The picturesque country towns of Swellendam, Bonnievale, Ladismith, Barrydale, Struisbaai, Riversdale, and Pearly Beach are currently experiencing a remarkable property market boom, driven by a confluence of agriculture, tourism, and the pursuit of a more tranquil lifestyle.
According to Jaco Badenhorst, sales manager for Seeff Country and Karoo, this year has seen unprecedented activity in the property sector as buyers flock to these areas in search of healthier living environments, Cape town Etc reports.
Agents have reported a noteworthy surge in sales fuelled by individuals keen to relocate, thanks to thriving local economies and notably low crime rates. With limited properties on the market, competition has intensified well-priced homes are garnering multiple offers and are often snapped up within days of being listed.
Recent data from Lightstone indicates that over 8,000 transactions, valued at nearly R9.5 billion, were finalised across the Cape countryside last year, with a staggering 90 of these sales falling below the R1.5 million mark.
In more popular towns, freehold houses are typically priced between R1.8 million and R2.5 million, making them highly attractive for prospective buyers.