About Arcis

About us

We build homes people stay in, and we stay involved after the keys change hands.

Who we are

A residential developer on the KwaZulu-Natal north coast

Arcis builds high quality residential property in the north coast region of KwaZulu-Natal. Our developments blend family homes, spacious apartments and investment opportunities for both short term and long term rental investors.

The mission is straightforward. Help more South Africans into homeownership in a high value location, at a competitive market price, without compromising on quality.

Coastal homes on the KwaZulu-Natal north coast

What sets us apart

Well designed spaces and facilities people actually use

Buyers get well designed apartments, lifestyle facilities inside every estate, and the opportunity to capitalise on future growth.

Buyers are guided through the whole journey. Construction, sales and finance management and handover are run in house, which is how we keep delivery on time and the standard consistent.

A finished interior at Woodlands EstateThe clubhouse pool at Woodlands EstateThe residents gym at Woodlands EstateThe rooftop pizza oven at Ballito LifeThe braai area at the Woodlands clubhouseThe residents clubhouse lounge at Ballito LifeThe pool garden at the Woodlands clubhouseThe residents gym at Ballito LifeInside the Woodlands clubhouseThe clubhouse workspace at Ballito Life

Life on the north coast

Family, coastline and a place that holds its value

People move to this stretch of the KwaZulu-Natal coast for the weather, the beaches and the space to raise a family. We build for the way that life actually runs, which is why our estates put the shared ground, the security and the walking routes first.

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Father and son heading out to surf
Apartment living space
Homes on Forest Drive at Woodlands Estate
Bathroom finishes

Our track record

What we have delivered so far

Dwellings completed660
Opportunities with rights in place1 350
Floor space completed65 710m²
Upcoming developments120 000m²
Office team18
Construction team12

Everything in house

Managed from finance to handover, and after

In a short space of time Arcis became a fully integrated developer, managing each stage in house so delivery stays on time and the finish stays consistent.

01Development financingFunding structured at the start, so each phase is built without waiting on the last one to sell.
02End user finance assistanceBond applications handled with our finance partners, across several banks, with green finance where it applies.
03Construction and project managementOur own site teams and project managers, which is how delivery dates hold.
04In-house sales and marketingYou deal with the people who built it, from first enquiry to the keys.
05Short term rental hospitalityDropInn, our own platform, lets and services investor units for short stays.
06Tenant procurement and managementMedium and long term letting: finding the tenant, the lease and what comes up after.

Timeline

How the portfolio has grown

August 2021

Ballito Village breaks ground

482 units. One, two and three bedroom apartments. Project value R782 million.

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April 2024

Woodlands Estate starts on site

110 units. Two, three and four bedroom semi-detached duplexes. Project value R350 million.

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September 2024

Ballito Village completed

Handover of all 482 units, three years from breaking ground.

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October 2025

Ballito Edge commences

The newest estate in the portfolio.

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November 2026

Woodlands Estate due for completion

Estimated completion date.

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A legacy of excellence

Forty years of building behind us

Arcis Directors continue a legacy supported by their respective family businesses, Summercon and Lapalaka. Between them, those businesses have completed in excess of 15 000 residential homes over the last 40 years.

Arcis, cast in concrete

Customer feedback

What owners and investors say

As a first-time buyer, I was nervous about the process, but the Arcis team made everything easy to understand. From the first call to the final walk-through, they were with me every step of the way. I could not have asked for a better start.

Thabiso M.Ballito

We bought our unit as an investment and have been really impressed. The rental returns are strong, the estate is well managed, and the aftercare has been excellent. You can tell Arcis has a long-term mindset, which is rare.

Rina PatelSandton, investor

It is more than just a house. It is a place we feel safe, connected, and part of something. My kids have friends next door, the estate is beautifully maintained, and the quality of the build is outstanding.

Amanda JacobsDurban North

I have owned property in a few estates, but Arcis has been the most hands-on and responsive by far. Their estate management team actually cares. That makes all the difference.

Jonathan G.Umhlanga

The finishes, the layout, the light. Everything about our home just works. And knowing it is backed by a solid developer gives us so much peace of mind. We are already recommending Arcis to our friends.

Siyanda and Lerato M.Pretoria East

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