John Malakou's Contact Details

John Malakou's Company Details

Otium Properties

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa • 1 Employees
Real Estate

Otium consists of four main arms:1) Hospitality Property Sales/Deal Structuring2) Residential and Commercial Estate Agency3) Professional Valuation Services4) Trading, owning and managing a portfolio of commercial and residential properties - including hospitality properties (specifically guest houses)Otium Properties (meaning 'leisure'​ in Latin) specialises in the sales of hospitality properties including:- Guest Houses- Bed and Breakfasts- Boutique Hotels- Investment Properties- Wine Farm and Leisure PropertiesOtium recognises the value one may add by selling a hospitality or investment property as an income producing investment rather than merely bricks and mortar. Given the nature of valuing, marketing and selling a business, going-concern or investment specific, technical skills and experience are required. Distinguishing Factors:- Subtle targeted marketing (limiting impact on business)- Investment Understanding- Customised Listings and sales- Hospitality Owner and Management Background- Property Professionals- Individualised ServiceHistory and team: Otium Properties focuses on Cape Town properties and is a specialised hospitality branch of George Rennie and Malakou (GRM) - itself a third-generation family property business. John Malakou, Founder and Managing Director of GRM, in his 30+ years of successful operation, has experience in nearly every aspect of real estate, including development, finance, management, sales and professional valuation services. Paul Malakou, Director and Principal Agent, joins his father, combining John's experience with Paul's qualifications, backgrounds and experience in a variety of tax, investment and financial analysis, hospitality property management and property valuation skills. They are complimented by Bianca Grater (nee Malakou), with property marketing and specialised marketing experience to create a polished, dynamic, holistic package of professionals. Bianca has recently established a successful guest house.