NEWINBOSCH WINS AT INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY AWARDS
Newinbosch Neighbourhood Estate has taken its place among the world’ s leading property developments. At the final International Property Awards gala held in London in January, Harold Spies, CEO of Similan, accepted multiple honours on behalf of Newinbosch: Best Sustainable Development in the World, Best Sustainable Development in Africa, and Best Mixed Use Development in Africa.
These accolades build on last year’ s double 5 Star South African success at the IPA Awards and reaffirm Newinbosch’ s position as one of Africa’ s leading sustainable neighbourhoods, where innovation, quality and community are deliberately woven together to create lasting impact.
Spies notes that sustainability at Newinbosch is not treated as an added feature, but is embedded at every level of planning, design, and delivery.“ From housing diversity and car-lite walkability to climate responsive architecture, water wise landscaping, renewable energy systems and integrated food production, the development responds not only to the South African context, but also to global calls for more equitable and adaptable neighbourhoods,” he says.
Working closely with the Green Building Council South Africa( GBCSA) and long standing sustainability consultants Ecolution Consulting, the Newinbosch team has invested years in designing, documenting, and independently verifying every aspect of the neighbourhood. The result is a development where sustainability claims are underpinned by rigorous, third party certification.
Each achievement represents far more than a badge. As Africa’ s first 6 Star Green Star Sustainable Precincts v1.1 certified development, Newinbosch is not measured against a once off milestone; its performance is continually reviewed, with new criteria required at every phase of development.
Beyond precinct level certification, Newinbosch’ s sustainability strategy is supported by systems already delivered and operational. These include EDGE Advanced certification across all residential buildings, confirming significantly improved energy, water, and material efficiency, alongside tangible cost benefits
for residents through lower running costs and access to green finance options.
With this level of global recognition achieved, attention now turns to what lies ahead. For residents, these awards provide assurance that they are part of a development that meets and exceeds international standards of excellence. For the broader industry and community, they signal that South Africa can lead the way in delivering sustainable, liveable neighbourhoods built for the future.
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