Pretoria is South Africa's forgotten capital city. Sitting nor far from the commercial hub of Johannesburg in the Gauteng province, visitors to the country often overlook this beautiful provincial city. With its wide open roads, plenty of parks, four universities and bird parks nearby Pretoria is well worth a visit. The friendliness of the locals makes tourists feel instantly welcome. Renamed by the South African government into Tschwane in 2005 the city is the seat of the countries government who resides in the famous and impressive Union building. With plenty of art, museums, nature reserves and monuments in and around Pretoria, there is plenty to do for those who visit.
For property investors there are plenty of choices of housing in and around Pretoria. From tiny little flats, to residential villas, cute town houses and land, one can find plenty of bargains. With the favorable exchange rate between the South African Rand and the US dollar, investors can take advantage of the opportunity that presents itself. With easy access to road networks, Pretoria property owners can comfortably travel to the rest of the country.
