Listed property unit trust Emira Property Fund has named wellknown former property analyst James Templeton new CEO of Strategic Real Estate Asset Managers, the fund's asset managers

Mr. J Templeton has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director on the board of Strategic Real Estate Managers (Proprietary) Limited

Pretoria - Vukile Property Fund, the second listed initiative by Sanlam Properties, was listed on the real estate sector of the JSE Securities Exchange yesterday.

A property unit trust (PUT) is a portfolio of investment-grade properties that provides rental income and capital appreciation. PUTs are a simple way for you to invest in property and receive low-risk returns.

Emira announces purchase of three buildings for R 50m

Emira is the first of a number of new listings expected in the next few months

Emira Property Fund announced that a large proportion of its portfolio would comprise commercial properties, an indication that its management is confident about the prospects of SA's office market

RMB Properties, part of the First Rand Group, said yesterday it had overcome most of the delays relating to property transfers and was on schedule for a November 21 listing of its property unit trust Emira Property Fund.