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KZN reserve’s authentic revamp PAGE 2

Africa’s leaders in luxury market PAGE 10

Luxe living in Tanzania PAGE 11

Joburg mega estate expands PAGE 11

Seeing is believing Situated on KwaZulu-Natal’s north coast, one of the fastest growing nodes in SA, Zimbali Lakes takes luxury living to a new level of sophistication. Here family and quality of life come first along with all the high-end modern conveniences that are part and parcel of a premium development.

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Luxury and purpose Situated in the heart of Zululand, the five star mFulaWozi Wilderness Private Game Reserve reopens two luxuriously revamped lodges WORDS AND PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

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isitors to the five star mFulaWozi Wilderness Private Game Reserve in Zululand can look forward to magnificent game viewing, delectable cuisine and beautiful accommodation.

However, for founders and owner-managers Barry and Sonya Theunissen, preserving the rich Zulu culture and sustaining the area’s diverse wildlife are also top priorities.

REVAMPED LODGES Designed by architect Peter Whitehouse, mFulaWozi Wilderness Private Game Reserve’s two newly revamped luxury lodges, Biyela and Mthembu, were hand-built by members of the local Mthembu and Biyela Zulu clans.

With privacy and eco-luxury front of mind, decorator Michele Throssell designed the interiors around a modern apothecary theme, incorporating elements and materials

such as wood, leather and brass to echo the natural surroundings.

Both lodges operate off the grid using solar power with water sourced locally and supplied via a filtration plant.

LUXURY GETAWAY Biyela Lodge is named after local chief Phiwayinkosi Biyela, a descendant of King Shaka.

Accommodation consists of 12 luxury standalone suites, all with private plunge pools – ideal as an exclusive bush getaway for couples.

Built into the hillside, Biyela takes full advantage of the sweeping views across the floodplains of the White iMfolozi River below.

Mthembu Lodge, on the other hand, is situated on the banks of the river, offering seven luxury one-bedroom suites and two family suites with magnificent views of the wilderness.

Proximity to the river all but guarantees wildlife sightings at Mthembu.

Aimed at the discerning traveller looking for a truly authentic African experience, the lodge is perfect for families, welcoming children from age 10, and offering quiet and exclusive accommodation. All suites have private decks with magnificent views.

UNTOUCHED WILDERNESS The reserve comprises 16,000ha of pristine African bushveld of which 6,000ha have been incorporated into the Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park, the oldest proclaimed nature reserve in Africa.

By eliminating the fences between the parks, large numbers of animals, including the Big Five, can roam freely, offering guests game drives with unparalleled sighting potential.

Other wilderness experiences visitors can look forward to include bird-watching, guided walks and trails, and photographic opportunities.

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CULTURE CONSERVATION As one of the remaining bastions of the Zulu nation, mFulaWozi offers guests insight into Zulu history, culture, wilderness and local wildlife conservation efforts.

Shaka Zulu conserved this land for eight months

of the year to protect the endemic game, and the current custodians are following in his footsteps.

Historians, academics and conservationists have long worked together in an effort to establish a sustainable ecotourism node such as this. Its purpose today is to

continue protecting and preserving the wilderness and its communities for future generations. mFulaWozi is also championing a model for a sustainable socioeconomic development by engaging disadvantaged local communities in various initiatives.

PUBLICATION ADVERTISING SALES Chantelle Balsdon

chantelle@augmentcreative.com

084 061 7888

FOCUS ON: EVERGREEN LIFESTYLE ADVERTORIAL

The rising trend of retirement suites A growing demand for easy living among SA’s mature population sees affordable and secure apartment living in lifestyle retirement villages becoming increasingly sought-after WORDS AND PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

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ock-up-and-go living is no longer just for the young and trendy.

According to Phil Wilson of Evergreen Lifestyle, they have seen a growing demand for more affordable retirement accommodation along with lower maintenance lock-up-and-go living, and this has seen the company introduce hotel-style suites at their villages in Cape Town and Johannesburg.

“In doing so, we offer residents all the benefits of living within one of our large and well-established retirement villages, along with the convenience, security, ease and affordability of apartment living,” he says.

