Property for sale (real estate) in Gauteng Some useful information regarding Gauteng.
Gauteng | South Africa
Gauteng is the most highly urbanized province in South Africa,has a population exceeding 8 million and is known as South Africa’s central business point.
As economic growth continues, Gauteng continues to grow with continued investment in the range of Gauteng property for sale in Johannesburg, Midrand, Pretoria and Sandton properties leading the list of popular Gauteng real estate buys.
The Gautengprovince was originally formed from part of the old Transvaal province after South Africa's first free elections on 27 April 1994. Gauteng was named in December 2004 and formerly known as the PWV(Pretoria-Witwatersrand-Vereeniging) area. With less than 2% of the land area,Gauteng is the smallest province in South Africa and is situated in the heart of the Highveld. The name “Gauteng” is derived from Sesotho, meaning "Place of Gold".
The Gauteng area is commonly broken down into the following regions:
The East Rand region of Gauteng encompasses Alberton, Benoni, Boksburg, Edenvale, Germiston, Brakpan, Nigel andSprings and their surrounding areas. Also included in this region are Kempton Park and the Johannesburg International Airport.
All of the aforementioned towns, each of which used to be a separate municipality, have been incorporated into the new Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality. The whole area has grown and developed as a direct result of the discovery of gold in the area, though Springs was founded after the discovery of coal. The East Rand is now an extremely important region in terms of the economics of Gauteng.
Many foreigners unknowingly begin their South African experience in the East Rand, as their first stop will be at OR Tambo airport (ORT), the busiest airport in Africa handling more than 14 million passengers a year and employing some 18000 people. ORT has recently completed a three-year rebuilding program. The airport is a 20-minute drive from the eastern suburbs of Johannesburg and a 45-minute trip from Sandton and Rosebank, where a wide selection of accommodation and mainstream hotels are found. Take care when travelling in Gauteng - peak traffic times are challenging as the highways around Johannesburgcan become very congested.
The well-priced variety of East Rand property makes it a popular area for a wide range of Gauteng property purchasers. Our East Rand Property for sale includes homes in Bedfordview, Boksburg, Benoni, Brakpan, Edenvale, Kempton Park, Nigel and Springs.
WEST RAND | GAUTENG PROPERTY
The West Rand region of Gauteng encompasses the towns Carltonville, Krugersdorp, Westonaria, Randfontein, Soweto, Western Gauteng, the Magaliesburg and all the surrounding areas. All of the aforementioned towns, each of which used to be a separate municipality, have been incorporated into the new West Rand District Municipality. The whole area has grown and developed as a direct result of the discovery of gold in the area.
A greater part of the West Rand region is rural and includes some of Gauteng's most beautiful scenery. To the West of the region are the Magaliesberg and Witwatersberg mountains and the valleys of the Skeerpoort and Crocodile rivers. In this area are the archaeological finds in the Sterkfontein Valley, now known to be the cradle of mankind. The Magaliesberg range has seen the establishment of numerous hotels, guest houses and resorts along its entire length. In the Eastern part of the range is to be found the Hartbeespoort Dam, a popular escape for the weekend and home to many different watersports. West Rand Property ranges tremendously in both price and variety due to the huge geographical variances, with a mix of areas around commercial centres to rural settings. Our West Rand Properties for sale include homes in Mogale City Randburg, Randfontein, Ruimsig and the Featherbrooke Estate
JOHANNESBURG SOUTH | GAUTENG PROPERTY
The southern suburbs, located in Regions 9, 10, and 11, extend to the south of the inner city, and are somewhat isolated from the rest of Johannesburg. On a map, the southern suburbs appear to hang down from the border of Soweto and Johannesburg South. It is about 40 km’s south of the inner city. It is actually the most isolated, least integrated area of Johannesburg, with its east, west, and southern boundaries also forming Johannesburg proper's boundaries in the area. It is diagonally traversed by the N1, with the N12 running along its northern border.
