Eric Ellerine has passed away December 4, 2023By:Alistair Anderson December 4 2023 South African entrepreneur and investor, Eric Ellerine has passed away. He was… READ MORE
Cape Town CBD to take back the power amid electricity crunch November 30, 2023By:Alistair Anderson November 30 2023 The Cape Town Central City Improvement District (CCID) which helps to manage… READ MORE
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and online trust key themes to emerge at the 2023 Property Portal Watch Conference November 30, 2023By:propertyflashza November 30 2023 Artificial Intelligence (AI), online trust and the way portals can better engage… READ MORE
Vukile Property Fund says malls that haven’t been on the market for years will soon be up for sale November 30, 2023By:Alistair Anderson November 29 2023 For the first time in a few years landlords are putting some… READ MORE
CCID delivers a superb performance in bumper year November 29, 2023By:Alistair Anderson November 29 2023 As 2024 approaches, Cape Town’s inner city is standing tall for its… READ MORE
Abundant opportunities in the land downunder November 28, 2023By:Alistair Anderson November 28 2023 This is a guest article by independent analyst, Keillen Ndlovu Arriving In… READ MORE
SA’s oldest pub, the Pig & Whistle Inn for sale in Bathurst November 23, 2023By:Alistair Anderson November 23 2023 Guest piece for Pam Golding Properties Situated in the quaint village of… READ MORE
Burstone Group and Irongate announce JV acquisition with Phoenix as co-investor November 23, 2023By:Alistair Anderson November 22 2023 Burstone Group announced that its Australian joint venture (JV) with Irongate has acquired… READ MORE
Vukile Property Fund has acted swiftly with resignation of Babalwa Ngonyama from its board November 23, 2023By:Alistair Anderson November 23 2023 Former UCT chair of council Babalwa Ngonyama resigned from the board of… READ MORE
IPF reborn as Burstone needs to win more love from investors as listed property goes back into vogue November 20, 2023By:Alistair Anderson November 17 2023 JSE-listed Burstone group’s financial results were not too keenly received on Thursday,… READ MORE
Emira Property Fund feels the pressure as the cost of operating in South Africa bites November 17, 2023By:Alistair Anderson November 16 2023 The diversified real estate investment trust (Reit), Emira Property Fund found it… READ MORE
Dipula Income Fund sees its share price climb as it simplifies its business in 2023 financial year November 17, 2023By:Alistair Anderson November 15 2023 Dipula Income Fund, the JSE-listed fund led by CEO Izak Petersen has… READ MORE
Luxury brands top mall trading densities – Clur Index November 14, 2023By:Alistair Anderson November 14 20213 This is a guest article for Clur International Despite a weak economy,… READ MORE
Redefine Properties’ Polish personal storage to be worth billions in a few years time November 14, 2023By:Alistair Anderson November 6 2023 Redefine Properties, one of SA’s largest landlord aims to grow its personal… READ MORE
Human connection under construction with Blok’s ONE46ONM November 9, 2023By:Alistair Anderson November 9 2023 ONE46ONM is testament to Blok’s steady success as a Cape developer For… READ MORE
Is Octodec a takeover target? November 3, 2023By:Alistair Anderson November 3 2023 Octodec Investments, the JSE-listed diversified landlord which tends to invest mostly in… READ MORE
Grit Real Estate looks to target impact assets with the support of new financiers November 2, 2023By:Alistair Anderson October 31 2023 London and Mauritius listed property company, Grit Real Estate is talking to… READ MORE
Las Vegas celebrity is competing with the best real estate agents in Nevada November 1, 2023By:Alistair Anderson November 1 2023 Cami Lincowski is standing out in Las Vegas Nevada. This businesswoman has… READ MORE
Student accommodation shortage presents opportunity for property investors October 31, 2023By:Alistair Anderson October 31 2023 For Broll Auctions South Africa’s dire shortage of student accommodation continues to… READ MORE
Veld Capital announces sale of education-infrastructure assets in India October 31, 2023By:Alistair Anderson October 31 2023 Veld Capital, a private credit and real estate specialist investor has sold… READ MORE
Exemplar REITail breaks ground in Idutywa, Eastern Cape October 31, 2023By:Alistair Anderson October 30 2023 Guest article for Exemplar Exemplar REITail has broken ground at Mbhashe Mall… READ MORE
