Kimberley, South Africa: Affordable Houses for Sale

Kimberley is known for the Big Hole, once the world's largest hand-dug excavation, and the Kimberley Mine Museum. It has Sol Plaatje University and government and mining employers, but a semi-arid climate and a slower economy than Johannesburg or Cape Town. Do your own research on rental demand, crime and municipal services. The median home is large at 215 m², and at a price per m² of roughly €412 that means you can buy several bedrooms and a garden for the price of a studio flat in many European cities. The flip side is thin resale demand and limited buyer pools, so view it as a lifestyle or very long-term purchase rather than a quick flip. Arrange a full building inspection and check the municipal rates account, water supply and electricity (load-shedding can affect daily life across South Africa).

Johannesburg and Pretoria are many hours' drive away. See Johannesburg, Pretoria and Alberton as other South African markets to compare.

Foreigners can buy property in South Africa, though non-residents face Reserve Bank rules on funds. Transfer duty is on a sliding scale and rises with price. A conveyancing attorney handles transfer. Non-resident sellers face withholding on sale. See the South Africa buying guide, financing page and overview.