OCEANS MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT

uMhlanga | KWAZULU NATAL, SOUTH AFRICA

Project Date: July 2023 – March 2025

The Brief

InnSight Advisory has been engaged by Oceans uMhlanga (Pty) Ltd to conduct various market demand and feasibility studies for the development of the Oceans Project and South Tower to ascertain the best mix of traditional hotel, ownership and short- or long-term rental apartments. Studies were specifically requested to present the demand state to potential Oceans investors and ascertain appropriate branding, operations and lifestyle models.

The Work

In-depth and carefully researched turnkey feasibility work comprising in-depth market demand studies, international brand studies, competitor analyses, research into new developments, short term rental and AirBnB insights, deep operational insights, pricing, facilities, and client research, culminating in detailed financial proforma forecasts.

The Outcome

Based on the findings, the Developers have opted to follow the recommendations supplied in the findings and have appointed Southern Sun as hospitality partner to operate the South Tower hotel and apartments.