ffffff 100%);\r\n      position: relative;\r\n      overflow: hidden;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-hero:after {\r\n      content: \"\";\r\n      position: absolute;\r\n      inset: auto -120px -190px auto;\r\n      width: 520px;\r\n      height: 520px;\r\n      border-radius: 50%;\r\n      background: rgba(180,20,30,.08);\r\n      pointer-events: none;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-hero-grid {\r\n      display: grid;\r\n      grid-template-columns: 1.02fr .98fr;\r\n      gap: 54px;\r\n      align-items: center;\r\n      position: relative;\r\n      z-index: 2;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-hero-badge {\r\n      display: inline-flex;\r\n      align-items: center;\r\n      gap: 10px;\r\n      padding: 10px 14px;\r\n      border-radius: 999px;\r\n      background: #fff;\r\n      border: 1px solid rgba(180,20,30,.18);\r\n      color: var(--pwr-red);\r\n      font-size: 13px;\r\n      font-weight: 900;\r\n      margin-bottom: 18px;\r\n      box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0,0,0,.07);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-hero h1 {\r\n      margin: 0;\r\n      color: var(--pwr-black);\r\n      font-size: clamp(46px, 6.5vw, 86px);\r\n      line-height: .94;\r\n      letter-spacing: -3px;\r\n      font-weight: 950;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-hero h1 span {\r\n      color: var(--pwr-red);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-hero-text {\r\n      margin: 24px 0 0;\r\n      color: #565656;\r\n      font-size: 19px;\r\n      line-height: 1.75;\r\n      max-width: 620px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-hero-actions {\r\n      display: flex;\r\n      align-items: center;\r\n      flex-wrap: wrap;\r\n      gap: 14px;\r\n      margin-top: 32px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-hero-points {\r\n      display: grid;\r\n      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);\r\n      gap: 13px;\r\n      margin-top: 38px;\r\n      max-width: 670px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-hero-point {\r\n      background: #fff;\r\n      border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08);\r\n      border-radius: 18px;\r\n      padding: 17px 15px;\r\n      box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.06);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-hero-point strong {\r\n      display: block;\r\n      color: var(--pwr-black);\r\n      font-size: 15px;\r\n      margin-bottom: 4px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-hero-point span {\r\n      color: var(--pwr-muted);\r\n      font-size: 13px;\r\n      line-height: 1.45;\r\n      display: block;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-hero-visual {\r\n      position: relative;\r\n      min-height: 610px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-portrait-wrap {\r\n      position: absolute;\r\n      right: 10px;\r\n      top: 35px;\r\n      width: min(440px, 86%);\r\n      border-radius: 34px;\r\n      overflow: hidden;\r\n      background: #fff;\r\n      box-shadow: var(--pwr-shadow);\r\n      border: 10px solid #fff;\r\n      transform: rotate(1deg);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-portrait-wrap img {\r\n      width: 100%;\r\n      height: 565px;\r\n      object-fit: cover;\r\n      object-position: center top;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-float-card {\r\n      position: absolute;\r\n      left: 0;\r\n      bottom: 48px;\r\n      width: 310px;\r\n      background: var(--pwr-black);\r\n      color: #fff;\r\n      padding: 24px;\r\n      border-radius: 24px;\r\n      box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.24);\r\n      z-index: 4;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-float-card small {\r\n      color: rgba(255,255,255,.68);\r\n      text-transform: uppercase;\r\n      letter-spacing: 1.4px;\r\n      font-weight: 900;\r\n      font-size: 11px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-float-card strong {\r\n      display: block;\r\n      margin-top: 9px;\r\n      font-size: 25px;\r\n      line-height: 1.1;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-float-card a {\r\n      color: #fff !important;\r\n      text-decoration: none !important;\r\n      display: inline-block;\r\n      margin-top: 13px;\r\n      font-weight: 900;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-hero-mini {\r\n      position: absolute;\r\n      right: 0;\r\n      bottom: 0;\r\n      width: 230px;\r\n      border-radius: 22px;\r\n      overflow: hidden;\r\n      border: 8px solid #fff;\r\n      box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0,0,0,.18);\r\n      