Shop, relax, live, work, play. These five words together sum up the philosophy behind an important global trend in residential property investment, and one that is gaining significant traction within the South African context. Known as new urbanism, the idea that people should (and would want to) live in areas within close walking distance of…

It’s a problem for many city residents – finding a safe and affordable home where you don’t have to commute long distances to work. With more and more people moving to major business hubs, space is increasingly in short supply. This is the driving force that’s making the new mixed-use, urban village lifestyle so popular.

It’s been a busy month onsite at One On Whiteley, with construction moving ahead swiftly.

Chinese investment in London commercial property has more than trebled since before Britain voted to leave the EU, most of it channeled through Hong Kong at a time of heightened political uncertainty in the former British colony.

A lot of what fosters walkability is out of their control, but a little audacity goes a long way when it comes to city planning.

Currently under construction, the entire development will consist of: 5 parking levels of approximately 40,000 m². Motor showrooms and workshops of approximately 3,000m². 10-storey Marriott Hotel made up of 150 rooms and 200 Executive apartments and conference facilities, a total of 26,500 m². Further to this, we have One On Whiteley – an 8-storey apartment component with 241…

The works consist of 5 Levels of parking of approximately 40,000 m², Motor showrooms and workshops approximately 3,000m², 10-story hotel made up of 150 rooms and 200 Executive apartments and conference facilities a total of 26,500 m². Further to this, we have an 8-storey apartment component with 241 apartments covering approximately 15,200 m². Bulk earthworks was carried…

While the residential property market in general has been experiencing a reduction in activity over the past two years, there are definite signs of a positive shift in the marketplace, with heightened activity notable in the residential developments market in key nodes around the country and a strong drive towards value for money fueling the…

In support of Jamie Oliver’s global Food Revolution Day this year, Jamie’s Italian in Melrose Arch hosted a healthy eating workshop for a class of primary school kids. The global Food Revolution campaign aims to inspire positive change in the way children access, consume and understand food. Everyone should be part of this initiative to alter universal…

The past decade has seen a surge in mixed-use property development, a concept described by developers as a space that provides the public with a place that combines living with business and pleasure. The growth and development of South Africa’s major cities in recent years has made space one of the most valuable commodities of our…