#RetirementLiving - Issue 47 April/May 2020 April/May 2020 | Page 22

PROPERTY COMMUNIT & Sibaya Coastal Precinct 10 F E A T U R E D D E V E L O P M E N T Economically speaking, Balize Private Estate is placed within one of the country’s key growth nodes. Since breaking ground in 2017, the Sibaya Coastal Precinct has seen consistent growth that has accelerated over the last 12 months. To date, a total of R3.2 billion’s worth of sales have been transacted in the precinct. Based on current growth, these figures are only set to rise further with the completion of key infrastructure and retail and commercial nodes. The surrounding planned amenities include: retail piazza; sports complex; private school (grades R–12) and private university; medical facilities; hospitality nodes; retail and recreation nodes, and pedestrian access points to the beach. From an investment perspective, the Sibaya Coastal Precinct, and consequently Balize Private Estate, offers investors the potential for strong capital appreciation. The fact that Balize is a low-density secure estate only adds to its appeal and forecasted value. Sectional title and smart homes – the future is now The FNB Property Barometer reports that the number of new townhouses and apartments nationally accounts for 60% of all new stock on the South African property market. Cameron explains: ‘There is an ever-growing demand for sectional title homes, especially where security is guaranteed. With the new generation of buyers moving into the real estate market, and increasing