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Still value to be had in Gauteng With average house prices in Greater Johannesburg fast approaching the R1m threshold (as measured by Absa's housing index) it's not surprising that property buyers are battling to find good buys for less than a million. However, real estate agents say there are areas that offer value at this end of the market. By Joan MullerVaaloewer stands sell from R135kThe tranquil small town of Vaaloewer, situated on the banks of the Vaal River just 25km from Vanderbijlpark and Parys, is being discovered by home buyers eager to escape from the frenetic pace of big city life.Is now the time to buy? Rate cuts boost housing demandThe housing demand and prices have already started to rise in response to the two interest cuts announced last year, and that this trend will no doubt be further fuelled by the 0,25% cut announced this week.