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< 1 min readEstate Living is the leading resource within the residential community. It is a trusted source of information about living in a homeowner association or sectional title development.

< 1 min readIntroducing Pezula Golf Estate – where opulence meets eco-consciousness on the stunning Cape Coast.

< 1 min readIn this exclusive video, Lian Louw from Weylandts shares invaluable insights on the immense value of being part of this premier event—for both delegates and sponsors.

< 1 min readThis premier event was packed with relevant and interesting content that captivated both developer delegates and sponsors alike.

< 1 min readLooking for detailed information on community schemes? Curious about the rules, lifestyle amenities, and whether a development is right for your family or investment portfolio?

< 1 min readOur 1st event hosted in Johannesburg saw more than 220 delegate in the property sectors come together and network. The theme of this year’s event is ‘Property Development and Management – Your new buyers

< 1 min readLearn how this innovative product ensures top-notch protection, seamless integration, and peace of mind for both residents and management

< 1 min readDive into the latest insights with Louise Martin, CEO of Estate Living, and Thembelihle Mbatha, ( Acting ) Chief Ombud from CSOS, as they unpack the freshest updates on CSOS’s mandate and the crucial details on levy collections.

< 1 min readThe theme of this year’s event is: Generation Z – Your new buyers are here. Do you know what they want?’ Gen Z are commonly referred to as the first fully ‘digitally native’ generation.

< 1 min readEstate Living was very pleased to host the Mauritius Roadshow in partnership with Bijou Résidence, Harcourts Offshore and Ariston Capital. This exclusive event ran from 12 – 14 March 2024 and offered investors a taste of the Mauritian lifestyle and all its rewards.

< 1 min readJoin Estate Living and Jaltech Fund Management, as we discuss financing solutions for residential estate HOA’s and Bodies Corporate.

< 1 min readThis edition of Estate Livings ExpertInsight webinar series, we discuss Carrick Consult innovative programme that has launched to streamline estate planning and execution. The MyLnD™ Programme will give your estate plan a ‘dry run.’

< 1 min readEstate Living successfully hosted a series of International Emigration and Investment events in Cape Town, Durban, and Johannesburg.

< 1 min readAre you standing at the threshold of retirement and what to be sure that your current plans are going to work best you for you We have something that might interest you.

< 1 min readThe Estate Living platform focus on all the pillars of the property sector; from development, management, ownership, service providers and potential investors. Estate Living promotes community spirit and the value of the industry for all stakeholders.

< 1 min readIt’s inspiring to see how the residential estate industry is constantly adapting to the changing trends. #EstateLivingMagazine offers insight into community living in South Africa and abroad, reaching across the community to share up to date news, opportunities and best practices.

< 1 min readConlog is a global leader in metering solutions, offering products that can be integrated to support multiple utility services and renewable energy facilities within the Residential and mixed use property sector. Sibusiso Skosana, Group Commercial Director shares the Property sector solution from their flagship project Steyn City’s City Centre.

< 1 min readDeveloping an established garden can take many years. This is why residential estates and property developer partner with the professionals. Trees SA offers both expertise and nurseries, with a wide selection of mature trees, which create an ideal environment for potential property investors.

< 1 min readAre you considering emigrating or investing internationally? In this series of recordings from the international conference hosted on the 17th of November, we virtually travel to some of the top destinations for South African’s.

< 1 min readAurum Zimbali Lakes is located within the Zimbali Lakes development on the Durban North Coast in South Africa. Learn more about Aurum and meet the developer, Dean Young, and the professional teams who through calibration have developed the first Edge certified development within Zimbali Lakes. Aurum includes a number of renewable energy solution that will create enduring value of investors.

< 1 min readAre you considering emigrating or investing internationally? In this series of recordings from the international conference hosted on the 17th of November, we virtually travel to some of the top destinations for South African’s.

< 1 min readAre you considering emigrating or investing internationally? In this series of recordings from the international conference hosted on the 17th of November, we virtually travel to some of the top destinations for South African’s.

< 1 min readAre you considering emigrating or investing internationally? In this series of recordings from the Estate Living International Conference hosted on the 17th of November, we virtually travel to some of the top destinations for South African’s.

< 1 min readAurum Zimbali Lakes falls within the prestigious Zimbali Lakes Estate situated on the North Coast of Durban KwaZulu-Natal South Africa. As one of the first North Coast EDGE-certified green developments, the homes include renewable energy, water efficiency and reduce embodied energy in the building materials. Aurum offers investors a choice of 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom homes priced from R8.5 million to R9.2 million

< 1 min readEstate Living was pleased to host the KwaZulu-Natal Property Development Forum Event. The event offered property developers an opportunity to come together to network and engage in a number of interesting and relevant information sessions. The theme of this year’s event is ‘KZN Built Environments: Growth and Investment that effects change TODAY ’.

