Estate Mate

Welcome to Estate Mate

EstateMate is a dynamic community management platform that bridges the gap between residents, property managers, and service providers. Our mission is to revolutionize the way communities function by providing a centralized hub for communication, real-time updates, and streamlined property management.

With a user-friendly mobile app, we empower homeowners, trustees, and tenants to engage constructively, enhancing transparency, efficiency, and overall quality of life. Welcome to the future of community living with EstateMate!

Estate mate

February 2025

Stories published by Estate Living in partnership with Estate Mate
All you need to know about entry and exit rental inspections

All you need to know about entry and exit rental inspections

3 min readDiscover the importance of entry and exit rental inspections in maintaining transparency and protecting the rights of landlords and tenants.

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Here's how estate can mine the marvel of padel

Here’s how estate can mine the marvel of padel

4 min readWe speak to operators in the know about the game, the process, the costs, and the maintenance required to base your padel venture on informed decisions.

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Enhancing residential estate landscapes

Enhancing residential estate landscapes

6 min readDiscover how enhancing residential estate landscapes goes beyond just aesthetics. Learn about the functional benefits, strategic planning, and outcomes-based approach.

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Building well for living well

Building well for living well

4 min readAchieve a healthier lifestyle with the help of the WELL Building Standard. Find out how this system promotes fresh fruit, physical activity, and more.

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How to prevent and resolve rental disputes

How to prevent and resolve rental disputes

2 min readRenting a property can often lead to disputes between landlords and tenants, ranging from issues of non-payment of the rent to disagreements over maintenance, noise, municipal charges and overcrowding.

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Understanding estate rules

Understanding estate rules

3 min readChoosing the right community for your lifestyle can be a daunting task, especially if you’re navigating these waters for the first time

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January 2025

January 2025

Stories published by Estate Living in partnership with Estate Mate
Leasing out estate facilities

Leasing out estate facilities

3 min readLeasing out estate facilities like country clubs and sporting facilities to external parties, whether it be for weddings, an equine event or a golfing championship, can be beneficial not just for the estate purse, but also for the marketing mileage that these events can generate. 

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St Francis Links

Golf Estates

3 min readDiscover how the pandemic changed the way we work and live. Learn about the unexpected benefits and challenges faced by different industries.

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Women in Golf

Breaking the grass ceiling – Inspiring women in golf

4 min readExperience the passion and friendship of women’s golf in KwaZulu-Natal. Join the celebration and be inspired to play this iconic sport.

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30 african nation feature in the gobal network readiness Index 2024

30 african nation featured in the global network readiness Index 2024

4 min readExplore the 2024 Network Readiness Index (NRI) report, ranking Mauritius as the top African nation in ICT access and use.

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Copperleaf Golf and Country Estate

Copperleaf Golf and Country Estate sanctuary of luxury and leisure

3 min readCopperleaf boasts a meticulously designed 10.2-kilometre mountain-biking and running trail, crafted to showcase the estate’s scenic allure. This trail features two interconnected sections, each offering a distinct adventure.

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Condonation of late review application And Procedural Fairness In Hearings

Condonation of late review application And Procedural Fairness In Hearings

3 min readThe Lund v. CSOS judgment serves as a critical reminder of the standards required in CSOS conciliations and adjudications.

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December 2024

December 2024

Stories published by Estate Living in partnership with Estate Mate
Golfing residential estates host ladies ‘Bunnies’ programme

Golf estates create opportunities for women golfers

3 min readExplore how golf estates are changing the game for women golfers, offering convenience, community, and camaraderie.

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Golfing residential estates host ladies ‘Bunnies’ programme

Golfing residential estates host ladies ‘Bunnies’ programme

3 min readDiscover the ‘Bunnies’ programme for beginner lady golfers in South Africa. Get started with golf in a supportive and fun environment.

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5 Key Considerations for Buying Property in an HOA or BC

5 Key Considerations for Buying Property in an HOA or BC

3 min readLearn about the important factors to consider when buying property in an HOA or BC. Don’t miss these key considerations for a smooth home buying process.

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2024 Performance and Growth Report

2024 Performance and Growth Report

< 1 min readFind out how community living can drive growth and engagement. Explore our growth report and discover the value of residential estate property.

