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Listed Property Sector register gains in September
Local listed property sector registered a gain of 1.4% during the week ended 27 September 2013, despite the recent bond-driven share price volatility and a weaker Rand. ... Full story
SA Property Stocks slow on profit-taking
Despite recent results in the listed property sector either meeting or exceeding expectations, the performance of property stocks has been at the mercy of bond markets, which have generally been weak and volatile since mid-May.
Standard Bank house price index up 6.9% in September
Standard Bank house price index records a modest moderation in September‚ rising by 6.9% from a revised 7.6% in August.
Cape Town Industrial Property Market showing signs of improvement
Take up of commercial Industrial space and other emerging positive trends point to a better year for Cape Town Industrial Property Market.
SA Office Sector still facing an Uphill Battle to Recovery
Other commercial property markets have seen impressive turnarounds in the midst of South Africa real estate recovery, particularly in Retail and the Industrial sectors, but the Office Market continues to languish as fewer companies place a premium on office space.
Listed property sector rallies 5% during the week ended 13 Sept
South Africa’s listed property sector soared 5% during the week ending 13 September 2013, significantly outperforming both the equity and bond markets.
Vukile to maintain cautious approach as listed property sector recovers
JSE-listed property group Vukile Property Fund intends to maintain a cautious approach as the listed property sector finds its feet, accoding to CEO Laurence Rapp.
Cape Town CBD unlocks Retail Potential
The Cape Town CBD is well-positioned to offer shoppers a retail experience that is fast matching that of some of the world’s most recognised high-end shopping districts
Rosebank Rooftop Market battle looms as B&B Markets seek compensation
The former Rooftop Market says it intended suing and seek compensation from Hyprop Investment, the owners of Rosebank Mall, for the damages incured moving the market to Norwood Mall.
South African Council of Shopping Centres (SACSC) joins ICSC
The South African Council of Shopping Centres (SACSC) signed an agreement to join the International Council of Shopping Centres (ICSC) in a move that will see local retail industry gain greater access to global insights and resources.
Sycom sells Discovery Building in Sandton for R413 million
JSE-Listed Sycom Property Fund (SYC) said on Thursday it had exchanged contracts on the sale of Discovery building in Sandton to The Truzen 113 Trust for R413.9 million.
Investec Property Fund concludes 60 000m² Industrial space lease
Evidence of the ongoing demand for industrial space is a 60,000m² lease for premises secured over the last three months in Gauteng in a transaction concluded by Investec Property Fund.
Inanda Club land sale sets new record for Gauteng values
Sandton’s posh Inanda Club, which sold a third of its land (8ha) to Investec for R72,5m earlier this year for a new housing estate, is set to become one of Gauteng’s most exclusive residential addresses.
GBCSA takes up residence in a new ‘greener’ office space
The Green Building Council SA (GBCSA) has taken up residence at its inspired new green office at the Blackriver Park complex in Observatory, Cape Town.
Standard Bank’s Rosebank development earns 5 Green Stars
The R2.7 billion Standard Bank’s Rosebank new office development has achieved a 5 Green Star rating certification from the Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA).
