Ever since Covid-19 put everyone in South Africa into hard-lockdown at home, estate agents have been reporting a steady increase in the number of people moving away from big cities to smaller towns along the coast or in more rural settings. Many city dwellers are rethinking their housing choices and are deciding to make changes as fast as they can. And one of the biggest trends to emerge has been the move to quieter, more rural areas. Possible reasons for this trend Anecdotal evidence from a number of agencies suggest a variety of reasons for this growing trend. These include:
Many young people no longer see the point of paying higher rents or home prices for tiny spaces in the inner city when they are now working remotely in any event, and can probably pay far less for a more spacious home in a smaller town. The current very low-interest rates are also making it cheaper for many young remote workers to buy their own homes instead of renting, especially if they move out of town. Safety and security are also important considerations. Smaller towns and villages generally experience less serious crime problems than most major cities, making this another big drawcard for city dwellers considering a move to a more tranquil environment. How agents can help people relocate Moving to a new town can be fraught with difficulties, which is where helpful and well-informed agents can prove invaluable. Knowledgeable agents should be able to provide the following information:
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Why it helps to deal with a reputable agent Relocating is always much easier if you move to a place with a friendly and active community that will welcome you and your family and encourage you to participate in local cultural events and celebrations. Finding out from a distance whether a particular town will meet your needs can be difficult and time-consuming, so it really is worth contacting a reputable local estate agent who will be able to give you all the information you need, as well as photographs and videos of homes for sale that match your specifications. Agents working for a national agency will also be able to help movers sell their existing city property and so expedite the move to the country.
Courtesy of Private Property by Saraj Jane Meyer | Gerhard Kotze - RealNet & Wouter Jobert of Rawson
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