Bloemfontein is experiencing a surge in residential property transactions concluded by young home buyers, particularly first-time buyers, who are snapping up homes mainly in the price band below R1million, says Ulrich Sirgel, area principal for Pam Golding Properties.

CITY OF OPPORTUNITY: Bloemfontein, seen from the air. The Mangaung Local Municipality plans to accelerate development of the city and surrounding areas by creating infrastructure and easing such formalities as zoning requirements