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What technologies support community living

What technologies support community living

2 min readDiscover how Twenty 4 Seven Security Solutions addressed the challenge of fragmented technologies in community living.

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Would you like to buy a property within a secure residential gated estate?

Would you like to buy a property within a secure residential gated estate?

2 min readSecure residential gated estate. Renting within a community can help you make an informed decision about homeownership.

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November 2024

November 2024

Stories published by Estate Living in partnership with Estate Mate
Estate Living

Estate Living – Community Scheme Specialist

< 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.

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Estate Living shines the sport light on general wealth in the estate community

Zimbali Estate

4 min readZimbali Estate’s vision of being ‘the most authentic and sustainable lifestyle estate in the world’ is far from a dream — it’s a reality in progress.

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Spring Cleaning

Spring Cleaning

4 min readOne of any estate’s most important assets will be its common areas, many of which are designed to add to the overall aesthetic appeal of the development, and are a very real element in enhancing property values.

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Retire with like-minded people

Retire with like-minded people

3 min readImagine a retirement community of like-minded people – of artists, academics, birders, mountain bikers, anglers or retired nurses. It’s possible.

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Understanding the current landscape

Understanding the current landscape

2 min readIn the ever-evolving field of community association management, staying ahead requires constant evaluation and adaptation.

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Understanding governance rules

Understanding governance rules

2 min readIn the management of community schemes, understanding the different legal frameworks governing non-profit company (NPC) homeowners associations (HOAs) and sectional title (ST) schemes is crucial.

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October 2024

October 2024

Stories published by Estate Living in partnership with Estate Mate
Creating sound rules and regulations

Creating sound rules and regulations

6 min readMuch has been reported on the rights of a community association to determine rules for the community, rights given to the board by their Memorandum of Incorporation (MOI)/Constitution or other governing documents

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Managing financial reserves

Managing financial reserves

3 min readIn the intricate world of community associations, managing financial reserves isn’t just a box to check; it’s a strategic necessity.

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Can sectional title trustees take resolutions via whatsapp?

Can sectional title trustees take resolutions via whatsapp?

4 min readFor trustees of sectional title schemes, this raises the question: Can trustee resolutions be validly taken via WhatsApp? The answer lies in understanding the legal framework provided by the Sectional Titles Schemes Management Act of 2011 (STSMA), its regulations, and the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act of 2002 (ECT Act).

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Is your house on the market but not selling here are 6 possible reasons

Is your house on the market but not selling here are 6 possible reasons

3 min readIt’s no secret that factors like higher repo rates and economic uncertainty have affected the property market with homes in many areas lingering on the market for longer these days.

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Open a view to new possibilities with a folding fabric roof

Open a view to new possibilities with a folding fabric roof

< 1 min readUser-friendly features, practical touches and advanced technological innovations abound in the Defender, including a practical Folding Fabric Roof

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Do restaurants make residential estates more attractive

Do restaurants make residential estates more attractive?

4 min readRestaurants are one of the increasingly common and popular features on residential estates. Some, like Nooitgedacht Village in Stellenbosch, want to have multiple facilities on site when it comes to foodie pleasures. So, besides restaurants they want to add a deli and coffee shop, for example.

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April 2024

April 2024

Stories published by Estate Living in partnership with Estate Mate
you have mail

You have mail

3 min readI remember the days of taking my mini grey postbox key, looking for my postbox number among all the little labelled blue boxes neatly lined up in the basement parking of the local mall, and being exceptionally excited to receive a slip telling me that there was something for me to collect in the post office. What could it be?

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Moving to a Retirement Community

Moving to a Retirement Community

2 min readYou’re deep into the empty nest syndrome, with two, three or maybe even four empty bedrooms in your big house, and you want to move somewhere smaller, more manageable.

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Boredom is a killer. Ask any preschool teacher or any retirement facility manager and they’ll tell you that the worst thing they can do is let their charges get bored.

Squaring is Caring

9 min readBoredom is a killer. Ask any preschool teacher or any retirement facility manager and they’ll tell you that the worst thing they can do is let their charges get bored.

