A great workplace? Company culture and what you do for a living aside, the design of your office could hugely influence your productivity, health and even your happiness. Fast Company published an article piece on “What will work look like in 2030?” which highlights that “the idea of work in the past 15 years has…
Black and white. Earthy. Healthy. Lekker. For 25 years, Col’Cacchio has been the reason you crave pizza. Yeah, a quarter of a century and it’s been so much fun that the flight of time is almost unbelievable. Having a great cup of coffee with CEO and co-founder Michael Terespolsky at their offices in Woodstock, the…
The West Coast. An endless coastline, accompanied by Robben Island, with enviable iconic postcard views of one the seven nature wonders of the world, Table Mountain. Windy perhaps, but who’s complaining if it means strapping on your kite surfing gear and whiling your time on the Atlantic Ocean? With the legendary Bloubergstrand on your doorstep and…
Sea Point in Cape Town is undeniably one of the most beautiful places in the world – on the hem of Cape Town’s CBD with the Table Mountain range touching the ocean. The perfect suburb for work, live and play. Over the last two years, Sea Point’s retail milieu has undergone a huge transformation with…
Rejuvenation. Mining and industry might be great job creators, but there is only one industry that can build a city: property. Not only is property development responsible for the most awe inspiring cities across the world, but only the property industry can create a renaissance in an area by rejuvenating buildings and expanding communities. Recycling…
As we commemorate Women’s Day, we asked 10 inspirational women: What quote has significant meaning in your life?
“I walk around like everything’s fine but deep down, inside my shoe, my sock is sliding off” Last week, Chester Bennington, lead singer of Linkin Park made a decision. To end his own life. It was such a sudden, shocking act that depression and losing the battle against your demons are currently trending. Everyone’s talking…
How did Spur start up 50 years ago? By finding the perfect premises. Location, location, location. Tale as old as time, right? Yip. But no less true. In 1964, Allan Ambor had a vision. He was determined to open a steakhouse which offered everything he wanted in a restaurant, but could not find. And it absolutely…
With all the tragic stories unfolding in the wake of the storms in Cape Town and the devastating fires in Knysna and surrounds, disasters are top of mind for many South Africans. As much as nobody can really prepare fully for uncontrollable and major disasters such as the aforementioned, we do need to keep disaster…
Be everything Tenants and owners want a one stop shop mentality. They want one person to speak to and one person to sort everything out for them. They know that you are not doing everything yourself, but if you are a property manager superhero, you have to be everything. There is nothing more annoying…
Investing capital in your property results in higher income. Sounds logical, right? Nope. Unfortunately, it’s the eternal and repetitive debate of asset managers and property owners: “why spend money on a property which is chugging along nicely?” or “yes, sure, the asset is not in its optimum condition, but why spend money when a reasonable…
