Real Estate Investor Magazine South Africa Real Estate Investor Magazine - August 2017 | Page 26

AMENITIES
Diving In
Exploring water-wise amenities
BY ALASTAIR SINCLAIR
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n an increasingly competitive market, real estate
developers are having to find new and innovative
ways to set themselves, and their developments,
apart. One of the most effective ways to do this
is through amenities that not only improve the
lifestyle of residents, but also tick the sustainable and
environmentally‒friendly boxes that have become
mandatory.
These amenities are playing an increasingly
important role in the decision to buy a new property.
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What brings a sense of shared identity and belonging
in a community is engagement, and this is where
amenities can play a crucial role.
Outfitting your projects with a feature that has
the potential to attract interest is no longer as easy
as it used to be; with modern amenities going far
beyond the once-typical golf estate or wellness centre.
They’re blurring the line between everyday living and
a luxurious holiday; eliciting the level of investment
and attention that developers crave.
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