Estate Living Magazine #liveyourbestlife - Issue 46 December 2019 | Page 9

P R O P E R T Y
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I N V E S T M E N T
Although the estate does rely on municipal services,
this requirement underscores the sustainability of the
development. And it has practical implications for the
immediate environment, too: no soakaways are allowed,
for example, and all sewerage is diverted to the municipal
works, since soakaways would pollute the estate’s dams and
threaten its forest.
To ensure the peace of mind that this idyllic environment has
created, the estate boasts a cutting-edge security strategy
that includes on- and off-site control rooms, cameras on
the perimeter fences, and a radar-based early detection
system that allows despatchers to zoom their cameras in on
specific movements as they become aware of them (a first
of its kind for northern KwaZulu-Natal). Also, the security
contractor provides services on the neighbouring estate,
which increases safety exponentially for both communities.
And, of course, Elaleni’s rapid-response vehicle is powered
by electricity generated on the estate, and it’s capable of
speeds of up to 75 kilometres per hour.
• Developer: North Global Group Properties (Pty) Ltd
• Architects: Bloc Architects
• Construction (sectional title units and individual, turnkey
projects): North Global Group
• Landscape architects: Uys & White
• Freehold properties range from R1,635,000 to R3,850,000;
turnkey homes start at R5,850,000
Images by : chrisallanphoto.co.za
elaleni.co.za
Of course, a project of this kind must pay careful attention to
governance, and the formal homeowners association (with
its two sectional title bodies corporate) will take ownership
of the estate after the first five-year development period. In
the meantime, directors drawn from residents can be elected
And, as he says, creating community is everything for Elaleni Coastal
Forest Estate.
F E
Sales have moved with exciting speed, and resales of freehold
stands have already attracted up to 55% increase in value.
A few residents had moved into their homes by late 2019,
and – as the sectional title units are due for completion and
handover in December – they will soon be joined by more.
And 26 plans have been passed for homes that will be built
in 2020.
‘The rules at Elaleni are quite relaxed,’ said Lewin. ‘Pets, for example:
you’re allowed to keep two pets per home – cats or dogs – because
it’s difficult to create cohesive communities without them.’
SUCCESS
to the HOA’s board at the estate’s regular annual general meetings,
which will ensure a smooth handover.