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April 2018
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Bringing Florida to the East Coast of South Africa4 min readSouth Africa, like the rest of the world, is experiencing a burgeoning growth within the retirement sector. Research shows that people are living much longer now than they did a decade ago, with most people surviving 25 years longer than their parents.
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Water Crisis5 min readA drought in the Western Cape, which began in 2015, has resulted in our precious water running out and, despite watersaving measures, dam levels are predicted to decline to critically low levels. The City of Cape Town has reported that the infamous ‘Day Zero’, when municipal water supply will largely be shut off, is fast approaching and is expected to become a reality. This comes after a report by the Western Cape government that the city’s major water reservoirs are sitting at just 26% capacity. If this happens, Cape Town will be the first major city to run out of water.
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SA’s top-end estates lead the way in smart city technology3 min readThe smartest cities in the world are places like New York, London, Amsterdam and Seoul, where digital technology isn’t just about fast internet and plenty of Wi-Fi spots, but also about seamless transport driven by apps, digitalised services, and energy-efficient infrastructure.
Read More- Push for sub-R2m homes
5 min readMillennials entering the market drive developer demand. The clamour for homes in the R 1.5 million to R 2 million price bracket is growing. More property developers are expected to target this market in 2018 to take advantage of the trend, predominantly driven by first-time buyers under the age of 35.
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Your home in the Country3 min readSet amongst the peaceful rolling foothills of the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands is Garlington Estate. From its elevated position, it commands beautiful views of the surrounding countryside, including Otto’s Bluff, the Albert Falls area and the nearby farmlands, and is situated in the heart of Hilton and a five-minute drive down the hill to Pietermaritzburg. The overall philosophy is one of contemporary country lifestyle, totally unique in this part of the country. Embedded by traditional values, with a strong focus on community and a safe and stress-free rural lifestyle, this estate offers the perfect multigenerational environment for the young and the not so young.
Read More- Gin & things
4 min readSouth Africa has never been a big gin-drinking nation. As an industry, gin is still very much in its infancy, but that is slowly changing, thanks partly to one woman and her determination to put South African gins on the map.
Read More - Size counts
4 min readOne of the main reasons people move into residential estates is to recreate the sense of community typical of villages or small, well-defined suburbs.
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