Conference Day 1
Wednesday, 12th July 2023
08h50
WELCOME | Making History
Welcome to all residential sector stakeholders, the advisory and support partners.
Neale Petersen, Founder and CEO, Real Estate Investor Magazine
09h05
KEYNOTE | The Property Economic Outlook
What the industry can expect in these risky but interesting and rewarding times. Multi-factors influencing the residential sector and investment cycles.
Erwin Rode, CEO, Rode and Associates
09h45
PRESENTATION: Building a Strong Foundation – What about the Construction Sector?
Building costs, government stimulus and counter-cyclical investment. What do we need to consider when counting the costs?
John Loos, Economist, First National Bank
10h25
PANEL DISCUSSION | Which sectors will be the rising stars in housing and investment? Risky Business or Show Me the Money.
Investors, financiers, and private and public sector: let’s talk about money and risk. What is the true profitability of this asset class?
- What is the true profitability of this asset class?
- How do investors tap into the residential sector as a viable asset class?
- Increasing bankable housing projects through innovative partnerships and incentive schemes
MODERATOR:
Erwin Rode, CEO, Rode and Associates
PANELISTS:
Carel Kleynhans, CEO, Divercity
Eileen Andrew, Vice President Client Coverage, MSCI
Justin Blend, Director, Africrest
Myles Kritzinger, CEO, Transcend Residential Property Fund
Palesa Ryan, Head of Origination and Coverage for Social, Health and Education, DBSA
Vanessa Perfect, CEO, Houss
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- Eileen Andrew
AFFORDABLE & SOCIAL HOUSING
GOVERNMENT ADDRESS : NHFC
Bruce Gordon, CFO, NHFC
12h20
BANKING ASSOCIATION OF SA PANEL: Accelerating affordable housing, a banking sector perspective
MODERATOR
Gilly Dlamini, General Manager Public Policy, Banking Association South Africa (BASA)
PANELISTS:
Marissa De Koker, Head of Affordable Housing and Partners, Standard Bank
Mivuyo Balintulo, Head of Affordable Housing, Nedbank
Sicelo Mkhize, Provincial Head, Business Bank, Capitec
Dr Simphiwe Patric Madikizela, Head of Client Experience & Growth Head Middle Market (Aspire), FNB
Zydah Manual, Portfolio Manager Home Loans, Absa
13h00
SPONSORED LUNCH | PPRA Address
Dr Takalani Makananisa, Property Sector Research (PSR) Manager, PPRA
PANEL DISCUSSION | Overcoming Housing Obstacles Together
- Navigating the rise of development costs
- Capacitating the state for faster project approvals
- Let’s talk about the construction mafia
- Innovative approaches and partnerships to address utility challenges
MODERATOR:
Alison Tshangana, Head of Research and Market Intelligence, Centre for Affordable Housing Finance
PANELISTS:
Anthea Houston, CEO, Communicare
Karabelo Pooe, General Manager, NASHO
Musa Ngema, Investment Analyst, Futuregrowth Asset Management
Rob Buthelezi, Executive Chairman, RB Property Group
Zodidi Meyiswa, Senior Advisor: Human Settlements SALGA
STUDENT ACCOMODATION
PRESENTATION | The Impact of NSFAS Changes on the Future of South African Higher Education Achieving sustainability and integration with partner institutions and new policy reforms.
Hon. Tebogo Letsie, Member of Parliament
15h05
SECTOR PRESENTATION | Bridging the Gap but Maintaining the Quality
A look into the financial future of student accommodation in South Africa. Standardising cost and quality as the funding models and players shift in this housing asset class.
