Century Property Developments

20/04/2013
Waterfall Valley newsletter

In this latest newsletter we highlight the differences between the two retirement developments in Waterfall, we have updates on security, the gym, landscaping and more.

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29/03/2013
Waterfall Photo gallery

Browse the photo gallery for an overview of recent activity at Waterfall.

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8/03/2013
Three generations living at Waterfall

Waterfall Hills and Waterfall Valley are widely considered to be the best retirement investment on the market. Situated between Sunninghill and Kyalami, these secure developments offer a variety of indoor and outdoor activities for the young at heart. In addition there is the reassurance of a comprehensive frail care centre. Facilities include a restaurant, pub, deli, movie theatre, bowls green, garden centre, arts-and-crafts room, indoor and outdoor swimming pools and two large gymnasiums.

These impressive facilities seemed like an obvious reason for nature enthusiast, Digby Eagle and his artist wife Jan, when it came to building their retirement lifestyle at Waterfall Valley. But it was actually the close proximity and convenience of having their children, son Guy and daughter-in-law Shelley with their two granddaughters - living across the river at Waterfall Country Estate - that convinced them to make their move. Digby also claims that he decided to relocate to Waterfall whilst they are still young enough to make use of all the amenities and he feels that his entire family have embraced the quality of life that Waterfall has on offer. For more information regarding retirement at Waterfall, contact Vee Hofmeyr on 082 937 1680 or vee@century.co.za

23/02/2013
The Mall of Africa in the Waterfall CBD

At the heart of Waterfall’s retail offering is The Mall of Africa, a regional shopping centre to rival Sandton city in size. For residents, getting there is simple: it is directly accessible from Maxwell Drive or from the N1 via Allandale Road. The mall will offer a top class shopping experience with over 300 local and international shops to choose from; ample dining options from coffee shops to fine dining restaurants; a valet parking and car valet service and a VIP lounge to escape to for peace and quiet.

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12/02/2013
Century now part of Eskom's 49M initiative

Century Property Developments has officially joined 49M, South Africa’s number one energy efficiency campaign. 49M is an Eskom initiative, endorsed by government and business partners, which urges all South Africans to reduce their current energy consumption by at least 10%, by changing the way they use electricity. The initiative, which came as a response to the country’s constrained power system, aims to drive energy savings as a national culture and aid South Africa in creating a sustainable future.

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28/01/2013
Free golf classes from the pro's at Waterfall

Join us for 2013’s first complimentary ‘Chips and Tips’ afternoon at Waterfall Valley! Due to its popularity last year, there will be an option of two sessions consisting of a 30min full swing instruction by Don Gammon and a 30min chipping tutorial by Muss Gammon. Bring your friends along and enjoy a few drinks or a delicious meal at our new restaurant! Loads of prizes up for grabs - "closest to the pin", "most improved" and "best overall player". Your first ice cold beer at the pub will be on us!

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23/01/2013
Greening tips for 2013

There are no more excuses for home owners not to go green and make their homes energy efficient and environmentally friendly with a wide range of new, affordable, ecofriendly products. Situated at Waterfall Country Estate - the Green Design Centre is a permanent showroom that showcases some of the latest greening options aimed at making eco-friendly living easy and rewarding.

The showroom’s coordinator, Neo Mohlatlole, took some time out to chat to The New Age about the culture of greening in South Africa. A long-time green advocate who is passionate about the environment and sustainability, the Johannesburg-based youngster has plenty of great tips for those who want to start off 2013 on a green note by living eco-responsible lifestyles.

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18/01/2013
Investor units for sale

Century Property Developments has a number of exceptional investor units for sale and for rent in our secure developments. In the current economic climate, apartments and units offer high returns for investors due to the strong rental market. This is your opportunity to add to your property portfolio.

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08/01/2013
New Waterfall videos

28/11/2012
Maxwell Corner retail centre breaks ground

The Atterbury Group have broken ground on the shopping centre site located at the entrance to Waterfall Country Estate. This convenience centre will form the retail hub for all residents at Waterfall.

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24/11/2012
New phase launched at Waterfall with R100,000 discounts

Launched in conjunction with the Century HomeShow, ext.39 boasts 202 prime stands ranging from 1000m² - 1800m² in size. With a launch discount of R100,000 stands in this phase will sell out quickly so contact our sales consultants today to arrange a site viewing. There are also 650m² stands available.

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19/11/2012
HomeShow showhouses now on sale

12 exceptional showhouses which featured in the inaugural HomeShow at Waterfall Estate in Midrand are now for sale. Prices range from R4,2mil - R12,4mil.

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15/11/2012
The Waterfall HomeShow bang on trend

Thousands of people recently attended the inaugural HomeShow at Waterfall Estate in Midrand to view a collection of environmentally friendly show homes, proving that the shift towards ‘green’ living in South Africa is fast gaining momentum. 12 homes were opened to the public via the show which was hosted by Century Property Developments and Eskom.

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30/10/2012
And the winners of the HomeShow are...

The toughest challenge was selecting the winning teams for six highly prestigious awards being made at the Show. For the architects, builders, interior designers and landscapers, this has been a riveting challenge – one they put their hearts and souls into, if the final results are anything to go by.

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26/10/2012
Meet the HomeShow contenders and view the houses

12 teams of the best architects, builders, interior designers and landscapers will showcase their completed homes and battled it out to become the 'House of the Century' via public vote. Each of the 12 homes will showcase the latest concepts and trends in design, power efficiency and landscaping, developed by some of the top professional firms in South Africa, as well as all the latest green technology for home-building and indoor gadgetry for the residential market.

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23/10/2012
12 homes on show at Waterfall Estate

Since the demise of the ever-popular Star Home Show, people have been left with shows where they walk through aisles crammed with booths, which haven’t allowed them to see building fittings, décor and landscaping in an actual home, explains Mark Corbett, chief executive officer of Century Property Developments, Home Show hosts.

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15/10/2012
The Century HomeShow is coming

Experience the latest trends in architecture, green design, landscaping and interiors. Open to the public, thousands of visitors are expected to descend on Waterfall Country Estate between Sunninghill and Midrand from 27 October to 4 November to visit the inaugural Century HomeShow sponsored by Eskom, where 12 teams of the best architects, builders, interior designers and landscapers will showcase their completed homes and battle it out to become the 'House of the Century' via public vote.

15/09/2012
Waterfall Spring Day Festival a huge success

Century Property Developments would like to thank everyone for celebrating the arrival of Spring with us at the Waterfall Clubhouse. With fantastic weather, loads of fun activities, vibey music and the popular Fairies and Goggas fashion show, I’m sure we can all agree that it was the perfect way to usher in Summer at Waterfall.

13/07/2012
Blue Hills Country and Equestrian Estate Prelaunch invitation

Blue Hills Country and Equestrian Estate is located on one of the most magnificent properties in the Midrand/Kyalami area. Apart from a wide variety of lifestyle facilities,this estate will consist of 132 stands ranging from 5,000m² to 15,000m². As a member of our Property Prelaunch Club, we would like to offer you an exclusive viewing of the development, coupled with our Pre-Launch discounts, before we launch to the general public.

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10/07/2012
Design & building tips event at Helderfontein Estate

In association with the Green Design Centre, Century Property Developments recently brought together a number of industry specialists to present the newest ‘green technology’ available for clients to introduce into their homes.

This event gave Helderfontein Estate home builders a great opportunity to discover a variety of options and speak to the industry experts. Informative talks were given on gas water heating systems, solar power, air conditioning units and spatial heating technology by the specialists involved. A number of preferred architects and builders were also on hand to provide the latest and greatest design trends.

After a very successful afternoon of meet and greets, soon to be residents of this fantastic development left with a plethora of new ideas and great tips ready to take on and complete their own builds.

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7/07/2012
Helderfontein Estate newsletter

Over the past few months, Helderfontein Estate has been transformed into a development that everyone is talking about... and visiting. With over twenty new houses under construction and a number of them already completed, the security contract awarded as well as a host of beautiful greenbelts and parklands rehabilitated, it certainly is happening at Helderfontein!

