FINDING
Gated Estates
Is community life for you?
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ccording to a report on gated estates,
these now number a quarter of the value of
South African’s total residential property
market. The popularity of gated secure living has
mushroomed since 2000 and it has become one of
the most desirable lifestyles available on the real
estate market today. The underlying reason behind
their success is safety and the homeowner’s peace of
mind and ability to move around freely in the secure
estate.
In its modern form, a gated community is a form of
residential community or housing estate containing
strictly controlled entrances for pedestrians, bicycles,
and cars, and is often characterised by a closed
perimeter of walls and fences. Gated communities
usually consist of small residential streets and include
various shared amenities. For smaller communities
this may be only a park or common area. For larger
communities, it may be possible for residents to stay
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