Airport property guide

Migration to the Western Cape has by far surpassed movement to other provinces in recent years, which is clearly evidenced by Lightstone figures that show that last year, 6406 households from other regions bought property in the province, more than three times as many as the next highest of 1971 in Gauteng.

Not everyone aspires to live on the coast – many home buyers, including a large number of young, first-time buyers, are finding their ideal lifestyle in a variety of appealing inland hamlets around the country, says Pam Golding Properties.

There are a number of suburbs in the Johannesburg and Pretoria areas which offer excellent value for family buyers. Good sized family homes, and access to good schools and amenities are usually a priority for family buyers