Sean McFarlane - Living in Cape Town, South Africa
Sean McFarlane - Living in Cape Town, South Africa
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GOOD news or BAD? Property Market Overview for Southern Suburbs, Cape Town, Q3 2023
What is the property market in the Claremont, Harfield Village and Kenilworth in Cape Town doing? Is it looking GOOD or is it looking BAD?
If you're thinking of buying a home or maybe looking to sell a property, understanding the housing market is key to knowing whether now is a good time to sell, buy or make a move!
In this video, I take you through an overview of the property market in the core Southern Suburbs area of Cape Town, specifically Kenilworth through to Claremont. I'll also discuss some of the key differences between freehold houses and sectional title properties, looking at how these subsegments of the market have fared. Lastly, I take a quick look at how interest rates affect property prices in Cape Town and, well, anywhere really. This video should help you to analyse the real estate market in the Southern Suburbs, Cape Town and give you a sense of what house prices are doing!
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More content is on the way giving you an interesting look at life in Cape Town, South Africa and keeping you updated on the property market here.
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As a real estate agent in Cape Town, I've been speaking to more and more people thinking of buying a house in Cape Town who have moved from elsewhere in South Africa (or the world) and are preparing for life in Cape Town.
If you're thinking of buying or selling a house, I'd love to help! Reach out to me on:
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Or check out my website to see what homes in Cape Town and the rest of South Africa look like: mcfarlaneproperties.kw.com/
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I've broken this video into chapters so that you can easily find the parts that are relevant to you. Here is a breakdown:
0:00 Intro to the Cape Town Property Market
2:10 General Overview of Kenilworth to Claremont, Cape Town
3:17 Market Review for Southern Suburbs, Cape Town
6:00 Freehold versus Sectional Title - What is this?
8:34 How interest rates affect property prices
14:26 Summary of the Property Market
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Municipal Valuations - Do This To Make Sure You Don't PAY TOO MUCH For Your Property Rates
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Are you a Cape Town property owner unsure what to do about the City of Cape Town Municipal Valuation you've recently received? In this video, I'll explain what a Municipal Property Valuation is, how the City of Cape Town calculates this, what makes it important to check the accuracy of your valuation against recent property sales and how to object to the Municipal Valuation. I've broken the vid...
My TOP Picks - Things to do in Cape Town for the 2022/23 Festive Season
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Are you visiting Cape Town and find yourself with time on your hands or wondering what to do in Cape Town? The summer and festive season for 2022/23 is here and there's so much on the go! Sometimes it can be a little difficult to find the good stuff. In this video, I run through my TOP picks of things to do in Cape Town during the summer holidays and festive season for 2022/23. If you're taking...
Don't Miss This Apartment in Kalk Bay, Cape Town
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Kalk Bay in Cape Town is an amazing little village. It's become an incredibly trendy part of the Cape. Those looking at living in Cape Town and embracing a quaint beach lifestyle should give this serious consideration. Making a move to Kalk Bay means choosing THE place to be in the deep south. The natural beauty, excellent restaurants, eclectic stores and amazing views make this an amazing plac...
Should You SELL Your House In Cape Town NOW or WAIT?
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Are you thinking of selling your house in Cape Town? Are you worried if selling your property now is the right thing to do? Maybe you're considering waiting before you sell your home? I've put this video together to give you an understanding of the things you should consider when deciding whether to sell your property or make a move. The aim is to help you to answer the question, "Should you SE...
The Cost of Living in Cape Town! What is the TRUTH of the Matter?
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Cape Town is often seen as a premier destination in South Africa, it's a must visit! But this means, if you're vacationing, you're usually doing things that are more expensive than what a local like me might be doing. I often get asked by people thinking of relocating here what it costs to live in Cape Town or what the price of homes are in Cape Town. Basically, people want to know if life in C...
PROS and CONS of Living in Cape Town - a locals perspective
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I'm a local and know what living in Cape Town is like. If you're considering moving to Cape Town, these PROS and CONS will give you the inside track. Consistently voted as one of the top cities in the world to live in, many people see what's on offer and decide that relocating to Cape Town is the best option out there. This video will give you insight into the most important things to think abo...
Cape Town Property Market Q3 2022 - 3 important trends you MUST know about
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3 important trends that you MUST know about to make sense of the property market in Cape Town, South Africa. Thinking of buying a home? Thinking of selling a property? Understanding the housing market is key to knowing whether now is a good time to sell or buy! In this video, I take you through the 3 trends that summarise the property market between Kenilworth and Claremont, Cape Town. This wil...
Moving to Cape Town - 5 Things You NEED To Know
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5 things you NEED to know BEFORE moving to Cape Town, South Africa! Considering a move to Cape Town? If you're relocating to Cape Town you may have some questions that you would like answered. In this video, I take you through the top 5 things to think about when making your move! More content is on the way giving you an interesting look at life in Cape Town, South Africa and keeping you update...