< 1 min readNestled in the Magaliesberg Mountain range, close to the Hartbeespoort Dam in the North West, Xanadu Nature Estate offers the perfect location for communal living in the tranquility of nature. Located within a 45 minutes drive from Johannesburg and Pretoria, the estate is set on 240 hectares of beautiful indigenous bushveld, with a natural wetland, and is home to 280 different species of birds and many animals.

< 1 min readOnsite in the Klein Karoo on the outskirts of Ladismith South Africa, Colas SA are resurfacing the road with bitumen rubber or SR2. Bitumen rubber is made up of recycled tires rubbers. Colas SA wide range of products and installation solutions can be structured to meet the projects requirements from large scale projects that require new roads built to road repairs and maintance for residential communities.

< 1 min readColas SA are a road specialist company that have developed a range of road repair and maintenance solutions for residential developments. At Olivewood Estate the team worked in two phases, firstly by patching and applying crack seal to repair existing issues and then resurfacing and rejuvenating the road to create a premium finish.

< 1 min readEstate Living was very pleased to participate in the annual Association of Residential Communities (ARC) 2022 conference hosted at Silver Lakes Estate in Pretoria at the end of March. The theme of the golf day and two day conference was ‘To Be the Difference’. The ARC team translated into a number of engaging presentations and panel discussions by industry leaders.

< 1 min readWhy do residents love living at Xanadu Nature Estate? The winning combination of the natural beauty of the landscapes, a wide range of facilities that can be enjoyed in a safe environment, and efficient and professional management of the community and its assets.

< 1 min readWhat to expect if you are planning on investing in the international property market, whether it’s for emigration or pure investment.

< 1 min readColas South Africa (Pty) Ltd is a specialist manufacturer and applicator of bituminous binders and slurries for road surfacing. With a range of products and solutions developed for the maintance of residential estates roads and construction of new roads within developments. As leaders in the sector, they understand and address the needs of community living spaces.

< 1 min readIn November and December 2021, George and other Garden Route towns were hit by severe storms and the ensuing downpours and flooding caused extensive damage to the town and surrounding communities.

< 1 min readEstate Living is a consortium of businesses that focusses on the value of residential community living within South Africa and abroad. Estate Living’s audience and subscribers consists of investors, community management, homeowners and residents, and property developers.

< 1 min readEstate Living, Mont Choisy La Reserve developer Garrett Fitzgerald and Pam Golding Mauritius Jonathan Tagg discuss the latest opportunities that Mont Choisy Golf and Beach Estate in Grand Baie, Mauritius.

< 1 min readIn this weeks #ExpertInsight we explore the economic opportunities Mauritius offers South Africans looking to invest in or start a business.

< 1 min readEstate Living is now available to read directly from your Residential Community App powered by Glovent. Easy to access directly from the ‘Lifestyle & Wellness’ Botton on your homepage . You can how read and watch a wide range of community relevant information and insight directly from you residential community app.

< 1 min readEstate Living hosted the Property Developer Forum Johannesburg event at the beautiful Dainfern Golf Estate. The event offered the development community an opportunity to grow and network. The afternoon included discussion and presentation on Fibre Infrastructure by Juanita Clark the CEO of Digital Council Africa, update on the Lanceria Mega city by Tefelo Majoro from Gauteng Growth and Development Agency and Renewable Energy and energy storage by Joanne Dean vice chair SAREC.

< 1 min readMauritius continues to not only offer a great lifestyle, but over the last 18 months the Mauritian government have created more opportunities for South Africans to invest or emigrate. Legislative changes, new visa options and a wider variety of price points for property investment are just a few of the tools implemented. 

< 1 min readThank you to all our partners, subscribers and new members, we appreciate all the support through 2021 and look forward to a successful 2022 for all.

< 1 min readBMI Coverland is the market leaders in roofing solutions, in addition to a wide range of contemporary colours and finishes, they offers a 30-year guarantee on their concrete roof tiles. It is therefore no surprise that large scale projects, like Silkaatskop Estate Secunda’s new housing development, have selected BMI Coverland as their roofing partner.

