The increase in demand for these kinds of properties as a good investment option is reflected in the fact that homes within estates or developments continue to offer buyers a good return on investment.

Some of the benefits of living in a planned housing estate include the following:

Added safety

In addition to the investment made in perimeter security and access control, gated communities also aid safety measures for the neighbourhood. The home owners association or in the case pf sectional title schemes, the body corporate can erect speed bumps and enforce lower-than-typical speeds as measures for residents’ safety, particularly children.

Sustainability

If you are worried about the environment and its wellbeing, then a planned housing estate is the perfect choice for you. The green spaces in the neighbourhood are kept as natural as possible, so that residents feel that they are living in a natural environment. Imagine the feeling when you step outdoors and see lush green trees and bushes, and chirping birds instead of smoke and honking cars.

Community

Estate living can foster a sense of togetherness, a feeling of unity and the unspoken understanding that neighbours will look out for each other. Furthermore, with regular community events being organised, a planned housing estate ensures that leisure and entertainment activities are there for all age groups. Residents learn to recognise their neighbours and mingle with them, rather than keeping their distance.

Sound Investment

As most homeowners in a planned housing estate will maintain their homes, buying a home in such a neighbourhood is always good investment. In fact, research has shown that even if the real estate market experiences a downturn, such homes fetch a better price compared to home in normal and unplanned neighbourhoods.

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