Developments

3 reasons why buying vacant land in an estate is a good investment

Investing in a coastal estate is beneficial for everyone from first-time buyers to families and retirees, but the big debate is often between buying a home or buying land and building oneself. While buying a completed home is a better investment choice for some, there are some significant benefits to buying vacant land. “For long-term investors who are looking to create a home unique to their specific...

Wonderful Westown opens March 2025 – Fundamentum’s Carlos Correia comments

Westown, the New City of the West and Durban’s newest commercial, tourism and retail hub, is estimated to generate some R15 billion in investment over the next 10 to 15 years, with over R2,5bn already committed and being invested by Fundamentum, together with the Absa Commercial and Investment Bank (Absa) backing of the 48 000m² Westown Square shopping experience. We hear more from Carlos Correia, CEO...

Investor confidence boosts rapid sales at Tygervalley’s The Monarch

Cape Town, South Africa – Only Realty’s development division has achieved a significant milestone by selling 100 units within just weeks of launching The Monarch. Developed and built by WCB Property Developers, this new residential project is located in Cape Town’s popular Tygervalley area. Nadine Pretorius, CEO of Only Realty Forge, confirmed that 40 units were sold during the launch weekend,...

Balwin Properties interim profit plunges 57% as high interest rates affect housing market

Balwin Properties’ headline earnings fell 57% to 16.26 cents a share for the six months to August 31 after activity in the residential property sector remained under significant pressure, mainly due to the prolonged high interest rate environment. The developer of large, middle-to-upper income sectional title estate's revenue decreased 28% to R852.7 million, while profit for the period fell by 57% to...

New property development The Woodstock launches in Cape Town

Only Realty’s development specialist division, Forge Homes, has officially launched The Woodstock, a new mixed-use property development in Woodstock, Cape Town. Two units have already been reserved and further sales are subject to a waiting list. The Woodstock will offer one and two-bedroom apartments, with prices starting from R 1 616 900. The development will integrate the attractive landmark art...

Addressing South Africa’s Student Housing Crisis with New Developments

As the 2025 academic year approaches, there’s great news for university students in South Africa. Respublica, the leader in student accommodation, is continuing its rapid growth by launching a new residence to cater to the increasing demand for affordable student housing. Known for its learner-centric approach to varsity life, Respublica is committed to easing South Africa’s ongoing student housing...

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Inside a R18 MILLION ARCHITECT DESIGNED  Home in Cape Town, Oude Westhof | Luxury Home Tour Explore this architecturally stunning R18 million home in Cape Town’s Oude Westhof!  With breathtaking 180-degree views and luxury features, this is a property you won’t want to...

Sibaya Coastal Precinct transforms into an ultra-modern hub

Sibaya Coastal Precinct is a 1000-hectare mixed-use development located on KwaZulu-Natal’s north coast between the Ohlanga and eMdloti estuaries. It encompasses seven development nodes, with 300-hectare indigenous coastal forest and 6km coastline. Sibaya is managed by the Sibaya Precinct Master Management Association (SPMMA). In July, 2024, Oasis Sibaya launched the next wave of residential development...

Giba Business Estate unlocks light industry, logistics, warehousing sectors

The municipality of eThekwini is investing billions of Rands of investment in development projects. One of these is the Giba Business Estate in the outer west.  At a recent site visit to view 16 sites where future developments will be taking place, eThekwini Mayor Cyril Xaba said that, “these catalytic projects act to boost investment and business confidence in eThekwini. It will have a major impact on...

Rosslyn Hub merges residential, retail and logistics nodes

Rosslyn Hub is a 700 000m2 mixed-use development covering 100ha of prime land at the heart of the Tshwane Automotive City (TAC) in Gauteng. It integrates residential, retail and logistics nodes with a regional shopping centre, hotel and conference centre. The hub forms a part of the Rosslyn development node which is located in Western Rosslyn, City of Tshwane. The TAC is a joint project between the City...

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