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Steady seas for commercial investors
Small changes in short-term interest rates are likely to affect consumer spending patterns, says Attie Anderson FNB Commercial Property Finance’s head. ... Full story
Transformation in limbo
Transformation is happening very slowly in property industry and on top of this, there is a general lack of skills entering the listed and unlisted property sectors, a panel discussion at the South African Property Owners’ Association (SAPOA) International Convention said on Wednesday.
Global demand for Waterfront living
The V&A Waterfront residential stock shortages is evident as cash buyers’ line up for luxury apartments, paying R8m for a two-bedroomed flat.
SA’s listed property funds outperform peers
South African-listed property funds comprehensively outper forms their global counterparts in the first four months of this year.
SA’s listed property funds outperform peers
South African-listed property funds comprehensively outper forms their global counterparts in the first four months of this year.
Office property market losing shine
The office property market is a long way from solving the problem of high vacancy levels, according to the latest Rode’s Report on the SA Property Market.
Unlisted funds 'would benefit' from Reit status
Investors in SA property syndicates should get some peace of mind if unlisted property funds attain real estate investment trust status later this year, says Growthpoint Properties MD Estienne de Klerk.
Auction ‘ghost bidding’ common practice in SA's Property Industry
Ivor Ichikowitz the chairman of arms manufacturer, the Paramount Group, has lost a battle against The High Street Auction Co, which he accused of faking bids to inflate the price of a property he was buying.
Nedbank approves retail development in Secunda
Nedbank Corporate Property Finance has approved R69.3 million funding for the development of the 8722m² first phase of the Secunda Value Centre, Mpumulanga.
Property returns begin to fall as economic pressure grows
Fixed property market appears to be weakening, with the latest data from Investment Property Databank SA showing that capital valuations have softened.
Financial engineering destroys value, REIT Analysts warn
Analysts and property managers are stressing that when property counters are compared, the source of their returns must also be given equal attention.
REITs dispensation to Unlisted Property funds welcomed
The announcement by Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene in his budget speech on Wednesday that unlisted property companies should qualify for the same tax treatment as listed REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts), has been welcomed by South Africa’s commercial real estate sector.
Accelerate buys KPMG buildings for R850m
Accelerate Property Fund has bought KPMG's property service holding company with six office property assets across various centres in South Africa for R850 million.
Listed property is still good value, Industry Analysts say
SA listed property still represented good value for property investors wanting a relatively secure income stream despite a poor prognosis for weaker economy growth in the medium term.
Redefine Properties on a R4.1 billion acquisition trail
Redefine Properties today announced the acquisition of the Leaf Capital portfolio of properties for R4.1 billion equating to an initial income yield of 8%, substantially enhancing its office portfolio in the Western Cape.