< 1 min readJoin Estate Living, Johlene Wasserman – Governance Manager at CSOS, Zerlinda van de Merwe of TVDM Consultants, who represent Homeowners Associations (HOA) and Bodies Corporate (BC) and Malcolm Samuels General Manager of Simbithi Eco Estate in KZN as we discuss the overall mandate, functions and powers of CSOS.

< 1 min readJoin Estate Living and Johann Els, Head Economist for Old Mutual, in the next episode of the #ExpertInsight series, as we identify the short term noise and risks, which influence investment decisions. This will assist you to find a better understanding of the medium and long term investment landscape. Johann unpacks the challenges that are present in the shifting covid economy and the effects of the municipal elections, while taking into account the growth areas and policy changes.

< 1 min readJoin Estate Living as we reveal an exciting new development situated midway between Port Louis and Grand Baie, 10 mins from Beau Plan Smart City office park, international schools and close to the Maritim Resort and Spa and Mauritius beachside golf course, The Welnest Residential Hideaway offers investors access to all the resort amenities, and with the convenience and security of a lock-up-and-go lifestyle.

< 1 min readA new work from home office, quick repaints, new entertainment area or some extra protection from the elements – 2021 is the year of renovation.

< 1 min readHaving a strong foothold in the Mauritius market, Estate Living brought on a team of experts from SWAN Mauritius who understand the South African context with everything around wealth management, tax and all other related components for those looking to emigrate to Mauritius.

< 1 min readJoin Estate Living and Keith Peters, Legal Advisor and admitted advocate for Old Mutual, as we unpack and discuss current legislation, new legislation and proposed legislation that will effect Emigration and Access to your Retirement Fund; Emigration Tax; Accessing your Retirement fund early.

< 1 min readOn the Ist of January 2022 the Golden Visa Program that is currently available in Portugal will undergo changes, one of these changes will place restrictions on the areas that you can invest in and still qualify for the benefits of the Golden Visa.

< 1 min readBreaking into any market can be challenging but the property development sector is particularly notorious. One of the core challenges is securing development finance. In most cases new developers are seen as too high a risk and therefore struggle to garner support from traditional financial institutions.

< 1 min readEstate Living, Joël Couve de Murville from the Beau Plan Smart City development and Thierry Koenig of ENSAfrica discuss opportunities for Property Developers and Operators in Mauritius.

< 1 min readEstate Living and Kevin Shames Director at Bright Light Solar discusses Bright Light Solar product offers which goes beyond solar solutions. This short interview unpacks the spectrum of products that can assist property developers reduce costs in the short and long term and give their investors ongoing value.

< 1 min readEstate Living and Kevin Shames Director at Bright Light Solar discusses their offering to property developer around renewable energy solution. In additional to innovative products, the solution includes financing the capital costs for the supply and installation of the systems, metering and the long term maintenance of the system.

< 1 min readEstate Living and Kevin Shames Director at Bright Light Solar discusses Bright Light Solars co-investment and capital raising opportunities for investors who see value and the potential returns that the renewable energy market can offer.

< 1 min readEstate Living and Kevin Shames Director at Bright Light Solar discusses Bright Light Solars process and offering for developers at the onset of the development process, which includes securing all the regulatory requirements for the renewable energy products supplied.

< 1 min readEstate Living is joined by our panel experts, Michelle Kramer CEO IDME Consulting with a focus on Estate Security and Operations Specialist
Dirk Uys Community Management Specialist, Bertus Greff CEO RPAS Consulting and Lamees Finch -TVDM Consultants – Specialist Community Schemes Consultants and Attorneys as we discuss the use of drones, legislation and the effect on the rules and regulations of residential estates.

< 1 min readPortugal is a popular destination for South Africans looking at diversifying their investment portfolio or emigrating, as it offers a wide variety of lifestyle options and is rated one of the safest countries in Europe.

< 1 min readMauritius is the one of the most accessible options to the South African community looking to invest or emigrate with favourable taxation policy and residency permits. Estate Living runs a number of educational webinars presenting property options, support structures and finance solutions.

< 1 min read2020/21 has seen a approx 300% increase in internet usage and the work from home corporate policies have seen populations in coastal and smaller towns swell. This has driven large telecommunication companies to ramped up their fibre deployment.

< 1 min readEstate Living catches up with Jayan Moodley Director of Trippin’ with the Kandasamys and Jolanda Cloete Marketing Coordinator at San Lameer to find out more about the role San Lameer Estate played in the production of Trippin’ with the Kandasamys – the latest and third instalment from South Africa’s favourite family – and to see how San Lameer’s appearance ended up being a marketing success story for the estate.

