These small upgrades could make your commercial property more desirable

BY: LEON BREYTENBACH
The bottom line in owning commercial property is to make money, but this won't happen if you are experiencing frequent vacancies. There are a number of inexpensive quick-fixes which could make your commercial property more desirable to prospective tenants.……more

Western Cape clearly doing something right

Value of building plans passed confirms upward trend in residential construction as province closes the gap on Gauteng.
Roelof Botha  /  9 May 2019 00:15    
A province for others to emulate. The author believes it is useful to consider why the Western Cape continues to……more

Sipho Pityana named new chairperson of Redefine Properties

Redefine Properties has appointed Sipho Pityana as its independent non-executive chairperson with effect from 3 May.
Sipho Pityana, chairperson, Redefine Properties. Image source: www.serioussocialinvesting.co.za
Pityana is the founder and chairman of Izingwe Capital, a privately held investment company. He is also chairperson of……more

Redefine delivers growth despite local challenges

Over a quarter of its income now stems from international operations.
Nompu Siziba 
NOMPU SIZIBA: Property group Redefine released its interim results today [Monday] for the six months ended February. The company reported that its distributions or dividends to shareholders rose by 4%……more

Nedbank Menlyn Maine awarded 5-star Green Star rating

The Green Building Council of South Africa has awarded Nedbank's Menlyn Maine building a five-star Green Star rating in Existing Building Performance.
Image source: www.bosun.co.za
“This certification underscores our commitment to driving sustainable inclusive economic growth and having a positive impact on socioeconomic……more

Countdown to kick-off of Joburg’s R20bn facelift

Developers who have won the right to rejuvenate old buildings and build affordable housing in the city will need to hit the ground running.
Tebogo Tshwane  
There is a yearning for affordable rental accommodation in SA, says one of the developers involved……more