z-index: 3;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-hero-mini img {\r\n      width: 100%;\r\n      height: 210px;\r\n      object-fit: cover;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* Intro strip *\/\r\n    .pwr-strip {\r\n      background: var(--pwr-black);\r\n      color: #fff;\r\n      padding: 28px 0;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-strip-grid {\r\n      display: grid;\r\n      grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr auto 1fr;\r\n      gap: 22px;\r\n      align-items: center;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-strip-item strong {\r\n      display: block;\r\n      font-size: 20px;\r\n      margin-bottom: 4px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-strip-item span {\r\n      color: rgba(255,255,255,.68);\r\n      font-size: 14px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-strip-line {\r\n      width: 1px;\r\n      height: 48px;\r\n      background: rgba(255,255,255,.18);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* About *\/\r\n    .pwr-about {\r\n      background: #fff;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-about-grid {\r\n      display: grid;\r\n      grid-template-columns: .92fr 1.08fr;\r\n      gap: 64px;\r\n      align-items: center;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-about-media {\r\n      display: grid;\r\n      grid-template-columns: 1fr .8fr;\r\n      gap: 18px;\r\n      align-items: end;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-about-img-main,\r\n    .pwr-about-img-small {\r\n      border-radius: 28px;\r\n      overflow: hidden;\r\n      box-shadow: var(--pwr-shadow);\r\n      background: #eee;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-about-img-main img {\r\n      width: 100%;\r\n      height: 540px;\r\n      object-fit: cover;\r\n      object-position: center;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-about-img-small {\r\n      margin-bottom: 42px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-about-img-small img {\r\n      width: 100%;\r\n      height: 330px;\r\n      object-fit: cover;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-about-copy p {\r\n      color: var(--pwr-muted);\r\n      font-size: 17px;\r\n      line-height: 1.8;\r\n      margin: 18px 0 0;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-checks {\r\n      margin: 28px 0 0;\r\n      display: grid;\r\n      gap: 13px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-check {\r\n      display: flex;\r\n      gap: 12px;\r\n      align-items: flex-start;\r\n      color: var(--pwr-black);\r\n      font-weight: 800;\r\n      font-size: 15px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-check span {\r\n      width: 25px;\r\n      height: 25px;\r\n      border-radius: 50%;\r\n      flex: 0 0 25px;\r\n      background: rgba(180,20,30,.11);\r\n      color: var(--pwr-red);\r\n      display: flex;\r\n      align-items: center;\r\n      justify-content: center;\r\n      font-weight: 900;\r\n      font-size: 14px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-signature {\r\n      margin-top: 30px;\r\n      padding: 24px;\r\n      border-left: 4px solid var(--pwr-red);\r\n      background: var(--pwr-light);\r\n      border-radius: 0 20px 20px 0;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-signature strong {\r\n      color: var(--pwr-black);\r\n      display: block;\r\n      font-size: 20px;\r\n      margin-bottom: 5px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-signature span {\r\n      color: var(--pwr-muted);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* Services *\/\r\n    .pwr-services {\r\n      background: var(--pwr-light);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-section-head {\r\n      display: flex;\r\n      align-items: end;\r\n      justify-content: space-between;\r\n      gap: 28px;\r\n      margin-bottom: 42px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-section-head .pwr-lead {\r\n      max-width: 520px;\r\n      margin-top: 0;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-services-grid {\r\n      display: grid;\r\n      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);\r\n      gap: 22px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-service-card {\r\n      background: #fff;\r\n      padding: 30px;\r\n      border-radius: 26px;\r\n      border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08);\r\n      box-shadow: 0 16px 38px rgba(0,0,0,.06);\r\n      min-height: 255px;\r\n      transition: .25s ease;\r\n      position: relative;\r\n      overflow: hidden;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-service-card:after {\r\n      content: \"\";\r\n      position: absolute;\r\n      right: -44px;\r\n      bottom: -44px;\r\n      width: 120px;\r\n      height: 120px;\r\n      border-radius: 50%;\r\n      background: rgba(180,20,30,.07);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-service-card:hover {\r\n      transform: translateY(-6px);\r\n      box-shadow: 0 22px 48px rgba(0,0,0,.10);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-service-icon {\r\n      width: 58px;\r\n      height: 58px;\r\n      border-radius: 18px;\r\n      background: var(--pwr-red);\r\n      color: #fff;\r\n      display: flex;\r\n      align-items: center;\r\n      justify-content: center;\r\n      font-size: 26px;\r\n      margin-bottom: 20px;\r\n      position: relative;\r\n      z-index: 2;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-service-card h3 {\r\n      margin: 0;\r\n      color: var(--pwr-black);\r\n      font-size: 23px;\r\n      letter-spacing: -.4px;\r\n      position: relative;\r\n      z-index: 2;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-service-card p {\r\n      margin: 13px 0 0;\r\n      color: var(--pwr-muted);\r\n      line-height: 1.7;\r\n      font-size: 15.5px;\r\n      position: relative;\r\n      z-index: 2;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* Sell \/ Buy section *\/\r\n    .pwr-process {\r\n      background: #fff;\r\n      overflow: hidden;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-process-grid {\r\n      display: grid;\r\n      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;\r\n      gap: 48px;\r\n      align-items: center;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-process-panel {\r\n      background: var(--pwr-black);\r\n      color: #fff;\r\n      border-radius: 34px;\r\n      padding: 42px;\r\n      position: relative;\r\n      overflow: hidden;\r\n      box-shadow: var(--pwr-shadow);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-process-panel:before {\r\n      content: \"\";\r\n      position: absolute;\r\n      right: -120px;\r\n      top: -120px;\r\n      width: 300px;\r\n      height: 300px;\r\n      border-radius: 50%;\r\n      background: rgba(180,20,30,.35);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-process-panel h2 {\r\n      margin: 0;\r\n      font-size: clamp(31px, 4vw, 50px);\r\n      line-height: 1.05;\r\n      letter-spacing: -1.2px;\r\n      position: relative;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-process-panel p {\r\n      position: relative;\r\n      color: rgba(255,255,255,.72);\r\n      font-size: 17px;\r\n      line-height: 1.75;\r\n      margin: 18px 0 0;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-step-list {\r\n      margin-top: 28px;\r\n      display: grid;\r\n      gap: 14px;\r\n      position: relative;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-step {\r\n      display: grid;\r\n      grid-template-columns: 48px 1fr;\r\n      gap: 14px;\r\n      align-items: start;\r\n      background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);\r\n      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);\r\n      padding: 16px;\r\n      border-radius: 18px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-step b {\r\n      width: 48px;\r\n      height: 48px;\r\n      border-radius: 16px;\r\n      background: #fff;\r\n      color: var(--pwr-red);\r\n      display: flex;\r\n      align-items: center;\r\n      justify-content: center;\r\n      font-size: 18px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-step strong {\r\n      display: block;\r\n      font-size: 17px;\r\n      margin-bottom: 4px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-step span {\r\n      color: rgba(255,255,255,.65);\r\n      font-size: 14px;\r\n      line-height: 1.5;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-process-gallery {\r\n      display: grid;\r\n      grid-template-columns: .9fr 1.1fr;\r\n      gap: 18px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-process-img {\r\n      border-radius: 28px;\r\n      overflow: hidden;\r\n      box-shadow: var(--pwr-shadow);\r\n      background: #eee;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-process-img:nth-child(1) {\r\n      margin-top: 55px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-process-img img {\r\n      width: 100%;\r\n      height: 360px;\r\n      object-fit: cover;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-process-img:nth-child(2) img {\r\n      height: 460px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* Featured \/ CTA *\/\r\n    .pwr-feature {\r\n      background:\r\n        linear-gradient(rgba(16,16,16,.78), rgba(16,16,16,.78)),\r\n        url('https:\/\/propertieswithray.