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6 charming winter getaway homes for under R1mDo you want to cuddle up in front of the fireplace in one of South Africa’s picturesque ‘winter-wonderful’ towns? Take a peek at these charming homes…Bloem workers buy in rural areasWith affordability of homes a key issue among many consumers, a trend has emerged whereby more people working in the Bloemfontein area are moving to the smaller platteland towns where homes are cheaper - and then commute to work.Semigration to the Western Cape Slows – But demand remains resilientRecent trends indicate that while the Western Cape remains a popular choice, a growing number of South Africans are reconsidering their moves or opting to return to the economic heartland of Gauteng. This shift marks an inflection point in what has been a dominant trend in the national property market over the past five years.