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4/07/2012
Waterfall Estates video

Situated between Woodmead and Kyalami, just ten kilometres north of the Sandton CBD, the 800 hectare Waterfall development is the greatest multi-purpose development ever to enter the South African property market and considered by many as the largest secure parkland in Johannesburg.

Offering residents an unparalleled lifestyle, each of the Waterfall estates are designed to provide a sense of personal freedom, expression and security for each and every resident and their families.

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29/06/2012
Winter Solstice Fun Run at Waterfall

Century Property Developments hosted a 15km and 6km run for the Breakthru Midrand Striders at Waterfall. As always, Century are committed to assisting the local community for the greater good of the area.

27/06/2012
Waterfall Country Village ext. 57 launch

Century Property Developments has launched the final phase in Waterfall Country Village, extension 57. As a member of the “Property Pre-launch Club”, you qualify for the pre-launch price and also have first option on this prime area of the development, before we officially launch to the general public in 2 weeks from today. Our Waterfall sales office is open 7 days a week 9am - 5pm, visit us this weekend to secure your stand.

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26/06/2012
Easylife Kitchens Faerie Glen

With over 300 completed kitchen installations at Waterfall and a successful history of customer satisfaction, the dynamic team of Easylife Kitchens in Faerie Glen has won ‘The Easylife Kitchens Store of the year’ for Gauteng twice in a row (2010 & 2011). The team consist of 7 specialized, informed and creative design consultants, designing from kitchens to bars, built-in cupboards to study’s. Big or small, the same level of excellent service is provided.

Consultants draw creativity and inspiration from international experiences and designs which are incorporated into the custom design process...

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21/06/2012
Gearing up for winter at the Green Design Centre

Following recent news from The Green Design Centre (GDC) at Waterfall Estate, managed by Decorex, it is definitely clear that winter is upon us and it’s time to gear up - get cosy and snug – and this without consuming unnecessary energy. The cold months are an important time for us to remain responsible to our micro and macro environments while keeping our families healthy.

We, at the GDC, are happy to have working product that is going to keep us warm over the next few icy months. There are a variety of exhibits at the centre that will address all your heating needs from both a design and efficiency view point. We have units that are innovative, stylish, elegant and at the forefront of heating technology.

We even have passive heating systems such as...

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17/06/2012
Golden rules of residential investment

While shares and other market instruments may hog the headlines in the finance pages, the finite supply of good residential property and the opportunity to make a profit using a lender's money opens up the opportunity for substantial wealth creation.

But only if you stick to five important rules:

- Buck the market trend: buy when sentiment is down.
- Don't overstretch yourself.
- Buy in a recession-proof area.
- Acquire a second property when the rental income of the first is covering 100% of the costs.
- Lastly, aim to pay off the bond on each property within 10 years.

Location is most important. Picking a location that will lead to good price growth is easier said than done, but you can get someone to do the research for you. Beware that the market is fragmented - don't go with a...

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12/06/2012
Trustee training and next generations

The conduct of the trustees and the way the trust is managed are essential to the successful use of the trust. This notion has evolved over the years and it is clear from a range of court cases that these factors are becoming increasingly important when the trust is attacked under the “alter ego” principle.

Therefore one should not take-up appointment as trustee if you are not aware of the duties and responsibilities associated with being a trustee. These responsibilities and duties originate from the common law, the Trust Property Control Act 57 of 1988 and specific duties stipulated in the trust deed of the trust and entail a list of functions.

As not all trustees are legal experts or have the necessary knowledge and expertise needed to manage trusts, we have designed a program that focuses on equipping trustees with the necessary know-how. The program comprises a technical training component rooted in case law and principles of trust law as well as a practical component dealing with real issues that trustees encounter in practice. Each program is tweaked to suit the client’s specific training needs. It can also be extended to the next generation where adult children join the educational process and are trained on the basics of estate planning, the mechanics of trusts and how to start taking part in the decision making.

Contact your Sanlam Private Investments Fiduciary Specialist to receive a quote on a training program. fiduciary@spi.sanlam.com

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7/06/2012
Blue Hills Equestrian Estate

Blue Hills Equestrian Estate, a 170 hectare property is being developed as a lush, secure country estate featuring a number of integrated lifestyle elements. Including 132 stands ranging from 5,000m² - 15,000m², residents will be responsible for the design and building of their homes. The estate will cater to home owners seeking a country lifestyle, as well as the wellbeing of their horses stationed at the estate.

Feel free to contact Gavin on 082 448 8143 for more information. The sales office at Blue Hills is open daily from 09h00 - 17h00 for pre-launch viewing. view location map

19/05/2012
Waterfall Country Estate and Village Family Fun Day & Clubhouse Opening

Following the immense success of our African Picnic last year, Century Property Developments hosted a family fun day to coincide with the opening of the clubhouse at Waterfall Country Estate/Village. Guests were welcomed by an uptone marimba band and ushered through the clubhouse to the expansive terraced lawns overlooking the lake.

There were a host of fun challenges and activities for the whole family to participate in on the day including walking trails, treasure hunts, jumping castles and kids entertainment, gym orientations, climbing wall, crazy water balls, stand up paddling, kayaking, a Land Rover experience and even a potjie competition.

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12/05/2012
Waterfall Valley Clubhouse Roof Wetting

With radio personality John Robbie as guest of honour and MC, the event formed a platform for friends and family to discover the numerous facilities to be on offer and witness first-hand the future of mature lifestyle living in South Africa. If you have ever attended a Century event, you'll know that catering, entertainment and guest experience is always memorable. This event was no different!

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11/04/2012
Century Racing Dakar 2012 blog book

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11/04/2012
Security at Waterfall gets even better

Security at Waterfall, planned to be the best in the country, has just taken another giant leap forward. In addition to the four metre high steel-reinforced concrete perimeter walls topped with zoned electric fencing, thermal imaging perimeter CCTV surveilance with computer video analytics and armed 24hr security patrols - which are standard features at all Century Property Developments estates - the gatehouses at Waterfall Country Estate and Waterfall Village are currently being fitted with the latest and best in access control technology.

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10/04/2012
Century Home Show to kick off in October

In October, The Century Home Show will showcase 14 houses at Waterfall from the finest architects, builders and interior designers in Southern Africa.

Each home will be represented by a consortium consisting of a building contractor, an architectural firm, an interior designer and a landscaping architect.

The Home Show will be open to the public and is envisiged to run over 2 weekends where a festive atmosphere will greet families. Visitors will get the chance to view the completed houses and vote in a number of categories including "Greenest Home", "Best Interior" and "Best On Show". A host of family activities will be available, including an Expo Centre, organic market, live music performances and scores of outdoor, garden, hobby suppliers and more.

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06/04/2012
Reddam House Waterfall Early Learning School in full swing

Waterfall's Reddam House Early Learning School is now up and running, and classrooms are filling up at record speed. School administrators are inundated with enquiries from parents eager to enrol their children in this, the latest addition to the prestigious Reddam House stable...

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05/04/2012
Waterfall Valley's new show houses

Phase 2 of SA's Best Retirement Resort showcases superb freestanding homes.

At Century Property Developments, we are pleased to announce the completion and furnishing of the first showhouses at Waterfall Valley Mature Lifestyle Community. These freestanding homes can be custom-designed to suit individual needs and include the finest finishes as a standard. They are generally positioned on spacious stands that showcase Waterfall's sweeping views. It is clear that as South Africa's leading contractor, WBHO is providing the best build-quality on this project. This aligns firmly with Century's philosophy that with retirement, as in life, you get what you pay for - and retirement is one area where you do not want to compromise!

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03/04/2012
Waterfall Green Design Centre tip of the month; Sustainable living and efficienct from a decorative angle.

Creating an energy efficient environment does not necessarily only entail technology that one applies to a building, finishes and aesthetics of one’s design also help in this efficiency. Orientation of your home during the first architectural design stage is important as it addresses maximum heating and cooling opportunities, to be taken from the environment, and used during the winter and summer months.

At the Green Design Centre we have a range of finishes that will allow you to maximise this orientation while making your home functional, efficient and beautiful with options for all sorts of design styles.

