Looking at moving JHB -> Franschoek - what do I need to know?

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iamgigglz

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My wife and I have wanted to get out of Joburg for a long time. Both of our jobs are 100% work from home now (have been for two years) so we're thinking it's a good time to start putting the puzzle pieces together to take the leap in a year or so.

Franschoek looks like an ideal spot. Property prices/rentals are a little pricey but affordable and the two kids (4y and 9m now) can go to Bridge House, which costs the same as a semi-private school in Joburg.

There's a lot Franschoek doesn't have (big shopping malls etc) but we don't enjoy that stuff anyway. Paarl and Stellenbosch are less than an hour away if needed anyway.
There's fibre, rates & taxes are low, crime is low, the locals are lekker...

It all seems a little too good though. What am I missing?
 
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