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CONTENTS NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2019 #118 EDITORIAL TRENDING Editor-in-Chief Neale Petersen Designer Christopher Gara Senior Copywriter Amy Steadman Copywriter Sidima Mfeku Digital Strategist Nichola Loock Events & Social Candace Petersen Operations Manager Marisa George 07 Editorial View 08 Ask the Experts 10 Master Investor 14 Cover Story 18 Proptech Trends STUDENT ACCOMMODATION Funding models for investors SCHOOLS IN ESTATES SA sets the trend RESIDENTIAL SHOPPING FOR CONSUMERS Who holds the power in retail? NOVEMBER/DEC 2019 R80.00 (Incl. VAT) 22 Find Your First Property Transforming Utility Systems MICHAEL FRANZE 28 Negotiating Home Loans 32 Schools in Estates 34 Impact Property Investment 18 TECH TRENDS Marisa George [phone] [email protected] 42 The Changing Retail Sector 44 Flexible Workspaces 46 Going Off-Grid Distribution 30 OFFSHORE MASTER INVESTOR MICHAEL FRANZE MANAGING AGENT Melt Van Der Walt [phone] making our mark on the JOBURG SKYLINE & Printers changing the city forever [phone] WEALTH 08 Sydwell Adonis [phone] [phone] [email protected] Louna Rae [phone] [phone] [email protected] SUBSCRIPTIONS COMMERCIAL 58 Section 12J 60 Dementia Care 62 Books & Apps 64 Inspiration Daniel Lombard, Inky Dresner, Alysson Watt, Nicole Chamberlain Meyer de Waal, Carlo Mariani, Cilna Steyn, Marilyn Watson, Ezra Rasethe, Jean Brown ADVERTISING 24 Prepaid Water Meters 26 Insider Tips 50 2020 Vision for Africa 52 Cities with Cathedrals 54 Citizenship Programme 56 Invest in Mauritius Contributors Hear the sounds of bulldozers Site Project seeks to take back moving ground, the shouts of the city, hijacked by criminal 40 workers laying the mortar; feel syndicates, and use this an the pulse of growth and energy. opportunity to provide low-cost See a proud city boldly building a affordable housing, student prosperous future for everyone. accommodation and rental space “Be part of building the future. Put your mark on the Joburg skyline. And forever be able to say ‘I was there’. Together we can for SMMEs. It also aims to attract investments back into the inner Turning Joburg into a construction site is a practical way of realising Mandela’s dream. The City is making available buildings for development by means of long-term lease agreements, with JOBURG SKYLINE an option to purchase once development is complete. Properties have been zoned for mixed use and developers, entrepreneurs and visionaries are encouraged to show how they will convert these into smart work spaces, offices, retail spaces, social housing and student accommodation. city; and create employment Let the City make your business dreams come true through a mutually beneficial partnership. If you are opportunities and artisan training. looking for a site to build your shisa nyama empire; dreaming of building your own call centre; looking for a space to build our media production business; or want a property portfolio then the City can help you. create jobs, provide affordable Many of the large corporates housing and grow Joburg’s located down town have also As the Executive Mayor explains: “It’s so easy. All you need to do is come with your bravery, with your ideas economy by at least 5%.” committed to re-investing in and plans. Show us how you will convert disused buildings into high-quality offices, retail spaces, low- encourages Councillor Herman the area. The City has recently cost housing and student accommodation. In return, the City offers you rates and tax breaks, staggered Councillor Herman Mashaba, Mashaba, Executive Mayor of the witnessed the private sector, on discounted rental and other incentives. And we also guarantee to fast-track town planning issues. Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg. their own, investing for the first For more information, tender documents and planned site tours please visit: www.jhbproperty.co.za. City ofJohannesburg Announced on 1 December 2016 the Inner City Construction time since 1994 in excess of R2 Together, let us create a working Inner City that is cleaner and safer, and where residents and business billion. prosper and flourish. 52 58 INVEST IN UK SECTION 12J [phone] [email protected] Box 858, Howard Place, 7405 www.reimag.co.za TOTAL CIRCULATION 16 158 ABC PERIOD JULY - SEPT 2019 All rights reserved. No portion of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form without prior written consent and permission from Reale Media. The publisher gives no written guarantees or assurances and makes no representation regarding any goods or services written or advertised within this edition. Prospective investors should always consult their attorneys, advisors or accountants. before investing Copyright © Reale Activation. Pty (Ltd) SA Real Estate Investor Magazine NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2019 5