The Executive Property Summary

From the world of Grove to you

Welcome to a new era of Property Heroes.

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At Grove Properties it has always been our focus to serve our clients and our people by putting people first.

Now we are taking it to the next level by launching our next phase in our commitment to people.

We pledge to rise to new heights in our service to our communities, clients, and each other.

Being your property hero is no small commitment for us. It means putting the interests of those we serve above our own.

As property Heroes, we pledge to:

Go beyond what most property practitioners would do.

Act for the purpose of helping others.

Give honest advice and treat people fairly.

Attend to your needs selflessly.

Honour our commitment to putting people first.

Take care of each other and our communities.

Overcome challenges and inspire others to do the same.

Live balanced and healthy lives.

Even in failure or disappointment we will always give our best and stay committed.

We strive to inspire each other to be the very best versions of ourselves.

To bring light to those in darkness.

To lift the spirits and put a smile on your face by speaking words of life and hope.

Truth to those who seek council.

Determination to see our commitments through to their ultimate successful conclusion.

Our ultimate goal and commitment is to inspire trust in those we seek to serve.

Exceeding expectations and gaining your trust in the process.

In times of great trials and challenges, the world needs heroes to rise up and heed to call.

We are taking up the challenge to be part of the solution.

Today we choose to stand up and take a stand!

This is only the beginning!

So watch this space, as we stay obsessed with adding value to you and your property journey.

On the topic of heroes, let's celebrate our very local hero Siya, being named one of the 100 most influential people of 2024. What an achievement! 🏆

Let's see what has been happening in the markets.

Pick n Pay vs longstanding franchisee John Baladakis

Electric busses planned for MyCiti bus service

The City of Cape Town plans to have electric busses operational on its MyCiTi bus service in the next three years.

The UK issued a terrorism alert in South Africa to British citizens

Private Afrikaans University to launch full-time in Western Cape

Campus to be expected by 2026.

Rainmaker Marketing has released its second Property Market Report

Focused on the Western Cape, delving into the fast-growing real estate landscape in Somerset West and Stellenbosch

Why Cape Town’s economy works

Statement by the mayoral committee member for economic growth, Alderman James Vos.

Massive SA grid battery project gets ‘preferred status’

South African estates and complexes can bypass load-shedding

If they can keep their electricity consumption during the scheduled outages in check.

Rooftop solar explosion in South Africa

Numbers increasing from 2,264MW in July 2022 to 5,440MW in March 2024.

Chairman's Report

So what does it mean to be a property hero you might be thinking?

Are we claiming we are better than others?

Somehow superhuman?

Nope, we are not. Just better looking ;D

But we believe that each person has gifts, and should develop and use those gifts to benefit others.

Being a hero is not about us at all.

It is a commitment to making our dealings all about those we serve.

We are driven by more than just rules and goals. We operate from a place of mission and purpose, driven to make a lasting impact in the lives of our clients and communities.

Let me share with you our code which guides our choices and behavior.

Our Property Hero code

Patience

Change is not easy, or immediate. But standing up for what you believe in is a worthwhile effort. A steadfast commitment to delivering the outcome takes heroic effort.

Courage

Courage is not the absence of fear, but the willingness to take decisive action despite fear. We are willing to take on challenges and keep pushing forward despite overwhelming odds.

Compassion

Our compassion for others drives us to take action to help them change their lives for the better, even when it could put us at risk, our drive to serve people moves us forward.

Empathy

We continually sharpen our ears to better listen and attempt to understand. To be a hero, you need to see things from others' perspectives. Trying to imagine ourselves in their situation helps us be better prepared to overcome the problems that might arise.

Humility

Being heroic means being humble, our actions are not there for our glory, but for the service of helping others. Being self-aware and understanding our weaknesses, knowing when to ask for help.

Confidence

Heroic confidence is not only about our abilities, it is about inspiring others that things are under control and will be okay. Confidence diffuses tension and comforts our clients, pointing the way forward. Driven by the confidence that what we are doing is the right course of action.

Ingenuity

Being a property hero is all about approaching problems from unique angles to find innovative solutions. Driving progress forward while refusing to admit that something is impossible.

Honesty

Having integrity is the foundation of our code. Anyone who seeks to influence others and stand out should demonstrate a strong moral compass and be open and honest with others. We speak our truth, but we respect and welcome the same honesty from others.

Perseverance

Being a property hero can be a thankless job. It does not always end in victory. Many efforts end in failure after failure, enough to persuade others to give up. However, with the support of each other and the inspiration we derive from our mission and purpose, we persevere and never give up.

Selflessness

This means we are willing to sacrifice our egos, energy, time, and money and lay down our agendas in order to serve and help others.

This is what being a property hero is all about to us.

By putting people first in our words, our actions, and our beliefs.

Join us in this exciting chapter that is ahead.

What a time to be alive!

Yours in property.