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02/04/2012
Like 2 Bike fun kids ride

Kids and parents alike enjoyed a fun-filled morning in the countryside for Century Property Developments inaugural Like2Bike Fun Kids Ride hosted at Helderfontein Estate. The focus of the event was to encourage families to get out there and participate together by running alongside their kids (some trying to keep up). With a short loop for prams/balance bikes and 5km or 8km distances for the older kids, the route weaved through stunning indigenous parkland and paved trails. The finish saw all participants being awarded a well deserved medal and a refreshing coldrink.

Helderfontein Estate made for a perfect venue where a host of family friendly facilities and entertainment included face painters, balloon artists, jumping castles, playgrounds, popcorn and chocolate easter egg treats. We would like to thank everyone who attended for making the event such a great success, we have received only positive feedback!

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24/03/2012
Building your own home - Part 2: Appointing an Architect
written by Roelf Nel

So you have bought the stand and looked through all the home & décor magazines to get pictures of what your dream house would look like. The first step is to appoint an architect to design your home.

Start by building a list of potential architectural professionals, which can be an architect, a senior architectural technologist, a technologist or a draughtsperson. Consult with your sales agent to find out about preferred professionals, look at projects in the development and establish who designed the houses or get recommendations from your friends and relatives.

Make sure everyone on your shortlist is registered with the South African Council for the Architectural Profession. They should have a valid Professional Indemnity Insurance policy in place which will cover all aspects of their design work for your project. Once you’ve decided on an architect he must set out the terms of appointment in a written agreement.

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21/03/2012
It's happening at Helderfontein; the heart of Johannesburg's next boom area

The area surrounding Helderfontein in the northern suburbs is being billed as the next Rosebank or Sandton, and with good reason. Blink, and you could easily miss what is happening in this neck of the woods. Blink twice, and you could miss out on one of the best property opportunities to present itself in years – Helderfontein Estate. Here's a brief summary of some of the major developments in the area.

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10/03/2012
Waterfall Country Estate/Village progress update

Waterfall remains one of the most popular developments within the Century stable, says sales executive Dan Brown. “From what we are seeing, people are beginning to appreciate the benefits and convenience of secure, estate lifestyle which we at Century Property Developments have been pioneering for several years now,” adds Brown. “People are not just buying a home, they are buying a lifestyle that is safe, family-based, and offers an abundance of activities and lifestyle choices with a strong green focus.”

With over 44 homes complete and 150 currently under construction, the estate is a hive of building activity as homeowners see their dreams becoming reality. “The embrace and use of natural products on these houses has been phenomenal”, says Michael Bishop, Principle Architect for Century Property Developments. “The variety and quality of finishes is a true reflection of the visual language we had originally envisaged for the development” states Bishop.

There are many outstanding examples of houses suited to our Highveld conditions, where homes blend seamlessly into their environments and fully utilise the unique climate and new technologies in order to reduce energy waste and consumption.

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07/03/2012
Featured Architect; Derick Britz of Studious Architects

We sat down with this industry leader recently to discuss his latest creations and give us an insight into the design and aesthetic principals that are unique to the South African environment. Waterfall Country Estate is Derick Britz's latest blank canvas where his talents are showcased in spectacular results.

Describe your architectural style and where you get your inspiration from?

No architect can shake his past like dust from his boots; where he was born and played as a child, philosophies at university, travelling, cultures and buildings he has seen. All this translates into a language that merges into ideas that become buildings. My architecture needs to be truthful to its time and context – Highveld Vernacular (a style of architecture and materials that is suited to the highveld climate) is what I focus on.

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04/03/2012
Like 2 Bike fun kids ride invitation

A fun cycling event for 2-10 year olds around the roads and paths of Century Property Developments’ newest lifestyle estate, Helderfontein Estate, in Fourways (via William Nicol entrance).

On Sunday 1st April 2012 come and enjoy a fun-filled morning in the countryside. The focus of the event is to encourage families to get out there and participate together by running alongside their kids (or trying to keep up). The short courses will be suitable for prams and for balance bikes. There will be 3 distances, 2km, 5km, and 8km routes. Recommended age groups for each distance are as follows; 2km: 2-3yrs, 5km: 4-6yrs, 8km: 7-10yrs. The 8km will include some offroad terrain, although not rocky or too technical.

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01/03/2012
Building your own home - Part 1: Managing the Risk
written by Roelf Nel

As many know (and some do not know, hence this article), the NHBRC (The National Home Builders Registration Council), as a regulating body, offers no real protection for the home owner against a builder in the event of a contractual dispute that doesn’t involve the superstructure of the house in question.

By using an architect and builder from Century's preferred architect and builder list you are greatly reducing this risk as Century stands over their preferred architects and builders, ready to stand in and mediate or inspect if needed. The fact is unless you accurately manage your building contract attempts to pursue a dispute in arbitration or court proceedings are commonly more costly than just "writing off one's claim". The NHBRC only indemnifies the home owner in the event that there is a structural problem with the foundation, walls or roof (the “superstructure”)...

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25/02/2012
Waterfall Green Design Centre tip of the month; Be clever with your wall and floor coverings.

Keep your family safe and healthy with something as simple as your paint selection. B-Earth have been here since inception and their VOC (volatile organic compounds) free paints, varnishes, screeds and many other exciting products do not have harmful substances that can cause health risks such as fatigue, skin reactions and abdominal pains due to carcinogenic effects from the off gassing over a long period of time. Pro-Nature, also have a wide range of products, and Versus Paints have beautiful textured paints making use of sand to give the look and feel of textures such as suede. These products are all eco-friendly and have been developed with Green integrity in mind.

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15/02/2012
Waterfall wins the Best in the World award again!

Century Property Developments has once again won a prestigious "Best Retirement Resort in the World" award for Waterfall Hills and Waterfall Valley Mature Lifestyle Estate's. Dan Brown of Century received the award at a formal gala dinner at Grosvenor House, London. "Having won yet another award on this level is a truly amazing feat for not only Century but South Africa as a whole", stated Dan.

The Global Awards have been created to celebrate and reward the best individual and company performances in the over-50s housing sector worldwide. The Awards recognise the rapid growth of the over-50s housing sector worldwide, and the capacity of individuals to influence and set new performance standards across countries, regions and the world. The Awards focus on elevated performance; the creation of new business models; contrarian thinking; recognising and embracing new trends; market leadership; inspirational performance and the elevation of the customer experience.

09/02/2012
Bargains in the Bunkers

The Gauteng-based developer last bought land in 2006. Back then, managing director Mark Corbett knew the market was heading for a crash, which would present bargain buying opportunities for patient investors with cash. Recently, Corbett acquired three of Investec's bankrupt golf estates, including the Ernie Els-designed Highland Gate Golf & Trout Estate in Dullstroom, Le Grand in George and The Hills in Pretoria. He also bought the Blue Hills Estate in Midrand.

The three semi-completed developments taken off Investec's hands are part of a portfolio of at least 10 struggling golf estates financed by the investment bank during the boom days.

Corbett's entry into the ailing golf estate market at a time when few other developers - if any - have the appetite for large, capital-intensive residential projects has raised a few eyebrows. But Corbett believes he can turn a decent profit on investment within two or three years. "The property market is cyclical and will boom again."

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03/02/2012
It's happening at Helderfontein Estate!

As most visitors are spellbound by Helderfontein Estate's natural splendour, it is easy to miss the construction and progress that has been taking place over the last couple of months. Even to our "regulars" it may come as a complete shock to realise that many landowners have commenced, and some almost completed, their dream homes within the estate. It almost seems as if this has been taking place under the radar, as one does not notice construction behind green shade-cloth boundaries (especially when side-tracked by the beautiful private nature reserve within the estate).

Century Property Developments' aesthetics committee has been inundated with new submissions of exciting house designs that will be breaking ground within the next month or so. As highlighted in the marketing brochure, Helderfontein Estate offers its residents secure, upmarket country living in the northern suburbs of Johannesburg. This will be coupled with facilities such as a well-appointed country clubhouse - consisting of a restaurant, comprehensive gym, indoor children's entertainment areas, sporting facilities as well as a host of other estate features.

