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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.Renting to Owning: Tips for first-time homebuyersThe recent interest rate cuts have brought down the cost of home loans making homeownership a little more accessible for first-time home buyers. Given that prices have remained fairly flat over the last two years, now might just be a great time to take the leap to homeownership.