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/property.jpeg') center\/cover no-repeat;\r\n      color: #fff;\r\n      padding: 105px 0;\r\n      text-align: center;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-feature h2 {\r\n      margin: 0 auto;\r\n      max-width: 850px;\r\n      color: #fff;\r\n      font-size: clamp(35px, 5vw, 68px);\r\n      line-height: 1;\r\n      letter-spacing: -1.8px;\r\n      font-weight: 950;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-feature p {\r\n      color: rgba(255,255,255,.78);\r\n      max-width: 760px;\r\n      margin: 22px auto 0;\r\n      font-size: 18px;\r\n      line-height: 1.75;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-feature .pwr-hero-actions {\r\n      justify-content: center;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* Trust *\/\r\n    .pwr-trust {\r\n      background: #fff;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-trust-grid {\r\n      display: grid;\r\n      grid-template-columns: .8fr 1.2fr;\r\n      gap: 44px;\r\n      align-items: start;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-trust-card {\r\n      background: var(--pwr-light);\r\n      border-radius: 32px;\r\n      padding: 32px;\r\n      border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-trust-card img {\r\n      border-radius: 24px;\r\n      width: 100%;\r\n      height: 360px;\r\n      object-fit: cover;\r\n      object-position: center;\r\n      box-shadow: 0 16px 38px rgba(0,0,0,.10);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-trust-card h3 {\r\n      margin: 24px 0 0;\r\n      font-size: 28px;\r\n      color: var(--pwr-black);\r\n      letter-spacing: -.8px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-trust-card p {\r\n      color: var(--pwr-muted);\r\n      line-height: 1.75;\r\n      margin: 12px 0 0;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-testimonials {\r\n      display: grid;\r\n      gap: 18px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-testimonial {\r\n      background: #fff;\r\n      border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08);\r\n      box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(0,0,0,.06);\r\n      border-radius: 26px;\r\n      padding: 26px;\r\n      display: grid;\r\n      grid-template-columns: 100px 1fr;\r\n      gap: 20px;\r\n      align-items: center;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-testimonial img {\r\n      width: 100px;\r\n      height: 100px;\r\n      border-radius: 20px;\r\n      object-fit: cover;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-testimonial strong {\r\n      color: var(--pwr-black);\r\n      font-size: 20px;\r\n      display: block;\r\n      margin-bottom: 8px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-testimonial p {\r\n      margin: 0;\r\n      color: var(--pwr-muted);\r\n      line-height: 1.65;\r\n      font-size: 15.5px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* Gallery *\/\r\n    .pwr-gallery {\r\n      background: var(--pwr-light);\r\n      padding-top: 86px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-gallery-grid {\r\n      display: grid;\r\n      grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);\r\n      gap: 16px;\r\n      margin-top: 38px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-gallery-item {\r\n      border-radius: 24px;\r\n      overflow: hidden;\r\n      background: #ddd;\r\n      box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.08);\r\n      min-height: 240px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-gallery-item.large {\r\n      grid-column: span 2;\r\n      grid-row: span 2;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-gallery-item img {\r\n      width: 100%;\r\n      height: 100%;\r\n      min-height: 240px;\r\n      object-fit: cover;\r\n      transition: .35s ease;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-gallery-item:hover img {\r\n      transform: scale(1.04);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-gallery-item.large img {\r\n      min-height: 496px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* Contact *\/\r\n    .pwr-contact {\r\n      background: #fff;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-contact-grid {\r\n      display: grid;\r\n      grid-template-columns: .9fr 1.1fr;\r\n      gap: 44px;\r\n      align-items: start;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-contact-info {\r\n      background: var(--pwr-black);\r\n      color: #fff;\r\n      border-radius: 32px;\r\n      padding: 38px;\r\n      position: sticky;\r\n      top: 110px;\r\n      overflow: hidden;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-contact-info:after {\r\n      content: \"\";\r\n      