Building Opportunities in Every Location.
Rethinking spaces to thrive, commune and connect.
Our design approach is all about creating living spaces that are safe and comfortable. We have an in-house team of property development specialists who take care of everything from start to finish, ensuring every project meets our impact and living objectives. These objectives are centred around transforming the economy, improving infrastructure, creating jobs, incorporating technology, and going green. Our integrated model and risk management strategy help us deliver on our goals while keeping everyone’s interests aligned.
Our Goals
2 040
affordable living spaces
2 737
student accomodation living spaces
Our Holistic
Development Philosophy
At the core of our philosophy is the belief that our developments should not only be profitable but also have a positive impact on the people who live in them.
Stylised design
We champion safety, comfort, health & well-being, community, and connectivity in all our design approaches, creating living spaces that are both functional and beautiful.
Greening
We are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and minimising the impact of our developments on the environment.
People
We believe in empowering individuals who reside in our properties by providing them with exclusive access to transformative educational platforms and programmes in leadership, entrepreneurship, and health & wellness.
Technology
Our properties are equipped with smart building technology that enhances the end-user experience and helps us achieve operational cost savings.
Access
We create a community environment that provides easy access to economic activities, transportation, recreation, retail, and digital infrastructure.
Constructing sustainability
We take pride in our approach to building. We don’t follow the industry norm. Instead, we build with caution, with an eye towards the future. For us, sustainability is more than a buzzword – it’s a core value that is essential to success and a future.
We see ESG as a way to transform the traditional idea of a static asset into a dynamic and continuously evolving resource. It’s about understanding the impact that our work has on the environment and society and taking responsibility for where we can improve.
Living sustainability
We integrate sustainability into everything we do, from our strategy to our portfolio development – we live it.
We carefully evaluate ESG risks in our investment process for sites and suppliers/contractors, using an ESG screening process. Our properties are sustainable and green building certified, achieved by selecting suitable materials, renewable energy, and efficient waste management and recycling systems. We also aim to enhance biodiversity wherever possible.
Property Development Team
Together, our development team brings a wealth of expertise to every project we undertake, ensuring that we deliver high-quality, sustainable, and innovative living spaces that exceed expectations. By working closely with industry professionals, consultants, and contractors, we ensure that each project is delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest possible standard.
Neo Mokhobo
CEO & Fund Principal
Neo began her career in property 18 years ago when she joined Investec Property Group in 2005. Her tenure at Investec afforded her the opportunity to gain exposure to all facets of the property spectrum, namely; property management, facilities management, project management, development management and investments. Upon leaving Investec Property in 2010, Neo established Urban Kraal Properties (Pty) Ltd, a uniquely positioned 100% black female owned property development company. Through Urban Kraal Properties (Pty) Ltd, Neo completed a greenfields property development project as developer, owner and manager. Located in Joubert Park, Johannesburg, the property consists of retail on the ground floor and 106 two-bedroom affordable housing apartments over 9 storeys. Urban Kraal Capital was then established in 2019, as an evolution of the development business, with the intention of addressing key market challenges within the housing sector of South Africa.Neo serves as non-executive director on the boards of Abraham Kriel Bambanani NPC, Meago Asset Managers and the South African Housing Development Fund.
Jaco Storm
Development Manager
A quantity surveyor by profession, Jaco has over 30 years’ experience in construction and
property development, having delivered projects with a value exceeding R1billion and
approximately ten thousand (10,000) housing units. Major projects which he was involved in
includes the Gate of Kuwait in Kuwait City, a mixed-use development consisting of offices,
retail and hotel with a development cost of approximately one billion rands (ZAR 1 billion).
Jaco has worked with South Africa’s leading developers and largest established property
funds, including but not limited to Octodec, Atterbury Properties, ATTACQ, Eris, Retail Africa
and M&T Developments.
Our Property
Development Partners
Over the years, we have formed strong relationships with partners whose values and objectives are fully aligned with our own. Together, we are co-creating and delivering on our vision.
