{"id":11224,"date":"2023-03-06T11:44:05","date_gmt":"2023-03-06T09:44:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/bloemfontein\/blog\/2023\/03\/06\/four-tips-to-consider-before-semigrating\/"},"modified":"2023-03-06T11:44:05","modified_gmt":"2023-03-06T09:44:05","slug":"four-tips-to-consider-before-semigrating","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/bloemfontein\/blog\/2023\/03\/06\/four-tips-to-consider-before-semigrating\/","title":{"rendered":"Four tips to consider before semigrating"},"content":{"rendered":"

Not everyone wants to, or can, leave the country. Thanks to remote working possibilities, semigration, on the other hand, is a more viable option and is becoming a major trend as people move around the country, in search of a better life.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

If you are keen to jump on this bandwagon, it\u2019s advisable to first check out the options and find out what each area offers.\u00a0The aim of semigration is a lifestyle change, but remember that change comes with adaption.<\/span><\/p>\n

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So, before you begin packing and throwing farewell parties, it is important to thoroughly research your preferences to ensure a realistic expectation, especially when choosing a different province. Start by following these steps:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Average house prices can vary substantially across the country, according to <\/span>RE\/MAX<\/span><\/a>, so buyers might not be able to afford as much as they might have expected, especially at the coast. Inland, in smaller towns, they may afford a larger home and garden.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. You need to visit your potential new home town and neighbourhood and drive around to get a feel of the place. Imagine yourself living there, chat to people living there, and find out about schools, medical care, shopping and so on.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Interogate family and friends who have already moved, and get first-hand accounts of life in their new home towns.<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Speak to estate agents and find out what is available on the market. It is recommended you rent first before buying a home in a new province which can be quite an adjustment.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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