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  • @FranciscodeJesus-ik1iu
    @FranciscodeJesus-ik1iu День тому

    Hello Sean. Many thanks for your interesting publication. If I may ask you for a little piece of advice, kindly let me have your feeling about getting settled in Blouberg area, renting a small apartment, say just for 1 person alone, me, with a retirement monthly pension of just above 24,000 Rands?... What should I expect? Lets say cooking at home... Pleased to hearing. Best regards/Francisco (From Portugal - studied in RSA/Transvaal within 1967-1971)

  • @indahkei
    @indahkei 4 дні тому

    Hi, thanks for your video. I am planning to move to cape town with my three children (12, 10, 6 yo). How are the international schools there, are they expensive? How about courses for music and sports? How about crime there, does it happen often? How about public transportation, is it orderly and comfortable like in london? I have lived in north west london (Golders Green) for 5 years.. please answer me, many thanks.

  • @franciscofernandes8793
    @franciscofernandes8793 9 днів тому

    Hi. Kindly let me know what’s the average life cost there for 1 adult, renting a T1 flat in an intermediate area. Many thanks

  • @priscillapeters6004
    @priscillapeters6004 10 днів тому

    Cape Town and gangsters killings...slums, informal settlements sprawling over onto main roads, freeways

  • @julianb5844
    @julianb5844 Місяць тому

    Id like to address the idea that CT is clique’e. That’s true even for locals. But understand, my family and many other Capies came here long ago ... and never moved. The place lends itself to people who either can’t or won’t move. My own family came here 300 odd yeArs ago and have scarcely moved more than 100km from where they settled. Myself, I’ve only been out of the province twice in my life and never out of the country. We are incredibly loyal to each other. If you come from the North you are a stranger who needs to adopt Capie ‘houding’. That means looking people in the eye no matter their status, and see them as significant. Overall Capies value people more than things, an ethic not often shared by people from the North and East.

  • @alecrisdan
    @alecrisdan Місяць тому

    i was sold a lie , im from gauteng jhb . people are full of nonsense , clicky . It is extremely expensive in terms of accommodation . it is at least 2.5x more expensive than jhb in terms of housing .

  • @noulageraud884
    @noulageraud884 2 місяці тому

    I would like to move to Cape Town where is good place to stay . I am from Durban .

  • @WelshAl
    @WelshAl 3 місяці тому

    Love the Cape, great insight on the changes

  • @papapiers1588
    @papapiers1588 3 місяці тому

    Been there 3 times. I live in Scotland. My main concern is Crime. As I retire my mind often heads to Camps Bay or maybe into Harbour Area (Victoria and Albert?) I do not need large groups of friends or even small groups. I might drop u a line Sean.

  • @rcboy17
    @rcboy17 4 місяці тому

    For someone like myself who has moved to Cape Town, 10 months ago, not having any friends or family down here at all. The best advice I can give someone looking to move here is make sure you prepare yourself mentally. It won't be easy but with a positive mindset setting up clear goals and objectives, not getting distracted and staying focused on the plan, it gets better. The biggest factor that made it easier to cope with things was MONEY. Your salary is a BIG FACTOR so make sure you moving for a job that pays you good enough to enjoy nice things once in a while. With all the vibes and the scenes Cape Town is known for, you need money to do some things here and there otherwise you'll be miserable trying to save for a life that you might not have the opportunity to live if you were to die. Love and enjoy your life. I'm grateful I have the opportunity to do that. God bless your people❤

  • @robertenleed-q3r
    @robertenleed-q3r 4 місяці тому

    Is there a problem of racism in South Africa? Some say yes, some say no. So it's confusing. Racism I mean between the black skin and white skin. Tx.

