PROJECTS
Play area for tenants . Image : Live Easy
BUILDING THE CAMPUS
The campus is made up of three secure blocks , with blocks B and C under construction . The entire campus is constructed from converted warehouses . “ Construction of block A started in February 2016 and we were ready by September ,” says Huff .
This converted factory warehouse launched in September 2016 and the first phase of 136 units was pre-let a month before the opening date . Phase two is currently under development and comprises a further 123 nano units . The full development once complete will comprise at least 540 units with additional lifestyle facilities .
What sets the campus apart from other housing units are the amenities . The developments include spacious common areas including a lounge area and a café that encourage community interaction , indoor and outdoor playground areas , free Wi-Fi and DStv access , braai areas , a supermarket , café , gym , laundromat , a crèche , hot desk office space , 24-hour bio metric and CCTV security and bicycle parking bays . Each unit has a pre-paid electricity meter and readable water meters .
Live Easy has a pipeline of developments valued at R320-million situated all over Johannesburg which will be complete mid-2017 and others will be constructed in early 2018 . Properties consist of a combination of converted warehouses , offices and residential properties .
From left : Jeffrey Froom and James Huff , co-founders of Live Easy . Image : Live Easy
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