The inaugural Residential Investment & Development Conference has been commended by property sector leaders and stakeholders.
It would be highly beneficial to have increased participation from relevant government departments in future conferences. Image supplied by Image by wirestock on Freepik
“This event was a resounding success and a remarkable gathering of professionals,” commented Mahadi Buthelezi, group chief executive officer of the RB Property Group and Women Economic Assembly (WECONA) Property Sector lead.
“This important conference not only provided an opportunity for networking but also showcased the strides being made in the property sector. It was inspiring to witness the collective commitment to building a brighter future and to see the potential for transformative collaborations. I am confident that the success of this conference marks the beginning of an exciting journey. Together, we can forge a path towards a thriving property industry. Looking ahead, it would be highly beneficial to have increased participation from relevant government departments in future conferences,” Buthelezi said. She noted that their involvement would enhance the discussions and foster the much-needed collaborative efforts to drive positive change in the industry.
The 2023 Residential Investment & Development Conference was hosted by SmartXchange (a division of Commerce Edge South Africa). It was launched in response to the country’s massive housing shortage and high urbanisation rate, with the support of the following event partners:
- Association of Residential Communities (ARC)
- Black Business Council in the Built Environment (BBCBE)
- Community Schemes Ombud Service (CSOS)
- Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA)
- The Housing Development Agency (HDA)
- The National Association of Building Inspectors of South Africa (NABISA)
- The National Association of Social Housing (NASHO)
- National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC)
- National Housing Finance Corporation SOC LTD (NHFC)
- Private Student Housing Association (PSHA)
- Property Sector Charter Council
- Property Practitioners Regulatory Authority (PPRA)
- SA REIT Association
- Social Housing Regulatory Authority (SHRA)
- South African Association of Consulting Professional Planners (SAACPP)
- South African Institute of Black Property Practitioners (SAIBPP)
- South African Institute of Architects (SAIA)
- South African Local Government Association (SALGA)
- The Association of South African Quantity Surveyors (ASAQS)
- The Banking Association of South Africa (BASA)
- The South African Women Lawyers Association (SAWLA)
- The Women’s Economic Assembly (WECONA)
