Ratanga returns in R57m Canal Walk upgrade

Hyprop Investments-owned Canal Walk Shopping Centre is set to undergo a multi-million-rand renovation, which will see a revamp of its food court and the inclusion of a new attraction, The Ratanga Family Entertainment Centre. According to the centre, the renovation……more

May conference to address crisis in SA's property and construction industry

From the collapse of companies such as Group Five and the stagnation of government processes and procurement to intimidation and violence on construction sites as well as the stalemates around inclusionary housing policy, the property development and construction industries are……more

SA election pivotal to boosting property’s rebound – Redefine CEO

Real estate industry needs political certainty, says Andrew Konig.
Colin McClelland  /  11 April 2019 
A strong mandate will enable Cyril Ramaphosa to act decisively, says Konig. Picture: Moneyweb
Redefine Properties, South Africa’s second-largest real estate investment trust, believes the tough property market will ease……more

Growthpoint taps desalination to ensure V&A water supply

New plant will supersede Cape Town’s smaller waterfront effort.
Colin McClelland  /  8 April 2019 
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It is estimated that the city's V&A plant will cost about R57m over two years. Picture: Kevin Sutherland/Bloomberg
Growthpoint Properties, South Africa’s largest retail and office space owner, is protecting……more

I spent 53 minutes in Amazon Go and saw the future of retail

By Matt McFarland - CNN Business
Seattle - If you want to glimpse the future of retail, check out an Amazon Go store.
They're sleek and modern, with a minimalist vibe. Black merchandise racks. Wood veneer. Polished concrete. Pop music plays softly in the……more

New report: Innovation key to survival in retail property sector

3 APR 2019  
Broll Property Intel has released it latest report unpacking how the retail property sector is evolving, and highlights some of the changing retail, consumer and technology trends.
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“In the face of increased competition, shopping centre owners, developers, managers……more