NO COMPROMISE

SUITE SPOT

Change is always challenging, and the prospect of a significant change in lifestyle late in life can be particularly traumatic if it involves leaving a much-loved family home or relocating to a new area.

But opting for one of Evergreen’s modern, stylish suites need not mean compromising on quality of life. Residents can enjoy a stress-free retirement lifestyle second to none, free from the burdens of a larger home.

“They can walk in our expansive gardens, work out in the gym, dine in our on-site bistro or even have meals delivered to their apartments – a bit like room service in a hotel,” said Wilson.

There are many advantages to apartment-style retirement accommodation.

These include: • Affordability and value for money: With one-bedroom units at Broadacres available from just R900,000, retirement suites are ideal for single buyers or those retiring on modest pensions.

• Cost efficiency and savings: Moving into a new energy-efficient apartment that has been ergonomically designed to maximise space and light will save on utility bills.

• Financial peace of mind: Economies of scale mean that levies are transparent

and affordable.

• Lock-up-and-go convenience: Ideal for those who like to travel, or to visit family and friends abroad.

• Personal safety and security: Evergreen’s state-of-the-art security systems include access control, electrified fencing, CCTV surveillance and around-the-clock foot and bike patrols.

• Superior health care: This includes discreet home-based health care, regular health and wellness clinics, medical emergency assistance, palliative, frail and dementia care, occupational and physiotherapy and more. Evergreen offers

both independent and assisted living suites.

• A stress-free lifestyle: Residents are free from managing the burdens that come with owning a large freestanding property – such as maintenance and repairs, security, gardening and insurance.

• Resort-style living: Residents have access to all village amenities – lifestyle centres with reading rooms and TV lounges, wellstocked libraries and games rooms, hair and beauty salons, fully equipped gyms, indoor heated pools and beautifully landscaped gardens dotted with pathways and ponds.

• Social connectedness:

Residents enjoy a sense of belonging as part of a community of socially active retirees who meet regularly to play bridge, canasta, pool or boules; attend exercise classes; watch televised sports events and the like.

• High-speed internet connection: Suites are fitted with fibre to the home so you can livestream from Netflix and stay connected with family via email and Skype.

GOLD STANDARD “Retirement should never be viewed as a lifestyle compromise. Instead, it is a golden opportunity to explore new hobbies, make new friends and experience the conviviality of a village lifestyle,” says Wilson.

“Apartment living in one of our luxury estates puts this well within reach of retirees who might only have a modest retirement nest egg.”

Evergreen Broadacres in the leafy northern suburbs of Johannesburg is one of the group’s most popular villages.

The first development phase at Broadacres saw the construction of 130 freestanding houses, which are all sold out.

A selection of movein ready hotel-style suites are now available from R900,000.

Magnificent views from Evergreen Broadacres’ lifestyle centre

Evergreen Noordhoek sits at the southern tip of one of the most beautiful stretches of road in the world, on 16ha of gently sloping northfacing land overlooking the majestic Noordhoek Valley.

Houses within this prestigious retirement village have always been in high demand, hence the recent introduction of 96 luxury hotel-style suites.

Built over three floors, elevated above the village and backing onto the adjacent hilltop, these suites offer spectacular sea

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Spacious light-filled living area at Evergreen Broadacres and mountain views.

Spacious and modern two-bedroom, twobathroom suites, all with large balconies, are currently available from R2.5m.

Both villages have beautiful lush gardens and state-of-the-art lifestyle centres, so residents have access to world-class health care, five-star hospitality and resortstyle facilities including upmarket restaurants and coffee bars, TV and reading lounges, entertainment areas and games rooms, well-stocked libraries, hair and beauty salons, fully equipped gyms and indoor heated pools.

INNOVATIVE MARKET LEADERSHIP Innovation has always been part of the Evergreen DNA. The group was instrumental in pioneering life right – widely popular

in developed countries such as the US, UK, Australia and New Zealand – in SA at a time when retirement accommodation was either rented out or sold on a freehold or sectional title basis.

They were the first developer to design and build retirement villages that offered designer homes and the kind of resort-style facilities one might expect from a luxury hotel or residential estate.

