DrGonzo wrote
I dunno, from first look, Cape Town property prices look pretty horendous... where would you recommend, ( as close to the city as possible) would be a good area to stay, safety and price wise?
The prices can be horrendous. I was looking at renting a unfurnished batchlor flat in the heart of the CBD, 60sqm w/parking = R14k/mth...! ?
If possible, work flexi-time - easiest way to avoid traffic. My mate has a 6:30-3pm shift in the CBD and it's rare for him to experience traffic jams.
If not, anything CBD-ish (Greenpoint/Seapoint, Gardens, Vredehoek) can be found at reasonable prices - occasional petty crime, but apply common sense and you'll be fine. In the past, I've been tempted by
http://www.wembleysquare.co.za/.
There is always the opportunity to stash some stuff with your friends in D'ville, and use some short-term rentals (2-4 weeks) to get to know a few areas in the CBD - I spent Jan bouncing from guesthouse to backpackers in the CBD and had a lot of fun - especially now, the silly season is largely over, you can get reasonable rates for longer stays.
Good luck!
