Let’s Talk Property Episode 5: Six of SA’s Top Estate Success Stories

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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.

This week more prominent members of the property community share their success stories with us.

Meet the panel members

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Louise Martin

COO of Estate Living.

Estate Living is the recognised resource and multi-media platform for the residential estate and secured living market. Estate Living serve to educate its audience, assist in making informed decisions, inspire investment and propagate opportunities for the industry.

Steve Brookes

CEO Balwin Properties – The Blyde

With a history of working in the real estate industry, Steve has been behind many successful developments countrywide. Skilled in Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Business Development, Marketing Strategy, and Contract Negotiation.

Martin Venter

CEO & Founder Val de Vie Group of Companies

Martin is immensely qualified in various fields within the business sector, and has a wealth of experience in luxury property development in the Western Cape.

Mark Corbett

Century Property Developments – Waterfall Estate

This company is one of the country’s most celebrated property development companies, and Mark has been a huge factor behind this success. Waterfall is one of the latest jewels in the crown for Century Property Development.

Jeff Gilmour

President Association of Residential Communities (ARC)

President of the Association of Residential Communities (ARC), founder of the Community Association Institute SA (CAISA) and Board member of the Residential Community Council (RCC). For the past 20 years Jeff has been assisting various national and international bodies in associated fields.

Giuseppe Plumari

CEO Steyn City Properties

Giuseppe has been heavily involved in residential and commercial property development in Gauteng for over 30 years, with particular focus on arterial corridors. Many years later, one of these pieces of land now forms part of Steyn City and Giuseppe is CEO.

Andrew Golding

CEO Pam Golding Properties

After studying medicine and qualifying as a doctor at UCT, Andrew eventually took the helm as CEO of Pam Golding Properties, a position he has held and thrived in for the past 25 years.

Andrew Thompson

Operations Partner KW One – Simbithi Eco Estate

Andrew was instrumental in the sales process for Simbithi Eco Estate when still at eLan Property Group, and he remains exceptionally knowledgeable about Simbithi and other products in the North Coast area.

Andreas Wassenaar

Principal Seeff – Zimbali Coastal Resort

Andreas has had a successful career in the property game, and heads up one of Seeff’s flagship office, which has many times been awarded with Seeff’s Top Selling Licensee award in KZN.