Karen van Deventer

Pretoria remains one of the most accessible South African cities for buyers across all price bands because it offers a wide selection of property types, including security complexes and estates. In addition, it boasts highly desirable leisure and lifestyle options, outstanding medical facilities, excellent schools, and first-class tertiary education, including the University of Pretoria, the University of South Africa, and the Tshwane University of Technology.

Home sellers used to count on curb appeal to make a good first impression on potential buyers. Now, with more homebuyers starting their house hunt online, a home’s “picture appeal” is taking over as the top way to impress buyers.

In South Africa, with a budget of R2 million, you can find a variety of different property options to suit your needs and preferences. We take a look at what your options are in popular areas like Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Pretoria.