"We’ve created an unlikely pair of housemates - affordability and quality."
It’s no surprise that interest in estate living is on the rise in South Africa! Property investors choose security estates because their benefits include feeling safe and part of a community in a neighbourhood with beautiful green spaces where children can play freely. These neighbourhoods are also becoming increasingly resilient with the provision of local utilities.
Similan Development Manager, Pieter du Toit and Municipal Manager Geraldine Mettler at the Newinbosch launch Newinbosch, the new 48-hectare mixed-use neighbourhood in Stellenbosch,
Green building is not only profitable at commercial properties. It also adds value to residential property developments and the positive impact they can have for people and the env
Comments by our development manager Kushinga Kambarami, PMP® on a recent property trends article. “At Similan, we like to think that just like the efforts of shareholder a
“The neighbourhood I grew up in is quite similar to the kind of neighbourhoods we work to develop today,” says Tarquin Geldenhuys. It was a multicultural middle-class n
As part of my master’s thesis last year, I explored the relevance and applicability of built-to-rent (BTR) models as a vehicle for the private sector to play a role in solving th
Growing up on a farm Pieter du Toit believed that he was living the dream life. He didn’t necessarily want to be a farmer but he hoped to one day give his children the same s
Respect for the people they work with and work for, their calm manner in project execution and the ability to really listen and value everyone’s input is what sets Similan apart.
Brent Vivier - Element Consulting Engineers
I believe the future for holistically thought through, large-scale affordable developments like Similan provides has never been brighter than today.
Joel Baur - Managing Director CITRA
The key to any good relationship is communication, and Similan does this exceptionally well with its business partners.
Wendy van Heerden - We Trade Property
Similan’s vision is perfectly aligned with the CITRA vision: We want to create the best possible living environment for all walks of life. Similan went beyond the norm to create such spaces. They were always the first to come up with great new ideas to address the many challenges and the last one to give up. This unique drive in the Similan team made our project what it is today.
