Moving to South Africa?
Let me show you how to make it feel like home.
From choosing the right neighbourhood and school to finding your home and getting settled,
I introduce international families to the Best of South African living.
Moving countries is exciting.
Figuring out how to live there is another story.
Schools. Neighbourhoods. Security. Finding a home. Cars. Healthcare. Domestic help. Making friends. Knowing who to trust.
There are a hundred little decisions that come with building a life somewhere new.
You don't have to figure it all out yourself.
When my husband first told me his work wanted us to move to South Africa, my response was, “Cape Town?”
What I never imagined was that we’d fall in love with Johannesburg and South Africa so much that our two-year assignment became a 16-year family adventure.
Now, I love introducing people to the very best of South African living and helping them discover why we decided to put down roots and call
Joburg home.
You Not an agency, or a bot, a person.
You need someone who has lived the life you are about too.
Someone who understands that choosing a home isn't just about bedrooms and bathrooms. It's about schools, security, commute, community, lifestyle and where you're going to feel at home.
The right neighbourhood, home and school for the way your family actually wants to live.
The local knowledge, introductions and community that support you to build your life here.
Who I help
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You're moving for work, family, lifestyle or a new chapter and want someone who can help you make the right decisions before you arrive.
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You need a trusted person on the ground who can take the friction out of settling your family into Johannesburg.
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You're here, but still haven't quite figured out where you fit. I can help with housing, schools, local connections and the practicalities of everyday life.
Not sure where to start?
Start with a Discovery Session.
A private conversation with Hannah to work out what your move actually needs.
We'll talk through your timing, family, schools, neighbourhoods, housing and the things you're most unsure about.
Not sure where to start?
Start with a Discovery Session.
A private conversation with Hannah to work out what your move actually needs.
Need a home?
I can help you find the right one, including homes that aren't publicly advertised.
Short Stay Parkhurst
Central Parkhurst
Perfect Family Home
Looking for a home?
I can search across my network, including properties that aren't publicly advertised.
LOCAL LIFE
The things nobody puts in the relocation handbook.
Whatsapp community of International people looking to make the most of their time in South Africa
Hannah's Services: Expert guidance for families relocating to Johannesburg. From choosing where to live and finding a home to schools, settling in and everyday life.
You can find information about South Africa anywhere.
Knowing what to do with it is different.
I help you make the decisions that actually affect how happy your family will be here.
Meet Hannah - your guide to experiencing the best of life in South Africa.
I moved to Johannesburg with my husband’s job.
I had no local network, no idea which suburb was safe, no sense of who to trust.
The relocation company handled logistics. Nobody handled me.
I built this practice because nobody like me existed when I needed it. Not an agency, or a bot, a person. Someone who had lived it, who knew the northern suburbs from the inside, who could tell me in plain language which schools were worth the waitlist.
Now I help families skip the worst of it. Not all of it, the adventure is part of the story.
But the genuine overwhelm, the decisions made on bad information, the isolation of the first few months: those I can fix.
Do you own a beautiful home in Johannesburg?
We are currently seeking beautiful homes to secure a long term corporate let, or appeal to our International buyers.
Ready to make South Africa feel like home?
Tell me about your move, where you're going, when you're arriving, and what's worrying you most.