With the current upgrade of William Nicol well under way, residents will benefit from better traffic flow on the dual carriage way leading in and out of Fourways. For those wanting to travel to the Kyalami or Sunninghill areas, a second impressive gatehouse will give residents convenient access to Main Road, adjacent to Leeuwkop. Construction on this gatehouse will commence shortly. As Helderfontein Estate is still in the "early stages of development", pricing and availability is still very attractive - even though 52% of the stands are sold. This will soon change as the estate is developed and completed. Forecasted improvement in property values, buying trends and a brighter 2012 outlook, shows this to be the ideal time to secure your dream property. After all, it really is happening at Helderfontein Estate!

We invite you to visit the estate for a guided site tour. Contact Nick on 082 941 0211 or Pedro on 082 371 7613.

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28/01/2012
Property market has started to turn

After a nearly four year slump that commenced with the financial crisis of 2008, segments of the residential property market are starting to show signs of recovery. In fact, there were already early warning signs of a recovery in certain segments of the residential property market in 2011. For example, the number and value of building plans approved towards the end of last year was well up on the previous year. So, too, was the number of new residential units completed. While the majority of these units were in the affordable segment of the market, our experience also shows a steady drift by buyers towards secure, lifestyle estates.

Plans approved for residential development up 2,2% in the third quarter of 2011 over the same quarter in 2010. Completion of new residential units countrywide increased 6,9% in the third quarter of 2011, with Gauteng – underlining its dominance as the economic engine of the sub-continent – accounting for a disproportionate amount of these units.

There is no doubt that the four year slump in the residential market was aggravated by the 2008 financial crisis and the subsequent tightening in lending policies by the banks. Many consumers still suffer from adverse credit ratings which throttles their access to the credit markets, but there are signs that the banks are relaxing their lending criteria which should allow for a modest increase in mortgage lending growth in 2012.

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24/01/2012
Save money and reduce your carbon output

Switching to gas as a source of energy for heating and cooking is one such option. Not only does this reduce your reliance on the electricity grid – which is increasingly vulnerable to outages – but it will also translate into substantial cost savings. Using LP (liquid petroleum) Gas for your heating and cooking requirements takes care of roughly 60% of your energy usage.

let's take a look at some other steps you can take to improve energy consumption. Obviously, if you are designing a new house, you have far greater flexibility in optimising energy conservation, using a system known as reverse mass consumption, for example. This is where you place heavy, solid construction in the centre of the home, and position the lighter, well-insulated construction at the outer parts of the home. The sun heats up the solid, central core during the day, allowing this latent heat to radiate into the rest of the home at night, when it is kept inside by the insulated outer shell.

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22/01/2012
Waterfall Valley kicks into high gear

The 244-stand Waterfall Valley Mature Lifestyle Community, situated within the prestigious Waterfall community of developments between Sandton and Kyalami, is being readied for its first occupants by mid-2012.

More than 65 houses are now under construction, while a total of 81 houses are designed. Century Property Development sales executive, Dan Brown, says the estate is expected to sell out even faster than its sister development, Waterfall Hills, which was similarly targeted a the mature lifestyle market. “We sold out Waterfall Hills in 18 months in the teeth of the property recession, and all indications are that we will match or even beat that performance at Waterfall Valley,” he says. “We were particularly encouraged by the high rate of sales in January 2012, which leads us to believe there is a definite turn in the property market.”

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17/01/2012
Return of Century Racing's Dakar heroes

Mark Corbett (CEO of Century Property Developments) and Francois Jordaan were greeted by hundreds of supporters and several news crews as they arrived back at Johannesburg's OR Tambo Airport on 17 January from their successful completion of the 2012 Dakar Rally in South America.

The Century Racing Team achieved a remarkable 24th placing overall, and second in class.

Watch the impressive welcome of the Century Racing team at OR Tambo airport

The 2012 Dakar Rally started in the Argentine seaside resort of Mar del Plata on the Atlantic coast of South America on January 1 and finished almost 9 000 km later in the Peruvian capital Lima on the Pacific coast on January 15. The rally comprised five racing special stages in Argentina, a crossing of the Andes Mountains, five stages in Chile (including a crossing of the Atacama Desert) before a rest day on January 8 in the Chilean town of Copiapo. Then, for the first time, the rally entered Peru for four stages and a ceremonial finish.

Watch the Century Racing 2012 Dakar experience

“Mark Corbett pulled off a great achievement when he crossed the finish line of the Dakar Rally in the Peruvian capital Lima on Sunday afternoon,” said SuperSport.com. “Driving a privately-funded and privately-built, two-wheel-drive buggy powered by a V8 Toyota engine, Corbett and co-driver Francois Jordaan conquered the world's longest and toughest motor race at their first attempt together, finishing a remarkable 24th overall after 13 special stages.”

"Words like 'relentless', 'gruelling', 'tough' and 'tenacity' take on a whole new meaning on the Dakar," said a delighted Corbett at the finish in the Plaza de Armas in Lima. "I've watched the Dakar Rally on television for many years and it's always been my dream to compete in this great race. It has been a privilege and an unforgettable experience. To finish the Dakar is an achievement all on its own, but to do so in our own car with our own support team is something of which I am immensely proud.

For more information, visit www.century.co.za/centuryracing

22/03/2011
Seniors Golf Sponsorship

Country Club Johannesburg played host to the latest Waterfall Valley seniors golf day. Hosting a field of 120 golfers, Century offered lucky draw prizes including golf accessories and a complimentary dinner for 2 at Tintswalo at Waterfall.

9/01/2011
Seniors Golf Sponsorship

18/03/2011
Waterfall Country Estate/Village site progress

The last month has seen a flurry of activity at Waterfall, with house construction beginning and some even being completed, the impressive 2800sqm clubhouse which is at roof level and expected to be complete by mid year, the majestic lake which a diverse group of birdlife is already calling home and the finishing of the towering boundary wall which wraps the 10km perimeter...

15/03/2011
National College Golf Championship 2011 Sponsorship

Dainfern hosted the annual National College Golf Championships co-sponsored by Century Property Developments over 13-15 March 2011. With almost 100 players from more than 20 schools from all over South Africa it was the largest field of some of the best junior golfers in the country.

11/02/2011
Waterfall City the biggest development in SA

One of the biggest single developments of its kind may change the face of Johannesburg. The estimated R45billion, 1700ha Waterfall City development is located on either side of the M1 highway between the Buccleuch interchange and Allandale Road offramp and will link Sunninghill, Midrand, Woodmead and Buccleuch on completion. Dubbed a 'cradle to grave' city, Waterfall City will include a hospital, residential compounds, five-star hotels, conference centres, a school, offices, a lake, gym, malls, retail centres, lifestyle centres and a cemetery...

19/01/2011
Title Sponsorship for Inaugural Retirement Expo

South Africa’s first-ever retirement exhibition will be held at the Coca-Cola dome in Johannesburg from 21 to 23 October 2011, with Century Property Developments as the presenting sponsor.

16/01/2011
Century Racing: Breaking New Frontiers

Another whirlwind season will begin in March 2011 with the first race earmarked to take place in the Western Cape. With time ticking, the start of the season will test the mettle of our engineers and their workshop, as they are busy developing and designing a new car for Mark. Mark is currently in the driving seat of a V6 4L, and can’t wait to try out his new vehicle that is set to be a colossal V8 4.6L engine, his first test drive is planned for mid February. The racing team have their sights set on Dakar 2012.

15/12/2010
Year End Newsletter 2010

The year 2010 was an intense experience and a landmark in our country’s colourful history. The 2010 Fifa Soccer World Cup stands out as the highlight of the year and with loud vuvuzela’s and colourful makarapa’s we have disproved sceptics who questioned our infrastructure and criticised our crime. We showcased our rich tapestry of cultures and displayed our country’s natural splendour. And we did it with passion - well done Mzanzi!

As we approach the well-earned builder’s holidays over the festive season, we would like to take the time to thank everybody for all their loyal support during this year. Many property developers were forced to face economic hardship by shutting their doors. Not only did Century Property Developments survive these trying times, but rather flourished within it - emerging with a market share that is stronger than ever! Record sales were achieved in Waterfall and numerous other developments were launched. Please feel free to take the time to read our year-end newsletter, knowing that we will be back next year with even bigger and more-ambitious projects.

