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A single standard, on three continents.

The Group's property development and investment division, building and curating luxury residential and commercial real estate since 2016, each one carrying the same signature design language.

A Black Lion Property residential façade at dusk
Signature architecturePretoria · est. 2016

Who we are

We build, own and curate luxury real estate.

Black Lion Property is the Group's property development and investment division, building and curating luxury residential and commercial real estate since 2016. Its portfolio spans apartments, penthouses, townhouses, single residential homes and commercial offices.

Each one carries the same signature design language: marble finishes, bespoke millwork, integrated smart-home technology and resort-style outdoor entertainment. The portfolio now spans three continents, recognisable from Pretoria to Palm Beach.

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Signature Black Lion Property interior
Brooklyn Point penthouse

Mission & values

What we stand for.

Our Mission

To build and curate luxury real estate to a single, uncompromising standard, from the ground up and beyond.

Our Vision

A globally recognised portfolio that is unmistakably ours, from Pretoria to Palm Beach.

Our Values

Quality of finish, integrity in delivery, and long-term stewardship of every asset we own.

2016Building since
20+Projects & residences
3Continents
1Signature standard

Capabilities

Our practice.

Luxury Residential Development

Apartments, townhouses, penthouses and single residential homes, designed and built to the Group's signature standard.

Commercial Development

Office and mixed-use schemes, currently extending the Group's footprint into Hazelwood, Pretoria.

Bespoke Interior Fit-Outs

Full interior design and fit-out for properties we own, always to the same signature design language.

Smart-Home Integration

Every residence is fitted out by BLG Automation: Control4, lighting, AV, security and solar.

US Market Expansion

Luxury residential development and fix-and-flip opportunities across South Florida, from our West Palm Beach office.

Asset Ownership & Management

Owned residential in South Africa, Italy and the United States, held and managed for the long term.

Our approach

From land to handover.

Site & Feasibility

Sourcing the right location, assessing feasibility and securing the necessary approvals.

Design & Planning

Architecture and interiors developed together around the Group's design language.

Construction

Built with trusted partners to an exacting standard of finish and detail.

Interiors & Finishing

Marble, millwork, smart-home integration and styling, delivered in-house.

Handover & Management

A move-in-ready handover, with owned assets held and managed for the long term.

Sustainability

Built responsibly, for the long term.

We take a long-term view of every build. Rather than the cheapest option, we choose high-quality, durable materials made to last, which means less waste, fewer replacements and a better result over time.

We stay mindful of where our materials come from and how they are used, favouring ethically sourced finishes and energy-efficient systems delivered through BLG Automation.

Landscaped communal courtyard garden
Courtyard garden, The Pearls

Partners

The specialists we build with.

A trusted network of South African consultants and contractors we develop alongside.

Architecture & Planning

BAR Architects — Architects
Origin Town Planning — Town Planners

Engineering

Engitech — Civil & Structural
Streng Consult — Civil & Structural

Professional

LDSQ — Quantity Surveyors
LFR Project Management — Project Managers

Construction

TCQ Construction — Main Contractor
Pont Projects — Main Contractor

Interiors & Finishes

Studio 8 Interiors — Interior Design
Doorco Kitchens — Kitchens & Joinery
Status Stones Marble — Stone & Marble

Landscape

Earth Studio Gardens — Landscape Architects

Credentials & compliance

Registered, compliant, accountable.

Every Black Lion Property development is delivered in full compliance with the building, planning and registration requirements of the regions we operate in, from South Africa's National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC) and national building standards, to the Florida Building Code and licensing requirements in the United States, and the building-permit and planning regulations in Italy.

We work only with appropriately registered architects, engineers and contractors, and every project carries the necessary statutory approvals.

Talk to our team.

Development partnerships, acquisitions, sales, interiors, or asset-level opportunities: get in touch.