Apr
2021
Rietfontein in Pretoria is an old well-established residential suburb. The mixed property use of the suburb attracts a large pool of property investors with the land use made up of vacant land, freehold homes, sectional title townhouse complexes, apartments and retirement villages.
Nestled between Môregloed, Waverley and Villieria the suburb is in a prime location with all the amenities needed.
The street lines streets and paved walks in the suburb are unique to suburbs in the Moot region. This is a sign that the suburbs are as safe as any other suburb in Gauteng.
The property values range from affordable to expensive and apartments and townhouses are a solid investment prospect for the buy-to-let investors with rental income typically 1% of the registered bond value.
The suburb was in past years favoured for its proximity to the Pretoria CBD, the Steve Biko Hospital and the Union Buildings which were all a source of income to residents.
The industrial hubs of Silvertondale, Waltloo and Koedoespoort served the larger community as is the case today.
The suburb has a few well know schools which are popular.
Here is a list of schools;
Robert Hicks Primary School
Hoerskool Hendrik Verwoerd
Rietfontein Noord Primary School
John Vorster Hoer Tegniese Skool
Rietondale Primary School
Hoerskool Oos-Moot
Roads which highlight the location of the suburb are;
Frates Road
Ben Swart Street
Adcock Street
Meyer Street
For retail needs the residents of Rietfontein make use of malls in either the Pretoria CBD and malls such as;
Jacaranda Shopping Mall
Arcadia
Queens Corner
Waverley Plaza
The suburbs apartments serve well as student accommodation as the UNISA Muckleneuk Campus is within easy access as is the Pretoria University and TUT’s various campuses located in town.
Take an arm-chair tour of the properties in Rietfontein via the Myroof website today!