And they were the first company to introduce a hospitality-based service culture, with hotel-trained village managers, concierge, personal shopping and tour planning services, professional chefs, fitness instructors, dieticians, beauticians and hairdressers, physio and occupational therapists, social and welfare counsellors and the like.

The large glass doors at the double volume lifestyle centre at Evergreen Noordhoek provide for a beautiful indoor/outdoor flow

GET IN TOUCH Upcoming sales events: Evergreen Muizenberg May 27 at 2pm Evergreen Noordhoek June 3 at 10am Evergreen Broadacres June 9 at 10am To book your place or find out more about Evergreen’s luxury retirement suites, call Sharon on 087 808 7000, email info@ evergreenlifestyle.co.za or visit www.evergreenlifestyle. co.za Contemporary open-plan kitchen with upmarket finishes at Evergreen Noordhoek

Bedroom with stunning sea views

For the believers,

by the believers.

Live your Legacy at Zimbali Lakes

Here’s to the believers, the visionaries and the game changers. To those that see the world as their oyster. To those that make a difference in this world we live in, that believe in an inspired life and appreciate the beauty that the fastest growing node in South Africa, the KZN north coast has to offer.

The highly anticipated release of Phase 3 will take place on the 11th June 2022

42 stands released | on average 1000 m2 stands from R4.5m to R6.9m

Zimbali Lakes offers luxury living, a safe place for your family and pets, land to build your legacy on as well as endless choices to suit your lifestyle. The bustling retail piazza, family-focused facilities, a world-class 18-hole golf course, serene green spaces and vast lakes mean that you can indulge your every whim, all within the safety and comfort of your secure environment.

State-of-the-art 24-hour security

High Speed Fibre access to the home

Zimbali Sports Club

15 minutes from King Shaka Airport

18-hole golf course

Easy access to all main highways

Zimbali Beach Club

Walking paths, running and biking trails

Short drive to Ballito, Sibaya and Umhlanga

Pet friendly

Bird hives and nature conservancy

Uninterrupted power supply

Secure water zone

20 hectare lake and catch and release fishing lakes

Retail and convenience shops

Scan QR code for sales enquiries.

Contact 087 095 2742 www.zimbalilakes.co.za

FOCUS ON: RABIE’S NINE PALMS ADVERTORIAL

Island oasis in the city Rabie proudly presents Nine Palms, a new apartment development on the banks of Ratanga Park in Century City WORDS AND PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

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abie’s latest apartment development, Nine Palms, is not only an investment in a healthy and happy lifestyle, it’s also conveniently close to Cape Town’s smart city’s numerous amenities and top facilities.

Here you get to wake up to the tranquillity of the park, walk to gym or go for a run along the canals.

You can grab a coffee on your way back, stroll to the office, join your friends for sunset drinks and walk home afterwards. This is urban living at its best.

“A significant part of our next three to five-year plan for the Bridgeways precinct

is Ratanga Park,” says Rabie director Mariska Auret. “We invested R100m in this beautiful oasis, which forms the nucleus of the developments that will be built along its perimeter.

Bridgewater, which was completed in 2020, was the first one of these. Our new development, Nine Palms, has the advantage of being launched with the full beauty of Ratanga Park on display. Interested parties no longer have to imagine the lifestyle they can enjoy by living here, they can already see and experience it.”

CENTRAL DESIGN Nine Palms will consist of 131 modern homes

made up of studios, one- and two-bedroom apartments for sale on a sectional title basis.

Construction is expected to commence in September with residents able to move in at the beginning of 2024.

Nine Palm’s three blocks surround a central landscaped parking courtyard and a magnificent large private north-west facing garden showcasing the existing nine feature palm trees of the old Ratanga Junction entrance and connecting directly to a new public piazza on the revitalised urban wharf edge.

These nine palm trees, more than 20 years old, form the centrepiece and

design identity of the development, adding value to both the private and public spaces.

Nine Palms launched on May 26 and is selling now.

MONEY MATTERS • Studio units (30m²) sell from R1.175m.

• One-bedroom apartments (46m² – 54m²) sell from R1.7m.

• Two-bedroom apartments (66m² – 96m²) are available from R2.7m.

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• Buy at the current price and transfer at the end of 2023 or beginning of 2024.

