SA’s property sector | Gautengers ditch Joburg for the sea

JOHANNESBURG - Semigration to the Western Cape remains strong as people search for quieter lifestyles.

Estate agents note increased sales and rentals in the Western Cape compared to other provinces.
Ratepayers are looking for municipalities with good infrastructure offering better lifestyles.

Sales of properties valued up to R20-million rose from 23 to 27 percent since 2019.

Gauteng saw sales fall from 43 to 29 percent, but there is still an appetite for apartment living and rentals.