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Properties might be taking
longer to sell, with fewer
sales recorded over a given
period, but Florida Park
will always be popular with buyers
because it is well situated and close
to essential amenities.
This is the view of Gloria
Badenhorst of Re/Max 2000, who
works in the area and knows it
well.
“It takes at least four to six
month to sell a mandate,” she says.
“Prices are dropping. There are
between 15 and 20 houses for sale
in the area at the moment.”
It would be prudent to buy in Florida Park now as the long-term outlook is good. – Gloria Badenhorst of Re/Max 2000
Picture: Supplied
Badenhorst says, however, that
properties located to the north
of Ontdekkers Road are more
popular with investors as many
buyers believe that part of the
area to be a better investment
destination.
She says Florida Park can be recommended
as a residential address
as it is both well located and strategically
situated on the West Rand,
making it prudent to take advantage
of the many bargains to be had
in a
slowed
market.
“Because the properties are selling
for less than the asking price,
the buyers will be able to make a
profit after a few years, having had
a jump-start on the market.
Florida Park will stay popular
because of the proximity to some
good schools on the West Rand.
Hoërskool Florida has a good
reputation for the boys’ rugby,” says
Badenhorst.
There is not much vacant land
in Florida Park, says Badenhorst,
so there is little to no chance
of an informal settlement developing
on its doorstep – something
that counts in favour of property
values.
“It has lovely, big, flat gardens,
which is always a plus for parents
with small children,” she says.
“The residents are really doing good work keeping pavements and gardens neat, even during the water shortage. The area has many tree-lined streets, which creates a park-like
feeling when driving through it.”
The suburb is well situated as it is close to shopping centres such as Flora Shopping Centre and Clearwater Mall. Life Flora Hospital is nearby for residents and there are a few convenient off-ramps from the N1 highway, Badenhorst says.
Len Rutter Park is the venue for the 5km parkrun every Saturday morning. Picture: Dimpho Maja/African News Agency(ANA)
The presence of armed patrols increases the sense of safety among residents. Badenhorst says properties in the area go up to the R3 million mark. However, statistics from property data company Lightstone show the average price for freeholds for the area is R1.65m.
Most investors who are buying property here are aged between 30 and 50, says Badenhorst. She says there is a growing and sizeable Muslim community because
of the selection of smaller mosques in the area as well as a more notable one in nearby Bosmont.
Badenhorst says Constantia Kloof and Florida Hills may have the same feel as Florida Park, but Weltevreden Park is more similarly priced as the former two are more
expensive.
Henrietta Noortman’s favourite places and things to do
I grew up here and have lived in Florida Park for 27 years. We’re close to Ontdekkers Road so we are well placed to reach lots of places, shops and centres, including Flora Centre. I went to Hoërskool Florida in Florida Park. When they are older, my children will attend nearby Laersklool Florida. I work in Florida Park and my hairdresser is less than a kilometre from home. – Resident Henriette Noortman
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1 Len Rutter Park.
It hosts a parkrun and
is a popular hangout. I like taking my
family there. Florida Park, Roodepoort.
011 375 5555
2 The Huguenot Restaurant
It’s great for
a nice lunch. They also serve awesome
burgers and can be highly recommended.
Shop 006, Flora Shopping Centre, Florida North,
Roodepoort. 011 672 8777
3 Roodepoort Museum
Open by appointment
only. Visitors learn about the gold
rush and the history of Roodepoort, and
about the way the people lived in the 1920s and 1930s
. Art objects are on display. Civic Centre,
Christiaan de Wet Road. 011 761 0226
Len Rutter Park is one of many green spaces in the area where residents can unwind. Picture: Dimpho Maja/African News Agency(ANA)
4 Clearwater Mall
It’s a top venue for
going to the movies and taking the family.
Corner Christiaan de Wet and Hendrick
Potgieter roads, Strubens Valley, Roodepoort.
011 288 5260
5 The Porterhouse Family Restaurant &
Steakhouse
This is a well-known restaurant
and is conveniently situated. It offers
excellent all-round service. 33 Wattle Street,
Florida Junction Shopping Centre, Florida Park,
Roodepoort.
011 472 6617
6 Founders Restaurant & Grill
Cosy,
casual and good for groups. Gordon Road,
Florida North. 011 672 3975