"This initiative allows us to support the 'gap market' in the affordable housing sector as it is a rental project and the funding terms are designed such that repayment is 10 years after completion, allowing the developer to provide for consumers who do not qualify for home loans, mainly in terms of affordability, the time to purchase their own homes, or those who prefer to rent, the option to do so within the rental market. Furthermore, the Cosmopolitan Group [of which CPDJ is a part] is renowned for its extensive experience and quality delivery in affordable housing developments, which fits in with the bank's strategy to provide tailor-made funding to such developers with good track records," said Manie Annandale, head of Nedbank corporate property finance- affordable housing.
He continued: "Not only will the development assist those who aspire to suburban living, but it will also meet the needs of those who cannot afford expensive rentals and bond repayments in other areas, to move to a secure and well-positioned neighbourhood in terms of access to amenities."
Rental demand is high in the area, evidenced in the first 110 houses that were made available for letting at R4800 per month, to be occupied by tenants in a short space of time. On completion, the development will comprise 335 freehold houses in a secure estate with solar power geysers, which will give the tenant a 50 percent saving on electricity. The houses measure from 55m2 for three bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms with carport for about R4800pm, and R6800 for three bedrooms, two bathrooms with double garage.
"The Clayville area has been short of home options that cater for the huge market emanating from the adjacent areas, such as Irene, Kempton Park, Ivory Park, Ebony Park, Kaalfontein, Klipfontein, Tembisa, Winnie Mandela Settlement, and Alexandra, and we are confident that the partnership with Nedbank will help cater for this increasing demand," said Johann Vorster of Central Property Developments Johannesburg.
Vorster added: "The Clayville area is established with easy access to major routes, such as the N1 and R21, and access to schools, medical care facilities, shopping centres and employment opportunities at the recently established industrial node."
