While the location of a commercial property is always of key importance, the appearance of the building plays a significant role in attracting and retaining tenants due to the perceived desirability of the venue, says Rudolf Nieman, managing director of JHI Project Management – a member of the Excellerate Property Services group

Excellerate Property Services (EPS), which was formed following the Excellerate group’s acquisition of a stake in JHI Properties in 2010, is on a concerted growth path, says Marna van der Walt, CEO of EPS

In recent years, it has become evident that requirements by property owners and property asset managers in regard to property services are changing. It is now expected that property services companies provide a comprehensive ‘one-stop’ property and facilities management service

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

The response to the recent launch of the Kgodisa Training Academy has been extremely positive, says Thea Bezuidenhout, director of Kgodisa

The SETA-accredited training will comprise various courses with NQF credits linked to each

The acquisition by Excellerate and JHI management of the entire issued share capital of JHI is on the cards