Did you know that Harbour Arch is being developed by the Amdec Group – one of South Africa’s leading privately owned property investment and development companies, and the powerhouse behind many of the country’s most prestigious real estate brands? Think Melrose Arch in Johannesburg – this iconic, award-winning mixed-use precinct was conceived and delivered by…
For decades, the South African dream has looked a certain way: a neat suburban home with a swimming pool out back, a couple of kids, and a retriever or two. A life lived at a comfortable distance from the city centre. This vision works beautifully for some, but for others it smacks of middle-aged conservatism…
As we approach the second anniversary of the completion and handover of Tower One at Harbour Arch, we’re proud to reflect on two years of remarkable progress—and to share what’s still to come in 2025. A Thriving Urban Community Since May 2023, Harbour Arch Property Sales has concluded more than 380 rentals and 51 apartment…
Cape Town, with its vibrant lifestyle, world-class universities, and breathtaking scenery, has become a sought-after destination for students from across South Africa and beyond. This growing demand has led to an undersupply of high-quality student accommodation, leaving many students stranded without a suitable place to stay. University rez rooms are allocated based on academic merit…
The allure of Airbnb as a way to generate income from property is undeniable. With its promise of high rental yields, flexibility, and access to a global market, many property owners have jumped on the short-term rental bandwagon. However, as the platform has matured, so too have the challenges associated with being an Airbnb host.…
Mixed-use precincts are growing in popularity across the globe. And it’s not surprising given that they’re all about creating spaces where residents are able to live, work and play. But it doesn’t end there. These ground-breaking developments also have plenty to offer the cities they’re located in, starting with…
Harbour Arch, the latest development from the Amdec Group, will, once completed, become the largest sustainable mixed-use development in the Cape Town CBD. Comprising six individual towers and 198 000m2 of usable space, this R14 billion investment in the Mother City will reflect many of the principles of New Urbanism.
With the United Nations projecting that, “the world’s population could add another 2.5 billion people to urban areas by 2050, with close to 90% of this increase taking place in Asia and Africa,” it’s evident that urban planners have their work cut out for them in terms of shaping the walkable cities of the future.
There’s no denying that 2020 has been an extremely challenging year – for our country, our economy, and our people. We’ve endured a gruelling six-month national lockdown where both lives and livelihoods were lost. We’ve witnessed a massive rise in homelessness and unemployment across the country, and seen entire industries collapse under a lockdown that many believe to be one of the most restrictive in the world.
Covid-19 might have thrown a spanner in the works for international tourism, but Cape Town can still lay claim to being voted the “Best City in the World” by the Telegraph in 2019, for the 7th year running, beating Tokyo, Sydney, New York, Venice, and Florence. In their write up, the Telegraph described the Mother City as an “unparalleled destination”, a “coastal gem, lying in the shadow of a cloud-hugged mountain”, and the “jewel in Africa’s crown”.