Tips for moving to Cape Town

Making the move to Cape Town is completely understandable. Who can blame for you choosing the sparkling Atlantic Ocean, Table Mountain and sprawling white-sand beaches. However, before you land in the beautiful Mother City, become better acquainted with Capetonian culture with the following tips:

Choosing the right estate agent

Property in Cape Town is diverse, so choosing the right estate agent to find your home is an important step. Privately owned property experts, Knight Frank, preside over a range of spectacular residential Cape Town properties including property in the Atlantic Seaboard, the Southern Suburbs, Kalk Bay and the bustling city bowl.

Choosing your suburb

Some say that Cape Town is a hotbox of cosmopolitan culture. Here; you can experience the bustle of a cosmopolitan city, the peace of the French countryside and the salty sea air of an island getaway all within driving distance of each other. Cape Town’s suburbs are no different. If you’re an artsy type, areas such as Gardens, Tamboerskloof, Observatory and Woodstock will call your name; alternatively, upmarket suburbs in the Southern Suburbs such as Constantia, Kenilworth and Bishops Court are the perfect fit for families and business professionals.

Our roads

Cape Town drivers are notoriously laidback – perhaps a little too laid back – but, with all the surrounding beauty who can blame us? If there’s one challenge faced by newcomers, it’s getting acquainted with Cape Town’s main highway portals. Once you know how to navigate the N1, N2 and M3, you’ll be just fine. Once you discover the navigational benefits of Table Mountain, you’ll be set for life.

 Our food

Cape Town is gastronomic heaven. Along with a wide selection of fine dining options offering fresh South African fair, Capetonians enjoy traversing the various food markets that pop up on weekdays and weekends alike. The Hout Bay Market is an incredibly popular option, and while they may charge a little more for produce than supermarkets, it’s a fantastic way to meet shop owners, restaurateurs and locals.

Finding a job

Cape Town has a number of bustling business districts including the City Bowl, Woodstock, and Bellville. If you are looking for a job, check out the job sections of Cape Town newspapers such as Cape Argus, Cape Times, Cape Business News and the Independent. Alternatively, websites such as Careers 24, Gumtree and Biz Community feature job listings that are updated on a daily basis.
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Properties in Tokai

Tokai is a large residential suburb situated on the foothills of the spectacular Elephants Eye mountain range. The lush, leafy suburb is a nature lover’s dream, with a selection of off-road cycling routes and scenic mountain and forest walks.

Named after Tokaj – a range of hills in Hungary – Tokai was originally a wide open area dotted with various wine farms and quaint smallholdings. Today the suburb is predominantly residential, but a number of authentic Cape Dutch houses still stand among the more modern developments. The suburb was established in the late 1940s and built up quickly due to the urgent need for housing for the English-speaking South African soldiers returning from World War II.

Source: http://www.remax.co.za/Property-in-Tokai-Cape-Town-Western-Cape/

Why insurance providers regard patients with heart disease as high risk

Patients who have suffered a heart attack or who show signs of cardiovascular disease are considered a high risk for insurers. While some individuals go on to lead healthy lifestyles after experiencing a heart attack, a percentage will continue to experience debilitating after-effects or permanent cardiovascular damage – a factor that may greatly reduce their lifespan. For insurers, a shorter lifespan means the individual will pay less premiums.


After-effects may include:

• Arrhythmias – irregular heart rhythms
• Cardiogenic shock – a sudden drop in blood pressure that will result in your heart being unable to pump enough blood to your organs
• Heart rupture: permanent damage to the heart wall that may, in serious cases, cause the wall to rupture

If you wish to take out a serious illness cover policy or life insurance, don’t prolong the decision as the cost of premiums rise as you get older. Insurers who do provide life cover for individuals who had heart attacks or suffer from cardiovascular disease will determine the individual’s risk profile according to the severity of the condition and the steps the patient is taking to treat it. By being proactive, specific and honest about your condition, you are more likely to receive better insurance rates.

Click here for more information about illnesses that will or won't be covered by health insurance.

Source:http://www.insurancesaysno.co.za/insurance-for-heart-attacks/
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