• No transfer duty (but

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Take a scenic run across Ratanga Park

attorney’s fees are applicable though).

• VAT is included, which means if you qualify for a 100% bond, you can finance the total price including VAT. • 10% deposit is required.

WHY BUY HERE? Location • This development is situated in Century City, Cape Town’s smart city, which enjoys benefits such as world-class security, smart urban precinct management, environmental sustainability and connectivity.

• It is situated in the walkable Bridgeways precinct, which means you are within walking distance of 13 restaurants and coffee shops, five hotels, three gyms, Canal Walk Shopping Centre, Ratanga Park, Century City Conference Centre and various offices.

Building features • Full back-up power to all common areas and all apartments, which means load shedding will not affect you.

• Modern, spaceoptimising design.

• You choose finishes from the architect’s selection, which includes engineered stone tops in the kitchen and bathrooms, and vinyl flooring.

• Every apartment has pre-installed fibreto-the-home.

• Access control and CCTV in addition to Century City’s smart safety and security measures.

• Eco-design principles Sustainable design aimed at EDGE certification: • Green energy initiatives.

• Sustainable water solutions such as recycled effluent for irrigation.

• Reduced utility costs.

• Water-wise landscaping.

GET IN TOUCH www.ninepalms.co.za Devon Usher 082 446 9188; devon@propertyworld.co.za Tamarin Smith 084 301 8616; tamarin@propertyworld.co.za Jide (Ken) Zhang 082 768 7118; ken@propertyworld.co.za

HOMEFRONT HOT TOPIC

Africa’s leaders in luxury accommodation

According to Henley & Partners’ Africa Wealth Report 2022, SA is home to the largest luxury market in Africa. We look at its hotel sector and the destinations that top the list WORDS AND PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

Africa Wealth Report 2022

Luxury market

Top safari lodges in Africa The Africa Wealth Report’s top 10 safari lodge choices forTop 2022 are shown below (in no particular order). The Africa Wealth Report’s top 10 safari lodge choices safari lodges in Africa for 2022 are shown below (in no particular order).

Singita Sabora Tented Camp Tanzania Tanzania

Londolozi Londolozi South Africa

Sanctuary SanctuaryChief’s Chief’sCamp Camp Botswana Botswana

Singita Mara River Tented Camp Tanzania Tanzania

SanctuaryGorilla Gorilla Sanctuary ForestCamp Camp Forest Uganda Uganda

Chobe ChobeGame GameLodge Lodge Botswana Botswana

&Beyond &Beyond Klein’s Klein’s Camp Camp Tanzania Tanzania

Cottar’s1920s 1920sCamp Camp Cottar’s Kenya Kenya

&BeyondBateleur BateleurCamp Camp &Beyond Kenya Kenya

&Beyond Xaranna &Beyond Xaranna OkavangoCamp Camp Okavango Botswana Botswana

Ratings criteria – these lodges score highly in the following

Ratings criteria – these lodges score highly in the following • • • •

Zanzibar, Tanzania

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he luxury hotel sector is one of the most important sectors in Africa as it brings in a large amount of forex spending to the continent. It also creates a large number of well-paying jobs for local hoteliers, chefs, game rangers, waiters etc. Much of this income is seasonal in the form of tips.

The coronavirus outbreak has severely impacted this sector and hotel occupancy rates are down substantially in most African countries. A lack of international visitors has forced many luxury hotels and lodges to lower

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their prices to appeal to the local population.

SA is the main luxury tourist destination in Africa.

Major South African destinations for wealthy people include Cape Town, Umhlanga, Franschhoek and the Kruger National Park area (especially Sabi Sands).

Major destinations for HNWIs in the rest of Africa include Marrakech in Morocco, Cairo in Egypt, the Serengeti in Tanzania, Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt, the Masai Mara in Kenya, Livingstone in Zambia and the Okavango Delta in Botswana. Gorilla safaris in the Virunga Mountains in Rwanda and the Bwindi

Forest in Uganda are also popular.

Popular hotel groups for HNWIs visiting Africa include Singita, &Beyond, Red Carnation, Sanctuary Retreats, Belmond, Wilderness Safaris, Virgin Limited Edition, Four Seasons and the Royal Portfolio.