position: absolute;\r\n      right: -110px;\r\n      bottom: -110px;\r\n      width: 260px;\r\n      height: 260px;\r\n      border-radius: 50%;\r\n      background: rgba(180,20,30,.35);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-contact-info h2 {\r\n      margin: 0;\r\n      font-size: 38px;\r\n      line-height: 1.05;\r\n      letter-spacing: -1px;\r\n      position: relative;\r\n      z-index: 2;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-contact-info p {\r\n      color: rgba(255,255,255,.72);\r\n      line-height: 1.75;\r\n      margin: 16px 0 0;\r\n      position: relative;\r\n      z-index: 2;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-contact-list {\r\n      margin-top: 28px;\r\n      display: grid;\r\n      gap: 14px;\r\n      position: relative;\r\n      z-index: 2;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-contact-item {\r\n      background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);\r\n      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);\r\n      border-radius: 18px;\r\n      padding: 17px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-contact-item span {\r\n      display: block;\r\n      color: rgba(255,255,255,.62);\r\n      font-size: 12px;\r\n      text-transform: uppercase;\r\n      letter-spacing: 1.2px;\r\n      font-weight: 900;\r\n      margin-bottom: 6px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-contact-item a,\r\n    .pwr-contact-item strong {\r\n      color: #fff !important;\r\n      text-decoration: none !important;\r\n      font-size: 17px;\r\n      font-weight: 900;\r\n      line-height: 1.45;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-form-card {\r\n      background: var(--pwr-light);\r\n      border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08);\r\n      border-radius: 32px;\r\n      padding: 34px;\r\n      box-shadow: 0 16px 38px rgba(0,0,0,.06);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-form-card h3 {\r\n      margin: 0;\r\n      color: var(--pwr-black);\r\n      font-size: 32px;\r\n      letter-spacing: -.8px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-form-card p {\r\n      margin: 10px 0 24px;\r\n      color: var(--pwr-muted);\r\n      line-height: 1.7;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-form {\r\n      display: grid;\r\n      gap: 14px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-form-row {\r\n      display: grid;\r\n      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;\r\n      gap: 14px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-field label {\r\n      display: block;\r\n      color: var(--pwr-black);\r\n      font-size: 13px;\r\n      font-weight: 900;\r\n      margin: 0 0 8px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-field input,\r\n    .pwr-field select,\r\n    .pwr-field textarea {\r\n      width: 100%;\r\n      border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.13);\r\n      background: #fff;\r\n      border-radius: 16px;\r\n      padding: 15px 16px;\r\n      outline: none;\r\n      color: var(--pwr-black);\r\n      font-size: 15px;\r\n      transition: .2s ease;\r\n      font-family: inherit;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-field textarea {\r\n      min-height: 130px;\r\n      resize: vertical;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-field input:focus,\r\n    .pwr-field select:focus,\r\n    .pwr-field textarea:focus {\r\n      border-color: var(--pwr-red);\r\n      box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(180,20,30,.09);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-form-note {\r\n      font-size: 13px;\r\n      color: var(--pwr-muted);\r\n      line-height: 1.55;\r\n      margin-top: 2px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-form-status {\r\n      display: none;\r\n      padding: 14px 16px;\r\n      border-radius: 14px;\r\n      font-weight: 800;\r\n      font-size: 14px;\r\n      line-height: 1.45;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-form-status.success {\r\n      display: block;\r\n      background: #eaf8ef;\r\n      color: #186b31;\r\n      border: 1px solid rgba(24,107,49,.18);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-form-status.error {\r\n      display: block;\r\n      background: #fff0f0;\r\n      color: #9c1515;\r\n      border: 1px solid rgba(156,21,21,.18);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-map {\r\n      margin-top: 34px;\r\n      border-radius: 28px;\r\n      overflow: hidden;\r\n      box-shadow: 0 16px 38px rgba(0,0,0,.08);\r\n      border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-map iframe {\r\n      width: 100%;\r\n      height: 360px;\r\n      border: 