Letumile Sebolai, CEO, Private Student Housing Association (PSHA)
15h55
PRESENTATION | Innovative PBSAs
Retha Van Rooyen, Author & MD of My student house, My student house, South Africa
16h15
PANEL DISCUSSION | Sustainable Student Accommodation
- Making student accommodation affordable while delivering value as an asset class
- Guidelines and standardisation for student accommodation accreditation, pricing, and other value-adds
- Centralisation of student accommodation
- Getting more PBSAs to the market
MODERATOR:
Stanley Netshiya, Chief Consulting Officer, NPS Management Solutions
PANELISTS:
Hon. Bafuze Yabo, Member of Parliament, Department of Higher Education and Technology
Dean Wiid, Associate Director, Galetti
Johan Janse van Vuuren, Executive Head: Student Accommodation, Eris Properties
Letumile Sebolai, CEO, Private Student Housing Association (PSHA)
Retha Van Rooyen, Author & MD of My student house, My student house, South Africa
Conference Day 2
Thursday, 13th July 2023
WELCOME | Remarks from Master of Ceremonies
Neale Petersen, Founder and CEO, Real Estate Investor Magazine
VIRTUAL GLOBAL KEYNOTE | Key Global Supply Markets, Supply Cluster & Category Choices
Where to source, what to source, and how to source for your development.
Kobus Van Der Wath, CEO, Axis Group International
09h40
SECTOR PRESENTATION | Community Schemes and what the investor should know. Can we learn from multi-family overseas real estate models? Change, change, change. What can we expect from multi-family developments and demographics trends?
Marina Constas, Director, BBM Law (Author and well-regarded sectional title attorney in SA)
09h55
PRESENTATION | Navigating Land Availability Challenges: Exploring Solutions for Sustainable Development
Thiathu Manenzhe, Town Planning / Housing, Housing Development Agency
PANEL DISCUSSION | Transforming Housing Through Innovation, Technology, and Sustainable Living
- Modern construction methods and technologies
- Innovative sustainable building materials and techniques – They’re sexy but are they viable?
- Mitigating logistics and supplier challenges
- Eco-friendly interior design and décor (or Sustainable interior design and décor)
Marius Muller, Managing Director, Soho Properties
Chris Campbell, CEO, CESA
Dr Heather Dodd, SAIA Representative, Owner of Savage & Dodd Architects
Lorraine Jenks, Chief Executive Officer, Hotelstuff/Greenstuff
Residential - Multi-family & Co-living Developments
11h20
PANEL DISCUSSION | Managing the REAL factors in Multi-Family Real Estate
- Interest rate trends, consumer access bonds, household debt, and adapting to changing demands.
- Semigration trends and the impact on local multi-family residential markets.
- What plans do the sector have to mitigate current supply risks?
MODERATOR:
Alistair Anderson, Editor-in-Chief, Property Flash
PANELISTS:
Bruno Simao,Property and Tax Attorney, BSA Law | Bruno Simao Attorneys
Jaco Strydom, General Manager, Balwin Properties
Malusi Mthuli, Immediate Past President, SAIV
Marina Constas, Director, BBM Law
Solomon Ramalamula, Managing Director, TakeShape Property Management
12h05
SECTOR PRESENTATION | Investing in Senior Living Development – Not an Age-Old Problem
Unpacking the opportunity in retirement property investment, development, and operating models.
Professor Kola Akinsomi, President, African Real Estate Society
12h30
SPONSORED LUNCH | Naledi Engineers Address
Shane Rodger, Director, Naledi Engineers
Matt Koury, Co-Founder, Kouro
Retirement
13h30
SESSION DISCUSSION | More Than a Life Time of Value
- Beyond The Life Rights Model – How to get more affordable retirement stock to market
- Retirement housing as an investment asset class
- Considering regulation and tax incentives to co-developers
MODERATOR:
Professor Kola Akinsomi, President, African Real Estate Society
PANELISTS:
Corene Breedt-Rammutla, CEO and Co-Founder, Circle Senior Living
Esteani Marx, Head of Real Estate, Lightstone Properties
14h00
CLOSING DISCUSSION | The Future of Transformation in the Property Sector
Small businesses play an important role in the sector, and they can be a valuable source of innovation and creativity. How do we create an enabling and collaborative environment?
MODERATOR:
Portia Tau-Sekati, CEO, Property Sector Charter Council
PANELISTS:
Clement Makotanyane, Head of Local Economic Development and Stakeholder Management, Property Point
Mahadi Buthelezi, Lead, WECONA Property Sector
Modiegi Komane, CEO, Black Business Council Built Environment
Solly Molefe-Sechoaro, Director, Housing Education & Training
Sylvester Martin, President, SAIBPP
Thato Ramaili, Acting CEO, PPRA
