Working in a smart city, compared with a traditional office, has distinct benefits – chief among them flexible working arrangements. Smart cities create conditions where employees no longer have to be cemented to a single location, while also improving quality of life in other ways.

What comes to mind when you hear the words “smart city”? Most of us will say technology, because all the smart devices we know, are technological things. But living in a smart city means more than that, as you’ll see when looking more closely at some of the elements that characterise it.

Johannesburg has a number of excellent museums on the contemporary history of South Africa. Make Melrose Arch your base and within a radius of just 15km you’ll find a number of places that share the remarkable stories of our country. Far from being depressing reminders of a turbulent past or harbingers of a bleak future,…

The Johannesburg art scene, including its street art, is a vibrant part of this dynamic city, known for celebrating the work of local artists and those from southern Africa and the continent beyond. Using Melrose Arch as your base, you don’t need to travel more than 10km to find world-class fine art originating close to…

Johannesburg is one of the world’s great cities. The 10th largest on the continent and the vibrant, beating heart of South Africa, it is a truly cosmopolitan African city with a tremendous number of things to see and do all day long. Here are three of the best ones to do after dark.

Whether it’s a pre-prepared meal or an online shopping service, a dog groomer who does house calls or a recycler that sorts everything out for you… convenience is a key part of modern life and we wouldn’t get things done without it. No surprise then that it has even filtered into in the property market….

Safety Melrose Arch is owned and managed by the Amdec Group. This means safety and security can be tightly controlled, and the latest sytsems and processes can be used to maximum effect. A centralised control centre forms the hub from where everything is monitored and managed. Some of the impressive security infrastructure you’ll find throughout…

Despite the current economic climate, both globally and locally, it’s still a good time to invest in property, provided you do it for the right reasons and with a long-term view. Some property industry insiders have been reporting positive signs in the Gauteng market, which bodes well for purchasers who are thinking of buying in…

Despite the economic climate, both in South Africa and globally, purchasing property remains a sound investment, provided you’re in it for the long run. The Harvard University Joint Center for Housing Studies examined homeownership as an effective means of building wealth. They found that homeowners still grow wealth faster than renters. They also emphasised the…

Wouldn’t it be great if there was no such thing as rush hour, and no need for a daily commute? You could walk to work because it’s close and safe enough to do so, and all you’d need to start your day, would be a good internet connection. A small minority of people can do…