2 min readJoin Estate Living on our #ExpertInsight webinar. Economist Izak Odendaal shares insight into our new Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana and how the changing of the guard could impact the South African economy. Joining the discussion is Mason Lecuona, a South African property developer who is offering a uniquely position property investment in Plettenberg Bay. The Signal View Boutique Hotel allows for 18 investors who are looking for a rental return and capital growth. This bespoke product offers investors an opportunities to diversify their portfolio.

2 min readIn Estate Living #ExpertInsight Series on Mauritius, we speak with the professionals to unpack the regulations and logistics around the borders opening, relocating and setting up banking facilities, and highlighting the very best community living and property investments on offer.

< 1 min readIn Part Two of #ExpertInsight Planning your Retirement, Estate Living and Tiaan Herselman, Head of Advice at Old Mutual, present an informative scenario planning session, where we consider the impact of three retirement options (Life Right, Sectional Title and Age at Home ) and how this could potentially affect one’s retirement plan. Each scenario considers retirement options and other factors that might impact your overall retirement plan.

2 min readSecurity is a primary driver for investment into estates, and especially in the South African context. Buyers look for a lifestyle that offers a level of freedom and peace of mind, securing their assets and family members. In this 45 min webinar Estate Living brings together security design and operation specialist Rob Anderson, Tumelo Dietsiso from Servest Security, Danie Bruwer and Lodewyk Loubser from Wyobi technology leaders in access control.

< 1 min readWhen discussing retirement, we generally look at the cornerstones of retirement – financial security, physical security, health security and security of tenure. With this in mind, Estate Living has brought together three experts in this webinar representing three retirement options – purchasing a sectional title unit or life right unit within a retirement village and the costs associated with ageing at home in South Africa.

< 1 min readJoin Estate Living and SA PropTech Association on the #ExpertInsight webinar discussion. We look at what an app and portal solutions should encompass to support residential community living. The webinar focusses on information and tools that supports community management and property developers.

< 1 min readLexpro Online software is an Internet based software solution, that now offers solutions to sectional title schemes and homeowners associations. Estate Living and Chis Lubbe, discuss POPI compliance and how the software supports the Act.

< 1 min readIf international property investment or emigration is something you are considering, this 45 min webinar will offer you insight into three counties, Mauritius, Cyprus and USA. Join Estate Living and our panel of country specific experts on the #ExpertInsight webinar series.

< 1 min readAre you looking for a luxurious living environment with state-of-the-art facilities, swimming pools inside and out, a suitably located bar when you need a sundowner, and an on-site spa with a sauna, hammam, treatment rooms and hair salon? We have the perfect location for you!

< 1 min readEnergy and Water independence has been on the agenda for a number of years within the property development sector. The combination of the change in weather patterns, failing infrastructure and development in the technology around energy, now enforces consumers demand for solutions from property developers and community trustees and management.

< 1 min readMauritius offers South Africans over the age of 50 a number of options when it comes to emigrating or investing in property. With a selection of visa’s that accommodate both your lifestyle and investment threshold.

< 1 min readColas SA is onsite at Silkaatskop, Secunda’s new housing development. Offering the developers of Skilkaatskop a total surfacing solution that includes prime and tact coat and asphalt paving. The size of road surface is approx 30 0000 meters.

< 1 min readWidenham Retirement Village on the south coast of KwaZulu-Natal offers a range on 1-2 and 3-bedroom cottages, a range of facilities that include both entertainment and healthcare. The cottages on the phase four of the development start at R1.1.million.

< 1 min readEstate Living, Stuart Ferguson of 12 Star Capital, Shaun Minnie and Garth Wellman discuss the process of emigration through investment to the USA. Exploring the proposed new Bill that has been put forward to extend EB-5 with some amendments.

< 1 min readUmhlanga Arch on the KZN North Coast is a triumph for the professional teams that worked tirelessly to create this soon-to-be iconic landmark. For the paint finishes, the developers elected to use Kansai Plascon’s 360 Professional Pledge offering, a premium paint range and application. The Kansai Plascon Preferred Applicator was Smith and Winfield.

< 1 min readWidenham Retirement Village is the latest edition to the Hibiscus Retirement Villages. Located on the south coast of Kwazulu-Natal, the village, when completed will house 600 1- 2- or 3 bedroom cottages, clubhouse and sport facilities, medical facilities and frail care. Widenham is based on a life right purchasing model and cottages in the new phase starts at R1,1 million.

