South Africa's residential property market continues to evolve, with distinct regional patterns shaping buyer demand and investment opportunities. From reverse semigration to estate living, a blend of lifestyle preferences, affordability, and infrastructure development is driving the current property landscape.
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Pretoria East: A rising residential star
Donavan van Rooyen, Broker/Manager at RE/MAX Property Merchants, highlights Pretoria East as a fast-emerging growth node. "We’re seeing a notable upsurge in bond registrations, driven largely by reverse semigration. Families and professionals from the Cape are relocating here for greater affordability, lifestyle estates, top-performing schools, and more spacious homes," he explains.
Suburbs such as Mooikloof, Silver Lakes, The Wilds, and Waterkloof are in high demand, particularly within the R2.5 million to R4.5 million price range. While older CBD-adjacent suburbs remain steady, estate living is clearly fueling a new phase of market growth in Pretoria East.
