Our Publications

< 1 min readIn this issue, we invite you to explore the diverse landscapes of the prestigious Pezula Golf Estate in Kynsna, boasting its unique 18-hole championship golf course and all of nature’s charm and allure.

< 1 min readThis edition will have the largest distribution to date. The Estate Living publication launched in 2012, supported by key communities. Today, 232 top-end residential estates across South Africa subscribe to the print publication. Through partnerships, Estate Living digital publication’s distribution reaches 160,000 subscribers and app users.

< 1 min readWith the focus of our August campaigns – both within these pages and online across our digital channels – being ‘Smart Moves’, we take a look at some great options for making these smart moves, be it moving home, making investments, or just making day-to-day living a little ‘smarter’.

< 1 min readOver the last 13 years, Louise Martin and the Estate Living team have provided the industry with a ‘voice’ through sharing relevant information. Focussing 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 read‘Leading the Way’ is the theme for Estate Living’s 1st edition of 2023. We shine a light on Waterfall City, speak to Dr Antony Turton around the water shortages in South Africa and the effects of load shedding. And if you looking for a local’n lekka weekend away, De Hoop Nature Reserve will offer you some mystery and mayhem.

< 1 min readWe often hear people commenting on how 2022 has whizzed by. Now that I’m writing the editor’s letter for the final edition of Estate Living in 2022, I would have to agree – well, in part. To all our readers, we hope you enjoy your festive season with family and friends. Take care of yourself and, even if you are working in December, make sure you have a well-deserved break. We look forward to seeing you in 2023!

< 1 min readIn the roll-up to Women’s Day, there is no better way to celebrate the women of our nation and the fantastic Banyana Banyana win at the Africa Cup of Nations than with a tribute to the leaders and influencers who are working tirelessly to better the industries and communities they serve.

< 1 min readAs Estate Living has just eclipsed its 50th edition, we’ve decided to give the magazine a fresh look; it’s not a facelift, just a little botox! We hope that you enjoy the subtle changes. We trust that you will enjoy reading this edition as much as we did collaborating with the experts to put it together for you.

< 1 min readThis is the 50th edition of the printed Estate Living magazine. It is quite amazing to write that sentence. I can remember the very first edition like it was yesterday. We launched Estate Living in October 2012. Dirk Uys was the first community manager to support us, and we showcased Arabella Country Estate on our front cover.

< 1 min readWhat a year 2021 has been! For Estate Living, the last 18 months have been a time of constant change – as we are sure is the case for nearly all of you. Instead of dwelling on the challenges, we wanted to rather use this opportunity to reflect on some of the successes we have experienced during the pandemic – because there have been many! Please stay safe on the roads, enjoy the travel adventures and have a wonderful festive season. Just like you, we’ll be toasting to good health and plenty more successes in 2022.

< 1 min readThere is no doubt that the world, South Africa, our businesses and home environments have changed over the last year and a half. But the one thing that remains a constant is the benefits of estate life. The positive effects of living in community-driven environments have been seen far and wide, and the support within these structures has been a solace for many.

< 1 min readARC would like to thank Estate Living as well as all contributors to this journal, and trust that you will find it a useful resource and a wonderful coffee-table addition to all your reception areas.

< 1 min readEverything changes, everything stays the same. We have changed the way we do most things – the big things and the little things – and we’ve changed the way we think about life, the future, our friends and families. But we’re also trying to keep some perspective, some normality.

< 1 min readIn September this year, heads of state and government will gather at the United Nations headquarters in New York to follow up and comprehensively review progress in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). And that’s a big deal.

< 1 min readThere is a theory that the expansion of the universe is accelerating, and that the rotation of the earth is speeding up. If that’s true, it means that time is going quicker, and it certainly seems as if it is. It seems like only yesterday that we were singing ‘Auld lang syne’, and now 2019 is pretty much all over bar the shouting. Here’s to a joyful festive season – a time of relaxation, friends, family and fun – and an awesomely fantastic, productive, effective and super-fun 2020.

< 1 min readIt is with immense pleasure that we can bring you this, the 6th edition of the Residential Estate Industry Journal, which was launched at the 7th ARC Annual Conference held at San Lameer on the South Coast of KwaZulu-Natal. The Association of Residential Communities (ARC) enters its 11th year of existence, during which we have experienced much change, both negative and positive.

< 1 min readIt’s spring. Birds are singing, leaves are budding and there’s new life everywhere. So, throw off those heavy winter woollies. It’s time to stretch your wings, explore new territory, and frolic a bit – rediscover the joy of living. Most importantly, let’s celebrate the longer days by making the most of every single one of them.

< 1 min readWe can make the world more sustainable, more liveable and more fun. The limit is our imagination.

< 1 min readEverything we do has an effect: on ourselves, our families, our communities, and – possibly – the whole world. It’s all connected, from the tiniest element to the biggest.

< 1 min readGreat lifestyles don’t just happen – they have to be planned, designed. And that involves far more than deciding what colour curtains to hang, or where to put the couch.

