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Joburg vs Pretoria: What can you get for less than R2m?

18 Oct 2021

The most popular suburbs and listings across Property24 for Johannesburg and Pretoria offers some excellent value, perfect for young buyers. From Lenasia to Waterkloof, take a look at these modest, affordable homes, across various price-brackets. 

Pretoria 

In June 2021, searches for properties in Pretoria received over 8.8 million pageviews, and between July and September 2021, the city received over 27.7 million page views.

Pretoria has currently *5 422 new property listings, according to property24 Trends Page, with the average asking price for the area being R1.37 million. The average sale price per erf for 2020 was about R1.265 million while Section Scheme Units price for the same period is R890 000. 

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Top 15 Tshwane suburbs on Property24 between July to September 2021

Suburb

Average Asking price in 2021

% Difference in Average Asking Price for 2020-2021

% Difference in Average Asking Price for 2019-2020

% Change in number of listings per suburb 2019 - 2020

% Change in number of listings per suburb 2020 - 2021

Mamelodi 748 013 9% 6% -8% -31%
Lotus Gardens 784 500 3% 9% 11% -10%
Atteridgeville 865 000 10% 2% -6% -14%
Danville 1 025 813 7% 7% 6% -2%
Pretoria North 1 180 000 6% 11% 5% 10%
Montana 1 455 000 -1% -1% -7% 13%
Equestria 1 489 950 5% 5% 5% -4%
Moreleta Park 1 844 000 3% 2% 10% -12%
Savannah Country Estate 1 920 000 24% 64% 44% -3%
Faerie Glen 1 982 500 7% 0% -2% -7%
Lombardy Estate 2 567 750 -1% 13% 33% -5%
The Hills Game Reserve Estate 2 890 000 51% 4% -1% -27%
Silver Lakes Golf Estate 4 200 000 6% 7% 12% -19%
Waterkloof 4 255 000 -1% 2% -12% 15%
Waterkloof Ridge 4 412 500 19% 0% 5% -2%

Source: Property24 Trends Data

1.  An ultra-modern sectional title in Montana home for R1.79 million


Set in a safe Duke Gate in Montana, this apartment offers the perfect balance between traditional suburb life and the modern sophistication. The three-bedroom, three-bathroom unit has an undercover patio, play area and beautiful features and finishes.
 
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2.  Life is easy in Equestria for R1.895 million
 

Close to various schools and amenities such as La Montagne Primary School, Deutsche Schule Pretoria and Equestria Gateway, this spacious and modern three-bedroom, two-bathroom home in Equestria offers 24-hour security, kids play area with jungle gym and access to communal pool.

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3. A starter home in Lombardy Estate for R780 000 

This unit is perfect for any person who is looking to own their own property or an investment property.  The apartment shouts comfort and offers one bedroom and bathroom, communal games room, recreation room, spa and easy access to different shopping venues.

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Johannesburg

In June 2021, searches for properties in Johannesburg received over 5.8 million page views, and between July and September 2021, the city received over 18.5 million page views.

Joburg has currently *2 552 new property listings, according to property24 Trends Page, with the average asking price for the area being R1 378 500. The average sale price per erf for 2020 was about R1 156 750 million while Section Scheme Units price for the same period is R685 000.  

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Top 15 Johannesburg searched suburbs on Property24 between April to June 2021

Suburb

Average Asking price in 2021

% Difference in Average Asking Price for 2020-2021

% Difference in Average Asking Price for 2019-2020

% Change in number of listings per suburb 2019 - 2020

% Change in number of listings per suburb 2020 - 2021

Naturena 794 000 10% -9% 22% 0%
Lenasia South 877 000 -12% 17% 35% -19%
Ormonde 910 000 1% 1% 17% 14%
Winchester Hills 977 500 2% -2% 11% 0%
Lenasia 1 060 938 0% -18% 28% 8%
Kibler Park 1 195 000 8% -6% 21% 2%
Mondeor 1 392 000 3% -4% 40% -3%
Kensington 1 599 999 6% 1% 13% 5%
Mulbarton 1 650 000 0% -3% 18% -9%
Melville 1 987 500 0% -10% 7% 41%
Bassonia 2 000 000 -14% -6% 24% -12%
Glenvista 2 297 000 4% 5% 10% -13%
Parkhurst 3 580 000 0% 2% 4% 15%
Aspen Hills Nature Estate 4 799 500 -2% 4% 152% -30%
Houghton Estate 5 297 500 25% -9% 28% 16%

Source: Property24 Trends Data

1.  Comfort and security in Naturena for R950 000

Set in the heart of Naturena with a yard of 250sqm, this home has three bedrooms, two bathrooms and ample parking space.

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2.  Starting out fresh in Mulbarton for R749 000

This one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment in Mulbarton is ideal for so many different homeowners - newly wed couple, single executive, starting family, investor or even someone looking to downscale. Features include a large sunny lounge, 24-hour security and complex pool.

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3. Relaxed lifestyle in Bassonia for R1.39 million

In a well-maintained complex with 24-hour controlled security, offers three bedrooms with builtin cupboards, two spacious bathrooms with beautiful finishing touches, a private balcony, communal pool and lush views. 

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*Property24 Listings Data Disclaimer: The trends detailed in this article are based on Property24 listings, current at the time of publishing, and property transfer data supplied by Deeds offices, which typically take 3-4 months to reflect. Suburbs are listed according to Property24's geographical database. In some areas this will include both commercial and residential properties. The age demographic data of buyers, sellers and stable owners is determined over a six-month period.  These Property Values should not be used as a substitute for independent professional advice and is subject to Property24.com Terms and Conditions

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