4 factors making Gauteng a great place to retire

For many retirees - whether or not they have spent their working years in Gauteng - Johannesburg, Pretoria and their surrounds make great retirement homes. The CSi Property Group investigates everything that Gauteng has to offer retirees.

1. Estates designed with retirement in mind

The popularity of estate living has exploded in recent years - and not just among retirees. The safety of the way of life that's on offer, as well as the social and sporting activities, have made these estates an exceptionally popular investment. Retiring in an estate gives you more than peace of mind: it gives you the freedom to make the most of the experience of being retired. Being part of a community of retirees - without work and stress levels to worry about - can truly be one of the most enjoyable times of your life, and Gauteng's numerous retirement estates facilitate this. Units in many of these estates are equipped with little extras like safety railings, panic buttons and non-slip floors.

2. World-class healthcare facilities

Another thing bringing peace of mind to Gauteng's retirees is the abundance of healthcare facilities right on your doorstep. While retiring to small towns on the coastline may sound idyllic in certain ways, there are likely to be limitations on the number of hospitals, doctors and specialists in the region. By choosing the hub of Gauteng as your retirement home - whether you choose Johannesburg, Pretoria, Centurion or Midrand - you're minutes away from world-class care if you should ever need it. Over and above this, many of Gauteng's retirement estates offer frail care facilities as well as a helping hand at home to those who need it.

3. Proximity to domestic and international travel

For many retirees, travel is one of the great pleasures of life. Whether it's travelling to Durban or Cape Town to visit family members or going further afield to explore parts of the world you've never had the opportunity to visit, retirement is often when you have the funds and the time to see the world. Johannesburg's O R Tambo International Airport is South Africa's gateway to the world, and with international travel slowly reopening to South Africans who have received their COVID-19 vaccines, Gauteng is the place to be.

4. Huge range of things to see and do

Gauteng may not have beaches to offer, but there's no shortage of things to do, both indoors and out. Any international act or performance that comes to South Africa is guaranteed to be staged in Gauteng, whether it's a concert, a play or a ballet.

Wherever you live in Gauteng, you'll never be far from an array of South Africa's top restaurants boasting every kind of cuisine you'll find anywhere in the world. You're also guaranteed to have a shopping centre in close proximity to meet all your needs. Many retirement homes have a shuttle service that can drive you to your nearest mall once a week to get your essentials.

For those passionate about the great outdoors, Gauteng is a great place to call home. From going for a stroll in a nature reserve or botanical garden to fly fishing or exploring history at the Cradle of Humankind, the province boasts a wealth of ways to spend a day outdoors. Over and above this, many of the province's well-loved retirement estates offer walking trails and places to sit outside and enjoy the sunshine.

The CSi Property Group specialises in finding retirees an ideal home to buy or rent in Gauteng. Contact us today and let us help you find a home in which you can make the most of your retirement.