5 things to know before you move to Gauteng

Gauteng is South Africa's most populated province - although you might not think so when you look around and see how much open space is around you in various parts of the province. There are good reasons for the fact that so many people choose to live here and the CSi Property Group has put together a list of five things to know before you move to Gauteng that will get you excited about living here.

Affordable real estate

First things first - if you call Gauteng home, then your home is far more affordable than it would be if it was located in many other parts of South Africa. If you're looking for a one or two-bedroom apartment in one of Gauteng's urban hubs, you can easily pay less than R6 500 per month in rent in 2023. If you're looking for a larger family home to rent, you'll comfortably find it in Gauteng for between R12 000 and R15 000 per month. Those looking for a secure sectional title home are spoilt for choice in Gauteng, and many complexes have great features like pools and clubhouses, kids' play areas, walking trails and opportunities to live life as it is meant to be lived.

Wide range of things to see and do

Residents of Gauteng are never short of things to see and do and this is one of the things that Gauteng residents love about their home. As well as being the country's economic heartland, it's a cultural capital and boasts many great outdoor activities. One of the great reasons to live in Gauteng is the array of museums and attractions on offer. From the renowned Gold Reef City Theme Park and Montecasino to historical legacies like the Apartheid Museum and Voortrekker Monument, there are always things to do in Gauteng. And that's without mentioning the array of ways to enjoy the great outdoors, such as the Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden, Sterkfontein Caves and Cradle Moon Lakeside Game Lodge.

Ample career opportunities

A quick glance at South African job search websites like Pnet or Bizcommunity will quickly show you that a majority of the country's vacancies are in Gauteng. While the work-from-home revolution has begun, most South African companies still require their team members to be in the office every day - and those offices tend to be in Gauteng. No matter what field you're in - from marketing to management and from science to sales - you're likely to find it easier to find work in Gauteng than in other parts of South Africa.

Easy international travel

The advantages of living within easy reach of O. R. Tambo International Airport should not be underestimated. Those wanting to travel overseas or to other countries in Africa - whether for business or pleasure - will find the best flight deals leaving from O.R. Tambo. While Durban and Cape Town airports offer limited international flights, Gauteng is South Africa's gateway to the rest of the world.

Fantastic weather

It is often said that Gauteng offers one of the world's best climates. Who wouldn't want to live in a place with warm, wind-free summer days and relatively mild winters? Gauteng offers relatively temperate conditions year-round, which means there's never a season when its residents don't get to make the most of the great outdoors.

Once you've decided to call Gauteng home, you can trust the team from the CSi Property Group to help you find the home that's right for you. We've got our finger on the pulse of every corner of Gauteng, with a wide array of properties for sale and to rent.