The appeal of living in a secure estate, with exceptional views and quick access to top schools and amenities is a significant drawcard for the majority of buyers, especially those relocating from Gauteng and other parts of the country. Cadogan Place, a new development that has just been completed in the exclusive “Hen and Chicken” area of Upper Claremont, offers superlative security in one of the most desirable locations in the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town.

Yesterday a public hearing between developers, property practitioners and representatives of the City of Johannesburg Metro Centre was held to discuss the way forward for inclusionary housing.

Situated on the mountains wrapped around Cape Town’s city centre, Bo-Kaap is considered prime real estate and has investors and developers spending millions on property in the area. But Bo-Kaap’s community consists of many lifelong residents that have inherited valuable property yet don’t earn high enough incomes to comfortably make ends meet. And because rates are based on property sales, these residents have become more vulnerable.