High demand for large warehousing space in Cape Town’s Northern Suburbs

A strong demand for large warehousing space in the Cape Town area is seeing an uptake of such accommodation to buy and lease, particularly for logistics and storage and distribution businesses, says Daniel Etherington, senior broker of the Western Cape-based……more

Central Wynberg poised for property renaissance as MyCiti bus route plans progress

Community reactions to the proposed MyCiti BRT route in Wynberg have ranged from enthusiastic to extremely unhappy. Despite this, few would argue that the suburb’s congested centre and transport hub aren’t long overdue for an upgrade. These issues are often……more

South African Sustainable Properties Deliver Effective Returns

MSCI Inc. (NYSE: MSCI) has released the 2015 results of the IPD South Africa Annual Green Property Indicator. The Indicator, sponsored by Growthpoint Properties, strongly supports the investment case for energy efficient buildings in the commercial property sector.
For the year……more

International brands to take up tenancies at redeveloped Menlyn Mall

Zara, Hamleys toy store, Krispy Kreme doughnuts and H&M clothing are just four major international brands that will soon be opening their doors in Menlyn Park Shopping Centre in Pretoria. The centre, which is undergoing a R2-billion redevelopment due for……more

Liberty intends to list a portion of its premier property portfolio on the JSE

Liberty (whose investments include the iconic Sandton City – “the richest square mile in Africa”) – announced its intention to list a portion of its premium property portfolio on the JSE as a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), to be……more

Cushman & Wakefield and Excellerate forge sub-Saharan African affiliation

Cushman & Wakefield, a leading global real estate services firm, has entered into an exclusive affiliate arrangement across sub-Saharan Africa with Excellerate Property Services, the holding company behind leading brands including property and facilities manager JHI, to offer a comprehensive……more