A decade of corporate semigration and decentralisation fuelled the Winelands commercial sector, with increased demand boosting development, however, this has begun to taper off,precipitating a number of significant market shifts.

Investment into Section 12J venture capital vehicles has seen a huge uptake over the last 24 months as investors have realised the extraordinary tax incentive offered by SARS.

Equites Property Fund Limited today announced distributable earnings for the six months to 31 August 2019 up 31.1% year-on-year.

Easing lending conditions supportive of purchasing activity.

Atterbury has commenced construction of the first phase of the prime new multi-billion Rand Castle Gate mixed-use precinct in Pretoria.

Broll Property Group has added another high-profile client to their books by winning the bid for Property and Facilities Management of Crested Towers Building in Uganda.

The Sub-Saharan Africa market may seem daunting and complex for the first - time investor or developer. 

Hammerson plc has exchanged contracts for the sale of Abbotsinch Retail Park, Paisley to Ashby Capital for £67m. The sale price represents a net initial yield of 7.8% and is 3% below book value as at 30 June 2019.   

Construction of the new Data Centre for Orange Botswana is well underway, with this fast track construction project being undertaken by Concor Buildings set to deliver the Tier III Data Centre before the end of 2019.

Outstanding private sector mortgage balances (R1 465,5 billion and 38,2% of total privatesector credit balances of R3 839,4 billion), which include both corporate and household mortgage balances, increased at a rate of 6,7% y/y up to end-August (6,3% y/y at end- July).