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<\/a>Since retiring from professional rugby in 2018, Patrick Lambie has successfully transitioned into the world of property development and settled in KwaZulu-Natal with his family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His post-rugby journey led him into a new team dynamic at Collins Residential. \u201cIt\u2019s a property development company in KZN, and essentially, what we do is residential development,\u201d Lambie explained<\/a> in an interview.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe take previously un-zoned land\u2014agricultural land, for example\u2014rezone it, service it by putting in all the bulk services like roads, stormwater, fibre, power, and water, and then transfer individual pieces of land to end users.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lambie has thrived in this environment and is now involved in project coordination, sales, and marketing for residential estates within the Collins Group. <\/p>\n\n\n\n He credits much of his seamless adjustment to skills honed during his rugby career. \u201cI certainly learned how to get along with people who had varying interests, strengths and weaknesses,\u201d he explained. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cEveryone is different, and being in a high-performance, pressured team environment taught me many lessons that make it easier to deal with pressure in the business world as well.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n His current portfolio includes high-end developments such as Seaton Estate, Zululami Luxury Coastal Estate, Emberton, Lalela, and Annandale Country Estate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Zululami, a R2.5 billion development spanning 140 hectares on the North Coast, offers homes starting at R4 million. Seaton provides a mix of freehold and sectional title options, with land priced from R1.4 million. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In the Midlands, Annandale features just 12 exclusive plots, each between 3,500 and 6,100 square metres, with transfers expected in early 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Despite the success, Lambie acknowledged the transition wasn’t without its difficulties. \u201cThe transition from playing to life in the real world was not easy,\u201d he admitted. \u201cIt was a sudden, abrupt end. I had plans on playing for much longer than I did.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, Lambie prepared well for life after rugby, earning a degree in environmental management through UNISA in 2009, followed by a diploma in education, property development and investment in 2019. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cIt\u2019s very much a case of learning as you go, and experience counts for far more than that,\u201d he said. \u201cBut I\u2019m pleased that my folks were adamant I got a degree, and pleased that it has been relevant now in the career that I\u2019m in.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ultimately, Lambie is enthusiastic about what lies ahead. \u201cThere\u2019s a lot going on at any given time, which makes it very exciting to be a part of,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe group is very dynamic. It\u2019s fast-moving and exciting for us at Collins Residential to be handing over the baton to the homeowners and everyone who has invested in this lifestyle and way of life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lambie is still a successful property developer for the Collins Group, located in and around the sought-after KwaZulu-Natal North Coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He now lives with his wife, Kate, and their three sons in their newly completed home at Seaton Estate, one of the region\u2019s most exclusive eco-conscious estates. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Overlooking the ocean, the estate offers direct beach access, and a lifestyle focused on nature, community, and family values that resonate deeply with Lambie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Their home, designed with sustainability and family living in mind, reflects Lambie\u2019s commitment to practical, long-term living. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Built with natural materials and designed to blend indoor and outdoor spaces, the house also incorporates energy-efficient features that suit the coastal environment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe North Coast has always been a special place for us. The pleasures of it are something that cannot really be described,\u201d Lambie said<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cInstead, it\u2019s better to see, explore, and experience everything it has to offer\u2026 The best of land, sea, and family living is right here.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lambie added that his heart is full when he thinks of the memories he has already made with his boys there and that his family is blessed to call the North Coast home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Though content in his new chapter, Lambie admits that walking away from professional rugby hasn\u2019t been entirely easy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI still have days where it hurts,\u201d he said. \u201cI see some of my friends the same age as me running around on the field and often wish I was still playing, especially for my little boys to be able to watch me.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n Despite this, he\u2019s grateful for how things have unfolded. \u201cAll in all, I\u2019ve been lucky that the transition has been relatively smooth, and this next chapter of my life has been stimulating so far,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cFor all intents and purposes, we\u2019re very happy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\nBuilt his dream home <\/h2>\n\n\n
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