Property for sale in Benoni, Gauteng

Benoni property is fantastic investment opportunity. Known as the City of Lakes, it is a town on the East Rand which is situated only five minutes from O.R. Tambo International Airport (formally known as JHB International). The area forms part of Greater Johannesburg, and since 2000 has been part of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality. Benoni is surely one of the leading areas for property in South Africa. Benoni property is very diverse, with people of every colour and denomination. There are over ten schools in Benoni and in some areas there is a concentration of up to 6000 students within a five kilometre radius. Over time, gold mining has decreased in importance. Today the town is focused more on industry and services rather than mining, and is used as a service hub for other East Rand towns such as Brakpan, Nigel and Springs. Our 'City of Lakes' as it is now known, was proclaimed a municipality in 1907 and achieved city status in October 1992. Benoni lies at an altitude of 1 645m and has an average rainfall of 723mm per year. Benoni is situated next to one of the world's seven proclaimed wetland areas and attracts a large variety of indigenous and migratory waterfowl. The city has excellent tourist accommodation with about 50 guesthouses and hotel, attracting many business tourists due to its convenient location. Most Benoni property has access to the N12 and R77 highways. Benoni property contains numerous attractive and tree-lined suburbs with a wide variety of amenities and shopping malls which are close by, and has a strong suburban character, quite unlike many other East Rand towns which tend to be more industrialised. The main suburbs are: Airfield, Crystal Park, Farrarmere, Morehill, Northvilla, Westdene, Alphen Park, Cloverdene, Lakefield, Norton Estates, Rynfield, Western Extension, Brentwood Park, Fairleads, Lakeside, Northmead, Wattville, Mackenzie Park. This is the city where a comfortable lifestyle comes together, the ideal place to find your peace of mind with your choice of Benoni property. Other links: - Benoni Biz - Pre-Paid Electricity Meters Read Less