South Africa is home to the largest luxury market in Africa by revenue, followed by Kenya and then Morocco. Major components of this include luxury hotels and lodges, cars, clothing and accessories, watches, private jets and yachts.

A safari lodge in Botswana

Reputation for quality and service Location, views and scenery Authentic bush feel Biodiversity: birdlife and wildlife experience

• Reputation for quality and service • Location, views and scenery • Authentic bush feel • Biodiversity: birdlife and wildlife experience

HOMEFRONT PROPERTY NEWS

Tanzanian reserve offers luxe property investment A

ccording to Knight Frank’s Prime International Residential Index (PIRI 100), the average value of luxury residential property increased by 8.4% last year, with many wealthy buyers shifting their focus from urban real estate to larger homes with more outdoor space in different towns, provinces and often countries.

In spite of tough economic times due largely to the pandemic, global wealth grew during the preceding two years, resulting in a 10% increase in High-NetWorth (HNW) individuals

worth more than $30m and, along with it, a spike in the demand for luxury real estate.

“Initially, the pandemic stalled investment spending by these individuals, but since the easing of restrictions and the reopening of the property market, the uber-rich have been keen on investing,” says Grahame Diedericks, international liaison for Lew Geffen Sotheby’s International Realty and manager principal of the Midrand office.

The 2022 Douglas Elliman and Knight Frank

Wealth Report reveals that a large share of private capital is being put into property, with private investors increasing real estate investments by 52% in 2021.

“We are witnessing an increase in demand for homes that are not merely away from the hustle and bustle, but act as authentic retreats; remote properties where one can get away from it all, such as a unique development we are marketing in Tanzania at the moment,” says Diedericks.

Situated on a private reserve of about 4,046ha, the Osero Safari Club

offers discerning investors an opportunity to build their own ultraluxurious hideaway in a pristine location, complete with luxury amenities and services.

“There are only 20 4ha lots available in this sustainable residential development and buyers are welcome to appoint their own architects if they prefer,” says Diedericks.

“Design guidelines have been developed to ensure the integrity of the community and surrounding wilderness and all properties will be run on sustainable energy sources.”

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number of full title freehold stands, plot-andplan and sectional title opportunities are launching in Avianto Estate – a Northlands Property Group development which is home to an existing residential component, Le Jardin, comprising 115 freehold stands.

Situated in Muldersdrift, the estate, with its sprawling lawns, indigenous trees and the Crocodile River flowing through it, offers residents a country lifestyle close to urban conveniences such as shopping centres, schools, hospitals and Lanseria airport.

Developments to be rolled out here in the coming months include

Verona – comprising 73 turnkey opportunities and 89 sectional title stands; San Donato – comprising 164 sectional title units; Valencia– a retirement village with assisted living facilities; Ardenza – 227 freehold stands; and Equestria, a development that will offer affordable equestrian living with stables, paddocks and horse trails.

“Each of these developments offers buyers something unique,” says Leonhard Jonas, CEO of Avianto Estate. “There are homes for young families starting out and retirees wanting a low-maintenance home that doesn’t sacrifice on aesthetics.”

Here residents can enjoy a work-from-home lifestyle

with numerous top-class amenities available within the protected confines of the 300ha estate. These include picnic spots, a children’s play park, offleash dog park, catchand-release dams and hiking and biking trails.

A well-appointed sports club, with tennis and squash courts and an outdoor gym, along with Pilates and yoga studios, inspires an active lifestyle.

Construction of a heated indoor swimming pool and gym will commence next year. Various restaurants and a micro-distillery are also on the estate.

The Avianto Estate Private School offers education to pre- and primary school children and is within walking distance

to the estate’s homes. No enrolment fees apply.

An excellent security system, which includes security guards, is also part of the offering and investment in infrastructure and road upgrades will ensure the development is sustainable for future generations.

Sustainability is a top priority with all new homes encouraged to have plumbing structures which support grey water systems, with solar water heating, LED lighting and solar energy plants provided to all sectional title developments.

Additionally, the estate has implemented a number of green living practices for residents, from recycling to the rehabilitation of the Crocodile River.

