It is important to identify the character of the area you are looking for.
"Cape Town, for instance, is divided into unique nodes which, to state the obvious, are very different from one another.
"The buyer has to ask himself whether he is buying for himself, for tenants or for both categories and, if so, what lifestyle he and those he seeks to serve are likely to favour," says Lanice Steward, MD of Anne Porter Knight Frank (APKF).
"Constantia and Tokai, Bishopscourt, Upper Claremont and Newlands will be right for the traditionalist, the family man who wants a leafy environment, grassed lawns on which his children can play and access to good schools.
"On the other hand, parts of the Atlantic Seaboard, De Waterkant and the City Bowl will appeal to the urban sophisticate, the type who likes 'in' spots, a boulevard lifestyle and the company of other upwardly mobile young people."
Certain other areas, says Steward, are very much beach, mountain or boat orientated and these factors will also appeal to certain types.
"Simons Town, for example, is ideal for sea and boat enthusiasts while Oranjezicht is on the doorstep of splendid walks."
For more information contact Lanice Steward on 021 671 9120 or send an email.
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