PROFESSIONAL SINGLES

CENTRAL areas are usually the picks for professional singles to move to in Cape Town, so one or two-bedroom apartments in the CBD, City Bowl, Woodstock, Green Point, De Waterkant, and Claremont are often on their radars, Knight Frank’s Hardie says.

“They want to live in more ‘vibey’ areas that are close to work but still affordable.”

Other factors they consider include whether they entertain, have guests stay over, or require additional space for home offices or games rooms.

“Apartments, townhouses, lofts and beach cottages are some of the popular choices. Desirable areas are often very close to commercial hubs.”

According to Pam Golding Properties, Cape Town’s city centre is increasingly popular with young professionals wanting a work-play-live experience.

Many of them work in the CBD or are able to work remotely from hot desks or from offices in their homes.

Developments include formal meeting and hot-desking spaces to accommodate these residents.

The southern suburbs are also popular with professionals looking to be close to UCT or top medical centres such as Groote Schuur and Red Cross Children’s hospital, Seeff ’s Lewis says.

“Certain areas report as much as a third of their buyers come from outside the metro, often from upcountry, and there is still strong interest.”

“Other emerging economic hubs, such as Century City and Tyger Valley Waterfront, where many corporates have offices, are also proving popular with young professionals,” says Pam Golding Properties.

In False Bay and Noordhoek, Lew Geffen’s Thomas says professional singles usually prefer lockup- and- go properties ranging from entry-level to upper-level. A typical style of apartment is a split-level with sea views.

“Security, affordability, convenience, parking, and low maintenance all feature in this category.”