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Author: Century 21 South Africa, 16 July 2018,
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5 residential suburbs worth investing in, in Johannesburg

Johannesburg is still hot property for various communities both locally and globally, an inland city with so many appealing attributes it has kept a staunchly local flavour and appeal. This is why so many people want to move to this city. With various mega-developments in the region, many favourable property companies have sighted the city as a highly desirable residential node. Century 21 is one such company and they have a wide and extensive assortment of available properties in numerous suburbs within the expanse. Here are 5 suburbs worth investing in, in this financial epicentre.

Rosebank 

Rosebank is well known for being one of the most cosmopolitan areas in the whole of Johannesburg and that is saying a lot. From high end shopping centres to artisan craft markets and great places in which to eat and drink Rosebank really does have it all. From leading nightlife to tranquil green public spaces and a Gautrain Station there really is a world exploration waiting for you in Rosebank. 

Braamfontein 

Braamfontein is one of the most centrally located locations in the whole of Johannesburg. Its proximity to Park Station has kept development in the area high, it boasts a Gautrain station and various modes of transport make access to the area easy. It's also a location well-known for various types of different architectural styles. The suburb is also noted for being the location for The Nelson Mandela Bridge and the University of Witwatersrand.

Maboneng 

Maboneng is an area that has seen a lot of development in recent years. It's a suburb that has been gentrified and this has enabled a thriving arts scene to exist in the vicinity. The Maboneng precinct has some newly renovated areas. The success of the Maboneng Precinct has promoted a similar initiative in the centre of Durban, entitled Rivertown Precinct. 

Benoni 

Benoni is definitely an area within Johannesburg that has its own energy and charm, which is largely brought on by the interesting and colourful people who frequent the suburb. It's also well known for being a mecca for horse enthusiasts and its stated that there could very well be more horses per square metre in Benoni then anywhere else in the world. It's also the location for various schools. People who love movies will know the suburb well for being the place of birth to one of South Africa’s most famous and regarded actresses Charlize Theron. 

Germiston 

Today Germiston is one of Johannesburg's most established residential locations. Its has an illustrious and industrious history which has links to the gold rush of the late 1800’s. This has shaped Germiston and Johannesburg into the commercial powerhouse it is today. The area is also famous for a completely different reason and it's also the location for a famous skateboarding spot entitled The Germiston Bowl.

Johannesburg is the sprawling economic epicentre of not just South and Southern Africa but the entire African continent. This is why so many are choosing to live in this extremely developed epicentre. Coupled with a distinctly South African cultural edge, world-class nightlife, great places in which to eat and some breathtaking greenery, Johannesburg is hot on everyone’s lips. Why not get involved in this leading city? It seems there really isn’t a better time to invest. Leading international property marketing company Century 21 has a vested interest in the Johannesburg area. Why not get the best possible advice for the best possible residential property solution. Get in contact with one of their leading brokers today and start your next dream home from South Africa's, commercial, industrial and residential hub. There really is so much on offer.