Estate Living November 2016 Digital Issue | Page 22

promotions are an iterative process , and HOA ’ s forget this at their peril .

Estate Living had a frank and broad-ranging discussion with the new estate CEO , Francois Schoeman . Francois is no newcomer to troubled estates , having helped to steer Clarens Estate in the Free State from bankruptcy to the position it is in today , and he is optimistic . As he comments , “ A corner has been turned and , with the new business and management structures in place and the continued support of the HOA , I see a bright future for the estate .” He adds , “ Plans also evolve , and not everything works out as anticipated , but the basic ingredients are now either in place , or will be shortly , and all of these changes will assist in a smooth transition and help to ensure that the uncomfortable memories of the recent past , become exactly that – just a memory .”

If self-sufficiency equals sustainability , then Pecanwood ’ s vision of being a self-sufficient and sustainable community is eminently achievable .

ESTATE REPORT PECANWOOD ESTATE

PERIOD OF OWNERSHIP

32 % 20 % 17 % 31 % Existing Owners

This vision already includes a comprehensive waste management process . The estate ’ s own plant mechanically double-filters grey water before it is then re-filtered naturally in a pond system , from which it is used to irrigate the common areas and the golf course . At the same treatment complex , perfectly drinkable borehole water is filtered four times before being made available for consumption on the estate .

23 % 23 % 9 % 42 %

AGE OF RESIDENTS 15 % 47 % 35 % 3 %

11 > 8-10 5-7 < 5 years

Recent Sellers

Stable Owners

65 > 50-64 36-49 18-35

All of the garden refuse is recycled on site and , along with the solid matter residue from the sewerage plant , turned into compost and fertiliser and reused in the estate ’ s garden and common areas .

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