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Home Services

A complete range of specialist services, four clear families

We have grouped our related services into four practice areas, so it is easy to find exactly what you need. A single trusted partner can build, operate, advise on and sustain your assets across their full lifecycle.

Facilities Management & Operations

Keeping properties, holiday lets and remote sites running safely, cleanly and efficiently, day in and day out.

Property & Facilities Management

Complete day-to-day management of residential, commercial and institutional buildings, so your asset stays occupied, compliant and well cared for.

Flagship service
  • Tenant sourcing, screening, leasing and renewals
  • Rent collection, arrears control and owner financial reporting
  • Planned and reactive maintenance, cleaning and landscaping

Total Facilities Management (TFM)

One integrated contract for every hard and soft service your building needs, under a single accountable partner that lowers cost and improves service.

Integrated, single contract
  • Hard services: M&E, fabric, electrical and plumbing
  • Soft services: cleaning, security, landscaping, helpdesk
  • SLA-driven performance with transparent monthly reporting

Short-Stay & Holiday Let Management

We are specialists in short-term and holiday rental management, maximising occupancy and returns for owners. In Zanzibar we operate The Train's House boutique apartments, which feature an on-site restaurant and a coworking space.

Zanzibar · The Train's House
  • Listing, dynamic pricing and channel management (Airbnb, Booking.com)
  • Guest check-in, housekeeping, linen and 24/7 support
  • The Train's House: boutique apartments with restaurant and coworking

Camp Management

A specialised facilities service for remote mining and energy sites, bringing catering, housekeeping, cleaning, security, maintenance and utilities under one team.

Mining & energy

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

Safety embedded across every site and building, from risk assessment to on-site supervision for projects, facilities and remote camps.

Safety first
  • Risk assessments and safety method statements
  • Safety audits and regulatory compliance support
  • On-site HSE supervision and toolbox training

Building Services

Designing, building, surveying and maintaining the physical fabric of your asset, from the first drawing to a finished, fully serviced space.

Architectural Design & Planning

Concept and detailed architectural design that translates your brief into buildable, permit-ready plans.

Design
  • Concept design, space planning and 3D visualisation
  • Working drawings and statutory / municipal approvals
  • Structural, MEP and landscape design coordination

Construction & Build

Full construction and build delivery, from groundworks to handover, managing contractors, quality, cost and programme.

Build
  • Main contracting and construction management
  • Quality, cost and programme control on site
  • Snagging, commissioning and clean handover

General Building Maintenance

Ongoing upkeep and repair across every part of a building, keeping your property safe, functional and looking its best.

All parts of the building
  • Structural and fabric repairs, painting and finishes
  • Roofing, waterproofing, doors, windows and joinery
  • Electrical, plumbing and mechanical fixes, plus preventive maintenance

Building Condition Survey & Inspection

Professional assessment of a building's condition, identifying defects and risks before they become costly problems.

Survey & inspection
  • Structural condition assessment and defect surveys
  • Pre-purchase, pre-lease and dilapidation inspections
  • Prioritised repair and maintenance recommendations

Electrical & Mechanical Services

Installation, maintenance and upgrading of electrical and mechanical building systems for safe, efficient operation.

  • Wiring, distribution, generators and solar
  • HVAC, pumps and mechanical systems
  • Testing, maintenance and compliance certification

Plumbing & Water Systems

Installation, maintenance and repair of plumbing, water supply, drainage and sanitation for buildings and sites of every scale.

  • Water supply, drainage and sanitation
  • Pumps, tanks and pressure systems
  • Leak detection, repairs and upgrades

Interior Design & Fit-Out

Turnkey workplace and residential interiors, refurbishment and fit-out, delivered hand in hand with our build and supply teams.

  • Space planning and interior design
  • Joinery, finishes and furnishing
  • Turnkey fit-out and refurbishment

Advisory & Investment

Helping investors, institutions and lenders make confident, well-informed and legally sound property decisions.

Valuation & Investment Advisory

Independent property valuation and investment guidance for reporting, financing, insurance and transactions.

  • Market, mortgage and insurance valuations
  • Investment appraisal and returns analysis
  • Reporting to banks, funds, courts and insurers

Feasibility & Market Studies

Research-led studies that de-risk developments and investment decisions before you commit capital.

