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Industrial properties remain resilient

By: Nadine Ramdass 30th July 2021 The industrial real estate sector has shown resilience during a period that has proven to be most volatile for the office property and retail sectors, says JSE-listed real estate investment trust Redefine Properties national asset manager for industrial Johann Nell. The resilience is a result of... →

Covid exacerbates retail sector challenges

By: Nadine Ramdass 30th July 2021 Amid the negative impact of Covid-19 on the retail property sector, real estate investment trust company Liberty Two Degrees (L2D) FD José Snyders says rental relief enables retail businesses to navigate the effects of the pandemic while ensuring that retail spaces remain appealing to the public.... →

A photo of Liberty Two Degrees FD José Synders

JOSÉ SNYDERS Covid-19 has accelerated changes in the retail sector

Pandemic can spur innovation in property sector

By: Nadine Ramdass 30th July 2021 Although the pandemic has made it difficult for commercial and industrial property stakeholders to plan effectively for the future, this has led to great innovations, new approaches and renewed opportunities, says engineering services consulting firm WSP Africa regional director Johan Piekaar.... →

Highveld Industrial Park

By: Creamer Media Reporter 30th July 2021 Specialising in providing solutions for all industrial space requirements, Highveld Industrial Park (HIP) offers the ideal location for local, regional and national businesses that require manufacturing, metallurgical, warehousing and office facilities. HIP, situated close to eMalahleni in... →

Commercial property industry set to improve

By: Nadine Ramdass 30th July 2021 The commercial property sector is set to improve once Covid-19 restrictions are eased and the South African economy has navigated its way through the harshest of the pandemic’s impact, says commercial real estate agency Black Pepper Properties director Simon Black. The office market has been... →

MASSMART PROGRESS Covid-19 has enhanced is the use of space

Retail opportunities abound in peri-urban areas

By: Nadine Ramdass 30th July 2021 Peri-urban areas have immense opportunities for investment in commercial properties, such as shopping complexes and warehouses for retailers, says 100% black-owned property development, management and investments company Akani Properties MD Zamani Letjane. “We saw opportunities in the property... →

An image of an aerial view of the Autumn Leaf Mall

AERIAL VIEW OF AUTUMN LEAF MALL Akani Properties complements peri-urban areas’ retail property sector

Advocacy for women to ramp up going forward

By: Darren Parker 31st July 2020 Following the negative impact of Covid-19 on the commercial and industrial property sector, industry body Women’s Property Network (WPN) aims to ramp up its advocacy work going forward to further promote and support the interests of women working in the sector. WPN national chairperson Nonhlanhla... →

WOMEN WORKING TOGETHER The WPN team is going to ramping up its advocacy work to support women in the commercial and industrial property sector

Difficult times ahead for property sector

By: Darren Parker 31st July 2020 Following the significant challenges because of the Covid-19 outbreak, the outlook for the South African commercial and industrial property sector for next year remains somewhat bleak, says South African Property Owners Association (Sapoa) CEO Neil Gopal. Since the start of the national lockdown... →

NEIL GOPAL There needs to be urgent intervention at local municipal level

Economic recovery interventions present hope

By: Darren Parker 31st July 2020 South African Institute of Black Property Practitioners (SAIBPP) CEO Vuyiswa Mutshekwane says it is encouraging to already see a number of the proposals being put into practice from the SAIBPP’s 10-point plan to catalyse economic development and drive the post-lockdown economic recovery. The... →

VUYISWA MUTSHEKWANE It is not business as usual and things are unlikely to return to normal anytime soon

Inspection ensures buildings comply with fire regulations

By: Khutso Maphatsoe 2nd August 2019 Hospitality and retail buildings are deemed demanding in terms of fire protection and fire systems, but fire risk management and support company ASP Fire CEO Michael van Niekerk says an inspection process needs to be done to ensure that buildings comply with the National Buildings Regulations... →

MICHAEL VAN NIEKERK Architects request an estimation of the cost of fire systems to identify the cost factors

Property group achieves triple win at awards

2nd August 2019 Well-known South African property brand real estate agents Rawson Property Group has received three Global Brands Awards. The group’s wins include Best Real Estate Marketing Brand, Most Innovative Real Estate Brand and the highly coveted all-rounder, Best Real Estate Brand. →

