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Unique selling point: Blok’s THIRTEENONUP in Greenpoint, Cape Town, sits a short walk from the park, the promenade and the Waterfront. The location works across buyer types. The development launches on 8 July. Photo: Supplied
CAPE TOWN PROPERTY

What it takes to keep building a city

Cape Town's property development scene is experiencing a significant boom, with new construction sites even needing to import tower cranes. This article delves into how developer…

  • Ash Müller
6 min read
Due diligence: Groot Constantia wine estate in Cape Town was built in the 17th century. If a structure is older than 60 years, you should assume that heritage legislation might apply unless proven otherwise. Photo: Martinvl
ATLANTIC SEABOARD

Best check the law before renovating

Many Cape Town buyers discover too late that heritage protections can override zoning and building plans, turning dream projects into costly legal battles

  • Ash Müller
4 min read
The City of Cape Town has announced housing development that is ‘moving towards inclusion’ – but inclusion for whom? Photo: File
AFFORDABLE HOUSING

‘Inclusive’ housing a start but we need deeper affordability in Cape Town

True inclusion means deep affordability, long-term protections and treating housing, not as an asset class, but as a right

  • Nicola van der Westhuizen
8 min read