Units on Park

Hatfield, Pretoria
Opened 2020

Our distinct colourful balconies gives Units on Park it’s unique character. Situated only 600m from the University of Pretoria, our spacious apartments provide all the comfort and convenience of home in a relaxed atmosphere.

Units on Park offers an unbeatable array of amenities both inside and outside your apartment. Our one-, two- and four-bedroom units come furnished with built in cupboards, study desk and chair + a bed and mattress. Each unit is equipped with a fridge, stove and microwave, all you need to do is move in with your clothes and bedding.

About the Developers

Eris Property Group Developments’ expertise range from mixed used commercial, retail centres, offices, industrial, residential developments to refurbishment extension projects and purpose-built student accommodation. We’ve developed 1,7 Billion square meters of properties to the value of R35 Billion since 1993.

Our student accommodation development philosophy will embark on providing accommodation that offers strategic choice of locations, coupled with cutting-edge design and exceptional quality buildings. Today’s students demand quality, affordability and exceptional connectivity with easy links to learning and leisure facilities as a standard. Our service offering is flexible and responsive drawing on our experience and expertise of property development around the African continent.


The WBHO group is one of the largest construction companies in Southern Africa and is listed on the Johannesburg Securities Exchange. The driving force behind WBHO is a core of dedicated, hands-on management professionals whose experience spans decades of major construction projects in southern Africa, the Middle East and various Indian Ocean islands.

WBHO's offices are strategically located in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and Port Elizabeth. Construction activities, which cover the full spectrum, are divided into three main operating divisions, Building Construction, Civil Engineering and Roads and Earthworks. Our Australian subsidiary, Probuild Constructions, has its headquarters in Melbourne.

About the Investors

South African Student Accommodation Impact Investments (SASAII) owns Units on Park in Hatfield Pretoria. SASAII develops and owns affordable, purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) in South Africa.

The new student accommodation​ projects under construction are Units on Jorissen, in Braamfontein, which is targeting Wits University with 1,071 beds and Units on Station Square, Cape Town CBD which is targeting Cape Peninsula University of Technology and surrounding academic institutions, with 3,081 beds. Both projects will be opening in the 2024 academic year.

Avenue Road | Developed for the University of Cape Town

Rondebosch, Cape Town
Opened 2021

Avenue Road is a new 500 student residence construction project, won by the Rise team, consisting of 150 single beds and 175 double beds, as well as a 536-seater dining hall facility. The project is set to be completed in August 2020 in time for student intake in 2021. The building will have a minimum of a 4 - Star Green Building SA Design Rating.

The 4 storey building will include amenities such as a communal lounge, laundry, landscape courtyards and security. The student residence which is located on the University of Cape Town’s campus has been designed to meet the University’s brief and save costs for the University, proving that the design was efficient and cost - effective.

Jorissen Street

Braamfontein, Johannesburg
Opened 2024

The Jorissen Street development will be a new development set to provide beds in Jorissen Street in Braamfontein, across from the Wits Theatre Complex and approximately 160m from Senate House. Braamfontein is home to various other tertiary institutions such as Rosebank College, Damelin and many more, making it a student hub with many recreational areas and activities.

Set to break ground in 2020, this student development will bring a change to the student products offered in the area. Offering a safe environment, with new and innovative spaces for our students to be able to live and study.

There are various mixes of units ranging from two bedroom to eight bedroom sharing units. The units will be equipped with a kitchen, bathroom, an eating and lounge area.

Cape Station

CBD, Cape Town
Opened 2024

Cape Station is a brand new mixed use precinct comprising 6700sqm of retail GLA and 3,081 beds in the heart of Cape Town’s CBD. The new precinct is located on the forecourt of the Cape Town Station fronting onto Adderley Street, which impressively is within a 1km radius of 30 tertiary education institutions. The largest of these is CPUT’s (Cape Peninsula of Technology) District 6 Campus, home to approximately 16,000 students.

The purpose built student residence is configured in 4, 3 and 1 bedroom apartments whereby every student has their own lockable bedroom. Every apartment is complimented by its own kitchen and ablutions. The residence includes extensive lounge areas for students to relax and socialize in, dedicated quiet zones for studying as well as exciting outdoor activity areas such as fives football and action netball/baseketball! A dedicated cinema provides entertainment for movie nights which is further complimented by dozens of TV lounges scattered throughout the building.

Units on Birbeck

New Park, Kimberley
Opened 2025

Units on Birbeck is a modern student housing development in Kimberley, designed specifically for Sol Plaatje University students. Conveniently located adjacent to the University, it is situated just 200 meters from the Central Campus and less than 100 meters from the South Campus.

This four-story facility offers 670 individual rooms, each equipped with a private kitchen and bathroom. Every room is furnished with a bed, study desk, and cupboard, creating a comfortable and conducive environment for both living and learning. Students also enjoy access to shared amenities throughout the premises, making Units on Birbeck the ideal choice for university life.

Units on Blackwood

Parktown, Johannesburg
Opening 2027

Discover Units on Blackwood, Johannesburg’s Premier Student Living Destination

Nestled in the vibrant suburb of Parktown, just minutes from the University of Johannesburg and Wits, Units on Blackwood is poised to set a new standard in student accommodation. This thoughtfully designed residence will offer 891 beds in a secure, purpose-built environment that combines scale, smart design, and modern convenience.

Currently under construction, Units on Blackwood reflects a strategic investment in South Africa’s academic future. Opening for the 2027 academic year, it will provide students with a connected, safe, and inspiring space to live, learn, and flourish.

Nala Units

Universitas, Bloemfontein
Opening 2027

Located near the University of the Free State, Nala Units is set to transform student accommodation in Bloemfontein. Currently under construction and scheduled to open in 2027, this bold new residence will offer 1,191 beds in a purpose-built environment designed to enhance the student experience.

Combining scale, security, and smart living, Nala Units creates a modern, connected community that supports both academic success and social engagement. With a mix of unit configurations and vibrant communal spaces, this development is more than housing; it’s a strategic investment in South Africa’s academic future.