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A broad range of properties is available in the province, to suit any pocket, from upmarket Sandton to affordable Albertville

Sandton Bryanston – R1.155 million

THERE are gems to be found in Sandton, says Nicci Roussos, franchisee of Just Property Johannesburg North and NorthWestern suburbs.

“Sandton is a thriving hub for property owners and investors. The upmarket lifestyle offered in this area is unrivalled; people can live, work and play in the same area and property does not have to cost the earth.”

It is possible to buy a two-bedroom, pet-friendly, private garden apartment in Bryanston.

For R600 000 to R800 000 you can find one-to-two-bedroom apartments in Paulshof, Douglasdale and Lonehill, says Charles Vining, managing director of Seeff Sandton.

“Sectional title property is also very popular for rentals and thus offers the opportunity to retain your property as a rental investment should you need to move to a bigger home in future.”

Bryanston PICTURE: JUST PROPERTY JOHANNESBURG NORTH

Midrand

GRAHAME Diedericks, manager principal for Lew Geffen Sotheby’s International Realty in Midrand, says properties available for R1.5m will range from twoto-three-bedroom high-end apartments in established developments to two-to-threebedroom homes in established townhouse clusters in Midrand’s inner suburbs.

With new developments in this area, Just Property Midrand agent Max Tongo says buyers can get more for their money.

“For example, Walford Estate offers modern living, with four different plans to choose from, ranging from 91m² twobedroom, one-bathroom units to 141m² three-bedroom, two-bathroom options.”

Midrand PICTURE: LEW GEFFEN SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

Randburg/Roodepoort

IN THE greater Randburg area, buyers have a large selection of properties to choose from, says Duane Butler, general manager for Seeff Randburg.

“Many sectional title complexes are available where prices range from R800 000 to R1.5m. Cluster developments are also available within this range as well as free-standing homes in certain suburbs.”

Cobus Odendaal, managing director for Lew Geffen Sotheby’s International Realty in Randburg, says one can buy a threebedroom townhouse with secure parking in an access-controlled complex for R1.5m.

“For slightly more than R1.5m, one can buy a free-standing home with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, two reception areas and a double garage on a plot of around 1000m². The same sized properties in other nearby areas like Northcliff would be priced in excess of R2.5m...”

East Rand - Kempton Park

ANDRÉ Landman, licensee for Seeff Kempton Park, says a three-bedroom town house with a garage in a secure complex will cost about R1m. For R1.3m you can find a three-bedroom family house.

“Kempton Park is on the East Rand and a great middle class area with a bustling property market and a shortage of stock in the R1.2m to R2m range. This makes homes in these lower price ranges great investments. There is always high demand for rental property.”

Pretoria Stand in Waterlake Farm Estate – R1m to R1.5m

FROM A Pretoria estate-living perspective, most properties going for around R1.5m would offer you either a vacant stand of 900m² to 1000m², or a town house with two or three bedrooms, says Juanita du Plessis, Lew Geffen Sotheby’s International Realty’s manager for estate living in Pretoria East.

“A number of estates offer properties in this price range, however, most of them would be older and in need of some TLC and upgrading of finishes. Typically, townhouses within estates are close to shopping centres with easy access to main routes.”

In Waterlake Farm Estate one could obtain a stand from just below R1m up to R1.5m.

Pretoria PICTURE: LEW GEFFEN SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

Soweto Protea Glen in Soweto from R400 000

FOR AROUND R600 000, you can find a nice two-bedroom starter house on 288m², say Khosi Sibiya and Phindile Mphahlele, managing directors for Seeff Soweto. This would typically have two tiled-floor bedrooms; a bathroom; tiled-floor lounge and kitchen, and have three outside rooms which can generate about R4000 a month.

They add that, for just under R1m, you can purchase a spacious free-standing family house in the heart of the suburban area of Protea Glen, boasting an erf of 302m², with three bedrooms with built-in cupboards and two bathrooms.

“The Soweto property market has delivered excellent price growth during the economic growth years and properties are always in demand for purchase and rentals,” Sibiya says.

East Town and Albertville

FOR R1.5 million you can buy a freestanding three-bedroom, two-bathroom home on a stand of 500m² to 700m², with a garage and outbuildings, says Duane Butler, general manager for Seeff Randburg.

“The suburbs offer excellent proximity to Randburg and Roodepoort as well as the CBD and Sandton business areas. They are great for starter homes and offer excellent affordability and value for money.”

Although houses here are cheaper than many other areas, they offer all the local amenities that you need and are close to the large arterial Beyers Naude Drive which runs through Randburg.

Albertville PICTURE: SEEFF PROPERTY GROUP