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certain times . This allows for more freedom and the ability to live life in a more relaxed environment , potentially further away from the major economic hubs .
Add to this the fact that there is a need for people to live in an environment where service delivery works , where infrastructure is in place and maintained , and where municipalities are efficiently run , then one understands the specific appeal that the Western Cape has at the moment . This popularity is reflected in the boom in residential construction in the Western Cape , which increased by R7.4 billion rand in Jan-June of 2022 compared to 2021 .
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About the Author
Antonie Goosen is the Founder and Principal of Meridian Realty . A pioneer in proptech , Antonie started South Africa ’ s first online student accommodation portal in the late 90s whilst completing his business studies through the University of Stellenbosch . He founded Meridian Realty in 2005 , and in 2014 he led the company on a new course , establishing it as South Africa ’ s first virtual real estate agency . Meridian Realty has built a unique platform through which successful real estate agents develop , operate , and grow their real estate businesses under the umbrella of Meridian Realty . Armed with world class marketing solutions , technology , systems , administrative support , and training , each agent at Meridian Realty is essentially their own business unit as well as Meridian ’ s valued partner .
74 OCT 2022 SA Real Estate Investor Magazine