08/12/2010
What 2011 has In-Store for us

2010 was an incredibly intense and successful year for Century Property Developments, but that is certainly not where it ends for this dynamic company. We plan on launching Blue Hills Equestrian Estate, Waterfall Country Estate/Village Future Phases, Riversands Estate, Carlswald Valley and Crowthorne Heights.

05/12/2010
Christmas Donations Delivered to Charity in Midrand

Roaring in on a Harley Davison and followed by a team of elves, is how the Century Property Development's Santa delighted and enthralled the children of the New Jerusalem Children's home in Midrand this December. Laden with gifts collected by the staff and residents of the myriad of Century's developments, the elves were kept busy handing out presents to the youngsters who's lives have all been affected by the dreaded HIV AIDS pandemic. “Family, love and respect are the very values that we at Century try and promote not only in our company, but our residents and in our community as well,” says Dan Brown, sales executive at Century and honorary Santa.

27/11/2010
Family Fun Day Held on the Embankments of the Waterfall Lake

Slops versus crocks. Sushi and wasabi versus braai-vleis and pap. Regardless of how our residents choose to embrace the long awaited season of sun - one thing is certain; summer had finally arrived! Packed picnic lunches, rubber dingi's and sun block were the order of the day as over 600 families and guests of Waterfall Investors and Property pre-launch club members descended upon the magnificent banks of the new dam located in Waterfall Country Village.

21/11/2010
94.7 Cycle Challenge at Waterfall Country Estate

Congratulations to all the 94.7 cycle challenge finishers, especially those who had to contend with over 35 degree temperatures on the final stretch. As one of South Africa's largest sporting events, Momentum 94.7 Cycle Challenge provides not only an enjoyable event for the whole family but an elite bicycle race across the most bustling city in Africa. More than 25,000 cyclists entered this grueling cycling event and Century Property Developments played hosts as Waterfall Country Estate was both the starting and finishing venue. The new improved route for the race highlighted regenerated areas of the Jo'burg CBD. It offered a challenging ride for serious cyclists and a visually entertaining and exciting route for the rest of the pack. Century has a long standing relationship with the Cycle Challenge and has been sponsoring the finish venue since 2006.

19/11/2010
Century Retail Developments becomes Tintswalo Property Group

As part of a strategic move to streamline their business operations and create a more cohesive corporate structure, directors from the Century Group took the decision to merge both Century Retail Development and Tintswalo Lodges under the banner of the Tintswalo Property Group.

11/11/2010
Waterfall Lake is Now Complete

Touted to be larger than Emmarentia and established to host a myriad of non-motorised water sports, the Waterfall Lake is open for business! Construction of this dam was no small feat and took months of careful planning. Our historical records show that there was a dam on that site, but it's wall was either demolished or it failed somewhere in the 1950's. The new dam wall is much larger and even carries a roadway. The planned clubhouse for Waterfall Valley will overlook the dam, allowing residence to remove them self from the bustle of the outside world. These vistas over the large waterway will be seen from within the large gymnasium, coffee shops and other gathering areas within the clubhouse. The dam is now full and a host of local birdlife has begun flocking to the area.

03/11/2010
Waterfall Country Estate/Village Clubhouse and Facilities

Set to become a real landmark in the Midrand area, the clubhouse at Waterfall Country Estate/Village is arguably the most ambitious architectural structure that Century has ever conceptualised. Many prospects and purchasers have commented in absolute awe when observing the colossal gatehouse at Waterfall Country Estate for the first time. But we believe that it is the main clubhouse that will be the development s real pièce de résistance. It will feature the same architectural vernacular which translates into tons of exposed glass, wood, metal and of course stonework. This 3500sqm curved building will literally interact with its direct surrounds as it is cut into the hillside. The roof will blend seamlessly with the landscaping as it will have the same indigenous grasses growing on it.

27/10/2010
Opening of Maxwell Drive Bridge

Said to be the largest of its kind in the southern hemisphere, the Maxwell Bridge was recently opened by 702's resident traffic and technology guru Aki Anastasiou and Mark Corbett, CEO of Century Property Developments. The Maxwell Drive Bridge opened in style on 27 October 2010 and the original bulldozer used for the groundbreaking ceremony was an obvious choice to lead the way for this much-anticipated event. The significance of using the gargantuan bulldozer to open the aesthetically pleasing Maxwell Bridge was simple. When breaking ground for the building of the bridge the mammoth machine became bogged down stalling the initial ceremony. Retrieved from its bog and cleaned up for the day, the machine was driven by Aki Anastasiou (702 Talk Radio) and three generations of Corbett's, who honked the horn as they drove it through the ceremonial tape for the first time. The bridge crosses the Jukskei River to provide residents in Sunninghill and Midrand with a new main traffic collector.

12/10/2010
Century Co-Sponsors the AVIS Derby

Both Century Property Developments and Avis has partnered with the Gauteng Horse Society to sponsor the seventh year for one of the most anticipated events on the equestrian calendar - The Avis South African Derby 2010. In addition to the thrilling Show-jumping Derby, there was Dressage, Equitation and Driving. This was the perfect opportunity to rub shoulders with Johannesburg's most prominent socialites whilst watching the country's best riders in action.

07/10/2010
Launch of Waterfall Valley, Phase 2 of the Award Winning Waterfall Hills

Century is proud to launch Waterfall Valley Mature Lifestyle Estate. As the success of the Waterfall Hills Mature Lifestyle Estate continues, we are proud to announce that due to popular demand, we are ready to break ground on our second retirement village Waterfall Valley as early as February 2011. This is the final phase of these upmarket retirement facilities at Waterfall. Based on the success of the globally acclaimed and award-winning Waterfall Hills retirement estate, the gears for the second of Century's developments for this market have already been set in motion as ground has already been broken for the magnificent clubhouse that will accompany the estate.

04/10/2010
SiMS Technology for Waterfall Equestrian Estate

The RED-i SiMS (Sales Information Management System) platform provides Century Property Developments with the tools to promote selected properties, build a sophisticated leads database and manage the entire sales process through transfer of title and beyond.

27/09/2010
Launch of Crowthorne Village

Located in the sought after Crowthorne and Carlswald area, Century Property Developments launched Crowthorne Village, proving that there is a high demand for sectional title units in the Midrand area. The estate has a uniquely South African style, with excellent security, a clubhouse, swimming pool and braai facilities. Consisting of 25 freestanding homes, 14 loft apartments and 14 garden apartments, this estate is bliss for the homeowner looking for a contemporary lifestyle. Tight security measures are implemented, ensuring the safety of every resident and their families. These systems are monitored by a gatehouse which is permanently under surveillance. In general units are large and easy to furnish, adding to the fact that this is not only a sound investment opportunity, but also ensures a highly desirable lifestyle. All units are luxuriously appointed with beautiful designer finishes and fittings. The lifestyle created at Crowthorne Village embraces our unique South African climate as it features a clubhouse with swimming pool and braai facilities.

13/09/2010
Sasol Offers Safe, Clean and Efficient Home Energy Solution

South African leading petrochemical and energy group, Sasol, has expanded its marketing offering by introducing LPgas reticulation into housing developments from bulk on site tanks as an alternative energy option to property developers. Sasol Homegas is an ideal alternative energy source solution for property developers interested in building 'greener' developments where carbon footprints are reduced and electricity consumption costs are lower. Testament to this shift in thinking in energy is the sign-on of Century Property Developments to install Sasol Homegas in the sought-after Waterfall Country Estate in Midrand, Johannesburg, providing reticulated gas to about 2,000 homes.

05/09/2010
Spring Classic Mountain Bike Race at Helderfontein Estate

Congratulations to everyone who participated in the Eqstra Spring Classic, hosted at Helderfontein Estate on 5 September 2010. Century Property Developments was overwhelmed by the number of calls and emails with positive feedback and great comments. This was the 15th Edition of the Eqstra Spring Classic and we welcomed 850 riders into what seemed more like summer than spring, with temperatures reaching close to 30 degrees on the day. The challenging 45km route tested the best of the best, with Renier Bellingham taking overall honours from defending champion Jock Green, in a time of 1:49:30, a scorching time for this rather challenging 'Joburg' route. The ladies race was hotly contested by known favourites Sandra Prinsloo, Joke Hoffman and Kirst Burrows, with Prinsloo taking the win rather convincingly in the end in 2:22:31, just over 7 minutes ahead of Hoffman.

