UTILITY costs are often ignored, but savings can be generated in this area. The commercial sector could save R800m a year alone by effectively structuring electricity costs.

OLD Mutual Properties has appointed three firms to manage facilities at 400 buildings in its portfolio.

TIMING is the most crucial factor for those looking to make money in the commercial property industry, and many investors seem to have got it wrong, according to the latest Nedbank

Need to find flexible mechanisms pays for investors, developers and tenants

Inner city parking problems are impacting hugely on commercial vacancy levels and retail patronage of SA's cities, but whether these problems are getting the attention they deserve, remains to be seen.

LEASES with a value of more than R525 million and covering 395 000m2 - the equivalent of 20 city office towers - have been concluded by Old Mutual Properties' commercial

PROPERTIES worth R240 million have been sold by Old Mutual Properties as part of its strategy to continually rejuvenate client portfolios, says Gavin Dold, asset management executive of Old Mutual Properties.

Everyone's needs must be regarded as important

The Regus business centre in Midrand continues to be a barometer of corporate activity in the area – experiencing continuous high demand for its facilities and services.

Africa excluded from global circuit, MD says