Futureproof your development. Learn how integrating prepaid metering into your design phase adds value, simplifies handover, and meets the needs of modern property buyers and tenants.

For modern developers, building for the future means more than just good design and prime location — it means making properties smarter, more efficient, and easier to manage long after handover.

Prepaid electricity and water meters are no longer just an afterthought or tenant upgrade. They’re quickly becoming a must-have utility feature in new developments across South Africa, helping developers add value, simplify handovers, and reduce long-term operational risk.

Here’s Why Prepaid Meters Belong in Every New Build

1. Seamless Handover, Fewer Headaches

With prepaid meters installed from day one, new homeowners or tenants move in with a clear, self-managed utility system. There’s no need for manual readings, municipal billing setup, or guesswork around usage.

Why it matters:

• No disputes over shared or estimated bills
• Each occupant pays only for what they use
• Developer or managing agent avoids post-occupancy admin

2. Future-Proof Utility Infrastructure

Installing STS-compliant prepaid meters during construction ensures the development is aligned with municipal, financial, and smart grid readiness. It also means easier integration with body corporates and utility management systems later on.

Why it matters:

• Supports future smart metering upgrades
• Compatible with estate management systems
• Reduces retrofit costs and tenant disruption

3. Added Value for Buyers and Tenants

Buyers today are more utility-conscious. They want to know how much they’re spending — and how to control it. Prepaid metering supports budgeting, usage monitoring, and energy-conscious living.

Why it matters:

• Helps attract value-seeking tenants and buyers
• Builds developer reputation for smart, sustainable design
• Improves sales and rental marketing appeal

4. Simplified Cost Recovery for Estate Management

In gated communities, sectional titles, or mixed-use developments, prepaid meters help eliminate internal billing disputes, reduce levy collection friction, and enable per-unit usage control.

Why it matters:

• Each unit billed independently
• No need for complex utility splits
• Promotes harmony among homeowners

5. Developer Control Until Sale or Rental

Prepaid systems allow developers or managing agents to retain control over utilities in unsold or unrented units. This prevents unauthorised usage and ensures utility costs are recovered — even before handover.

Why it matters:

• Avoids revenue loss during construction or staging
• Ensures consumption accountability from day one
• Easy to transfer control once ownership changes

6. Works for Electricity and Water

Whether your development is fully reticulated or reliant on municipal supply, Khanyisa Prepaid offers both electricity and water sub-metering options to meet your project’s needs.

Khanyisa Prepaid: Built for Developers

We partner with developers across South Africa to provide:

• ✅ Bulk metering solutions for large estates
• ✅ Single and three-phase STS-compliant meters
• ✅ Water meters and hybrid energy setups
• ✅ Fast turnaround times and national installation reach
• ✅ Developer pricing and technical support

We also provide onboarding support for property managers and end-users to ensure smooth transitions from build to billing.

Including prepaid metering in your next development isn’t just about convenience — it’s about control, value, and future-ready infrastructure. If you’re building for modern living, prepaid metering belongs in your blueprint.