The local residential property market in the northern Johannesburg suburb of Norwood is highly buoyant and homes in the area remain in strong demand, says Pam Golding Properties.

“Construction is underway on FWJK’s latest office and retail tower in Illovo,” announced Rhys Rocke, regional director of the developer FWJK Developments.

Great value, great views, top schools and excellent shopping and recreational facilities… the New South has it all, and even offers easy and less-congested access to the Johannesburg CBD and other parts of the metro.

Accelerate Property Fund, the JSE listed Real Estate Investment Trust with significant exposure in the dynamic Fourways node, Johannesburg, today reported robust interim results notwithstanding a challenging macro-economic and political environment.

Ask any investor what tops their priority list for a sound commercial property investment and apart from a prime location, high visibility and high calibre of building are key factors, says Norman Raad, CEO of Broll Auctions and Sales.

JSE listed REIT Octodec today announced full year results in line with expectations in a challenging economic, political and operating environment.

The current residential market continues to reflect the state-of-the-nation and the economy, both in terms of price growth and the level of consumer and business confidence.

During what may be described as a tumultuous 2016 to date, while trading conditions in the property auction arena have proven challenging, retail shopping centres, service stations, hotels and residential blocks have shown resilience throughout this period and are still in strong demand.

Calgro M3, which develops affordable housing with the government, sees group revenue rise 25.7% to R720m in the interim period to August.

The South African Women in Property Awards Gala Dinner is set for Wednesday, 26th October 2016 at the Monte Casino Ballroom. Partnering with the WPN are dedicated sponsors Airports Company South Africa (ACSA), the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and Tsogo Sun.