The property markets in South Africa are stable and are not traded on the global markets like other international products such as currencies, equities and commodities. However, the global forces directly influence real estate development, shaping its long-term prospect investments. The legacy of apartheid and the increasing growth in informal human settlements mostly influence South African real estate development across the country. KEPD (Kingdom Enlightened Property Development) aims to improve the current housing backlog in South Africa. This can be done through long-term partnerships with the government in order to reduce poverty and improve quality of life. This is done by providing cost effective and affordable housing to every South African according to the Constitution 1996 which states that housing is a basic human right.