4 reasons to make Gauteng your home

Anyone who has lived in Johannesburg or Pretoria for any length of time will tell you that Gauteng is far from the "concrete jungle" that many portray it to be. Over and above being the economic heartland of South Africa, it is a place where it's generally possible to go for a country drive or walk relatively close to home. The variety of upscale real estate in every price bracket means there's a home for everyone in Gauteng and the CSi Property Group has come up with a list of four great reasons to make Gauteng your home.

1. An abundance of economic possibilities

A quick search for jobs in just about any industry of South Africa will quickly show you that Gauteng is home to a high percentage of the opportunities for career advancement that our country has to offer. Not only do many companies have their head offices in Gauteng, but living here provides everyone from graduates to seasoned professionals with more opportunities than other provinces do. Whether you're an accountant, an IT professional, a marketing specialist or a scientist, there are likely to be more potential jobs for you in Gauteng than in other parts of our beautiful country.

2. Green spaces and opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors

If you live in Johannesburg and want to feel like you're far from the city, one of the great places you can head to is the Johannesburg Botanical Gardens and Emmarentia Dam. Here, you'll find over 100 hectares of open green space in which you can go for a walk (with or without your dog on a leash), cycle, run or canoe. If it's a sunny weekend day and you feel like a picnic, this is an ideal spot.

If you're in the Randburg area, you can head to Delta Park, which offers walking trails, a "sensory trail" and opportunities for birdwatching in 108 hectares of urban paradise. Wherever you live in Gauteng, there'll be somewhere nearby to get your fix of the great outdoors. Another great example is Hennops Hiking Trails, which is located 30km from both Pretoria and Fourways. This unspoilt family farm offers hiking trails, bike trails, offroad trails and much more. If you're interested in seeing some wildlife, Rietvlei Nature Reserve in Pretoria offers you the chance to get outdoors and encounter mammals like eland, buffalo, white rhino, wildebeest and more.

In a nutshell, Gauteng is far from a "concrete jungle" and there are loads of opportunities to get outside and get some fresh air.

3. A variety of homes on offer

From sprawling gardens and freestanding homes to cute apartments and safe sectional title units, Gauteng has something to offer everyone looking for a new home. There is also a wide array of ambiences to choose from - from relaxed country vibes in parts of Pretoria to the urban energy of Sandton. Whether you're looking to buy or rent, you'll find an ideal home in Gauteng.

4. Affordable homes

Yet another thing to love about Gauteng is how affordable property is here. If you are looking to rent a one or two-bedroom apartment in Centurion, for example, your rent can comfortably be under R7 000 per month. This price bracket would enable you to rent in a variety of areas including Heuweloord, Rooihuiskraal North or Stone Ridge.

To provide another example, if you were looking for a home in Germiston, you'd be able to rent a two-bedroom apartment or duplex for under R7 000 in suburbs like Castleview or Dinwiddie.

If you're looking to buy or rent property in any corner of Gauteng, contact the CSi Property Group. You can trust our team of property practitioners and bond originators to secure you the right property.