South African property market hopes for a World Cup boost

South African-based real estate agents are hoping to score with foreign property investors as a result of the football World Cup, it has been reported.

According to Overseas Property Professional, many agents are looking to attract a new range of buyers to the sector when they visit the country over the course of the tournament.

Laurie Wener, managing director of the Western Cape region for Pam Golding Properties, told the news provider that the event was an opportunity to showcase South African property.

The real estate expert explained that this was a once in a lifetime chance to "present our country, its tourism attractions and its fantastic residential property opportunities to a global audience and on an unprecedented, mammoth scale".

Province of the Western Cape property may prove to be a popular choice among potential investors, with the region hosting five first-round matches, one second round, one quarter-final and one semi-final during the tournament.

The 2010 World Cup kicked off on June 11th and finishes on July 11th.

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