Buhlebezwe Property NPC is a ‘Not for Profit’ Company which was set up in 2015.
Started with the vision to undertake the development and management of rental housing stock for low to medium income households in South Africa.
Our Projects
The housing units in Newcastle will consist of high density of bachelor,
one, two and three bedroom apartments, all with bathrooms and kitchens. The unit sizes will be a combination of 30m2 , 45m2 and 56m2 . Provision for ramps will be available for the disabled. Our design will endeavor to deliver a clean and secure environment that will instill dignity and pride in
our tenants, as it should be a place the tenants can proudly call home.
Products Orientation
Buhlebezwe will only develop decent housing for our clients, our
focus is to develop high density Social Housing units to meet the demand for housing of low to middle income households. For future projects, in the urban space we will also aim to convert or renovate existing properties to create a comfortable living (Brown fields). At the same time in the
surrounding areas we may develop some Greenfields also high density four storey walk up flats. Buhlebezwe will distinguish itself through striving for solid quality and well-oiled and effective client services.
Pricing
The housing unit we develop would be branded in our unique company colour to provide brand recognition. We will be known in the market place for providing good quality social housing that’s been kept clean and well maintained. Our unit will be positioned in the low income housing market.
Product Placement
Product placement mainly in KZN and Gauteng areas. We will only concentrate in areas which bring economic access to our tenants.
Location
Our strategic focus for developing properties would be in the urban
areas around the Newcastle Municipality in Kwa-Zulu Natal and Gauteng area. We have started looking for more land opportunities in the KZN region and may later also explore other surrounding areas.
Legislation & Membership
Buhlebezwe Property npc complies with acts that affect and
apply to Social Housing, namely:
• Labour Relations Act (LRA)
• Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA)
• Employment Equity Act (EEA)
• Rental Housing Act (RHA)
• Housing Act, 1997
• Housing Code
• Prevention of Illegal Eviction and Unlawful Occupation of Land Act(PIE)
• Value Added Tax Act, 1991
The board has developed the following policies and procedures
that will influence the operation of Buhlebezwe Property NPC with the
main purpose to provide guidelines.
Listing of those policies are as follows:
LEGISLATION COMPLIANCE
• Property development Policy & procurement
• Marketing strategy, plan and procedures
• Property management policies & procedures
• Letting policy
• Health awareness
• Employment equity policy
