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Commercial leases under strain as Tenants struggle to pay rent
The containment measures put in place in the past two years in response to the pandemic shuttered businesses and offices and dealt a severe blow to the demand for the commercial property market — especially, in the retail, hotel, and office segments. ... Full story
Retail Property Market – From Covid-19 Risk to Stagflation Risk
The multi-year retail property market correction appears likely to continue during FNB’s economic forecast period.
Opportunities emerging in the Commercial Property Sector post lockdown
All industries and businesses have been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic in some way, including how their commercial properties are being utilized.
Property industry braces for more interest rate increases
For the second time in a row this year, the South African Reserve Bank increased the repo rate by 25 basis points, bringing the prime lending rate to 7.75%.
More pain for Landlords as they convert Office Parks into Residential Units
The South African commercial property sector is still experiencing tougher conditions, especially weaker economic growth coupled with the decline in demand for office space — prompting listed funds to convert their office parks into Residential apartments.
Mentorship programme set to give Property Valuation Profession a boost
The South African Institute of Valuers (SAIV) has announced that applications are open for their 2022 Mentorship Programme, from 7 March until 30 April 2022.
Amid SA's mayhem, SAPOA calls for punitive and decisive action
Following this weekend’s spate of unrest across the country, the South African Property Owners Association (SAPOA) strongly condemns the incidents of looting and malicious damage to retail property centers.
How the Covid pandemic reshaped the Property Market
The impact the Covid19 pandemic has had on human life is of utmost importance, but the effect it has had on the Property Market cannot be understated.
Tenants get R3 billion in Rental assistance from South African Landlords
Since last year, South African Landlords gave a whopping R3 billion in rental assistance to protect Tenants in the state from eviction and curb business failures, SA REIT Association released a report.
Make South Africa's cities smarter rather than building new ones
COVID-19 has highlighted underlying vulnerabilities that undermine South African citizens’ quality of life.
Smart Cities, Infrastructure and Highway upgrades on the way
Addressing the 2021 State of the Nation Address (Sona), President Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed that his administration is conceptualizing a number of post-apartheid smart cities in provinces around the country.
Radisson to build two new hotels in Joburg and Durban despite Covid-19 turmoil
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated Radisson Hotel Group Africa’s hospitality plans, pushing the company to invest billions in building new six new hotels in Africa, including two in South Africa.
Why Property Investors are going for ‘Aparthotels’
‘Aparthotels or serviced apartments are a relatively recent phenomenon growing in popularity among property investors wanting to mitigate risk.
SONA 2020: Industry players call for action to boost Property Investor Confidence
The 2020 State of the Nation Address (SONA) is on everyone’s minds and it’s clear that our President and his cabinet have a lot of work ahead of them.
SA listed property — Is the Party Over?
The listed property's party is over and investors who’ve invested because of the sector’s historic ability to deliver inflation-beating dividends are no doubt wondering if it’s still the best place to stash their cash.