< 1 min readThe beating heart of Azuri is its market place. It is a place where neighbours can come together and build a happier, stronger, and safer community. The village offers the convenience of a city—a café, restaurants, boutiques, a delicatessen, an ATM, a farmer’s market—without the hustle. And all this, by the sea.

< 1 min readAzuri meets, without an ounce of doubt, the growing demand for prestigious island living opportunities. The Luxury Residences are part of a real estate program that allows foreigners to acquire property in Mauritius by offering unique investment opportunities. 

< 1 min readInvesting in a villa at Azuri allows you to reside in Mauritius and create your ideal lifestyle: the climate is tropical and pleasant, its inhabitants are welcoming and harmonious, and the island’s infrastructure is modern.

< 1 min readAzuri is much about living truthfully. The splendid ocean and golf village is built around a community that is welcoming, caring and vibrant.

< 1 min readEstate Living joins Karl Bishop Head of Real Estate at Santam and Dr Roelof Botha and we discuss SA economic outlook and the important issue of development funding and real estate guarantees.

< 1 min readLearn more about the St Francis Links lifestyle through the eyes of CEO Jeff Clause. And what a Lifestyle it is. Located in the seaside town of St Francis Bay, St Francis Links is renowned for it warm and hospitable staff, well-run facilities, top rated golf course and spectacular views.

< 1 min readColas SA offers a wide range of road installation and maintance solutions. Working closely with Property Developers, Residential Estates and Sectional Title Developments, Colas has developed and adapted products that work for community living spaces in an affordable, aesthetically pleasing and durable manner.

< 1 min readMauritius welcomes you for stays up to 1 year with the new renewable premium visa! Come live and work remotely in a country with no local coronavirus cases boasting all the modern facilities to carry on your professional activity. Rent a property at Anahita estate as from € 2,150 per month and relish an exceptional lifestyle by the golf and the lagoon.

< 1 min readMarina Constas from BBM Attorneys is a specialist in sectional title scheme, she share insight on the POPI Act and how BBM can assist sectional title developments and trustees be POPI compliant.

< 1 min readThank you to everyone who participated in the educational Estate Living webinar series this year. There has been great engagement across all of our audiences – Property Developers, Community Managers, Residents, Homeowners and Property Investors local and abroad.

< 1 min readTrellidor’s new lifestyle range focuses on both safety and access control. The range of products take into consideration residential community aesthetic guidelines, security needs and act as a deterrent to animals and insects.

< 1 min readWaterkloof Marina Estate is the new exclusive development focussed on an over 50’s market. One of the key features to the development is the elevated position of the homes that overlooks the Lake. This feature is enhanced by the use of BMI Coverland slate tiles that create movement and enhance a outdoor lifestyle.

< 1 min readOver the last few years, a number of countries have structured residency programs and investment opportunities that South African’s find enticing. With an eye on three popular destinations for South African investors, Mauritius, Cyprus and Portugal, we have invited the experts to unpack what each country has to offer – the location, property opportunities, how do you qualify for a permit, what are the benefits of moving your business and how should you manage your funds.

< 1 min readOne of the bigger lessons learnt in 2020, within community spaces, is that without effective and transparent communication things can go wrong and quickly! This lack of information is offen misconstrued as meaning a lack of action and, in many communities, this has lead to the management teams taking the hits.

< 1 min readPriced from R 1,250 Million, Kabeljauws Beach Estate comprises of 43 units, made up of apartments, penthouses, freestanding homes and rowhouses. Offering all the makings of a successful development which includes a beach cafe, pool terrance, security and most important, direct access to the beach.

< 1 min readWorking in collaboration, the Property and Building sector, Local Government, Telecommunication Operators, Estate Living and the Digital Council Africa have discussed the collective agreement between industry leaders that identifies the need for a decisive approach to the provision of fibre infrastructure in all new builds.

< 1 min readCommunity Living environments are enabled through security measures, however, over the last 25 years communities have evolved and so have the needs of potential investors and homeowners.

< 1 min readEstate Living, Green Housing Compnay, eThekwini Energy Office, ST Solutions, PEC Utility and Teljoy navigate the landscape of green infrastructure and renewable energy. Looking at how new developments and existing estate, can be planned in a manner that ensures security of supply of services to residents, in a financially sustainable manner.