Value for money in sectional title properties

3rd August 2018 Despite challenging economic conditions, there are still opportunities for buyers and investors to purchase property in a desirable address at affordable prices, says leading estate agency Pam Golding. The company says savvy buyers with access to finance are buying up sectional title properties... →

ON THE MARKET This renovated two bedroom, two bathroom ground unit apartment in Morningside is on the market for R1.575 million through Pam Golding Properties

Internet connectivity increases property value

By: Melissa Zisengwe 3rd August 2018 Bundling WiFi connectivity is a commercial and industrial property value-proposition, which attracts potential buyers and boosts property value, says wireless networking company Ruckus Networks. “South African property developers are proving to be enthusiastic WiFi adopters because the... →

RIAAN GRAHAM says all property owners and tenants now expect functional and reliable Internet connection

Unique design solution for 92 Rivonia Road project

By: Melissa Zisengwe 3rd August 2018 Formwork and scaffolding manufacturer PERI South Africa was able to supply a unique design solution for the challenging 92 Rivonia Road mixed-use development. This allowed main contractor WBHO to come to grips with the striking ‘feature brows’ at the project, lead engineer: key and strategic... →

A UNIQUE CHALLENGE The project was a major challenge from a structural and architectural point of view

Variance rates measured in eight metropolitan municipalities

4th August 2017 The South African Property Owners Association (Sapoa) has compared the level of rates and taxes levied in each of the eight metropolitan municipalities of the country which reveals some variance in the cents in the rand rate across the main property types. →

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CITY OF JOHANNESBURG The city is the largest in the country in terms of revenue

Interest in property increases developer offerings

By: Victor Moolman 4th August 2017 An increase in land-controlling developers that are willing to sell turnkey solutions has been observed by residential and commercial property consultant Knight Frank. →

Sandton building wins Sapoa award

By: Victor Moolman 4th August 2017 The Sasol Place building in Sandton, designed by professional management service group Paragon Group's subsidiary Paragon Architects, won the office developments corporate and the overall winner awards from the South African Property Owners Association (Sapoa) in 2017. →

SANDTON PLACE The building has been awarded a 5-Star Green Star rating

SBS Tanks

By: Zandile Mavuso 4th August 2017 As a proudly ISO 9001:2008 accredited company, tank manufacturer SBS Tanks is truly an industry leader in liquid storage not only in sub-Saharan Africa, but in the rest of the continent as well. →

Partnership to provide solar energy for properties globally

By: Victor Moolman 4th August 2017 Solar solutions provider SOLA Future Energy and South African property development company Atterbury Property Developments have partnered to provide solar energy and electrical storage solutions to the Atterbury portfolio of properties to a projected cost of up to R210-million. →

SOLAR POWER SOLA Future Energy will be retrofitting older buildings as well as new buildings with solar power

New development zone in Cape Town

4th August 2017 Property development company AMDEC Property Development has developed a nautically-inspired commercial and residential space in the Roggebaai Canal Tourism Precinct, in Cape Town, called the Yacht Club. →

DEEP FOUNDATION Because the site is located in a high water level area the foundations had to be sunk deep

Phase 2 of South Africa’s largest mixed-use parkland to commence

9th December 2016 Construction company Renico Earthworks & Civils will commence the R280-million contract for the construction of internal services in Phase 2 of the Steyn City Parkland Residence project, in Johannesburg, before the end of this year. →

MIXED LAND USE Steyn City will include a lifestyle resort, a city centre, a commercial park, retail outlets, a retirement village, a medical centre and private residences on its 810 ha of land

Consolidation provides opportunity for development

By: Robyn Wilkinson 9th December 2016 With low growth in the South African economy, there is a trend in both the commercial office and industrial property sectors towards consolidation and the relocation of existing operations to well-connected locations, says consulting engineering firm Arup. →

DIGITAL DESIGNS The design of Pricewaterhouse Coopers’ new headquarters showcases the benefits of using digital software such as parametric modelling

Property developers shift focus to manage economic risk

By: Robyn Wilkinson 9th December 2016 There has been a slowdown in the development of commercial properties as developers shift their focus to residential, healthcare and industrial projects to best manage risks in South Africa’s economic climate, says business management consultant WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff Africa regional director... →

