If you had R50m to blow on a house, would you opt for a sea view in Clifton or the countrified surrounds of genteel Constantia? And if you are a Jozi resident, what would be more appealing: the new-money lifestyle enclave Steyn City or gracious Westcliff? What makes one suburb more desirable to live in than another depends, of course, on each individual buyer’s personal circumstances, likes and dislikes and, ultimately, on budget. And many of the criteria that underpinned home buyer behaviour five or 10 years ago may no longer be relevant. What are the key considerations today? Does the adage "location, location, location" still ring true? Pam Golding Properties CEO Andrew Golding believes location is more important than ever, given how divergent the performance of various suburbs, cities and regions have become — not only in terms of price growth but also how quickly a property sells. The latter is particularly important in the present softer housing market. Says Golding: "What is ...
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