Strong corporate governance key to SA REITs success in 2019
Having been battered with a few allegations of financial manipulation and delays in reporting results, South African Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) can enhance investor confidence with robust corporate governance system.
Shopping Mall Owners worried about Edcon can breathe a sigh of relief
The headlines about retail giant Edcon Holdings on the brink of collapse, have been jarring for South Africa’s big Shopping Mall Owners and the whole nation..
Boom time for SA Investors with Polish retail property exposure
South Africans invested in Polish retail property are well positioned to benefit from the country’s growing consumer spend and the popularity of mall shopping among Poles.
Investing >>
Office vacancies remain stubbornly high
The economy weakness is exerting a toll on commercial property owners, as a rising glut of office buildings makes it more difficult for some owners to lease the empty spaces.
Companies >>
Texton Property Fund pledges to address structural problems
Texton Property Fund (JSE: TEX) has pledged to attend to its struggling company’s affairs, but not all investors are impressed.
Gauteng >>
Joburg inner city property developments on the cards — City of Joburg
The Johannesburg City Council has identified over eighty properties in the Inner City for investment and development opportunities.
Western Cape >>
Cape Town hotel market ‘still extremely favourable’
While a gloomy outlook has been painted for the economy by many, the hotel market in Cape Town seem to indicate all is still relatively well.
KwaZulu-Natal >>
R1.1 billion Mount Edgecombe Interchange to boost Commercial demand
The development and operational sides of the new R1.1 billion Mount Edgecombe Interchange in KwaZulu Natal has gained momentum, and so is the demand for commercial space in the near vicinity.
Construction Industry >>
Sephaku reveals cost-cutting plan despite net profit rise
Building and construction-materials group, Sephaku Holdings, says it has embarked on a cost-reduction programme aimed at reducing head office expenses.
Africa Property >>
Africa — A challenging environment for Real Estate Investment
Property Investors are still concerned that a lack of strong legal structures and reliable rules are making the decision to invest in other African countries difficult as opposed to investing in Europe — SA Commercial Prop News has learned.
International Property >>
Developers tapping artificial intelligence to create sustainable workplaces
With technology changing how and where we work, property developers are tapping artificial intelligence to create more sustainable workplaces.
Sandton Central safety initiative bears fruit
An initiative aiming to promote greater safety for pedestrians, including those with impaired vision, and all other road users has paid off so well for Sandton Central. ... Full story