Semigration and the evergreen appeal of Cape Town

If you're South African, you've inevitably had friends who have emigrated to other countries in search of greener pastures. Relocating to somewhere else within South Africa is a less-known phenomenon which has become known as "semigration", and has started to take the South African property market by storm. 

In a nutshell, a "semigration" is an emigration within South Africa, or a "semi-emigration". In other words, families are choosing to move to different parts of South Africa based on the same sorts of reasons that people emigrate. Certain parts of South Africa are emerging as places which people perceive to be "greener pastures", and for a whole host of good reasons, Cape Town is topping the list.

Host of opportunities

Residents of Cape Town are blessed with an abundance of business opportunities, and a significant industry to mention here is Cape Town's thriving digital technology sector. Ecommerce enterprises are growing from strength to strength in the Western Cape, and the City of Cape Town has showcased its ongoing dedication to the development of the Information Technology sector, as well as to exploring a variety of new opportunities.

Natural beauty and loads to do

Cape Town's beautiful surroundings and long list of things to do are well-known, and anyone who semigrates to Cape Town can be assured that weekends and school holidays will never be boring. It is a city highly conducive to a healthy way of life, with loads to see and do outdoors. From going for a hike up Table Mountain or Signal Hill or having a picnic at the world-renowned Kirstenbosch Gardens to checking out lifestyles of the rich and famous at the V&A Waterfront or immersing yourself in our nation's history with a tour of Robben Island, there is never a shortage of things to do. A little further afield, Capetonians can visit the penguin colony at Boulders Beach or visit the West Coast National Park. 

Every imaginable amenity

Residents of Cape Town have all the advantages associated with world-class infrastructure, including fantastic shopping malls, world-renowned schools and excellent hospitals. The MyCiti bus network provides public transport to those wishing to lower their carbon footprint, while Cape Town International Airport offers direct flights to a wide variety of international destinations. 

A thriving real estate market with loads to offer

Various areas of Cape Town offer their residents a wonderful way of life. From the luxury and opulence of Constantia to beautiful family homes in outlying suburbs such as Hout Bay, Noordhoek, Newlands, Claremont and Rondebosch - there's something to offer everyone. In addition, Cape Town's riviera - commonly known as the Atlantic Seaboard - offers its residents a touch of luxury, breathtaking views of the Atlantic and a sought-after address. Suburbs on the Atlantic Seaboard include Green Point, Sea Point, Fresnaye, Bantry Bay and Clifton amongst others. Those looking to invest in property on the Atlantic Seaboard can expect to have their breath taken away by 360-degree sea and mountain views, as well as every modern convenience such as home automation systems, CCTV systems and separate sculleries, among many other luxuries.

Cape Town and the Atlantic Seaboard have much to offer a semigrator. From the Western Cape's beauty and abundance of natural heritage to the multitude of opportunities and world-class infrastructure, the Mother City has much to offer. Find out more and take the first step in your semigration journey by contacting Jawitz Properties.