04/09/2010
Nedbank Property Professional Awards - Young Lion Award

A Nedbank “Young Lion” is described as a person that displays the qualities of performance and productivity that raise above all expectations to reach unique levels of achievement. During the 2010 Nedbank Property Professional Awards, the panel of honorary judges and trustees could think of no better person that display these qualities, other than Mark Corbett – CEO of Century Property Developments.

25/08/2010
Launch of Heldferfontein Estate

Apart from a wide range of lifestyle facilities, residents of Helderfontein Estate can expect to experience a unique duality between country living and cosmopolitan suburb. Helderfontein Estate, one of the most prime undeveloped areas is located along William Nicol in Fourways, opposite the Dainfern Golf Estate. Several regional shopping centres, office parks and schools are located in the immediate vicinity. Purchasers may use their own architects and contractors to design construct their dream home with a “green” approach to uniquely South African architecture. Phase one of this 320 acre estate consists of 163 stands at an average of 900sqm to 1800sqm, each fully serviced including LPG Sasol gas reticulation and dedicated fibre optic connection.

19/08/2010
SiMS Technology for Waterfall Developments

Century Property Developments have selected SiMS as the platform from which to manage the entire sales process for the Waterfall Dvelopments.

17/08/2010
Waterfall Hills opens the Bamboo Shoot Delicatessen

“I want to believe that anything is possible. I want to be oblivious to the complexities of life and be excited by the little things again. I want to live a life that is simple once again... Life can be amazing, but without cognisance of others and time to care for them, opting to take rather than give – is it really worth it?” these are the words of Phillippe Wagenfuhrer Executive Chef and Operations Manager of Waterfall Hills. Philippe has stepped from the hallowed halls of executive cheffing at a number of well known establishments throughout South Africa to join and take charge of the kitchens of Waterfall Hills and brings with him a passion and understanding of food like no other. Residents, who have made their way to the restaurant and deli, would have been able to sample the gastronomical delights laid on by Philippe and his team.

07/08/2010
Waterfall Manor Opens its Doors to Residents

Waterfall Manor has emerged from a haze of red construction dust. Beautiful Persian carpets now line marble passageways and several large chandeliers, drizzled with crystals, hang from the vast ceilings. Thank you to all our residents, their friends and family who joined us for the opulent high tea. All the rooms were commissioned and the facilities set in place. Decadent treats varied from wine tasting, sushi, decadent deserts, strawberry daiquiris and even included custom made tea. The formal lounge was converted into a tea parlour and this is where newly appointed food and beverage director, Philippe Wagenfuhrer brewed individual teas according to each guest's personality. Residents also enjoyed the opportunity to sit back, in the dappled sunlight of the newly planted trees, to observe the magnificent exterior elevations of Waterfall Manor.

22/07/2010
2010 Concrete Manufacturers Association Awards

Century Property Developments is honoured to receive the 2010 Award for Excellence in a premier category for Waterfall Hills' boulevard design and intricate layouts. This award follows in the footsteps of Waterfall Equestrian Estate, which had historically won 7 of the CMA Concrete Manufacturers Association's Masonry Awards for Excellence, with two being in the Premier category, two years in a row - the first such achievement by any property developer.

18/07/2010
A Brand Spanking New Century Website

After three weeks of careful planning and development, the in house Century Marketing Team has successfully completed the task of upgrading the Century website. Since the upgrade went live in July of this year the site has enjoyed an average of over 600 000 hits a month with an impression view of approximately seven minutes, which are extremely impressive statistics for a website of any form. We have also linked a system that is permanently connected to our sales records, meaning that prospects can view stands that they are interested in and see if the stand is available and what they cost. This translates into the fact that if a stand is sold, it immediately becomes unavailable on the website, or if a price increase is implemented, the stand reflects its accurate price. This forward thinking has resulted in a cutting edge website that is easy to use and always contains up-to-date and relevant information.

13/07/2010
Waterfall CBD and Waterfall Hospital Update

The rights to 800,000sqm for the Waterfall CBD have finally been approved! The new development will be completed in different phases over a period of 10 to 15 years and will commence in 2012. In the meantime the construction of the exciting lifestyle centre offering a neighbourhood convenience centre, stand-alone depot stores and upmarket office suites will commence early 2011 with planned completion in 2012. The centre will be located on the Maxwell Kyalami side of the Waterfall Estate. These components have been designed and will be constructed and leased by Atterbury, who are well-known for developments like Clearwater Mall in Ruimsig Centurion Lake Mall in Centurion and the Brightwater Commons in Randburg. Building is going full steam ahead on the new Netcare Waterfall hospital with the exterior of the building already being completed. With only the fittings and finishings to be finalised, the hospital's cosmetic completion has been earmarked for April 2011.

05/07/2010
Century Staff Catches the 2010 Soccer Spirit

Our Century Property Developments head office staff has been described as "die-hard-soccer-fans-that-are-feverishly-followingthe- count-down-to-the-greatest-sporting-event-that-has-ever-hit-this-continent". It is within this soccer spirit that Century management ordered Official Bafana-Bafana Supporters Shirts with Century branding on it for staff to wear on “Soccer-Fridays”.

16/06/2010
The South African Lipizzaners Entertain Century Investors

It is Winston Churchill who once said that “There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of man.” At Century Property Developments, we couldn't agree more and therefore were very proud to announce when the South African Lipizzaners had agreed to appear in an exclusive performance at the Waterfall Equestrian Estate.

29/05/2010
“Greening Midrand Campaign” – a New Initiative

A well known Cree Indian prophesy claims that: “Only after the last tree has been cut down, the last river been poisoned, and the last fish caught – only then will you find that money cannot be eaten.” At Century Property Developments we have taken heed of the environment and strive to keep our footprint on this planet to a minimum. Our research has shown that there is a wide embrace of a green consciousness, but very little understanding amongst the general public of how to implement these strategies. We at Century Property Developments decided to use Waterfall Country Estate and Village as a newsworthy platform to contribute to efforts to 'greenify' our surrounds with particular focus on Midrand. This campaign consists of numerous components; Firstly we have pledged to plant over a million trees in the Waterfall area. This is done with the principal that only indigenous planting will be propagated. Already we have reached close to half of this target with our nurseries filled to capacity. Secondly we encourage our purchasers to live more environmentally green lives on our estates. This is enforced by mandatory recycling, passive climatic design of home dwellings, solar energy, gas reticulation and grey water recycling.

09/05/2010
Royal Canin Dog Day at Waterfall Country Estate

Man's best friend was treated to a day in the countryside, all in aid of animal welfare. Waterfall Country Estate played host to over 7,000 eager dogs who took their owners on either a 2,5km or 10km walk. Demonstrations on taking care of your dogs, market stalls and plenty of fun for the whole family was to be had on the sports field located at the future Waterfall School. All profits went to the animal welfare society and the day was packed with demonstrations from various organisations.

29/03/2010
Sales at Waterfall Booming

Registrations at Waterfall Country Estate Phase 1 are starting to take place, congratulations to purchasers who have successfully received their bond grants. Over 80% of Waterfall Country Estate Phase 1 is sold out along with 100% of Waterfall Country Village Phase 1 sold thus opening up Phase 2 for sale. Over 700 stands have already been sold, driving up the demand, value and popularity of the Estate. Act now and visit us on site or call Nick on 082 941 0211 to secure your investment.

28/03/2010
Bowls Sponsorship

Waterfall Hills sponsors the Bryanston Sports Club Bowls tournement with lucky draw prizes to the valiue of R25,000 sponsored by Century Property Developments.

13/0/2010
Waterfall; an Outdoor Playground

Waterfall Country Estate hosts the Kyalami Prep Mountain bike fun ride on its scenic grounds. The estate once again proves it is an ideal location for family orientated lifestyle events.

