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Estate Living is proud to announce a landmark partnership with Only Realty, bringing together two industry leaders to offer homebuyers and sellers within community schemes the most comprehensive, trusted, and seamless property experience available today.
As demand continues to rise for secure estates, mixed-use developments, retirement villages, off-plan investment opportunities, and well-managed community schemes, buyers and sellers need more than just listings — they need guidance, insight, and a service partner who truly understands the unique dynamics of estate living.
For over 15 years, Estate Living has been the leading authority on residential community schemes, providing unparalleled insight into estate governance, lifestyle, infrastructure, and investment value. With a deep understanding of what makes each estate unique — from security and sustainability to future development and community culture — Estate Living has helped thousands of South Africans understand what to look for when selecting the right home for their family or building a long-term investment portfolio.
Now, combined with Only Realty’s full-service property offering — including expert sales and rental teams, valuation services, property marketing, and industry partnerships — buyers and sellers can enjoy a complete, end-to-end solution tailored specifically for estate environments.
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A Turnkey Service Designed for Modern Estate Living
Together, Estate Living and Only Realty provide:
- Expert estate-specific guidance – ensuring buyers understand governance structures, levies, rules, lifestyle offerings, and long-term value.
- Professional sales and rental support – helping sellers achieve the best price and ensuring buyers are matched to the right home or investment.
- Integrated property services – including finance partners, conveyancing support, and other specialist providers essential to estate transactions.
- Informed decision-making – thanks to Estate Living’s extensive research, community scheme knowledge, and on-the-ground estate insights.
This partnership ensures that whether a client is buying, selling, or investing in an estate, they benefit from a seamless, informative, and expertly guided experience — from first viewing to final signature.
Comments From Leadership
Louise Martin, CEO of Estate Living, shared her enthusiasm for the partnership:
“Community schemes and estates operate very differently from traditional residential property. Buyers and sellers deserve partners who understand these nuances. Our collaboration with Only Realty delivers exactly that — a full-service solution supported by deep estate insight, market knowledge, and professional real-estate expertise.”
Grant Smee, CEO of Only Realty leadership added:
“Our business is built around simplifying and supporting every step of the property journey. Partnering with Estate Living strengthens our ability to deliver exceptional service to estate buyers and sellers by adding unmatched levels of information, context, and estate-specific expertise.”
Why This Partnership Matters
With this joint offering, clients will benefit from:
- Guidance informed by over 15 years of Estate Living’s industry leadership
- Only Realty’s national footprint and professional property services
- Access to trusted partners who assist with financing, legal requirements, foreign exchange, and compliance
- A streamlined process designed specifically for estate, mixed-use, off-plan, and retirement properties
- Together, Estate Living and Only Realty deliver a truly turnkey solution for anyone looking to purchase or sell property within South Africa’s growing estate and community scheme market.
About Estate Living
Estate Living is the authoritative resource on residential community schemes, offering over 15 years of insight into estate governance, lifestyle, and investment. Through its powerful platform and extensive industry networks, Estate Living helps homeowners, buyers, and investors navigate estates across South Africa and internationally.
About Only Realty
Only Realty is a leading real estate business offering professional property sales, rentals, valuations, and marketing services nationwide. With a focus on integrity, service excellence, and innovative support, Only Realty connects clients to the right homes while ensuring a smooth and guided property journey.
