How to find a family-friendly suburb
According to Adrian Goslett, from RE/MAX, there are several other features that could be helpful to buyers with young children.
Finding a home within a good school district is an obvious search criterion for buyers with children.
However, being near to your desired school is not the only important factor when it comes to location.
Nearby parks within visibility of your home
Particularly for those with limited backyard space, having a park nearby or living in a quiet street in which your children can ride their bikes can be really useful. Homes within security estates also offer safe outdoor spaces in which your children can expend their energy.
Read: Buying a home off-plan
Pedestrian safety measures
In 2018, in Cape Town alone, 82 children died as a result of road accidents. Pedestrian safety measures, such as pedestrian crossings, speed bumps and visible stop signs, should therefore be an important search criterion, especially if your children are old enough to walk themselves to school.
Kid-friendly restaurants and activities nearby
It might not seem like an important factor, but having a variety of kid-friendly restaurants and activities nearby can make life more convenient. It also makes it easier to drive back to collect the items that were accidentally left behind, such as your child’s favourite blanket, without which they don’t sleep.
• Information supplied by Private Property.
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