WILLIAM JOHNSTON Best practice designs that incorporate a holistic and sustainable approach to property development is becoming entrenched among South Africa developers

Partnership to bridge housing capital gap

20th July 2012 Provincial housing funder Gauteng Partnership Fund (GPF) has partnered with the National Housing Finance Corporation (NHFC) on a R200-million Entrepreneur Empowerment Property Fund (EEPF) programme aimed at Human Development Index-owned companies pursuing rental-housing opportunities in Gauteng. →

Lack of appropriate housing stock a consequence of market failure

By: Dennis Ndaba 22nd August 2008 The lack of appropriate housing stock in South Africa is a consequence of “market failure,” says Standard Bank MD for integrated residential developments (IRDev) Kevin Duncan. →

R370m facelift for southern Joburg shopping complex

By: Dennis Ndaba 15th August 2008 Property developer Hyprop is to undertake a new R370-million expansion project at The Glen shopping centre, in southern Johannesburg, in line with the group’s strategy of focusing on asset-enhancing opportunities in its existing portfolio. →

A ‘Maponya Mall’ in every province. That’s the vision of a black business icon

By: Dennis Ndaba 22nd February 2008 “I would like to be afforded an opportunity to build more malls through out the country,” the father of township retail and entrepreneur extraordinaire Richard Maponya announces casually in an exclusive interview with Engineering News at the comfort of his patio in Hyde Park, in... →

R750-million Tubatse Estate to begin later this year

By: Dennis Ndaba 1st February 2008 The Tubatse Estate, a R750-million visionary project to provide quality housing solutions in Burgersfort, in Limpopo, will begin in the second quarter of the year. →

Phase one of Stoneridge mall to be completed by October 2008

By: Dennis Ndaba 20th April 2007 Construction of the first phase of blue chip listed loan stock company Hyprop Investments’ new Stoneridge shopping complex is set to cost about R544-million and is scheduled for completion in October 2008. →

Industrial property buoyed by low vacancy rate, strong growth

By: Irma Venter 6th April 2007 Strong economic growth, rising building costs and low vacancy rates have ensured that the industrial property market kept up its grand performance during the last quarter of 2006. →

The rebirth of an inner city

By: Mariaan Webb 24th February 2006 Over the last couple of years, South African inner-cities went through an extended period of decline. While businesses relocated to newer parts of the cities, inner-citieswere left with growing population numbers which resulted in overcrowding and illegal occupationof buildings. The... →

Industrail property remains in high demand

By: Mariaan Webb 24th February 2006 The South African property market is exploding and with an increase in demand, driven by economic growth and steady interest rates, some of the country�s largest property funds are predicting a promising year for the property market. →

Firm eyes bigger and better property portfolio

By: Mariaan Webb 24th February 2006 Property loan-stock company, CBS Property Portfolio, which listed on the JSE at the end of last year, has built up a R987-million portfolio comprising selected properties in mainly the Western Cape, but it has also acquired properties in Gauteng and Kwazulu-Natal recently. →

Developer in R1,6-billion retail-property acquisition

By: Mariaan Webb 24th February 2006 The JSE-listed property loan stock company Growthpoint Properties recently announced the acquisition of 24 prime properties, worth R1,6-billion, which increases its portfolio to over R11-billion. →

R120m mall extension set for completion this September

24th February 2006 The architect of the original multiple award-winning Midlands Mall in Maritzburg, Bentel Associates International (BAI), has been retained for the R120-million extension project due for completion this year. →

Tshwane inner-city plan launched

By: Liezel Hill 25th November 2005 The Department of Public Works (DPW) and the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality (CTMM) earlier this month unveiled a multibillion-rand strategy aimed at improving working conditions for national government officials in the inner city. →

Tshwane launches government precinct regeneration plan

By: Liezel Hill 11th November 2005 The Department of Public Works (DPW) and the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality (CTMM) yesterday unveiled a multibillion-rand strategy aimed at improving working conditions for national government officials in the inner city. →

Housing investments 'not just bricks and mortar'

By: Liezel Hill 22nd August 2005 Leading property economist Francois Viruly on Friday echoed comments by Gauteng Premier Mbhazima Shilowa that urban regeneration programmes should not focus on developing central business districts (CBDs) and cultural precincts at the expense of the “Hillbrows and Bereas of the world”. →

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