All funds are held in a secure third-party escrow trust account — not personal or operational accounts. Capital is only released upon the satisfaction of pre-agreed milestones (such as closing, construction permits, or transfer).

Additionally, investor funds are protected through a legal agreement, including a lien on the property (if debt), shareholder agreement (if equity), and personal guarantee if required. We are aligned — you don’t get diluted, and your capital is never used loosely.

Your capital goes toward the secured down payment for a bank-financed acquisition — not speculative development. The property is already cash-flowing. In the worst case (for example, delays in execution or refinance), your capital is still backed by the real estate itself, and you’re registered as an equity holder, so you don’t lose claim to your investment.

If the refinance takes longer, the cash flow can still support operations and buy time. We also build in contingency buffers and provide reporting throughout.

South Africa has strong constitutional protection for private property ownership and foreign investment, especially for income-producing commercial assets.

The expropriation law is targeted at unused or fallow agricultural land, not private hospitality assets that generate employment, taxes, and community value.

We are also structuring the deal through a South African private entity, and property rights are further reinforced by being secured through the Land Registry and regulated title deed transfer system — backed by lawyers, notaries, and title insurance.

Lastly, this asset is in a premium tourism location, not rural farmland, and has existing business licenses and infrastructure.

I’m not just finding deals — I’m leading this venture from end to end.

I’ve already spent personal capital on due diligence, legal, and team-building.

My team and I will operate and manage the asset day-to-day.

I’ve structured this deal so that I only win if the investor wins.

On equity, I take a founder share only after your capital is returned. On debt, I offer personal guarantees and transparency via escrow controls. I’ve also aligned myself with seasoned partners in hospitality, construction, and finance locally.

We’ve budgeted with a built-in contingency reserve, and our quote is backed by experienced builders and project managers with a proven record in boutique hotel upgrades.

Timeline projections are based on current permit status and municipal alignment. The deal also includes a phase-based release of capital, so we don’t move to the next stage unless milestones are hit.

And remember: even in a delay scenario, the base business (guesthouse + venue + bar) is already cash-flowing and can support debt servicing, giving breathing room while we complete the value-add.

Your capital acts as the bridge to acquisition. Within 24 months, once we’ve increased NOI through added rooms and operational efficiencies, we refinance.
The new valuation (based on increased NOI) allows us to extract equity and repay you in full, while you still retain ongoing equity ownership in a cash-generating hotel asset.

We’ll also outline repayment milestones and progress updates at each phase (acquisition, stabilization, refinance).

The property is already a proven operational business, with on-site staff, a bookings engine, and a track record of service excellence.
Upon closing, we’ll enhance it with professional hospitality management and boutique hotel standards — but the foundation is solid.

We’re not starting from scratch. We’re buying a functioning business and unlocking upside with targeted improvements — with you along for the ride, but not burdened with the day-to-day.

To ensure a seamless transition and sustained performance, we will retain select key staff from the current Villa Castollini team.

These team members bring valuable on-the-ground experience, supplier relationships, and hospitality know-how — providing immediate operational continuity.

Oversight and strategic direction will be led by Charl Hattingh and our leadership team, who are responsible for executing the repositioning, capital upgrades, and financial optimization.

Fair question — but the value in this deal isn't just the property besides, I’ve already contributed significant effort and capital upfront. You're coming into a pre-negotiated, off-market acquisition with all groundwork done: due diligence, seller relationship, financing path, local legal structure, and growth plan. I’ve de-risked the process and lined up a clear refinance-based exit.
This is not a generic listing anyone can scoop up — it’s the result of months of relationship-building and groundwork that positions us for accelerated growth and value uplift.

You’re not paying to buy a property — you’re securing a position in a value-added acquisition that’s been structured for upside from day one.

You’re also not funding the entire deal — you’re bridging a portion of the down payment required for bank finance. Your capital unlocks a R60M acquisition with immediate operational cash flow and a clear strategy to refinance and repay you — while still holding long-term equity upside.

You're investing alongside someone who's done the groundwork, reduced the friction, and structured an opportunity that would’ve otherwise taken millions more to access.