0;\r\n      display: block;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* Footer *\/\r\n    .pwr-footer {\r\n      background: #0d0d0d;\r\n      color: #fff;\r\n      padding: 58px 0 24px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-footer-grid {\r\n      display: grid;\r\n      grid-template-columns: 1.2fr .8fr .9fr;\r\n      gap: 40px;\r\n      align-items: start;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-footer-logo img {\r\n      width: 190px;\r\n      background: #fff;\r\n      padding: 8px;\r\n      border-radius: 12px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-footer p {\r\n      color: rgba(255,255,255,.66);\r\n      line-height: 1.75;\r\n      margin: 18px 0 0;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-footer h4 {\r\n      margin: 0 0 17px;\r\n      font-size: 18px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-footer a {\r\n      color: rgba(255,255,255,.75) !important;\r\n      text-decoration: none !important;\r\n      display: block;\r\n      margin-bottom: 10px;\r\n      transition: .2s ease;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-footer a:hover {\r\n      color: #fff !important;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-footer-bottom {\r\n      border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);\r\n      margin-top: 38px;\r\n      padding-top: 22px;\r\n      display: flex;\r\n      align-items: center;\r\n      justify-content: space-between;\r\n      gap: 18px;\r\n      color: rgba(255,255,255,.58);\r\n      font-size: 14px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pwr-footer-bottom a {\r\n      display: inline;\r\n      margin: 0;\r\n      color: #fff !important;\r\n      font-weight: 800;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* Mobile *\/\r\n    @media (max-width: 1024px) {\r\n      .pwr-header-actions .pwr-call-pill {\r\n        display: none;\r\n      }\r\n\r\n      .pwr-hero-grid,\r\n      .pwr-about-grid,\r\n      .pwr-process-grid,\r\n      .pwr-trust-grid,\r\n      .pwr-contact-grid {\r\n        grid-template-columns: 1fr;\r\n      }\r\n\r\n      .pwr-hero-visual {\r\n        min-height: 570px;\r\n        max-width: 620px;\r\n        margin: 0 auto;\r\n        width: 100%;\r\n      }\r\n\r\n      .pwr-services-grid {\r\n        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);\r\n      }\r\n\r\n      .pwr-gallery-grid {\r\n        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);\r\n      }\r\n\r\n      .pwr-contact-info {\r\n        position: relative;\r\n        top: auto;\r\n      }\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    @media (max-width: 860px) {\r\n      .pwr-nav {\r\n        height: 76px;\r\n      }\r\n\r\n      .pwr-logo img {\r\n        width: 158px;\r\n      }\r\n\r\n      .pwr-mobile-toggle {\r\n        display: block;\r\n      }\r\n\r\n      .pwr-menu {\r\n        position: fixed;\r\n        top: 76px;\r\n        left: 0;\r\n        right: 0;\r\n        background: #fff;\r\n        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.10);\r\n        box-shadow: 0 18px 35px rgba(0,0,0,.10);\r\n        padding: 18px 16px 22px;\r\n        display: none;\r\n        flex-direction: column;\r\n        align-items: stretch;\r\n        gap: 0;\r\n      }\r\n\r\n      .pwr-menu.is-open {\r\n        display: flex;\r\n      }\r\n\r\n      .pwr-menu a {\r\n        padding: 15px 12px;\r\n        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.07);\r\n      }\r\n\r\n      .pwr-menu a:last-child {\r\n        border-bottom: 0;\r\n      }\r\n\r\n      .pwr-section {\r\n        padding: 68px 0;\r\n      }\r\n\r\n      .pwr-hero {\r\n        padding-top: 52px;\r\n      }\r\n\r\n      .pwr-hero h1 {\r\n        letter-spacing: -2px;\r\n      }\r\n\r\n      .pwr-hero-points {\r\n        grid-template-columns: 1fr;\r\n      }\r\n\r\n      .pwr-strip-grid {\r\n        grid-template-columns: 1fr;\r\n      }\r\n\r\n      .pwr-strip-line {\r\n        width: 100%;\r\n        height: 1px;\r\n      }\r\n\r\n      .pwr-section-head {\r\n        display: block;\r\n      }\r\n\r\n      .pwr-section-head .pwr-lead {\r\n        margin-top: 17px;\r\n      }\r\n\r\n      .pwr-about-media,\r\n      .pwr-process-gallery {\r\n        grid-template-columns: 1fr;\r\n      }\r\n\r\n      .pwr-about-img-main img,\r\n      .pwr-about-img-small img,\r\n      .pwr-process-img img,\r\n      .pwr-process-img:nth-child(2) img {\r\n        height: 370px;\r\n      }\r\n\r\n      .pwr-about-img-small,\r\n      .pwr-process-img:nth-child(1) {\r\n        margin: 0;\r\n      }\r\n\r\n      .pwr-footer-grid {\r\n        grid-template-columns: 1fr;\r\n      }\r\n\r\n      .pwr-footer-bottom {\r\n        