Develop
August 2019
Stories from this publication
- Think Big: Transform Your Development Approach
5 min readExplore how to think big in property development by capitalizing on unique opportunities for maximum profit.
Read More - Idyllic Leloko Lifestyle And Eco Estate in Hartbeespoort is for sale!
3 min readProjectprop, which owns Leloko Lifestyle and Eco Estate in Hartbeespoort, is seeking a solid new buyer, or buyers, for this idyllic estate following a resolution by the shareholders to disinvest in the company through the sale of all of their shares.
Read More - The lock-up-and-go investment property
4 min readExplore the benefits of a lock-and-go investment property. Enjoy fixed maintenance costs and minimal responsibilities.
Read More - What deteriorating municipal infrastructure means for residential estates
5 min readExplore the trend of migration into residential estates amidst municipal crises in Cape Town and their implications for citizens.
Read More - UNICITI: a vision for education on the west coast of Mauritius
3 min readExplore UNICITI, a smart city in Mauritius dedicated to providing exceptional higher education for local and African students.
Read More - Simple, transparent utility metering can be a differentiator for developers
3 min readExplore the importance of utility metering in ensuring transparent and efficient management for estates and complexes.
Read More - SANBI online: treasure trove for gardeners
4 min readExplore SANBI and discover the incredible plant variety in South Africa. A true floral paradise awaits you.
Read More - People, planet, prosperity, and peace
3 min readExplore how the SDGs encompass the connection between people and planet, addressing global challenges and fostering sustainability.
Read More - Monkey business
4 min readDiscover interesting interactions with monkeys in your kitchen and the importance of environmental assessments for construction.
Read More - Land reform and private investment can go hand in hand
3 min readCombining a successful land claim, community development, hard-nosed economic opportunity, responsible conservation ethics, and a fabulous tourist destination, Mdluli Safari Lodge is a win-win-win-winner.Â
Read More - Home grown
4 min readBy some estimates, South Africa has a housing backlog of about 2.3 million, and that number grows by about 178,000 houses a year. Despite the country’s sophisticated banking system, busy property market, generous impact investment projects and advanced construction industry, neither the public nor private sector has been able to catch up that backlog.
Read More - Going out on a limb
3 min readExplore the unique wildlife and culture of Madagascar while going out to discover its breathtaking landscapes and attractions.
Read More - Encryption
4 min readOne of the most enticing features of WhatsApp is its offer of end-to-end encryption. This has ensured that our most personal conversations, and our treasured photographs of children and grandchildren, would be safely sent to family members and friends in a closed and safe communication loop.
Read More - Double trouble or twice as nice?
3 min readOn Friday 5 July, South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa, was the first world leader to be in two places at once. Is this the beginning of a bold new era in politics – and more?
Read More - Connectivity – the essential building block for smart movements
3 min readThe future of ‘Smart’ everything – leveraging digital technology to do just about anything more efficiently – is inextricably linked to our ability to ‘connect’ via the internet. ‘Smart’ anything and ‘Smart’ everything will depend on a frenzied exchange of data with, within and between people, entities, things and machines.
Read More - A footpath named desire
4 min readDevelopers, HOAs, municipalities and the management of all manner of complexes, schools and campuses are learning that there are some things you just can’t fight. Put up as many ‘Keep off the grass’ signs as you like, people will take the shortest (or most convenient) path to get to where they’re going. So, the smart ones are giving in.
Read More - Are small-scale retirement developments a viable option?
4 min readRetirement is the new buzzword in the residential development market, but building a retirement village is an enormous undertaking with huge implications – it’s a much bigger deal than building a golf or eco estate. So, is there room for small investors to cash in on this profitable sector?
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