Property News Articles in South Africa

Property investment in Cape Town CBD continues to remain resilient despite pandemic

The Cape Town Central City remained a viable commercial and residential property investment node in 2020 with the total estimated value of developments completed, totalling R972m.

'Slow commercial sector recovery' after 2020's deep recession

FNB's Commercial Property Broker Survey respondents continue to perceive easing in levels of financial pressure, with the rate of improvement slowing.

Secure commercial property sales 'need more than just lowered prices'

Offering rental guarantees or securing a vendor loan are just some of the ways to overcome the challenges of commercial sales during tough economic times.

New Gauteng development, Mamelodi Square, breaks ground

Mamelodi Square, located directly off the main arterial of Tsamaya Road, is set to provide convenient and essential retail to the surrounding community.

Genuine SA success stories 'inspiring retail sector' despite lockdown challenges

There is an exciting retail environment emerging in South Africa, according to Flanagan & Gerard who have kept vacancies of its 10 malls to under 1%.

Deregulating SA's electricity supply, but 'grey areas' remain

Smaller businesses and consumers are looking forward to a reduction in loadshedding and less reliance on Eskom in the future, but what do the law changes mean for private energy producers.

Is investing in Cape Town commercial property a safe bet?

The pandemic has significantly impacted certain commercial sectors with some bearing the brunt, whilst others have thrived. Here's how landlords and investors can yield returns.

New hybrid office development takes shape in Somerset West

As many companies contemplate bringing employees back to the office, the big debate is about how this process will evolve to suit the desire for safety and better work-life balance.

'No quick recovery' for SA's commercial property sector

The commercial industry has already been struggling for survival following the massive impact of 2020’s lockdown restrictions - with the riots and third wave fueling an already dire situation. 

Rental arrears as Level 4 bites | 'I have not drawn a salary for more than a year'

Embattled businesses are still struggling to recover from the hard lockdown in the second quarter of 2020 - and they shudder to consider what the latest adjusted Level 4 restrictions will bring.

Members clubs, instead of cubicles, shaping Cape Town's co-working spaces

As vaccinations become more common place co-working hubs may see more growth than ever before. Here's how they've weather the pandemic storm thus far.

The hype of WFH | Who will return to the office and who won't?

The impact of the Work from Home trend, accelerated by the Covid-19 pandemic is somewhat overhyped, "with disillusionment expected as the cycle plays out".

How SMMEs can safeguard themselves for energy security

South Africa's SMEs urged to consider solar energy to prevent power interruptions, as many cannot afford lost production time caused by load shedding.

What South Africans are spending more money on than they were a year ago?

What the property markets look like a year after lockdown and what locals are spending more money on.

Fortress logistics-focussed strategy 'paying off' in tough market 

Beating the odds in lacklustre real estate sector Fortress Real Estate Investments, South Africa’s third-largest REIT, says that its long-term strategy is paying off.  

SA billionaire wants to build Cape Town's own Lanseria

South African billionaire Rob Hersov says he wants to "build a new world-class airport", just outside of Cape Town.

Retail Therapy | Where do shoppers loyalties lie?

After the turbulent and tumultuous year that was 2020, 2Engage shares a few insights into the loyalty and rewards space in South Africa’s retail main market.

Office property market set to be the weakest in 2021?

The Office Property Market appears to have surpassed the Retail Property Market in terms of being perceived by brokers as the weakest of the 3 major commercial property sectors in South Africa.

REITs 2021 Outlook | Will sanity return to the investment markets?

SA REITs recovered somewhat in the final months of 2020, indicating the potential start of a long-term uptrend in the real estate sector. The outlook for 2021 remains uncertain.

WATCH | 3-Month Eskom forecast shows 'Stage 8 load shedding inevitable'

Independent energy expert Ted Blom says he expects load shedding to be a reality for the next five years, painting a grim picture about the current bout of energy shortages South Africa finds itself in.