Divercity takes its successful affordable housing model to Cape Town October 30, 2023By:Alistair Anderson October 30 2023 Divercity Urban Property Group, a company launched in Gauteng in 2018, has… READ MORE
Retailers and professionals are thriving in Cape Town CBD October 26, 2023By:Alistair Anderson October 26 2023 Cape Town’s CBD continues to draw a rich assortment of quality tenants… READ MORE
Inospace acquires landmark Paarden Eiland property from liquidated ship builder October 26, 2023By:Alistair Anderson October 26 2023 Inospace, an owner and operator of serviced last-mile logistics parks, has acquired… READ MORE
Game-changing proptech: Lisa smart leasing platform launches in South Africa October 26, 2023By:Alistair Anderson October 26 2023 Guest press release for Inospace Dutch-based technology platform Lisa BV will launch its smart… READ MORE
Spear Reit manages to grow its dividend despite SA’s battling economy October 25, 2023By:Alistair Anderson October 24 2023 Spear Reit, the JSE-listed landlord which owns properties solely in the Western… READ MORE
Hyprop buys Table Bay Mall for R1.6bn October 23, 2023By:Alistair Anderson October 23 2023 Shopping centre owner Hyprop Investments, which owns blue chip malls such as… READ MORE
Apex Group successfully completes South African acquisitions October 20, 2023By:propertyflashza October 20 2023 Guest piece for Apex Group Apex Group, a global financial services provider,… READ MORE
UK healthcare property fund to list on the JSE on October 24 October 20, 2023By:propertyflashza October 19 2023 The second company to list on the JSE in 2023 is UK-based… READ MORE
Mompati Mall to open in Vryburg on October 26 October 17, 2023By:propertyflashza October 17 2023 Mompati Mall will improve retail in Vryburg in the North West province,… READ MORE
Investec Property Fund becomes Burstone Group October 17, 2023By:propertyflashza October 16 2023 Investec Property Fund (IPF), the JSE-listed diversified landlord has completed its rebranding… READ MORE
Sapoa helps Namibian property owners to establish industry body October 6, 2023By:propertyflashza October 6 2023 The South African Property Owners Association (Sapoa) is assisting the Namibian property owners in… READ MORE
Redefine Properties doubles down on ESG initiatives to foster business resilience October 5, 2023By:propertyflashza October 5 2023 This is a guest piece by Redefine Properties Redefine Properties (JSE:RDF) said… READ MORE
The Sapoa 2023 lifetime achievement award goes to Ian Watt October 5, 2023By:propertyflashza As issued by Sapoa October 5 2023 The South African Property Owners Association (Sapoa) has… READ MORE
CHALLENGES CAN BECOME OPPORTUNITIES FOR AFRICA’S COMMERCIAL PROPERTY MARKET October 5, 2023By:propertyflashza October 4 2023 This is a guest article by Broll Property Group. The challenges experienced… READ MORE
Sirius Real Estate continues asset recycling programme with disposal of Kassel business park at premium to book value October 3, 2023By:propertyflashza October 3 2023 Sirius Real Estate, the JSE and London listed owner and operator of… READ MORE
Shareholders won’t enjoy the full dividend payouts that they used to September 29, 2023By:propertyflashza This is a guest piece by Keillen Ndlovu, an independent property analyst. Before the advent… READ MORE
Property Flash’s editor and chief writer, Alistair Anderson wins big at the South African Property Owners Association (Sapoa) journalism awards 2023 September 29, 2023By:propertyflashza September 29 2023 Last week Thursday, Alistair Anderson, our founder, editor and chief writer, was… READ MORE
Jackie van Niekerk new Sapoa President September 27, 2023By:propertyflashza September 27 2023 By Alistair Anderson The South African Property Owners Association (Sapoa) announced that… READ MORE
Retail centre trade is robust and outpacing CPI with shoppers hungry for brands and new stores September 27, 2023By:propertyflashza September 27 2023 Activity in South Africa’s retail sector is contracting in a bleak environment,… READ MORE
Rebosis to be wound up in a few months as business rescuers sell its assets September 27, 2023By:propertyflashza September 27 2023 By Alistair Anderson Rebosis Property Fund, the office owner is facing an… READ MORE
API Summit set to shoot out the lights in October 2023 September 27, 2023By:propertyflashza September 26 2023 The African Property Investment (API) Summit, set to take place on 10th… READ MORE
