High Demand For Centurion Properties
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The recent political and economic plight in South Africa has seen home buyers become more selective when choosing a new neighbourhood. In order for buyers to see decent returns on their investment, they need to be pickier in their suburb selection. Centurion has become increasingly popular in recent years due to its wide variety of amenities and close proximity to Pretoria. The house sale volumes for Centurion have grown dramatically within the past year and the area is seeing more and more new residential developments popping up. Therefore, these could be some of the reasons why Centurion has seen such a high demand:
1. Location
Centurion is centrally located and within close proximity to the capital city of Pretoria. It is also situated along all major arterial routes such as the N1, allowing for easy access for travelling to neighbouring destinations such as Johannesburg and Pretoria.
2. Affordability
The Centurion property market offers a broad range of properties to suit a variety of needs. The city encompasses over 30 suburbs with property types ranging from upmarket, mid-range to low, accommodating an array of income brackets. According to recent statistics, the average price of a freestanding home in Centurion is around 1.4 million rand, with sectional title properties costing much less.
3. Transport
The Gautrain and buses have offered much convenience to the commuters living within Centurion. It is now much easier and more affordable to commute to work in either Pretoria or Johannesburg as Centurion offers easy access to quality transport services.
4. Ongoing Developments and Growth
The continual demand for properties in Centurion has lead to town planners earmarking much of the vacant land in the area for secure estates and complexes. Developments such as: Copperleaf Golf and Country Estate, form part of a comprehensive plan to transform and develop the area between Centurion and Krugersdorp into a mega-city. This will provide housing to the growing number of people choosing to invest in this flourishing area.
5. Amenities
The leafy suburb also offers a number of world class private schools, such as: SPARK Centurion, and Centurion Christian School and Maragon. This allows for plenty of excellent schooling options for families relocating to Centurion. In addition, the city also offers a wide range of activities and entertainment options, some of which include: Centurion Mall and Freedom Park.
Centurion’s ongoing development and range of new amenities have seen the housing market grow steadily. Buyers can enjoy convenient commutes, great schooling options and a diverse range of property types to suit individual needs and budgets. For more information about properties in this area, browse our Centurion listings and contact our agents.
Author: Dormehl Property Group