  • @leonardsaffrinnowitz2684
    @leonardsaffrinnowitz2684 4 місяці тому

    London =Capetown London 70% non whites 30% whites Capetown 70% non whites 30% whites

  • @mjrooney710
    @mjrooney710 5 місяців тому

    I had a student from Capetown, (I live in the Northern Hemisphere) and she arrived in September. By November she had gone into a full blown clinical depression and had to return to Capetown she missed it so much. The weather and closed in feeling of where she was living here really affected her. She told me that every morning on her way to work she could see Table Mountain and the Ocean .

  • @dswLIVE
    @dswLIVE 5 місяців тому

    Born and bred here. The most Overrated City in South Africa. Pretoria Rules!❤

  • @laurenc7016
    @laurenc7016 5 місяців тому

    Been to many countries but living in Cape Town has the best lifestyle ever. Best social life and quality of life. Obviously you just have to be streetwise in dangerous areas.

  • @marcelotto6825
    @marcelotto6825 6 місяців тому

    LOVE LOVE LOVE Cape Town winters. And "cold" needs to be defined. I think "cold" is less than 5 degrees Celsius. Very few days or nights a year are less than 5 degrees in Cape Town. Usually only when there are snow on the mountains. It usually snows 2 or 3 times a year (high on the mountains) and the snow rarely lasts for more than 3 days.

  • @SAHomeschoolers
    @SAHomeschoolers 6 місяців тому

    In the areas you mentioned, you left out the Western Seaboard. Milnerton, Blouberg, Melkbos, etc. Close to the cold sea , windy, and not that hot in summer.

  • @dzvlogdzvlog6110
    @dzvlogdzvlog6110 6 місяців тому

    Welcome. I don't know about Cape Town. Can you tell me where I can find rent that is a little cheaper? I know it's in the suburbs, but I have no idea.

  • @Insanity.incarnate
    @Insanity.incarnate 8 місяців тому

    When it comes to finding a job in CT, where is the best places to go? I'm planning on moving from Gauteng to Cape Town

  • @Preppie-thirty
    @Preppie-thirty 8 місяців тому

    Great video, moving from Plett to Ctn, which area is do you suggest besides atlantic seaboard?Thinking of either Noordhoek, belville or Stellenbosh

  • @mvpdaking4316
    @mvpdaking4316 9 місяців тому

    😂 food is expensive in cape Town. Maybe its lower. for you but the real work force of cape town won't agree with you. Joburg is the cheapest more deal more options

  • @FJMaintenanceGuys
    @FJMaintenanceGuys 9 місяців тому

    thanks for the information 😀

  • @Sol_Sessions
    @Sol_Sessions 9 місяців тому

    Interesting, Looking forward to it...

  • @johanopperman1949
    @johanopperman1949 10 місяців тому

    Im born in capetown its nice crime is every where crime is the goverment. Who cant rule the poeple of them

  •  10 місяців тому

    1. The weather is shit 2. The people are shit 3. You pay double for everything and the quality is crap 4. you cant find places because there are no streetname signs 5. there are no sidewalks in the suburbs

  • @ERICREDGE
    @ERICREDGE 10 місяців тому

    I have been living in Cape Town since early childhood. The Northern suburbs beyond Tygerberg-koppie (Bellville/Durbanville suburbs) enjoy way less wind than most other suburbs. Rainfall is also less than most other suburbs. Floods in most Durbanville suburbs is unknown. Newlands situated in the Southern suburbs has the highest rainfall. The city of Cape Town and the Atlantic coast are subjected to the worst wind conditions. We rent furnished apartments in the Northern Suburbs and the current semigration to the Western Cape is observable.

  • @chriskruger169
    @chriskruger169 10 місяців тому

    Cape Town to my knowledge are not click,y, if one starts greeting others on a regular basis you will find the majority very friendly.

  • @marlenehunter6016
    @marlenehunter6016 10 місяців тому

    Mosselbay very very expensive. Weather horrible people conservative...like old SA. I HATE it

  • @johandaniel6416
    @johandaniel6416 10 місяців тому

    Their is a dark side asswell. Wait for it.

  • @pacoraye8866
    @pacoraye8866 10 місяців тому

    Strange that Capetown is considered the most dangerous city in SA...

    •  10 місяців тому

      The Cape Flats are dangerous.

  • @MirleAdams
    @MirleAdams 10 місяців тому

    Why not mention the real Cpt? The Cape flats,khayelitsha Manenburg? How hard it is on the poor..low salaries ..drugs,child kidnapping, murder,abuse .The Cpt you talking abt is for the rich. Please don't think it's all sunshine and rainbows. Schools for the poor are under staffed and badly kept. I can go on and on.