Alberton is home - it is a town with a significant history. It was founded in 1804 and is vibrant and ever growing. Only twenty minutes’ drive from JHB International Airport, as well as the University of JHB, Alberton is surrounded by three highways - the R59, N3 & N12 which makes it very accessible and yet it is so serenely separate from the frantic feel of the city.
JOHANNESBURG NORTH | GAUTENG PROPERTY
Sandton Central is a business district that has been developed to enhance visitors experience of this key node of Johannesburg. Identified as a vibrant, high energy cluster of global trade.
Randburg is a large town in the North West of Johannesburg. Once a separate municipality, its municipal government has since become a part of the City of Johannesburg. Randburg has over 30 suburbs, most of them residential. Randburg is an up market area filled with many family friendly entertainment facilities and park like areas. Randburg offers large lavish homes and an abundance of boutiques. In fact, Randburg is well known for its plethora of shopping centres and entertainment areas, including the Brightwater Commons, Cresta Centre, Northgate, Sanlam Shopping Centre and various others.
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MIDRAND | GAUTENG PROPERTY
Midrand is a located in the Johannesburg metropolis in Gauteng, South Africa. The name Halfway House is suitable as it is half way between The Rand (Witwatersrand) and Pretoria. Midrand is in Region 2 of Johannesburg's administrative region plan and completely built around the N1. It is identified as one of the 8 tourism nodes in the Johannesburg area and home to large-scale industries such as textiles and motor vehicles. Midrand is South Africa's most rapidly developing city and Africa's fastest developing investment centre. From its humble beginning as a halfway point between Gauteng's two major cities, it is now the dynamic centre of a metropolitan area, stretching from Centurion in the north, Sandton in the south, Kempton Park to the east and Kyalami to the west. By the year 2015 it is forecast that the population will be 20 million, compared to that current of 9 million
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PRETORIA | GAUTENG PROPERTY
The Greater Pretoria region of Gauteng includes the towns Centurion, Cullinan and Bronkhorstspruit, Pretoria and Bapsfontein and all their surrounding areas. All of the aforementioned towns, each of which used to be a separate municipality, have been incorporated into the new Tshwane District Municipality. Greater Pretoria is situated in the Bushveld. It starts approximately halfway between Johannesburg and Pretoria and extends some 70 kilometres both East and West of the latter.
Pretoria is South Africa's administrative capital and offers real estate and property investors an assortment of real estate and properties to choose from. These properties range from flats, apartments, townhouses and homes in security villages and complexes to spacious homes and grand ambassadorial residences. Pretoria East is one of the fastest growing property areas in the world. Pretoria Eastproperty prices have shown a great year-on-year escalation, making it a haven for the serious property investor.
The area referred to as Pretoria Moot is situated to the North East of Pretoria and covers the suburbs of Waverley, Kilnerpark, Queenswood, Villieria, Rietfontein, Moregloed, Wonderboom, South, Gezina, Riviera, Rietondale, Deernes, Colbyn, Montanapark, Montana, Doornpoort, Sinoville, Annlin, Wonderboom, Magalieskruin, Mountain View, Claremont, Capitalpark, Booysens, Eloffsdal, Les Marais and Mayville.
Centurion is a thriving and centrally positioned town in the Gauteng Province well positioned between Pretoria&Midrand and forming part of the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality. Centurion is located at the intersection of the N1 and N14 highways. The R21 also passes through Centurion. The Waterkloof Air Force Base, as well as the Swartkops Air Force Base (which includes the South African Air Force Museum) is also located in Centurion.
RANDBURG | GAUTENG PROPERTY
The Randburg area encompasses a number of smaller suburbs in the northwestern area of Gauteng in South Africa. The residents ofRandburg enjoy the benefits of living in a centrally located and well-developed area, offering easy access to just a wide selection of shops, schools and restaraunts all set in a scenic residential area. Randburg is a hugelypopular area with families.
Over the past few decades, property developers and property investors took up opportunities in Randburg, property opportunities that are being created afresh in the new and bigger Randburg West.With so many residents, investors, and businesses showing their loyalty to Randburg, continued growth lies ahead for Randburg property. Randburg is being planned for the people who live and work in it.
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