< 1 min readInvesting in South Africa is more than putting some funds into a fixed deposit or squirrelling away a few K every month in an endowment. And it’s also more than buying property – although that is part of it.

< 1 min readThere are two ways of looking at retirement. In the past, it was the dreaded interim between being useful and being dead, but now it’s the culmination – the pinnacle, the goal we all work towards. The lucky (or clever) ones retire at 40, the rest of us wish we could.

< 1 min readIt always seems to take time to get into the swing of a new year but, by the time March comes round, its pretty much full steam ahead, so we decided to jump off the hamster wheel, stop and smell the daisies, to take stock, and to assess whether all that rushing is really necessary.

< 1 min readWith the focus of our February campaigns, both within these pages and online across our digital channels, being Smart Moves, we take a look at some great options for making smart moves.

< 1 min readIt’s a brand-new year. Time to start afresh, time to do new things, think new thoughts and try new strategies. So we have a look at what new business disrupters are likely to challenge us in the new year.

< 1 min readDecember is generally a time to stop and take stock of the year, and we are delighted to say that we can look back on some phenomenal successes achieved over the last 12 months. We kicked off 2018 by launching our website in February, and bringing in some talented tech pros to help us optimise our content and reach.

< 1 min readSome ideas have a very short shelf life. But then some things become classics – for the very simple reason that they combine great design, utility and timeless elegance or beauty – and they either never go away, or keep coming back. Classics need not be big and important – they just need to be perfect.

< 1 min readWhile we know residential estates are fantastic places to live, they’re also great investments. And, as we discovered when we started looking, there is more than one way to package your property investment. Hotel rooms are a great way to add to your portfolio.

< 1 min readWe are proud of the 5th annual journal – launched at the annual conference at Serengeti Estates on 13 and 14 September 2018, and trust you will get value from this edition.

< 1 min readCities and the residential communities within them are changing… Welcome to PRECINCT LIVING, the age-old concept of communities coming together for common interests, safety and investment.

< 1 min readIt’s a big brave world out there, and there is so much that’s new and exciting. We’ve had a look at what’s in store once 5G hits the ground with its killer apps, and touched on a few ways you can use that super-speed internet to take your marketing and integrated digital and communication solutions to the next level.

< 1 min readThe property market is changing – for the better in some places, and for the not-really-better in others – so some investors think this is the moment to play hard, play fast and play big, while others are reacting with caution.

< 1 min readIn July, Estate Living has had to research, write about and think about issues that most of us would rather deal with … aftermorrow. Contemplating old age and death can be scary – especially if we focus on the negative – but it can also be liberating.

< 1 min readThe Developer Journal is a bi monthly glossy Journal distributed to property developers, with a focus on property development in South Africa. The Journal is a guide to best practice and follows the development cycle, where industry specialists provide expertise for each part of the development process.

< 1 min readIt gives me great pleasure to launch the 4th annual Residential Estate Industry Journal. It is an even bigger pleasure to be doing so at our 5th annual conference, exposition and golf day, attended by a record 150 attendees.

< 1 min readThis, our third annual journal for the residential community industry, is again being launched with the National Conference and Exposition.

< 1 min readSince establishing The Association of Residential Communities (ARC) in 2008, I have witnessed incredible changes in the sector. One of the most noticeable has been the expectations of owners living in a community association.

< 1 min readSmart Cities, Retirement residential options, Moka City in Mauritius, Pecanwood Estate and Pecanwood Country Club review showing growth for investor market, Sun City and how it stays relevant and still open for business, a review of available property investment opportunities in Kwa Zulu Natal, and finally the ‘code of conduct’ and why it is so important for estates and residents.

< 1 min readWe are extremely proud of the fact that we have now developed an innovative industry journal where you can read about the history of the industry, the many industry initiatives that we have successfully implemented, and the formation of both the Community Associations Institute of South Africa and the Residential Community Council.

< 1 min readEstate Living printed Magazine is distributed into 80 Estates across South Africa, monthly. This coffee-table styled glossy magazine offers in-depth reviews of some of the most beautiful property in the country, coupled with relevant and engaging content on all aspects of estate life. Supporting the printed publications is the Estate Living E’mag.

< 1 min readWhile other sectors are enjoying a little R&R, the property sector is busy exploding into April. Property shows are popping up everywhere, the biggest being the International Property Show in Dubai, which is an insanely large show and attracts investors from all over the world.

< 1 min readWhat is important in your life? Health? Safety? Creating wonderful memories? At this moment in time, the one thing that is most important to the majority of our Cape Town readers is probably access to clean, free-flowing water in their taps.

< 1 min readLike it not, 2018 is officially here. The children are (thankfully) now back at school, New Year’s resolutions have almost been broken, or are being adhered to rather loosely, and payday has finally come and then gone again.

< 1 min readHappy New Year! This year promises to be one of inspiration and excitement. It is also one of growth, change and commercial value as we all begin to reap the rewards of all our hard work in previous years.