< 1 min readThrough a series of webinars, Estate Living and Huawei are discussing and have launched a collaborative agreement between the property and building sectors, Local Government and Telco’s that supports provision for fibre infrastructure in all new builds. On the panel: SALGA, NHBRC, Hauwei, Openserve, Digital Council Africa, eLAN Group

< 1 min readFrom offices to residential neighbourhoods, the city’s Creative Park to its Lifestyle Village, and Greencoast Elementary School to African Leadership College (ALC), Beau Plan has imagined the city of tomorrow, in which everything is possible.

< 1 min readJeff Gilmour, President of ARC, discusses the benefits for Community Management, Trustees and Director of community schemes to join ARC.

< 1 min readThorburn Security a division of Tsebo Group offers various security services designed for community living environments. Estate Living and Ranesh Ranjith unpack these benefits.

< 1 min readFor South Africans looking at investing or emigrating to Mauritius, in this discussion webinar we cover tax consideration and Trusts, Setting up a Mauritian Bank Account, property financing and Off plan property payment structure.

< 1 min readNorth Isands View is a new development launched in the north of Mauritius, an area called Grand Gaube. The development is on one of the few raised landscapes and 1st, 2nd and Penthouses have spectaular views of ocean.

< 1 min readGreenhill Estate celebrates their OFF-GRID approval by City of Tshwane, launching the Estates solutions for Power, Water and Sewer and enabling the development to be self sustaining.

< 1 min readTsebo’s facilities solutions group sales director, Andile Mgudlwa and Louise Martin from Estate Living, discuss Tsebo’s Facilities Management service and the value it offers residential communities.

< 1 min readJoin Estate Living and Huawei, along with leaders in the SA Fibre Industry; the Digital Council Africa, Openserve and Ellipsis Regulatory Solutions, as we discuss the importance of a pre-deployment strategy for fibre infrastructure.

< 1 min readJoin Estate Living Mauritius as we discuss emigrating or investing in Mauritius. Unpacking everything from permits, managing South African assets, moving or starting a business, Tax emigration and exchange control emigration, looking for the right residential or commercial properties and what school options and medical facilities are available.

< 1 min readThese are sophisticated woven steel mesh panels inside a neat frame, so discreet that you hardly notice they’re there. You can see right through the mesh screen and it allows some airflow into your home.

< 1 min readAll Trellidor security barriers are custom-made to fit the opening and its specific requirements, so there is no standard price. Trellidor security barriers are available through authorised Trellidor franchises countrywide and they will gladly measure the opening and give a quotation.

< 1 min readAll Trellidor security barriers are custom-made to fit the opening and its specific requirements, so there is no standard price. Trellidor security barriers are available through authorised Trellidor franchises countrywide and they will gladly measure the opening and give a quotation.

< 1 min readYou may have seen these before, but not quite like this. This is not just Polycarbonate strips nailed to your windows. The Trellidor version is fully framed and attached to the wall inside the window reveal for a neat, strong fit. It is satisfyingly refined and barely there, keeping the monkeys out and protecting you from petty theft through your windows too.

< 1 min readThese do verge on looking like conventional burglar proofing. But they’re worth a mention because they can be made to match cottage pane windows perfectly. This means that the gap sizes will be the same as your windows, so you can’t see the Cottage Guard at all. They’re immensely strong burglar bars and excellent for high crime risk windows.

< 1 min readManual and automated rolling shutters that are completely invisible when you don’t need them. Made from aluminium, they have a slim profile and don’t require a bottom track so there is no cutting into your floor.

< 1 min readAll Trellidor security barriers are custom-made to fit the opening and its specific requirements, so there is no standard price. Trellidor security barriers are available through authorised Trellidor franchises countrywide and they will gladly measure the opening and give a quotation.

< 1 min readCrossways Farm Village is a ’Town’ with its own municipality, water and electricity management, agricultural land, commercial offerings and residential opportunities. Dr Chris Mulder the visionary behind Thesen Islands and the Eastern Cape Provincial Government collaborated to develop South Africa’s first Rural New Town outside the conventional “Urban Edge”.

< 1 min readFrom humble beginnings BMI Coverland has developed into the largest roofing business in the world. With their confidence in their product and 70 year track record, BMI Coverland introduces a exciting new offer on their concrete range. This industry-disrupting offer enables developers of residential and commercial properties to offer their buyers long-term strategic value that equates into real savings, which makes their properties more desirable to investors. This is a game changer in the construction industry.

< 1 min readBMI Group supports property developments, through scalable and sustainable roofing and waterproofing solutions

< 1 min readFanie Loubser from Colas SA and Louise Martin of Estate Living share updates on Colas’s Covid-19 company protocals. We breakdown a road maintance plan and look at how cost saving can be taken into account through road resurfacing products.

