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JOHN COLLIER ANNUAL SURVEY5 min readThe results of the 17th John Collier Annual Survey on environmental compliance, social responsibility and good governance (ESG) for South African golf courses have been released by John Collier Golf, and the tale of the tape shows Elements Private Golf Reserve as the winner of this year’s top award
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Rewilding as a strategy for economic sustainability4 min readThat’s what colonialism was all about — but in a slightly nastier way. I’m thinking specifically of Britain. They ‘acquired’ a lot of ‘undeveloped’ land, and then set about remodeling it for their purposes.
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A different view on the North South Divide4 min readEither way, you’ll find a string of coastal settlements, beautiful beaches, great residential estates, and more golf courses than you can shake a stick at.
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Making change work3 min readWhether you’re moving down the road, semigrating to the coast, or upping sticks and making a new life in a new country, change can be scary. It’s exciting, and full of possibility, but it’s not without its risks.
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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).
Read More- 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.
Read More - 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?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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Pecanwood leads the way in mitigating risk from eutrophic waters4 min readWe are inundated by bad news stories about deteriorating water quality. Recent events in the Vaal River have shown us that aquatic ecosystems can be rapidly overwhelmed by floating weeds caused by uncontrolled flow of sewage effluent into rivers.
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Estate Living Partners with Private Property2 min readEstate Living Announces Exciting New Partnership with Private Property - This collaboration promises to elevate convenience for house hunters and investors, providing comprehensive information for everyone invested in estate living.
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7 Exceptional residential estates to look out for in 20244 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.
Read More- Mastering the Rental Journey
2 min readAs the dynamics of property ownership evolve, the surge in demand for rental accommodations prompts both tenants and homeowners to tread the rental path with utmost care and thoroughness.
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The Drone as a Management Tool in4 min readThe utilisation of drones with multispectral capabilities thus exemplifies a technologically driven approach to estate management, promoting the sustainability and vibrancy of the natural environment.
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Dealing with parking issues3 min readHaving more vehicles than available parking space on communal living grounds is the norm worldwide, and this dearth invariably creates challenges for estate management. The problem is exacerbated when residents ignore the rules in place by parking on common property or using visitors’ bays.
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Nudge, nudge, think, think4 min readWe are all familiar with the sweets and snacks in the checkout queues of supermarkets. And we have all carefully averted our eyes from them, or – somewhat more difficult – tried to distract our children from them. This is just one – and possibly the most graphic – example of how we as humans (and especially as consumers) are nudged into ‘desirable’ decisions daily. But who decides what is ‘desirable’?
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