display: block;\r\n      }\r\n\r\n      .pwr-footer-bottom div + div {\r\n        margin-top: 10px;\r\n      }\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    @media (max-width: 620px) {\r\n      .pwr-container {\r\n        width: min(100% - 24px, 1180px);\r\n      }\r\n\r\n      .pwr-hero {\r\n        min-height: auto;\r\n      }\r\n\r\n      .pwr-hero-visual {\r\n        min-height: auto;\r\n        display: grid;\r\n        gap: 16px;\r\n      }\r\n\r\n      .pwr-portrait-wrap,\r\n      .pwr-float-card,\r\n      .pwr-hero-mini {\r\n        position: relative;\r\n        inset: auto;\r\n        width: 100%;\r\n        transform: none;\r\n      }\r\n\r\n      .pwr-portrait-wrap img {\r\n        height: 450px;\r\n      }\r\n\r\n      .pwr-float-card {\r\n        order: 3;\r\n      }\r\n\r\n      .pwr-hero-mini {\r\n        order: 2;\r\n      }\r\n\r\n      .pwr-hero-mini img {\r\n        height: 250px;\r\n      }\r\n\r\n      .pwr-services-grid,\r\n      .pwr-gallery-grid {\r\n        grid-template-columns: 1fr;\r\n      }\r\n\r\n      .pwr-gallery-item.large {\r\n        grid-column: span 1;\r\n        grid-row: span 1;\r\n      }\r\n\r\n      .pwr-gallery-item.large img,\r\n      .pwr-gallery-item img {\r\n        min-height: 290px;\r\n      }\r\n\r\n      .pwr-form-row {\r\n        grid-template-columns: 1fr;\r\n      }\r\n\r\n      .pwr-process-panel,\r\n      .pwr-contact-info,\r\n      .pwr-form-card {\r\n        padding: 26px;\r\n        border-radius: 24px;\r\n      }\r\n\r\n      .pwr-testimonial {\r\n        grid-template-columns: 1fr;\r\n      }\r\n\r\n      .pwr-testimonial img {\r\n        width: 100%;\r\n        height: 230px;\r\n      }\r\n    }\r\n  <\/style>\r\n\r\n  <header class=\"pwr-header\">\r\n    <div class=\"pwr-container\">\r\n      <nav class=\"pwr-nav\">\r\n        <a href=\"#home\" class=\"pwr-logo\" aria-label=\"Properties With Ray\">\r\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/propertieswithray.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/logo-removebg-preview.png\" alt=\"Properties With Ray Logo\">\r\n        <\/a>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"pwr-menu\" id=\"pwrMenu\">\r\n          <a href=\"#home\">Home<\/a>\r\n          <a href=\"#about\">About<\/a>\r\n          <a href=\"#services\">Services<\/a>\r\n          <a href=\"#process\">How We Help<\/a>\r\n          <a href=\"#trust\">Why Ray<\/a>\r\n          <a href=\"#contact\">Contact<\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"pwr-header-actions\">\r\n         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Ray assists clients with property sales, buying, rental management, investments, valuations and renovation-related property preparation.\r\n          <\/p>\r\n          <p>\r\n            From the first conversation to the final step, the focus is on clear communication, honest guidance and helping each client make better property decisions.\r\n          <\/p>\r\n\r\n          <div class=\"pwr-checks\">\r\n            <div class=\"pwr-check\"><span>\u2713<\/span> Assistance for sellers, buyers, landlords and investors.<\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"pwr-check\"><span>\u2713<\/span> Practical support with valuations and property readiness.<\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"pwr-check\"><span>\u2713<\/span> Direct contact with Ray throughout the process.<\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"pwr-check\"><span>\u2713<\/span> Local property support from Roodepoort and surrounding areas.<\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n\r\n          <div class=\"pwr-signature\">\r\n            <strong>Ray Umeana<\/strong>\r\n            <span>Real Estate Consultant \u2014 \u201cWe make it happen.\u201d<\/span>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <section class=\"pwr-section pwr-services\" id=\"services\">\r\n    <div class=\"pwr-container\">\r\n      <div class=\"pwr-section-head\">\r\n        <div>\r\n          <div class=\"pwr-eyebrow\">Services<\/div>\r\n          <h2 class=\"pwr-title\">Property solutions for every stage.<\/h2>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <p class=\"pwr-lead\">\r\n          Whether you are preparing to sell, looking for a new home, managing a rental or exploring an investment, Ray can guide the process.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"pwr-services-grid\">\r\n        <div class=\"pwr-service-card\">\r\n          <div class=\"pwr-service-icon\">\ud83c\udfe0<\/div>\r\n          <h3>Property Sales<\/h3>\r\n          <p>Professional support for homeowners who want to sell, including pricing guidance, buyer positioning and a clear plan to move forward.