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ELAN PROPERTY GROUP

Mark Taylor
www.elan.co.za

CREATING VALUE THROUGH TURNKEY Partnerships in Mauritius enable the group to offer
turnkey investment solutions to South Africans wanting
INNOVATION to invest in the island. The Group partners with those
Founded in 1997, the eLan Property Group is a who share a passion for investing in the vast hospitality
Durban-based company with a regional wealth and real estate opportunities that the African continent
creation vision. Headed by CEO Mark Taylor, the and Indian Ocean Islands have to offer.
Group has become a leader in turnkey real estate eLan’s clients buy into something where there is an
developments. With experience and expertise in expectation of lifestyle, an expectation of security
identifying development opportunities, the Group and most certainly an expectation of return on
has perfected a unique approach to conceptualising investment. eLan is at the forefront of pioneering.
developments, bringing them to life and successfully They constantly ask whatever we do now – what is it
executing the marketing and sales functions.
going to look like in the future?
The Group has facilitated developments in excess eLan Foundation
of R2 billion, including the fastest selling residential
estate in the country, Simbithi Eco-Estate in Ballito. Operating in the private sector, the Group uses the
eLan Foundation as a vehicle to kick-start cooperation
The Group’s flagship development at Blythedale and public and private partnerships.
Coastal Estate on KwaZulu-Natal’s North Coast
incorporates 1,000 hectares of prime North Coast real As more companies are looking to the triple bottom
estate. The multiphase development is an exciting line (profit, environmental responsibility and social
combination of residential, commercial, and leisure awareness), business is now operating with a
facilities. The natural beauty of unspoilt golden conscience. The eLan Foundation aims to boost the
beaches, indigenous coastal forest and pristine river multiplier effect, minimising leakages and improve
frontage is attracting local and international buyers. linkages for the region.

Full Name of Company: eLan Property Group hospitality investment opportunities that offer
Nature of Business: Property development, real estate their investors security, confidence and return on
sales & marketing, hospitality management, investment investment.
Date Established: 1997 KEY PERSONNEL
Customer Base: Commercial & private CEO: Mark Taylor
Financial Manager: Cobus Naude
No. of Employees: 40 Development Director: Andrew Thompson
Bankers: First National Bank Marketing: Eugene Boniface
Advertising Agency: In-house agency CONTACT DETAILS
VISION Head Office
To become Africa’s leading developer of lifestyle and Physical Address: Simbithi Country Club, Sagila Lane,
tourism investment opportunities. Simbithi Eco-Estate, Dolphin Coast, 4399
Tel: +27 (0)32 946 3244
MISSION E-mail: thomo@elan.co.za
To deliver world-class property development and Website: www.elan.co.za
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