Highlights from latest wealth report Henley & Partners’ New World Wealth Report 2022 reveals Africa’s most affluent cities and the increased popularity of lifestyle estates AFRICA’S WEALTHIEST CITIES NAMED The Henley & Partners Wealth Report 2022 recently reviewed the wealthiest cities in Africa by total private wealth. “Total private wealth” refers to the private wealth held by all the individuals living in each city, including all their assets (property, cash, equities and business interests) less any liabilities.

Africa’s two wealthiest cities are in SA with Johannesburg the wealthiest, with total private wealth of $239bn and Cape Town in second place with total private wealth of $131bn.

Africa’s most affluent cities are: 1. Johannesburg: Most of the city’s HNWI wealth is concentrated in the suburbs of Sandhurst, Hyde Park and Westcliff.

Major sectors in the city include financial services (banks) and professional services (law firms and consultancies).

2. Cape Town: The city is home to many of Africa’s most exclusive suburbs including Clifton, Bantry Bay, Fresnaye and Bishopscourt. Home also

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to a number of top-end lifestyle estates including Steenberg andAtlantic Beach. Major sectors include real estate and fund management.

Cairo: Located along the Nile River, Cairo is one of the world’s most important cities historically. It is also home to more billionaires than any other city in Africa. Major sectors include financial services, telecoms and tourism.

Lagos: The largest city in Africa (in terms of its overall population) and the economic hub of West Africa. Affluent parts of Lagos include Ikoyi and Victoria Island. Major sectors in the city include oil and gas and transport.

Durban and Umhlanga: Figures for this area include wealth held in Durban, SA’s third-largest city, and the residential towns of Umhlanga, La Lucia and Ballito.

Umhlanga is especially affluent and is home to a large number of HNWIs. Nairobi: Nairobi is the economic hub of East Africa and one of the fastest growing cities in

the world. Affluent parts of Nairobi include Runda Estate, Lavington, Kitisuru, Karen and Muthaiga. Major industries include financial services, real estate, tourism, media, clothing, textiles, processed foods, beverages and cigarettes.

THE RISE OF LIFESTYLE ESTATE LIVING According to the report, lifestyle estate living is on the rise in Africa, especially among the wealthy.

SA is a global pioneer in estate living and home to many of the world’s best lifestyle estates, including Val de Vie, Steyn City, Fancourt, Pezula and Steenberg.

Estate living is also popular in Mauritius, especially among wealthy expats.

Notable top-end estates in the country include Anahita Mauritius, Mont Choisy Le Parc and the One&Only Le Saint Géran Private Homes.

Thanks to recent strong growth, luxury estate apartments in Mauritius are now among the most valuable in Africa, with prime prices reaching as high as $5,000 per square metre, similar to prices in exclusive

Clifton and Bantry Bay. Estate living is also starting to take off in several other African countries including Morocco and Egypt.

Reasons for its rising appeal across Africa include security and privacy (access gates and private security personnel), lifestyle and community (large open spaces, communal leisure facilities, children’s playgrounds and schools), facilities (on-site gyms, spas, golf courses, horse riding, tennis, cycling, fishing and jogging paths) and limited and controlled traffic (greater safety for children).

RECENT LIFESTYLE ESTATE TRENDS IN SA 1. Based on the latest estimates (for June 2021), 48% of South African HNWIs either live in or have second homes on lifestyle estates. This percentage has been rising steadily over the past decade – in 2011 it stood at about 30%.

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estate developments in SA focus on apartment living rather than houses.

There is a general movement away from traditional golf estates and towards wildlife and parkland estates.

Retirement estates (for over 60s) are also becoming more popular.

Most developers are now creating small neighbourhoods within their lifestyle estates, as opposed to the old model where houses were spaced evenly around the entire property. The new model allows for more parkland and open spaces between neighbourhoods.

Lifestyle estates with parklands and wilderness areas have also become more popular.

Many HNWIs have chosen to work remotely and live in smaller towns.

For instance, a large number of South African HNWIs are now working remotely from affluent small towns such as Hermanus, Plettenberg Bay and Franschhoek.

Lifestyle estates in these towns have benefited.