Johannesburg’s inner city and surrounds continue to show signs of regeneration. Slowly but surely the streets really are being taken back by a number of dedicated and insightful players.

Over the last 10 years ungeared investment property in South Africa, whether this be listed or unlisted, delivered astounding compound total returns of 407%. This performance is well ahead of other asset classes with equities delivering 314% total returns over the last decade, bonds 208% and cash 135%. However, there are rough waters ahead which need to be carefully navigated

It claims to be the lightning capital of world, but however dubious this title may be, Johannesburg has avoided being struck by the global property crash as its offices, shops and warehouses outperformed those in every other global city outside of South Africa over the last decade. Analogous to a tale of 'havens' and 'have-nots', commercial property is a key measure of economic vitality, since strong retail, leisure and industrial performance encourages investors such as pension funds to buy up buildings to earn income through rental income and capital value increases

A prominent and well positioned site on the corner of Summerley and Main Roads in Kenilworth, Cape Town, is being redeveloped into a prime AAA grade commercial property which is expected to act as a catalyst for urban renewal in the area. Owned and developed by the Pam Golding Property group ‘Pam Golding on Main’ will comprise 4100sqm of offices and retail space, as well as 129 parking bays on two floors of secure, undercover parking. 

Drawing on its expertise and experience as the market leader in the commercial property finance industry, Nedbank Corporate Property Finance Cape has tailored a custom-made finance deal for Ingenuity Property Investments Limited

JHI Residential is a natural progression for the group, which collectively has extensive experience not only in managing commercial property, but in managing various mixed-use properties which often includes a residential component

Vividend Income Fund’s (Vividend) recent acquisition of the R790 million Vusani portfolio, financed by Nedbank Corporate Property Finance, reaffirms bank’s position as the market leader in the commercial property finance industry

Following the approval of a R175 million finance deal by Nedbank Corporate Property Finance, the more than 80% of people within the Elim catchment area who currently shop in other cities, will soon enjoy shopping convenience on their doorstep

Two landmark buildings in the CBD, previously owned by Vukile LTD, were snapped up by a 'anonymous' private investor for R67.6 million on auction

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