Fully let at The Fields & Howzit Hilda: A student living milestone for City Property

As one of the largest student living assets in our portfolio, this achievement reflects strong demand, operational excellence and growing trust from both students and parents.

For the year ahead, more than 1 400 students will call The Fields & Howzit Hilda home — giving them the freedom to focus on their studies, personal growth and university experience, knowing they are supported by a professionally managed environment.

Safe, secure student living for peace of mind

Safety remains a top priority, particularly for parents entrusting us with their children’s living environment.  The Fields & Howzit Hilda offer multiple layers of security designed to provide peace of mind, including:

• Biometric access control
• CCTV monitoring throughout the precinct
• 24-hour on-site security
• An on-site Tshwane Metro Police office

These measures ensure a well-managed, secure environment where students can live and study with confidence.

Designed for the modern student lifestyle

Beyond safety, students enjoy access to a range of amenities that support both convenience and community, including:

• A dedicated student centre
• On-site laundry services
• Free utilities
• Green spaces for relaxation and socialising
• Tailored student events that encourage connection and belonging
• WiFi
• Variety of shops, restaurants, gym and services like a pharmacy, physio and courier

This holistic approach to student living plays a key role in attracting and retaining tenants while enhancing the overall campus experience.

Technology that enabled a fully let outcome

A key driver behind this milestone was City Property’s collaboration with Modus, whose proptech solutions helped digitise and streamline several previously manual processes.

From application to allocation, improved systems enhanced efficiency and reduced friction, delivering a smoother, more transparent customer journey for students and parents alike.

A team that embraced change

While technology played a key role, the true success story lies with our on-site teams.  The staff at The Fields & Howzit Hilda embraced new systems with professionalism and enthusiasm, adapting quickly and ensuring that every student interaction remained personal, efficient and supportive.  Their commitment to service excellence, combined with innovation behind the scenes, made this milestone possible.

Setting the benchmark for student accommodation

Fully leasing an asset of this scale is more than a first — it sets a new benchmark for student accommodation within our portfolio.  Most importantly, it means over 1 400 students now have access to safe, well-located and thoughtfully managed homes that support their academic success.

As we look ahead, City Property remains committed to investing in innovation, safety and community — creating living spaces where students can truly thrive.