The eLan Group, established in 1991 by Mark Taylor, is a dynamic group committed to developing strategically located and economically viable developments that will generate substantial returns for their investors and shareholders. This is achieved through clear vision, innovation and creative thinking, progressive business practice and a highly committed team.

Since inception, the company has been involved with the facilitation of over R2,3 billion (E2.9M) worth of developments, including the President Hotel at Bantry Bay, Cape Town and The Riverside Hotel in Durban to the Zululand Tree and Safari Lodges, and the Simbithi Eco-Estate in Ballito, as well as a host of other hospitality related opportunities. The eLan Group has thus contributed to consistently raising the standards of property development in South Africa.

Having pioneered the concept of sectional title hotels in South Africa and currently working on a concept that will combine affordable ownership of tourism assets on a syndicated basis, as well as the ability to swap time with 3000 resorts worldwide, The eLan Group is well placed to expand it’s operation to the next level.

Southern African property developments are currently in great demand by local and international investors and home buyers, and The eLan Group strives to be the best with both environmental and buyer needs in mind, earning them their slogan “good living is in your nature”.

The origins of the present group go back to 1970 with the formation of the company Wilson-Holmes (Pty) Ltd. In 1983 they merged with Peter Bayly Construction, to form Wilson Bayly Holmes (Pty) Ltd.

Ovcon was founded in 1975 in Cape Town and listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange in 1992.

In 1994 Wilson Bayly Holmes took a strategic interest in Ovcon which ultimately led to the merging of the two groups now known as Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon.

The driving force behind the company is a core of dedicated, hands-on management professionals whose experience spans decades of major construction projects in Southern Africa, The Middle East and the Indian Ocean islands. The fact that the management and staff hold 80% of the shares in the company means the industry can be assured of 100% commitment.