Editor ’ s Letter
ESTATE LIVING
Founder / CEO Jaimé-Lee Gardner
COO / Editor in Chief Louise Martin
Creative Kate Hilson
Contributors John Cockayne Zeenat Moosa Hassan Thea Grobbelaar Helen Grange Iwan Pienaar Jennifer Stern
Enquiries : jaime @ estate-living . co . za louise @ estate-living . co . za
Most of us get to enjoy a mini break over the Easter holidays – two public holidays that equate to a four-day long weekend , or even more if you are clever with your leave . Going on leave is something of a myth for me , and probably for most of us in the property media sector – but I digress .
While other sectors are enjoying a little R & R , the property sector is busy exploding into April . Property shows are popping up everywhere , the biggest being the International Property Show in Dubai , which is an insanely large show and attracts investors from all over the world . As a media partner to the show this year , we are extremely excited to meet developers with a global footprint , broaden our knowledge on mixed-use environments , and see how the experts present and sell their products .
On a domestic front , Cape Town will be hosting the Property Buyer Show for the second year running . Specifically focusing on first-time buyers and investors , the show has a number of workshops covering everything , including starting or increasing a property portfolio , and developers have the opportunity to launch new developments .
We have kept the first-time buyers in mind for our April issue , with a focus on properties under the R 2 million mark . Contrary to popular belief , developers are capitalising on this sector and estates are now being designed to focus on the wellbeing of the homeowner .
International trends show that consumers are investing in products that have " Wellbuilding " accreditation , and even in the hotel industry , ' Stay-well ' accreditations are seen as more favourable for corporate travels .
Building health into infrastructure provides organic growth , innovative design trends and respect for the environment – all necessary tools to create healthy communities . As the movement gains consumer confidence and momentum in the market , those leading can expect profitable returns .
So if you were thinking of reaching out for that chocolate egg this Easter , think again ! There is so much value placed on health , unlocking it is just the first step .
Wishing you all a very happy Easter and wonderful April .
Front cover : Garlington Estate
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