< 1 min readIn the #BestOfCommunity series, Jeff Gilmour of ARC, Jaime-Lee Gardner and Louise Martin of Estate Living discuss community living spaces in South Africa. In the 3rd episode we look at the estate and community brand. Understanding how public and homeowner sentiment plays role in the value of the collective community and individual properties.

< 1 min readEmerging from a single contract in 1999, Tsebo Cleaning Services now has over 500 contracts across South Africa and a staff complement of over 13,000 cleaning professionals.

< 1 min readMeyer De Waal of MDW Inc and Louise Martin of Estate Living discuss buying into a sectional title development or residential estate understanding the difference and what opportunities each offer.

< 1 min readEstate Living and Andrew Thompson of Keller Williams One, discuss investment opportunities in Mauritius. If you are looking at off-shore investment or contemplating emigrating, Mauritius offers South Africans many advantages.

< 1 min readKarl Bishop, Head of Santam Real Estate, and Louise Martin of Estate Living discuss Santam’s risk appetite within the property sector as it applies to property finance and development guarantees.

< 1 min readWe look at various Mauritian Developments and how best to approach a Mauritian property investment and/all emigration of family and business.

< 1 min readThis is a short overview of the Evergreen business, its vision and approach to the future.

< 1 min readIn this video Phil Wilson takes us on a walking tour of Evergreen Noordhoek village. He is also joined by one of our exceptional Village Managers, Bronwyn Davies.

< 1 min readEstate Livings, Louise Martin and Atlantic Beach Estates CEO, Harry White, discuss the importance of effective communication within an estate and how community App’s play a valuable part of this strategy

< 1 min readWe’d like to invite you to join us for Let’s Talk Property Episode 6. This week more prominent members of the property community discussed which North Coast developments are set for success. Let’s Talk Property is sponsored by eLan Property group and hosted be Derek Watts, Carte Blanche anchor and prominent member of the South African media.

< 1 min readIn the #BestOfCommunity series, Jeff Gilmour of ARC and Louise Martin of Estate Living look into community living spaces in South Africa. In the 2nd episode they discuss the importance of rules.

< 1 min readSince its inception five years ago on a large estate on the north-east coast, Azuri Ocean & Golf Village has metamorphosed into a vibrant and tight-knit community.

< 1 min readJaime-Lee Gardener & Louise Martin of Estate Living provide their expert insights on #RealEstate Ep 24around investing in an estate.

< 1 min readEstate Living and Marina Constas of BBM Law, have collaborated to provide accurate information on what levy contributions mean to the success of a development or estate, understanding your rights and obligations, and navigating community relationships.

< 1 min readEstate Living and Marina Constas of BBM Law, have collaborated to provide accurate information on what levy contributions mean to the success of a development or estate, and understanding your rights and obligations around these contributions.

< 1 min readEstate Living and Marina Constas of BBM Law, have collaborated to provide accurate information on what levy contributions mean to the success of a development or estate, and understanding your rights and obligations around these contributions.

2 min readWe’d like to invite you to join us for Let’s Talk Property Episode 5 where panelists will share six of SA’s Top Estate Success Stories. Learn who’s part of this weeks panel and register now!

< 1 min readIn the #BestOfCommunity series, Jeff Gilmour of ARC, Jaime-Lee Gardner and Louise Martin of Estate Living look into community living spaces in South Africa. In the 1st episode they discuss; levies, technology, community harmony and security.

2 min readLet’s Talk Property is sponsored by eLan Property group and hosted be Derek Watts. This weeks webinar will be paneled by South African property experts such as Samuel Seeff, Director of Seeff Properties; Louise Martin COO of Estate Living; Richard Gray, CEO of Harcourts South Africa and more esteemed property professionals. Learn more about the panelists and register now.

< 1 min readProperty finance has always been one-part mystery, one-part theory, one-part luck – to the uninformed. But it is in fact a science based on very set ideals with an unenviable reliance on circumstance. It is this reliance on circumstance that dictates the degree of risk and that determines failure or reward.

< 1 min readHosted by Derek Watts, Episode 2 of the “Lets Talk Property” webinar features insights from various experts in property and across relevant fields. The focus for each episode is different, for this week’s focus will be on property investment in Mauritius.

2 min readIn these unprecedented times we are all looking for some degree of financial security. One of the go-to pillars in this field is property, as this investment historically holds its value.

< 1 min readEstate Living provides insight into community environments. As the leading multi-disciplinary and multi-channel platform, our goal is to assist our audience to make informed decisions, inspire investment and professionalism. By sharing knowledge, Estate Living is a catalyst for economic opportunity.