  • Demand, supply and pricing analysis
  • Highest-and-best-use studies
  • Financial modelling and risk assessment

Conveyancing & Land Transactions

End-to-end support on land and property transactions, including conveyance, title transfer, disposition and acquisition, so deals close securely and lawfully.

Land & titles
  • Title verification and legal due diligence
  • Conveyance, transfer and disposition of land
  • Acquisition support and transaction documentation

Mortgage & Finance Brokerage

We connect buyers and developers with the right lenders, arranging and structuring mortgages and property finance on competitive terms.

Property finance
  • Mortgage sourcing and application support
  • Developer and project finance arrangement
  • Refinancing and structuring advice

Collateral Property Management

Specialist management of properties held as loan security, helping banks and lenders protect the value of their collateral.

For banks & lenders
  • Inspection and valuation of collateral assets
  • Ongoing monitoring, condition and compliance reporting
  • Insurance tracking and disposal / realisation support on default

Real Estate Marketing & Brokerage

Strategic marketing and brokerage that connect sellers and landlords with the right buyers and tenants.

  • Sales and letting of residential, commercial and land
  • Professional marketing, viewings and negotiation
  • Deal closing and handover support

Land Consultancy & Survey

Surveying, mapping and land-use expertise that give you certainty on boundaries, titles and development potential.

  • Boundary and topographic surveys
  • GIS mapping and land-use planning
  • Acquisition and development feasibility

Diaspora & Investment Structuring

Through Terranova APRIL (Africa Property Resources & Infrastructure Link), we connect diaspora and institutional investors with structured, secure cross-border opportunities.

Terranova APRIL
  • Vetted, structured cross-border opportunities
  • Local representation and asset management
  • Secure, transparent end-to-end transactions

Sustainability & Supply

Future-proofing assets and operations through sustainability, technology, certification and reliable supply.

Sustainability Consultancy & ESG

Practical ESG strategy, risk assessment and reporting that help clients meet rising standards and expectations.

Growing practice
  • ESG strategy, frameworks and reporting
  • Environmental and social risk assessment
  • Energy and resource efficiency programmes

Green Building Certification

Guidance toward EDGE, LEED and other green standards that improve value, running costs and access to green finance.

  • EDGE and LEED certification guidance
  • Energy and water performance modelling
  • Access to green and climate finance

Building Life Cycle Management

Whole-life planning that optimises a building's performance, cost and sustainability from design through to decommissioning.

Whole-of-life
  • Lifecycle costing and asset replacement planning
  • Condition-based maintenance and renewal strategy
  • Sustainability and value optimisation across the asset life

PropTech & AI Integration

We help real estate businesses adopt PropTech and AI, from smart-building systems and digital property management to AI-driven analytics, listings and customer engagement.

New
  • Smart-building, IoT and metering systems
  • Digital property, listing and management platforms
  • AI analytics, automation and customer chat assistants

Office Supply & Procurement

Reliable sourcing and supply of office equipment, furniture and building materials, managed end to end.

  • Office equipment and furniture
  • Building materials sourcing
  • End-to-end procurement and logistics
Sectors we serve

Industry expertise across the economy

We tailor our services to the demands of each sector, from government institutions to remote mining sites.

Government & Public Sector

Asset management, advisory and facilities services for public institutions.

Banking & Financial

Valuation, collateral and managed assets.

Mining & Energy

Remote camp management and site services.

Hospitality & Tourism

Resorts and short-stay assets in Zanzibar.

Developers & Real Estate

Project, sales and management support for developments.

Institutions, NGOs & Education

Facilities, advisory and property services for organisations.

Industrial & Manufacturing

Facilities and project services.

Private & Diaspora Investors

Cross-border real estate investment support.

How we work

A clear, proven process

1

Consultation

Understanding your goals and needs.

2

Market Analysis

Research, feasibility and evaluation.

3

Strategy

Customised, tailored solutions.

4

Implementation

Executing the agreed plan.

5

Asset Management

Monitoring, reporting, optimising.

Tell us what you need

One partner for the entire lifecycle

Whether it is a single service or a full integrated contract, our team can help.