  • @barbararaubenheimer4845
    @barbararaubenheimer4845 10 місяців тому

    I love Cape Town....

  • @NicoBotha-t2z
    @NicoBotha-t2z 10 місяців тому

    The only good parts of cape town is the afrikaans subburbs

  • @trevor4136
    @trevor4136 10 місяців тому

    i come from JHB and been here 30 years, the wind has never stolen my tv, this is a beautiful but dangerous place as like anywhere.

  • @steezybreeze
    @steezybreeze 10 місяців тому

    Yip! I've been a Cape Town resident for all my life and the locals are super clicky. Ask me why? I don't know...

  • @andrewalters4070
    @andrewalters4070 10 місяців тому

    Depending where in Capetown you want to settle. Visit Eastern cape recently, and boy oh boy how did we miss cape Town. Service from restaurants to government is like day and night. Here in CT the restaurants are much better and food service and quality of food is higher than Eastern cape. Never I dug for potholes in my life. Man on the flippen highway, and nobody stops at traffic lights and stopstreets. The only move will be to garden route if you want value and peace for your money

  • @gregoryfrancis3899
    @gregoryfrancis3899 10 місяців тому

    This is so elitist, myopic, and kindergartenish. Nothing said about the burning social ills - inequality, poverty, racism, drugs, gang wars, foreign invasions - threatening to erupt at any time? Remove your blinkers.

  • @craigsparks1442
    @craigsparks1442 10 місяців тому

    Who gives a fuck about breaking in... I could care less about clicks

  • @NadineDelange-dx8ol
    @NadineDelange-dx8ol 10 місяців тому

    Omg an East Londoner! 5 reasons to move from East London, crime, filth, wind, pot holes and Buffalo Municipality. We moved from EL to Cape Town and wouldnt go back.

  • @MS-ie8gj
    @MS-ie8gj 10 місяців тому

    Great video! Spot on

  • @shanlize7742
    @shanlize7742 10 місяців тому

    From JHB, Lived in Stellenbosch for 2 years for my daughter's schooling..did great business, met fabulous people and simply loved it there. Fabulous scenery. What got me was the unsafe Highway conditions and endless squatters. I am back in JHB and I feel much safer travelling on the JHB highways and roads.

  • @spidermonkey4729
    @spidermonkey4729 10 місяців тому

    The rascim in Cape Tiown!! this review is for white people, you are shameless

  • @CeciliaAdrio-ek5iq
    @CeciliaAdrio-ek5iq 10 місяців тому

    What about Durban 🤔🌄

  • @christiaanjohannesjoubert2640
    @christiaanjohannesjoubert2640 10 місяців тому

    Cape Town is beautiful, but property is hyper expensive, and after all no safe.

  • @Thulebeez
    @Thulebeez 11 місяців тому

    Visited CPT a couple of times , I like the progressive attitude towards the city but you have to be a at least a millionaire to enjoy everything it has to offer. Especially if want buy and live in a reasonable house.🏡

  • @etiennelouw9244
    @etiennelouw9244 11 місяців тому

    Cape Town is a mediterranean climate, hot summers, cold-ish winters. I lived here most of my life, never moving.

  • @wandiletembe
    @wandiletembe 11 місяців тому

    No ANC = Good

    • @Sabundy
      @Sabundy 10 місяців тому

      The DA is only better because it's not the ANC. But the DA is nothing to write home about either. There's a reason their support is dropping just as the ANCs is.

    • @angiemac8066
      @angiemac8066 Місяць тому

      💯

  • @grahamsoar
    @grahamsoar 11 місяців тому

    CAPETOWN IS REALLY COOL!! 😂👍👍

  • @dylanmacdonald7908
    @dylanmacdonald7908 11 місяців тому

    Capetonians are snobs. The traffic is terrible. The crime is out of control. You can't enjoy walking in the beautiful natural areas because you're very likely to get mugged. And the property is overpriced.

  • @AndrewSternslow
    @AndrewSternslow 11 місяців тому

    Nobody in upmarket Cape town talks about the bogey in the room….Crime Some of the highest serious crime rates in South Africa …. murder,rape drugs, gangs, in South Africa Wonderful place but, be warned.