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Transforming green waste into Gold

Transforming green waste into Gold

4 min readThese heaps of garbage at the corners of the stone blocks, these tumbrils of mire jolting through the streets at night, these horrid scavengers’ carts, these fetid streams of subterranean slime which the pavement hides from you, do you know what all this is?

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Zapping Around

Zapping Around

4 min readAccording to Johlene Wasserman, a community scheme specialist from JW Consultancy, the answer largely depends on the rules established by most members within the estate.

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Bitcoin adoption in South Cape

Bitcoin adoption in South Cape

4 min readSpearheaded by a couple of ambitious initiatives, such as Bitcoin Ekasi, Bitcoin Ubuntu, and Bitcoin Witsand, the South Cape is set to develop into a pioneering hub for decentralised finance in Africa.

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March 2024

March 2024

Stories published by Estate Living in partnership with Estate Mate
Welgevonden

7 Exceptional residential estates to look out for in 2024

4 min readWhen it comes to buying a home, personal choice shapes the decision-making process. Estate Living’s CEO, Louise Martin, handpicked these luxury estates to showcase a spectrum of options that provide distinct property, Lifestyle, and environment options catering to families, retirees, and investors.

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With many property buying decisions having been delayed by rising interest rates over the past two years, the number of prospective tenants has, of course, increased, and thus also the competition for rental homes, but this does not mean that tenants should be any less thorough when checking out a property or the terms of a lease.

Look before you leap into renting

3 min readWith many property buying decisions having been delayed by rising interest rates over the past two years, the number of prospective tenants has, of course, increased, and thus also the competition for rental homes, but this does not mean that tenants should be any less thorough when checking out a property or the terms of a lease.

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gaming fraud

Can your children become victims of gaming fraud?

3 min readThe global video game industry is thriving, but so too are video game scams. An increasing concern is how children are becoming targets of scammers while they’re innocently playing games and interacting with people online.

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Downsizing your home

What do you need to know before downsizing your home?

3 min readA big home has its advantages, but what happens if that space becomes a burden. Perhaps the children have flown the nest, or you find yourself alone after a divorce? Perhaps you’re travelling more than you used to and are hardly at home.

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There are so many fabulous residential estates from which to choose that you can be forgiven for feeling a tad overwhelmed. But, don’t be intimidated by the cornucopia of choice. Many of them will suit your needs, but some may be just perfect for you. It’s worth doing your homework.

Choosing a residential estate

3 min readThere are so many fabulous residential estates from which to choose that you can be forgiven for feeling a tad overwhelmed. But, don’t be intimidated by the cornucopia of choice. Many of them will suit your needs, but some may be just perfect for you. It’s worth doing your homework.

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THE GARDEN PERGOLA

THE GARDEN PERGOLA

5 min readPergola’ might be the one word more than any other in the language of gardening that gets us thinking of hot, quiet, lazy Mediterranean afternoons heavy with the scent of newly cut grass; afternoons filled with family and Chianti, fresh basil, and rich, ripe tomatoes anointed with the thickest, finest olive oil.

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Top 10 home and decor trends for 2024 and how to bring them home

Top 10 home and decor trends for 2024 and how to bring them home

5 min readAs 2024 unfolds, the world of home and decor continues to witness dynamic shifts, embracing innovative ideas that redefine the way we approach interior design. From sustainable living to the resurgence of classic styles, the trends of 2024 offer a diverse palette for homeowners to draw inspiration from.

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Estate Living on Hot 102.7 FM

Estate Living on Hot 102.7 FM

< 1 min readEstate Living had a business segment with Nzinga Qunta on HOT 102.7 FM. We discussed community schemes and shared insights.

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Wake up and Smell the Coffe

Wake up and Smell the Coffee

4 min readEVERYBODY KNOWS THAT COFFEE GROWS IN A SPECIFIC ‘COFFEE BELT’ BETWEEN THE TROPICS, AND THAT GOOD COFFEE GROWS AT THAT LATITUDE AT HIGH ALTITUDE, Well, sometimes what everybody knows is not necessarily the whole truth. Local coffee farmer Dylan Cumming thinks differently.

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Estate Living is the leading resource and influencer within the residential community. It is a trusted source of information about living in a community scheme. With 14 years of insight into the market, we support and drive value for all community stakeholders.

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