Boardwalk Mall wins shopping centre Retail Development and Design Award September 19, 2023By:propertyflashza Press release by Flanagan & Gerard Group Boardwalk Mall in Summerstrand, Nelson Mandela Bay Metro,… READ MORE
Major Free State retail centre for sale as Bloemfontein battles with low economic activity September 15, 2023By:propertyflashza September 15 2023 Bloemfontein’s Loch Logan Waterfront is up for sale by closed tender; the… READ MORE
Growthpoint Properties urges investors to wait out the worst including a high interest rate environment September 15, 2023By:propertyflashza September 15 2023 Growthpoint Properties, SA’s largest real estate company has warned the market that… READ MORE
Durbanville a hotspot for growth on Cape Town’s northern urban edge September 14, 2023By:propertyflashza September 14 2023 This is a guest article by Pam Golding Properties Durbanville, Cape Town… READ MORE
Most expensive house in SA is for sale in Camps Bay, listed at $35m September 11, 2023By:propertyflashza September 11 2023 Barry Cohen Homes has put a mansion estate-type home called Casablanca on… READ MORE
Dirco to sell properties outside of SA as ailing department tries to raise money September 10, 2023By:propertyflashza September 10 2023 The Department of International Relations (Dirco) has announced that it will sell… READ MORE
Is Resilient Reit set to be a very different property group as founder Des de Beer retires from CEO role? September 8, 2023By:propertyflashza September 8 2023 Resilient Real Estate Investment Trust (Reit) which was formed 21 years ago… READ MORE
New surgical hospital to open in Northcliff, Johannesburg September 8, 2023By:propertyflashza September 8 2023 A specialised health centre is set to open in Northcliff, Johannesburg in… READ MORE
Redefine Properties believes in Polish success as South Africa’s economy remains pedestrian at best September 8, 2023By:propertyflashza September 8 2023 Poland is still on the radar of many South African property investors.… READ MORE
Millennials embrace city living, leaving boring suburbia behind September 7, 2023By:propertyflashza September 7 2023 Inner-city living is becoming increasingly popular with upwardly mobile millennials, digital nomads,… READ MORE
API Mauritius puts the spotlight on an island nation which is becoming an investment powerhouse September 6, 2023By:propertyflashza September 6 2023 The inaugural African Property Investment (API) Summit Mauritius which will take place… READ MORE
Spear launches a R400m industrial development in George September 5, 2023By:propertyflashza September 4 2023 Spear REIT Limited, the Western Cape REIT, has announced the launch of a new industrial… READ MORE
SA’s top financial institutions embrace Quoin Online’s cutting-edge transactional platform September 4, 2023By:propertyflashza September 4 2023 Innovative proptech company, Quoin Online is enjoying sustained momentum, with the financial… READ MORE
Bloem offers more bang for your buck September 4, 2023By:propertyflashza Guest piece by Better Bond September 1 2023 Named as one of the world’s most… READ MORE
Matias Cardarelli is the new CEO of PPC September 4, 2023By:propertyflashza He replaces Roland van Wijnen at the helm of the continent’s largest cement producer September… READ MORE
Residential property investment is a shining jewel in Cape Town’s crown September 4, 2023By:propertyflashza September 4 2023 Icon – Residential development Developers, landlords and tenants have embraced residential property… READ MORE
LeaseSurance, the InsureTech platform, secures seed funding to drive growth and innovation August 31, 2023By:propertyflashza August 31 2023 LeaseSurance, a fresh InsureTech platform underwritten by Bryte, has raised R3m in… READ MORE
Registered property valuers have a vital role to play, particularly amid unsustainable municipal rates increases August 29, 2023By:propertyflashza August 29 2023 This is a guest educational piece for Swindon Property Commercial and industrial… READ MORE
Rebosis’ business rescue practitioners announce agreements to sell R7.2bn worth of assets August 24, 2023By:propertyflashza August 23 2023 Almost exactly a year after struggling Rebosis Property Fund entered business rescue,… READ MORE
Debunking myths about homebuying August 23, 2023By:propertyflashza This is a guest article by Carl Coetzee of BetterBond. August 22 2023 I can’t… READ MORE
