“South Africa’s residential market is in for an interesting time in 2019, but our predictions for the year are all positive, and we believe that home buyers and investors who take the plunge and buy early will be well-rewarded.”

Fitch Ratings has affirmed real-estate company NEPI Rockcastle plc's Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) and senior unsecured rating at 'BBB' with a Stable Outlook.