23/02/2010
It's a Dogs Life

This year's Royal Canin Dog Day will be proudly hosted by Century at Waterfall Country Estate. A fun opportunity to bring your (fit) dog for a walk or run, and choose from a 12km,8km, 5km or 2km distance. Your best friend receives a doggie bag, compliments of Royal Canin, and you both get a classy country walk. There will be water points along the route, where both you and your walking partner will be hydrated and entertained. For more details, visit www.dogdayonline.co.za

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11/01/2010
Waterfall Sales Continue

During the December break, our Waterfall Sales Offices remained open and experienced a flood of interest from local prospects. Taking advantage of the holiday period and thus more free time, individuals and families were able to view the Estates in more detail which resulted in many new purchase agreements.

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04/01/2010
A New Year Full of New Challenges

We welcome a new year full of excitement and proud achievement for South Africa as we embark into 2010. We wish everyone a successful and happy year ahead.

05/12/2009
Annual Waterfall Picnic

Sultry jazz music, gushing waterfalls and the perfect weather were some of the ingredients that made our riverside picnic a major success. On Saturday, 5 December 2009, purchasers of Waterfall Country Estate/Village shared a glimpse of their future lifestyle within the estate. Children were entertained by stilt walkers, face painters, candy floss and jumping castles whilst their parents dined in true picnic fashion. Each guest received a food hamper and blanket which they put to good use underneath the colossal branches of the ancient River Bushwillow trees that are common alongside the riverbanks. The cool sounds of the Jazz Assassins, a five piece old school jazz band, entertained guests with a playlist including old favourites such as Frank Sinatra and Michael Bublè. Guests used this occasion to become more familiar with their future neighbours whilst lounging the afternoon away in dappled sunlight... Click here to view images of the event.

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15/11/2009
94.7 Cycle Challenge

A sunny warm weekend welcomed cyclists at Waterfall Country Estate which once again played host to the Momentum 94.7 Cycle Challenge by providing the start / finish venue. Over 30 000 people were treated by the beautiful surrounds of the new development which is soon to be the most exclusive residential estate in Gauteng. Click here for more on the event.

12/11/2009
Best in the World; a First for South Africa

Its official, our very own Waterfall Hills Mature Lifestyle Estate has been awarded the title CNBC International Property Awards "Best Retirement Development" in the world at a prestigious gala diiner in San Diego, USA. This is a great acomplishment as it is the first time ever that a South African company has won on this level.

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08/11/2009
Seniors Golf Sponsorship

Wanderers Golf Club plays host to the latest Waterfall Hills seniors golf day. Lucky draw prizes include golf accessories and a 2 night stay at the exclusive Tintswalo Atlantic lodge in the Cape worth R25,000.00!

07/11/2009
Childrens Cycle Challenge

The Momentum 94.7 Children's Cycle Challenge took place on the Waterfall Country Estate. 2700 proud parents spurred their little ones on in the serene setting.

04/11/2009
Tailored Banking Product for Waterfall Announced

Absa Home Loans and Century Property Developments have great pleasure in introducing the innovative 99 Year Lease agreement solution exclusively to customers of the Waterfall Development Precinct.

01/11/2009
Century Property Developments MTB Club social ride

On a glorious spring morning, the loyal members of the Century MTB Club descend on the Waterfall Country Estate. With only weeks to go before the 94.7 Cycle Challenge (which is also hosted on the estate), all the riders are keen to take on the actual routes in preparation. The 12km and 30km routes provide lots of jeep and single track to challenge any experience level.

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25/10/2009
Waterfall Hills Manor Roof Wetting

Over 350 guests arrive at Waterfall Hills Manor building to a grand sight; a completed roof structure! This roof wetting event marks a momentous occassion as purchasers and prospective clients are spoilt with a sumptious feast, an informative guided tour of the building and even a branded umbrella as a thank you gift.

16/10/2009
International Acclaim for Century Property Developments

Comparing the CNBC International Property Awards with the Oscars is not such a far stretch. It is the most glamorous event on the international property and real estate calendar. Sponsored by Maseratti, the awards ceremony took place in the spectacular grand ballroom in the Marriott Hotel in Grosvenor Square, London. Celebrities from the industry dined in fine style from the Gordon Ramsay kitchens as they eagerly await the announcement of the final winners of this stretch of the competition. Century had already walked away with the titles of “Best Development Marketing” and “Best Retirement Development” in South Africa for Waterfall Hills. We had also won “Best Development” in South Africa for Waterfall Equestrian Estate. During the course of the evening it was announced that “Waterfall Hills” is indeed the “Best Retirement Development” in all of Africa and Europe and Waterfall Equestrian Estate was also crowned as the “Best Development” in Europe and Africa. Martin O'Connell (Marketing Manager) and Geoffrey Crow (Senior Designer) were there to accept the awards on Century's behalf. Visit www.propertyawards.net

12/10/2009
Ladies Golf Sponsorship

Recognising a lack of sponsored events for ladies golf days, Waterfall Hills hosts one at Johannesburg Country Club. Ladies were spoilt with numerous Tintswalo prizes including a lucky draw 2 night stay at their exclusive lodge worth R25,000.00!

04/10/2009
Century Property Developments MTB Club social ride

An early spring morning greeted riders of the inaugeral Century Mountain Bike Club social ride on Waterfall Country Estate. There were two routes; 12km for the starters and 30km for the experienced members. All 45 riders thoroughly enjoyed the routes and diverse nature the estate offers.

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06/09/2009
Spring Classic MTB Race

Congratulations to all riders that participated in the Century Property Developments Spring Classic mountain bike race on Sunday morning. Over 1500 people spent a wonderfully sunny day with family and friends on Riversands Farm.

25/08/2009
Waterfall Hills: JCC Golf Day

It is said that golf courses are the new outdoor boardrooms of our era. If this be true, members of the Country Club Johannesburg enjoyed an open-air seminar proudly presented by Waterfall Hills. With a field of over 170 participants and near perfect weather, this occasion was the perfect opportunity to enjoy an afternoon outside. Apart from the lavish gift bags that were distributed to all participants, members could win prizes worth well over R40,000.00. These included collector’s edition whiskies, spa treatments for him and her; professional golf equipment and even an all-inclusive two night stay at the magnificent Tintswalo Safari Lodge in the Manyaleti Game Reserve. Century representatives on the course were Dan Brown, Rob Emett, Geoff O’Connell and Nick Crow – all of whom recon that golf is the only handicap that matters!

23/08/2009
Waterfall Hills: ‘Meet your new neighbours’ High Tea

Waterfall Hills Purchasers were cordially invited to attend a 'High Tea' at the sophisticated Waterfall Equestrian Estate Boutique Hotel on Sunday 23rd August 2009. The intention of this event was for all future residents to become better acquainted with their future neighbours at Waterfall Hills. Guests were greeted with the most spectacular weather as ladies arrived wearing flamboyant sunhats and gents well-groomed attire. The elegant outdoor seating area played host to a sumptious spread of cakes and other delights as well as a speach by Dan Brown, Project Manager of Waterfall Hills. Dan used this opportunity to announce the CNBC Europe and Africa Property Awards 2009 accolades that Waterfall Hills recently received, categories being 'Best Retirement Development' and 'Best Development Marketing'. This exciting announcement to the large crowd of over 300 set the scene for the rest of the suuny afternoon as guests lounged around meeting their future neighbours.

06/08/2009
Century Property Developments Wins 3 International Property Awards!

