Real Estate Agents in South Africa

Find Real Estate Agents in South Africa

Relocating and moving to South Africa as an expat? When you are looking for a suitable home in South Africa, especially in Cape Town, expats have a lot of choice. Whether you want to rent a house or apartment or even plan to buy your own property, there are plenty of nice and safe areas in and around the Mother City. Most expats will probably be able to afford renting a middle or upper-scale property in one of the many gated communities found everywhere in South Africa. These communities are the preferred option of many expats moving to South Africa, as they come with added amenities such as a security service, shopping opportunities, and parking zones. The gated communities, called ‘estates’ are very popular. Many locals and expats see the estates as a way of escaping the crime rate that unfortunately plagues many parts of South Africa. To find accommodation: There are various ways to find accommodation in South Africa. Rental agents and real estate agents in Cape Town are the best starting point, either by meeting them in person to discuss your requirements, or browsing their available properties via their websites. There are some options for you when searching for accommodation, from brand new, modern apartments to more traditional houses. Housing can range from a studio apartment to a large villa. It is helpful to work out your budget and what size of accommodation is required well in advance so that your agent knows what to do. But, don't do the home searching yourself as you will not know if the areas where you are viewing is a safe zone, your agent does. To put more emphasis on using a local real estate agent or relocation adviser in South Africa, your search for a local real estate agent that might even speak your language starts here on www.housingagent.co.za