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Estate agent commentary on the Western Seaboard

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Estate agent commentary on the Western Seaboard

Holiday accommodation is very popular in the Cape's Western Seaboard. Find out from local property experts where the best place to rent is.

What types of properties are most in demand for holiday rentals?

Luxury accommodation on the beachfront (or within close proximity) with a view of Table Mountain and/or the ocean, a swimming pool and good security with access control generates the healthiest returns. The enquiries we receive are mainly for luxury self-catering apartments with two bedrooms and two bathrooms in the Blouberg area, the average occupancy of which is 69% over a 12-month period. Three-bedroom apartments are also very popular but, with the size-related increase in price, the demand tends to be seasonal. Short-term rentals not only provide superior return on investment, but the owner is also able make use of the property when required.

Ivor Potgieter: Owner, Blouberg Holiday Rentals

What attracts visitors to rent in the area?

Affordable accommodation with easy access to long unspoilt beaches, short drives into the Winelands and countryside, trips up the West Coast to great seafood restaurants are some of the lifestyle attractions to renting on the Western Seaboard. Businesspeople find the location suitable for commuting to business destinations such as the CBD, Tygervalley and Claremont, as well as having two golf courses on their doorstep. For the adventurous, the lure is the fantastic summer kiteboarding, numerous hiking trails and mountain bike routes located on the Durbanville Valley wine farms, which not only offer wine tasting but also have restaurants to tantalise and satisfy the hungry after vigorous exercise.

Marilize Prinsloo: Professional practitioner in Real Estate, Just Property

What kind of return can investors expect?

Buyers of investment properties wanting to maximise the return need to be fully aware of the importance of location and occupancy rates when buying into apartment blocks. Holidaymakers are prepared to pay a premium for sea and Table Mountain views, access to all amenities, MyCiTi bus routes and shopping. The yields achieved during the holiday season starting in October and ending in March make it a viable option to leaving time in the quieter winter months to attend to maintenance. Gross rental yields of between 8% and 10% are achievable if real estate professionals active in the area are involved in the decision-making.

Norman Gore: Property professional, PropertyCoZa Blouberg

This article originally appeared in Neighbourhood, Sunday Times.

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Explore neighbourhoods mentioned in this article

Milnerton
Magnificent Milnerton
Milnerton is a laid back, relaxed neighbourhood that's just a 15 minute drive away from the Cape Town CBD. The area has an abundance of natural beauty with Milnerton lagoon, Woodbridge Island, Rietvlei Nature Reserve and Milnerton Beach nearby. Residents take maximum advantage of the surroundings to participate in outdoor pursuits like canoeing, surfing, stand up paddling, kite surfing and running. The area is served by a number of shopping centres including Canal Walk, Bayside Mall and the Paddocks Shopping Centre. Century City offers both residential and business opportunities.The Ratanga Junction amusement park also offers entertainment options for the whole family.
Tableview and Blouberg
Affordable Upmarket Beachfront Living
The Tableview and Blouberg neighbourhood on the Western Seaboard of Cape Town includes the suburbs of Big Bay, Blaauwberg, Bloubergrant, Parklands and Tableview. The area is vibey both day and night. During the day, life revolves around the beach with surfing, stand-up boarding, running and cycling proving popular with locals. At night the numerous pubs, clubs and restaurants buzz with activity. The area is extremely popular with families due to it being child-friendly, having great schools and being affordable, in comparison to other areas in Cape Town.

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