Considering moving to Umhlanga/Balito/Salt Rock

Member since 21 May 2014

JJg2710Member21 May 2014 13:48:48

My family and I are considering moving to Umhlanga/Balito/Salt Rock after my wife fell in love with the area.

Although originally from RSA, I have lost touch. You read dreadful stories about crime.

My greatest fear is crime, so just how bad are things in the areas that I mentioned. Is is safe to buy a house or live in a complex. Ideally we would like to live in a house with a sea view.

Other questions (silly as they may seem):
What is the best and safest car to purchase?
Does one live in consent fear of being house raided or worse?
Is it expensive, how much would one need to earn per month?

Thanks in return.

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JJg2710 Member

Member since 21 May 2014

JJg2710Member21 May 2014 14:49:01

Hi Ian,

Any pointers on moving to Durban? We are thinking of doing so from the U.K.

MiaCulpa Serial expat

Member since 16 August 2013

MiaCulpaSerial expat22 May 2014 06:00:15

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We read about stabbings and football hooligans rioting in the streets of England. Do you feel safe there? Sometimes the media are more concerned with profits than information.

Teachers used to tell us that there are no silly questions. In my view the best and safest car are two different automobiles. I have never met anybody who lives in constant fear. That would be simply intolerable. Expense is relative. A house in Umhlanga can easily be far less expensive than in London. Or far more expensive.

There is indeed crime in South Africa. It is nowhere as bad as you have been told.

JJg2710 Member

Member since 21 May 2014

JJg2710Member22 May 2014 07:46:17

Thanks for the reply MiaCulpa.

I have not lived in SA for over 15 years now, so pretty much not kept in touch.

We are planning to move to Umhlanga so your encouraged blog is welcome. Any other pointers please feel free to blog me.

Many thanks again.

Priscilla ViP

Member since 30 May 2013

PriscillaViP22 May 2014 12:36:50

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Hi JJg2710,

A new topic has been created with your posts on the Durban forum for more visibility.

Thank you,

Priscilla

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ianmorris Member

Member since 23 January 2014

ianmorrisMember06 July 2015 08:13:37

Hi JJG,

Apologies for not replying any sooner.
I had to return to the UK in June last year (Visa Issues) I am now back in Umhlanga as of June this year. I love the whole way of life here. Got the kids settled in school and they are loving it. Feel free to contact me if you would any advise at all.

Regards

Ian