The combination of retail, residential and commercial property means there’s always life in a mixed-use development, so there are very few areas that aren’t in use around the clock. The impact on operating costs can be significant. Consider the practical implications, for example, in a development that’s home to residential property alone. Here, parking areas…

It’s been called work-life balance, it’s been called many things, but the label doesn’t really matter – the challenge of carving out enough time is daunting. The list of things we need to do, and give our attention to, is long: taking care of yourself and your home, being there for your family and friends,…

Mixed-use developments are modern, switched on and they run 24/7, but without the restless energy of a city that never sleeps.

There are social, economic and environmental reasons for building green, and South Africa stands out internationally for our work on conserving water and energy.

The appeal of inner-city living lies in the lifestyle that it offers and the potential for a significant improvement in quality of life. Inner-cities don’t have to be faceless expanses of cold concrete. They can be places where people live happy, healthy, socially connected lives.

Click on the images below for a digital tour of the different apartment types. You’ll see signs of work still in progress, but we wanted to share the latest images with you. Unit type B: One-bedroom unit – 51m2 Unit type C2: One-bedroom unit – 60m2 Unit type E: Two-bedroom unit – 86m2 Unit type…

The two main factors shaping the South African property market right now, are location and affordability. This makes sense within the current economy, but what are the component parts of these two elements that are influencing property buyers’ decisions?

How do retailers benefit from locating in a mixed-use property environment, rather than in more traditional setups elsewhere?

How much do you know about your carbon footprint and how to improve it? More to the point, how much do you care? This is why it matters and what you can do about it.

It’s no longer enough for city planners to look out for our physical wellbeing, for example by making sure the built environment doesn’t injure us, but it’s also essential that cities are designed with our mental health in mind.