< 1 min readEstablished in 2008, Evergreen is South Africa’s premier retirement lifestyle brand with a reputation for developing and operating exceptional retirement villages.

< 1 min readBMI Group supports property developments, through scalable and sustainable roofing and waterproofing solutions

< 1 min readUnderstand your right and obligations when it comes to levy payment. The community living levies series with Marina Constas aims to assist owners and tenant with sectional title developments and homeowner associations.

< 1 min readUnderstand your right and obligations when it comes to levy payment. The community living levies series with Marina Constas aims to assist owners and tenant with sectional title developments and homeowner associations.

< 1 min readWith this years property developer focused morning coming up on the 19th of March 2020, take a look back on our wildly successful Durban event held last year

< 1 min readWith this years property developer focused morning coming up on the 19th of March 2020, take a look back on our wildly successful Durban event held last year

< 1 min readEstate Living and Colas introduce a new solution for road surfaces repairs and maintenance. Watch the implementation on Blair Atholl Estate.

< 1 min readBrettenwood’s latest development has been enhanced and is now offering single-storey homes! Brettenwood Coastal Estate’s latest sectional title development has launched 2 and 3 bedroom free-standing, single-storey homes priced from R 2.5 million!

< 1 min readEstate Living chats to GM of Simbithi Eco estate, Malcolm Samuels about the value of community.

< 1 min readThe 2019 Annual ARC Conference hosted at the stunning San Lameer Estate in KZN, brought together 150 residential community leaders to learn and grow as an industry.

< 1 min readOnsite at the pristine Steenberg Estate, we chat with Jeff Gilmour around what a chapter meeting is and how Estate Living and ARC bring communities alive.

< 1 min readEstate Living discusses opportunities for development at the gorgeous Zimbali Lakes Resort

< 1 min readSebelo Khoza from Servest Landscaping chats to Estate Living about what makes a great community landscaping partner.

< 1 min readEstate Living sits down with Arthur Case of Evergreen and discusses the support Evergreen offers residents with selling their home and moving into an Evergreen village

< 1 min readEstate Living and Joan Misplon, discuss the Evergreen lifestyle

< 1 min readProjectProp presents Leloko Eco and Lifestyle Estate, development sale opportunity.

< 1 min readGreenhill Estate in Waterkloof Heights is Pretoria’s new premier off-grid​ estate. Conceptualised and developed by the Green Housing Company, the estate features insulative advanced tech buildings , ensuring that the contemporary-styled homes will require minimal (if any) heating and cooling, and more.

2 min readThings are moving in Azuri Ocean & Golf Village in Mauritius on the new neighborhood of Rive Droite, with an exquisite villa that will soon be revealed.

< 1 min readLouise Martin, COO of Estate Living, interviews Santams Head of specialist real estate, Karl Bishop, on Santam’s development guarantees.

< 1 min readEstate Living interviews the team from Openserve at Kyalami Estate. Discussing Openserves experience within residential communities

< 1 min readFabulously positioned at the top of Waterkloof Heights, Greenhill Estate offers 360-degree views and energy-efficient, sustainable living in an exclusive, secure lifestyle estate.

< 1 min readWatch: Louise Martin, COO of Estate Living, and Dirk Uys of the magnificent Arabella Country Estate discuss three of the challenges estates and their management team face today with Dirk Uys

< 1 min readWatch: What do you look for in a top-class, well-aged red wine? Style, certainly; body and taste, definitely; but also the subtle, understated excellence that comes to great wines only when they begin to mature; an excellence that reflects an impeccable track record.

< 1 min readIn this video we show you how to make a DIY chalkboard serving tray that’s cute and easy to make.

< 1 min readThe Association of Residential Communities (ARC) helds its 2018 Annual Conference, Expo and Golf Day at the beautiful Serengeti Estates. The Association of Residential Communities (ARC) has been in existence for over 10 years, with 11 founder members, 10 chapters around the country and over 300 member estates, home to over 200,000 residents and representing 58% of the market in respect of number of homes.

< 1 min readTransform a bland white space into a stunning feature wall in a snap with this short and sweet DIY video!

< 1 min readIt applies pink and dries white – so you’ll never miss a spot again.

< 1 min readAndrew Donkin and Builders Warehouse show you how to build your own DIY kitchen Stand.

< 1 min readCreating a kitchen with off-the-shelf units not only makes building your kitchen a breeze, but is really affordable too.