Topic - Developments

SATURDAY: The land lease newcomer building 900-plus homes in the next three years

May 08 2023 Updated June 16, 2023

Section Editor

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This week’s issue of SATURDAY includes an interview with Simon Chappel, the owner of new land lease business Best Life Communities.

“I will build, sell and operate over 900 homes in the next three years,” said Simon.

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