Like most homebuyers, affordability is a defining factor when you're choosing a suburb. While the rising cost of living may be biting at your budget, there's still much to celebrate. Interest rates remain relatively low and home loans are being approved at the fastest rates in over a decade. Plus, there are great opportunities on the market; Polokwane offers some of the best value-for-money suburbs around.
If you're a first-time buyer, young family, newlyweds, or simply downsizing, Polokwane has incredible potential. Properties priced at R1.2 million and below - which are the ones that the average South African buyer is eyeing up - are selling quickly in these neighbourhoods.
Bendor
The beautiful Bendor suburb offers a range of property options. You can buy vacant land, townhouses in secure estates, spacious freestanding houses, or upmarket retirement village properties. Being close to popular amenities such as schools, shopping centres, medical services, and a filling station, it is also attractive for the buy-to-let market.
Lebowakgomo
This peaceful suburb is one where the community knows each other by name. It's the perfect place to raise a family. You can find real bargain buys here as some properties need a little TLC. Lebowakgomo offers convenient access to amenities such as the Mall@Lebo, Lebowakgomo Hospital, Mohlapa Service Centre, and schools such as Little Bedfordview Primary School and Lebowakgomo Senior Secondary School.
Polokwane Central
Polokwane's CBD area has a range of neat townhouses and lock-up-and-go apartments. With nearby Limpopo Mall and Lighthouse Mall, shopping is a breeze. Thanks to the presence of the SAPS police station, you'll also find this a safe suburb. The area has a strong appeal for students with UNISA, Tshwane University of Technology, Rosebank College, and Boston City Campus in the vicinity.
Mahlasedi Park
With its new modern-style homes, Mahlasedi Park (Polokwane Ext 83) is a fast-developing and sought-after Polokwane suburb. Properties provide peace of mind with burglar-guarded doors and windows, electric fencing, and 24-hour community security being common features. It boasts popular amenities and public transport that can get you to Polokwane Central in roughly 10 minutes.
Seshego
Seshego is the birthplace of famous faces like singer, Judith Sephuma, and football player, Tlou Molekwane. It can also set you on a path to greatness! The suburb's spacious properties are ideal to start a family or take care of extended family. It has every amenity you need such as Seshego Plaza, Seshego Circle Centre, Seshego Police Station, Sasol Madiba Park, Seshego Hospital, and various schools.
Welgelegen
Welgelegen translates to "well situated", and this suburb really lives up to its namesake. It is a stone's throw away from shopping centres like Cycad Centre and Platinum Park. It has great appeal for families being close to schools like Pietersburg Laerskool, Hoërskool Noorderland, Hoërskool Pietersburg, and HTS Tom Naudè. It is considered one of the best residential areas in Polokwane with its quiet atmosphere, lovely homes, greenery, and well-kept streets.
Penina Park
If you're looking for a contemporary home in a security estate, look no further than Penina Park. It's a great place to settle down for first-time buyers, couples, or small families who value secure and fuss-free sectional title living. It is located close to shops, schools, a filling station, and the N1 Bypass route. Football fans, take note: Peter Mokaba Stadium is a short drive away.
Flora Park
With neat-as-a-pin family homes and lush gardens, Flora Park is sure to impress you. Larger properties in the area are great for extra rental income. The area also has a wide variety of amenities. You can pick up groceries at SPAR Flora Park or Savannah Mall. Body Life Flora Park ensures you stay active. Netcare Pholoso Hospital keeps your whole family healthy. After school and on weekends, you can take the kids to Flora Park Dam to play, fish, or simply enjoy the wonders of nature.
Ivy Park
If you've been longing to move from buyer to renter or become a landlord, Ivy Park is a wonderful investment opportunity. This Polokwane suburb is known for affordable but beautiful properties with modern finishes. A quickly growing area, it is close to shops, churches, the CBD, and transport routes. Children can walk to the Ivypark Laerskool on Smuts Road.
Thornhill
Although on the pricier side, you can still find reasonable options within this upmarket suburb. If you do, go for it! The area's Thornhill Estate offers stunning properties, a secure environment, and well-maintained surroundings. You can shop for daily essentials or eat out at Thornhill Shopping Centre or the Mall of the North. Meeting your workout goals is also simple courtesy of the local Virgin Active Gym.
Move in, move up in Polokwane
Pinpointing the right suburb, at the right price can be a challenge. With Century 21 Polokwane, you have local area experts on your side. View our properties for sale or properties to let, and contact us to book a personal viewing.