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"pwr-service-card\">\r\n          <div class=\"pwr-service-icon\">\ud83d\udd11<\/div>\r\n          <h3>Buying Property<\/h3>\r\n          <p>Guidance for buyers looking for a home, investment property or property opportunity that suits their needs and budget.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"pwr-service-card\">\r\n          <div class=\"pwr-service-icon\">\ud83d\udccb<\/div>\r\n          <h3>Rental Management<\/h3>\r\n          <p>Rental property support for landlords who need assistance with tenants, rental flow, communication and general management.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"pwr-service-card\">\r\n          <div class=\"pwr-service-icon\">\ud83d\udcc8<\/div>\r\n          <h3>Investments<\/h3>\r\n          <p>Property investment guidance for clients who want to understand the opportunity, numbers and long-term potential before making a decision.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"pwr-service-card\">\r\n          <div class=\"pwr-service-icon\">\ud83d\udcdd<\/div>\r\n          <h3>Valuations<\/h3>\r\n          <p>Free property valuation assistance to help you understand what your property may be worth in the current market.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"pwr-service-card\">\r\n          <div class=\"pwr-service-icon\">\ud83d\udee0\ufe0f<\/div>\r\n          <h3>Renovations<\/h3>\r\n          <p>Advice around property improvements and preparation that can help improve appeal before selling, renting or repositioning a property.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <section class=\"pwr-section pwr-process\" id=\"process\">\r\n    <div class=\"pwr-container\">\r\n      <div class=\"pwr-process-grid\">\r\n        <div class=\"pwr-process-panel\">\r\n          <h2>Looking to sell, buy or rent?<\/h2>\r\n          <p>\r\n            Start with a simple conversation. Ray will understand your property goals, advise on the best next step and help you move forward with confidence.\r\n          <\/p>\r\n\r\n          <div class=\"pwr-step-list\">\r\n            <div class=\"pwr-step\">\r\n              <b>1<\/b>\r\n              <div>\r\n                <strong>Tell Ray what you need<\/strong>\r\n                <span>Share whether you want to sell, buy, rent, invest or get a valuation.<\/span>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"pwr-step\">\r\n              <b>2<\/b>\r\n              <div>\r\n                <strong>Get practical guidance<\/strong>\r\n                <span>Receive clear advice based on your property, location, budget and goals.<\/span>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"pwr-step\">\r\n              <b>3<\/b>\r\n              <div>\r\n                <strong>Move forward with support<\/strong>\r\n                <span>Ray assists with the process and keeps communication simple and direct.<\/span>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"pwr-process-gallery\">\r\n          <div class=\"pwr-process-img\">\r\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/propertieswithray.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/to-let-board.jpeg\" alt=\"To let board\">\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"pwr-process-img\">\r\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/propertieswithray.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/poster.jpeg\" alt=\"Looking to sell your property\">\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <section class=\"pwr-feature\">\r\n    <div class=\"pwr-container\">\r\n      <h2>Own your dream home. Sell with confidence. Invest with clarity.<\/h2>\r\n      <p>\r\n        Properties With Ray helps clients take the next step in property with friendly service, practical advice and direct support.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n      <div class=\"pwr-hero-actions\">\r\n        <a href=\"#contact\" class=\"pwr-btn\">Start Your Property Enquiry<\/a>\r\n        <a href=\"mailto:info@propertieswithray.co.za\" class=\"pwr-btn secondary\">Email Ray<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <section class=\"pwr-section pwr-trust\" id=\"trust\">\r\n    <div class=\"pwr-container\">\r\n      <div class=\"pwr-trust-grid\">\r\n        <div class=\"pwr-trust-card\">\r\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/propertieswithray.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/award.jpeg\" alt=\"Ray award recognition\">\r\n          <h3>Trusted guidance. Recognised service.<\/h3>\r\n          <p>\r\n            Property decisions are big decisions. 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