Century Property Developments is extremely proud to reveal that they have won all three categories entered into the International Property Awards in association with CNBC Arabia. These categories are:

Best Development - Waterfall Equestrian Estate
Best Retirement Village - Waterfall Hills Mature Lifestyle Estate
Best Marketing - Waterfall Hills Mature Lifestyle Estate

01/07/2009
Waterfall Country Estate Sales Open to the Public

Waterfall Country Estates' spectacular new sales office, located within the gatehouse building, was unveiled in fine fashion. During the course of the weekend, more than 500 investors and socialites turned up to witness the progress of construction and reserve their stands in South Africa’s most prestigious lifestyle development. Numerous new contracts were signed with a strong hype among friends and family as they debated positioning, sizing and orientation of their stands. Mouth-watering refreshments and scrumptious catering ensured that all guests had the stamina to drive out onto the vast site in order to get a better understanding of the monumental scale of this project. Riverside stands proved to be most popular, as they overlook the most scenic embankments of the Jukskei River. Sales consultants for Century Property Developments enjoyed spending time with prospects and new purchasers, as they went over the variety of facilities that will be on offer at the estate. “This product just about sells itself” said Geoff O’Connell, Sales Manager for Century Property Developments. “I am yet to take a person onto this site that is not absolutely blown away by the natural splendour of the estate. Our commitment to rehabilitate the riverbanks and preserve the greenbelts is really a major drawing card”. The estate is now officially on-show in the new sales office which is located in the main gatehouse building. Feel free to join us between 10h00 until 17h30 for a complimentary cappuccino and chocolate muffin as we discuss the site for your potential new dream home.

30/06/2009
Waterfall Country Estate; 94.7 Cycle Challenge Venue Launch 2009

The gatehouse complex at Waterfall Country Estate hosted a glamorous event as the 2009 version of the 94.7 Cycle Challenge announced its new title sponsor - Momentum. Socialites and celebrities such as Francois Pienaar and Ravi Naidoo of 94.7 Highveld Stereo raved about the upmarket venue which is the new home of the event.

On 15 November 2009, the 13th edition of the 94.7 Cycle Challenge will commence with Momentum as the new title sponsor to this world-class event. After last year’s improvised finish venue, participants in this year’s event can look forward to the brand new, permanent infrastructure of the Gatehouse at Waterfall Country Estate, which will become the permanent home of the Cycle Challenge. “This year we have a spectacular finish with a stunning hospitality village, more than enough parking and perfectly level fields that are lush with green grass. A big thanks must go out to Mark Corbett and Century Property Developments for the hard work that they have put in to accommodate the finish. We are delighted and I am sure the riders will also be happy with the new venue,” said Tanya Harford, Race Director.

26/06/2009
Waterfall Country Estate Launch RSVP

The Property Pre-Launch date for Waterfall Country Estate is set for Sat 27th & Sun 28th June 2009. This promises to be a fun filled day and children are most welcome. RSVP now to avoid disappointment, as demand for this development is spreading like wildfire. To become a Property Pre-Launch member, click here to join now.

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26/06/2009
Waterfall Hills Press Release

Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Waterfall Hills, probably one of the most sought after retirement developments in Southern Africa has been featured in numerous publications as a prime example of how the retirement model should be applied.

10/06/2009
Carlswald Meadows Open Day

Carlswald Meadows Estate is a family orientated environment, conducive to our unique South African climate. The public was invited to a fun-filled ‘Open Day’ with the entire development on display. This spectacular multi-dimensional development was opened to the public in a truly festive manner. Visitors were in awe of the 150 freestanding units and enjoyed the facilities on show at the clubhouse with swimming pool. Century Property Developments would like to thank all of the residents at Carlswald Meadows for ensuring that the ‘open day’ was such a wonderful success.

03/06/2009
Waterfall Hills Sponsors Nomads Golf Day

Hundreds of Gauteng Nomads arrived in their distinctive red and blue uniforms to support the Waterfall Hills Golf Day at Royal Johannesburg. Unlike the first version of this event, the day was categorized by clear skies and a warm winter’s afternoon. The Nomads were also treated to complimentary hand- and foot massages, presented by ‘Tintswalo at Waterfall’, which is our sister company of luxury boutique hotels. With an overall prize value of R40,000.00 players were motivated to perform at their peak. In true Nomad’s tradition, the afternoon was concluded on the very festive 19th hole where complimentary drinks were enjoyed by all.

02/06/2009
Waterfall Hills Newsletter #2

Granted, the second edition of the Waterfall Hills newsletter is not as concise as originally intended, but we would like to urge you to enjoy a cup of coffee, or better yet - a glass of well-matured Merlot, as you review all our efforts to build the perfect mature lifestyle estate!

01/06/2009
Inanda Bowls Championship

The best of Gauteng’s bowls fraternity competed against one another for a prize valued at R30,000.00 Proudly sponsored by Waterfall Hills, the final of the Inanda Club's Bowls competition is held with a lucky draw winner walking away with a all inclusive two night stay at Tintswalo Safari Lodge.

22/05/2009
Century Property Developments Golf Day at Kyalami Country Club

Champagne, caviar and other delicious refreshments were shared among all participants of this year’s Century Golf Day at Kyalami Country Club. Tintswalo Lodges, a co-sponsor to this prestigious event, ensured that the scrumptious cuisine that they are so well known for, were on offer at each hole. Business delegates and corporate representatives enjoyed the product offerings and presentations by Century Property Developments. This also became a platform to discuss future projects and to disclose Century’s greater vision for the area. As a result of this golf day, numerous alliances were formed, relationships were established, and of course sale agreements were signed.

21/05/2009
Waterfall Hills Sponsors Nomads Golf Day

The Gauteng Nomads were invited to a Golf day, presented by Waterfall Hills, at Royal Johannesburg where not even foul weather conditions could stop these dedicated members from enjoying a day on the greens for a good cause. With a (wet) field of over 170 players, competition was hot with prizes worth well over R30,000 on offer. After a long day on the course, members returned to the warm clubhouse of Royal Johannesburg where they enjoyed complimentary drinks and snacks. Here, Dan Brown (Project Manager for Waterfall Hills) did an impromptu presentation on Waterfall Hills and the wide selection of facilities on offer.

05/05/2009
Waterfall Country Estate Site Progress Report

With the gatehouse complex nearing its completion, interest in Waterfall Country Estate is soaring. On a daily basis, prospective clients arrive to witness the construction of South Africa’s largest and most prestigious residential development. To match the high quality infrastructure that is currently being installed, the Jukskei River is benefitting from a rehabilitation project. Ian Fife, acclaimed property journalist from the Financial Mail, dubbed Waterfall City as “the land of dreams”. It is now almost 4 years later with concepts and ideals being turned into reality. Graeme Bunyard, chief horticulturalist for Century Property Developments, and his team of green fingered experts have been dedicating their time and expertise to the rehabilitation of the Jukskei River embankments. As this well-known river cascades and meanders through Waterfall Country Estate, it is vital to respect its unique ecology and to rehabilitate over 70 years of debris. Since the embankments have been cleared of plastic and other rubble, we have witnessed the return of many bird species and small riverside animals.

29/04/2009
Inanda Club's Bowls Competition

Waterfall Hills Mature Lifestyle Estate sponsors the Inanda Clubs' Bowls competition that will be running for 6 weeks. A lucky draw prize worth R1500 is up for grabs each week.

28/04/2009
Spring Classic MTB Race

Century Property Developments announces that it will be the official sponsor of the well known Spring Classic Mountain Bike Race on 6th September 2009 to be held at Riversands Farm.

04/04/2009
Crowthorne Estate

The exclusive Crowthorne Estate is launched to the public.

28/03/2009
Earth Hour Prestige

Century Property Developments supports Miss Earth Finalist Cherise Biagio in her Earth Hour event held at our exclusive Tintswalo Boutique Hotel.

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22/03/2009
Bowls Sponsorship

Waterfall Hills Mature Lifestyle Estate sponsors CGBA fours Bowls championship at Bryanston Sports Club.

19/03/2009
Seniors Golf Gets Sponsorship Boost

Waterfall Hills Mature Lifestyle Estate sponsors the seniors golf day at Royal Johannesburg, giving away a lucky draw prize to the value of R25,000.

28/02/2009
Waterfall Hills Clubhouse and Frail Care Groundbreaking

Century Property Developments holds groundbreaking event at Waterfall Hills Manor.

03/12/2008
Waterfall Hills Newsletter #1

Waterfall Hills construction and landscaping progress report.

11/11/2008
94.7 Cycle Challenge

The 94.7 Cycle Challenge Finish is hosted by Century Property Developments at Waterfall Country Estate. It turned out to be a wonderful day out for the family and a welcome sight to all riders approaching our scenic country estate.