Recent medical developments have changed the face of health and real estate in Hilton and are set to continue to change substantially in the next three to six years, with much of the development focused in the Hilton Gardens and the Hilton College Road district. Once considered a lower valued area, it is currently attracting higher selling prices due to its close proximity to the Life Hilton Private Hospital and Hilton Health Medical block.
Medical Developments
Life Healthcare Group, one of South Africa’s largest private hospital operators, opened the doors to its newest hospital to date – Life Hilton Private Hospital based in Hilton, Monzali Drive, Hilton Gardens, KwaZulu-Natal. The 94 bed multidisciplinary hospital will enhance Life Healthcare’s patient-care offering in the greater area with five operating theatres and over 40 associated resident specialists.
Hospital facilities include five theatres that are fully equipped and intricate orthopaedic surgery are performed in state-of-the-art laminar flow theatres. An intensive care unit, high care unit, neonatal ICU, maternity and paediatric unit, renal dialysis unit and a high tech Oncology unit, (to be opened mid 2016) will include a cutting-edge radio-oncology device, the Novalis Tx.
HILTON HEALTH – Partnering in Health – is a medical block offering supporting services to the Life Hilton Private Hospital. It is set for practical completion on the 18 December 2015. Hilton Health’s goal is to redefine healthcare to become patient orientated, integrating services of multi-disciplines, maximising the use of resources, skills and facilities.
Bespoke eco-driven architecture, convenience, accessibility and the right mix of practitioners – Hilton Health is set to succeed in its aim to change the perspective of healthcare.
Demographically, location and demand determines Hilton to be the preferred area for these Medical Developments. Quick access off the Highway coupled with the shortage of beds at the major hospitals in Pietermaritzburg, the need and demand was identified. For A Grade Medical/Commercial lettable area at Hilton Health, contact Brigid on 0794939864, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Investment in Hilton Real Estate
The lifestyle offered within the Hilton for relocation has been advantageous, encouraging alternative and specialized practitioners willing to relocate to KwaZulu Natal. With most of the best private schools in the country situated within 5km – 25km from Hilton; the temperate climate; opportunities and the country living offered, Hilton is fast becoming one of the most exciting commercial and residential development nodes in the Province.
These medical developments will encourage a migration of business owners or professionals who are looking for a quieter, family orientated lifestyle. This is turn will inject fresh successful business or skilled professionals into the area, thereby creating opportunity for future upliftment and development.
Price and Sale Trends
Hilton is experiencing an unparalleled level of economic development and investment, as well as a thriving new residential and entertainment lifestyle element that simply just wasn’t here a few years ago.
In the next 3 to 6 years Hilton will continue to grow and develop. Planned projects of large retail shopping centres, the Mondi light industrial and commercial approved developments, the current medical and future medical proposed developments the demand for residential property in the area is now fast on the rise. It's clear that there's going to be a growing demand for property in the residential market; challenging developers, investors and local town planning authorities to meet the needs of a growing workforce and population. This valuable market segment cannot be ignored.
City Price and Sale Trends, taken from Property 24 website, illustrate the market activity and spike already experienced, aligning with the onset of the medical developments construction phase.
About the AuthorBrigid Scheuer, BLS Agencies and Infoprop Real Estate, is a member of the Hilton Health professional team. She has been integral in the conceptualisation, marketing and sales for Hilton Health and medical developments. Brigid is passionate within the real estate industry and her niche lies in the identifying of key trends, which are expected to have profound implications for real estate investment and development.
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Contact Brigid, on 079 493 9864 for all your property and real estate requirements in Pmb, Hilton and Midlands area.