Since 1996, Balwin Properties has been at the forefront of innovative property development in South Africa. We design, build, market and sell affordable, secure and high-quality eco-friendly sectional title residential apartments in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape.
Balwin Properties has since become the largest sectional title property developer in South Africa and was listed on the JSE in October 2015. The green leaf logo symbolises natural growth and sustainability, symbolising the company’s focus on a healthy future for South Africa.
Balwin Properties family continues to grow and in August 2016 The Balwin Foundation was formed with the vision to positively impact individuals and families in the communities we operate in by providing scholarships, bursaries, awards, and loans.
Thank you for being part of the Balwin Properties journey.
Purchase Balwin Properties
In 1996, CEO and founder Steve Brookes embarked on his next BIG business venture and purchased Balwin Properties (Pty) Ltd.
First land purchase
The first land purchase was transformed into Balwin's premier development - Ivory Court.
The Balwin logo
Mr. Brookes drew much of his inspiration from the brand of his role model, Sir Richard Branson. Thus, the logo of the Virgin brand inspired the Balwin logo.
The Green Leaf
The Balwin logo's GREEN LEAF symbolises natural growth, sustain, ability and the companies' focus on a healthy future for South Africa.
Listed on the JSE
On 15 October 2015, Balwin Properties was listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
Balwin Foundation
The Balwin Foundation was formed in August 2016 to positively impact student's lives by providing scholarships, bursaries, awards, and loans.
325 Employees
The Balwin Properties family continues to grow with over 325 employees.
Largest in South Africa
Balwin Properties is the largest sectional title developer in South Africa.
98 Developments
Balwin Properties has 98 developments, with a total of 56,426 apartments in South Africa.
R3 billion
Revenue exceeds R3 billion for the first time.
Leadership
We’re a dynamic group of individuals who are passionate about what we do and dedicated to delivering the best results for our clients.
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Stephen Brookes
Chief executive officer
Appointed in 2003. Steve is the founder of Balwin, with approximately 25 years’ experience in the position as chief executive officer at the company. Steve has been instrumental in growing the company from a start-up to a successful listed company today. Prior to founding Balwin in 1996, Steve completed an apprenticeship at Group Five, spent four years as a civil engineer at Eskom and three years as a project manager at Matrix Projects.
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Jonathan Bigham
Chief financial officer
Appointed in 2022. Jonathan joined the group in 2018 and served as the group finance manager until his appointment as the chief financial officer on 1 April 2022. He has been a member of the executive committee since 2020 and responsible for the group’s treasury function. Prior to joining Balwin, he completed his articles at Deloitte whereafter he continued in the role of an audit manager. He also previously worked for Capital Property Fund as the finance manager and company secretary.
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Rodney Gray
Managing director
Rodney is the managing director of Balwin with 23 years’ experience in the position. Prior to joining Balwin, Rodney was the director of a project management company, Nostrum, which managed one of Balwin’s developments at the time, and was appointed in 1997 as a partner to Steve Brookes.
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Raaziq Ismail
Head of legal
Raaziq is an attorney and notary public and joined the group in 2017. He was shortlisted as one of the candidates for the position of President of the Convocation at the University of Pretoria in 2019 as well as Young Achiever of the Year at the Legal Era Africa Conclave in 2019. Raaziq is a member of the Sectional Title Regulation Board and also currently serves on the SAPOA Legal Committee. Prior to joining Balwin, Raaziq worked as an associate at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr Inc. where he specialised in financial services and markets regulation, derivative regulation, property law, consumer law as well as development and project finance transactions.
Why choose Balwin Properties?
At Balwin Properties, we don't just build homes; we craft lifestyles. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, a savvy investor, or seeking a rewarding referral program, we have tailored solutions to meet your needs.
- First-Time Home Buyers
- Embark on your homeownership journey with confidence, supported by our expert guidance every step of the way.
- For Investors
- Discover lucrative opportunities in our meticulously planned developments, designed for long-term value.
- Green Bonds
- Invest in a greener future with Balwin, where sustainability is not just a concept but a living reality.
- Smart Cities
- Be part of the future with our smart city initiatives, where technology meets comfort.
- Award Winning
- Our commitment to excellence is recognized and awarded, assuring you of our unmatched standards.