Bold hotels plan for Balwin’s mega estates

Nick Taylor, managing director of Nox Cape Town, shares insights on the booming luxury short-term rentals market along the Mother City’s iconic Atlantic Seaboard. He talks trends, challenges and expectations for the upcoming summer season.

‘We've been certified net-zero for measured emissions and not ‘modelled’, which means these buildings have been measured on actual carbon reduction in operational emissions over a 12-month period,’ says Ursula Mpakanyane, head of ESG at Redefine Properties, which has achieved a record nine net-zero ratings for its buildings.

The US fried chicken Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) giant occupies space in properties across SA, with over 1050 outlets in malls and CBD streets. Akhona Qengqe, GM of KFC Africa, shares real estate and franchising insights from the group.

‘Once they let you loose, as a female, you have the added benefit of your sixth sense and intuition,’ says industry stalwart and Group CEO of Joburg-based Excellerate Property Services, which employs over 25 000 staff in Africa, the Middle East, and the UK.

The newly appointed CEO of the South African Multifamily Residential Rental Association (Samrra) shares insights on a burgeoning subsector of the property market, which currently boasts assets locally of around R60bn.