People are leaving Cape Town for Gauteng and smaller coastal and country towns

• People are leaving Cape Town for Gauteng and smaller coastal and country towns due to rising costs and affordability concerns.
• The trend is driven by factors such as affordability, career opportunities, lifestyle, and municipal service delivery, with Gauteng offering 20-30% lower property prices and rentals compared to Cape Town.
• Smaller coastal and country towns are becoming increasingly popular, offering a different lifestyle and value for money, with some towns attracting as many as half of their buyers from Gauteng or Cape residents looking to downscale or retire.