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on 11 Feb 2013
Good evening everyone,
I have been spending the last few weeks trying to get as much information as possible about the areas in Cape Town we would like to relocate to. Taking into consideration what I think my family needs (we have 3 boys) I am leaning towards the Table View and Flamingo Vlei area.
Does anyone know of any negatives of living in these areas? From what I read online, it is one (or 2) of the safest suburbs to live, is this true? Are there any informal settlements nearby or really bad neighbourhoods? Are there any expats living in the area that can share their opinions? Are the winds as bad as what is mentioned about blouberg which is a bit closer to the beach? Right?
Judging from what I have come across online, the houses are reasonable and it seems that u can can get much more for your money in terms of size and extras. Any information would be appreciated!
Many thanks in advance :)
I have been spending the last few weeks trying to get as much information as possible about the areas in Cape Town we would like to relocate to. Taking into consideration what I think my family needs (we have 3 boys) I am leaning towards the Table View and Flamingo Vlei area.
Does anyone know of any negatives of living in these areas? From what I read online, it is one (or 2) of the safest suburbs to live, is this true? Are there any informal settlements nearby or really bad neighbourhoods? Are there any expats living in the area that can share their opinions? Are the winds as bad as what is mentioned about blouberg which is a bit closer to the beach? Right?
Judging from what I have come across online, the houses are reasonable and it seems that u can can get much more for your money in terms of size and extras. Any information would be appreciated!
Many thanks in advance :)
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I am an expat from the UK and I have been living in Cape Town for the last 3 years.
I can't comment on Flamingo Vlei as it is not a suburb I have visited before but I can say that Table View is a fairly nice area.
A lot of the houses in Table View are within secure housing complexes, which will probably make you feel a little safer.
You are right that housing is cheaper in the Northern suburbs and those areas are good for people looking to buy property.
I guess where you choose to live also depends on where you choose to send kids to school.
However, I do think the Southern Suburbs, the City Bowl area and the Atlantic Seaboard are more popular with expats, and thus have a more cosmopolitan feel about them. I've been lived in the City Bowl and in Sea Point since I got here and I feel that being surrounded by expats did help with the transition to life in a new country.
Hope this helps.