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ELAN PROPERTY GROUP

www.elan.co.za
WORLD CLASS CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE The multiphase development is an exciting combination
of residential, commercial, and leisure facilities.
Founded in 1997, the eLan Property Group is a
Durban-based company with a regional wealth creation The natural beauty of unspoilt golden beaches,
vision. Headed by CEO Mark Taylor, the Group has indigenous coastal forest and pristine river frontage is
become a leader in turnkey real estate developments. attracting local and international buyers.
With experience and expertise in identifying develop- Partnerships in Mauritius enable the group to offer
ment opportunities, the Group has perfected a unique turnkey investment solutions to South Africans wanting
approach to conceptualising developments, bringing to invest in the island.
them to life and successfully executing the marketing
and sales functions. The Group partners with those who share a passion
for investing in the vast hospitality and real estate
The Group has facilitated developments in excess opportunities that the African continent and Indian
of R2 billion, including the fastest selling residential Ocean Islands have to offer.
estate in the country, Simbithi Eco-Estate in Ballito.
Operating in the private sector, the Group uses the eLan
Current projects include: Foundation as a vehicle to kick-start cooperation and
public and private partnerships.
ƒ Blythedale Coastal Estate, KZN North Coast
ƒ Uniciti at Medine, Mauritius As more companies are looking to the triple bottom
ƒ Aquitaine at Moka, Mauritius line (profit, environmental responsibility and social
ƒ Turtle Bay, Bilene, Mozambique awareness), business is now operating with a
conscience.
The Group’s flagship development at Blythedale
Coastal Estate on KwaZulu-Natal’s North Coast The eLan Foundation aims to boost the multiplier
incorporates 1,000 hectares of prime North Coast effect, minimising leakages and improve linkages for
real estate. the region.

Full Name of Company: eLan Property Group hospitality investment opportunities that offer their
Nature of Business: Property development, real estate investors security, confidence and return on investment.
sales & marketing, hospitality management, investment KEY PERSONNEL
Date Established: 1997
Customer Base: Commercial & private buyers CEO: Mark Taylor
No. of Employees: 40 Financial Director: Cobus Naude
Bankers: First National Bank Development Director: Andrew Thompson
Advertising Agency: In-house agency Sales & Marketing Director: Kurt Darren
B-BBEE Status: Level 4 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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