Inospace ventures into e-commerce logistics leveraging off its traditional offering August 21, 2023By:propertyflashza August 21 2023 Inospace, the unlisted last-mile logistics park owner and operator, has launched an… READ MORE
Emira makes another play for Transcend Residential August 18, 2023By:propertyflashza August 18 2023 JSE-listed diversified property group, Emira Property Fund has made a second attempt… READ MORE
Sectional title property boom in Gauteng as buyers find good value August 17, 2023By:propertyflashza August 17 2023 A guest piece by the Seeff Property Group There has been a… READ MORE
CAPE TOWN CBD’S REMARKABLE POST-COVID RECOVERY DETAILED IN CCID ECONOMIC REPORT August 16, 2023By:propertyflashza August 16 2023 The Cape Town CBD’s post-Covid economy is on the rebound with property… READ MORE
In value, residential building plans now account for 53% of all building plans passed August 15, 2023By:propertyflashza August 15 2023 Metrics recently released by Statistics SA, showed that in 2022 the total… READ MORE
The rise of co-living spaces: Redefining Community Living August 14, 2023By:propertyflashza This is a guest piece by Yael Geffen, CEO and shareholder of Sotheby’s International Realty,… READ MORE
Former investment banker looks to make renting properties and protecting deposits seamless with new business, Grace Nineteen August 10, 2023By:propertyflashza Ndaedzo Madume, once a banker, might have created one of the most useful financial services… READ MORE
When office walls are gender barriers August 8, 2023By:propertyflashza This is a guest piece by Tandi Jacobs, Operations Manager, Internal Developers (ID) for Cushman &… READ MORE
Anglo American donates its former inner city 45 Main Street building to Maharishi Invincibility Institute to foster youth development and city renewal August 4, 2023By:propertyflashza August 4 2023 Anglo American on Friday handed over its 45 Main Street building, which… READ MORE
Vaal Mall opens new link road access into the mall from the R57 Golden Highway August 3, 2023By:propertyflashza August 3 2023 Vaal Mall has completed the development of a convenient new link road… READ MORE
First Thursdays contributes to Central City night-time and art economy August 3, 2023By:propertyflashza August 3 2023 Cape Town’s night-time economy is on the rebound post Covid-19, and is… READ MORE
REdimension Capital launches SA’s first property technology and sustainability focused fund August 2, 2023By:propertyflashza August 2 2023 REdimension Capital, a new investment firm has announced the first close of… READ MORE
Liberty Two Degrees to delist after larger Liberty Group buys out minorities August 2, 2023By:propertyflashza August 1 2023 Liberty Two Degrees (L2D), the owner of portions of some of SA’s… READ MORE
Investec Property Fund proposes name change to Burstone Group July 31, 2023By:propertyflashza July 31 2023 JSE-listed international real estate business, Investec Property Fund, is has proposed to rebrand as Burstone… READ MORE
Vizier Properties caps off a year of success and wins for its clients July 31, 2023By:propertyflashza July 31 2023 Vizier Properties is punching above its weight as an efficient, reliable, and… READ MORE
Shrewd Atterbury Europe has found success through focused masterstrokes July 31, 2023By:propertyflashza July 31 2023 Some South Africans have impressed with how and where they have allocated… READ MORE
Kenya’s idyllic East Coast a drawcard for international home buyers – Pam Golding July 25, 2023By:propertyflashza This is a guest piece by Pam Golding Properties Recently dubbed the promising ‘Singapore of… READ MORE
Waterfall City’s Mall of Africa launches SA’s first ever SOOK July 25, 2023By:propertyflashza July 25 2023 Globally proven retail concept represents a fresh take on traditional mall space… READ MORE
Interest rate hiking cycle ends July 24, 2023By:propertyflashza July 24 2023 The decision by the Monetary Policy Committee to keep the repo rate unchanged at… READ MORE
Will the Reserve Bank keep the repo rate unchanged? July 19, 2023By:propertyflashza July 19 2023 Numerous estate agencies believe that given the country’s high interest rate environment,… READ MORE
Hotel Sky Sandton looking for a buyer July 17, 2023By:propertyflashza July 17 2023 Hotel Sky Sandton is up for sale. Property Flash had this confirmed… READ MORE
Delta Property Fund appoints new permanent CEO, hoping for a smooth turnaround after fight with founder July 14, 2023By:propertyflashza July 14 2023 Delta Property Fund, the JSE listed government tenant focused real estate investment… READ MORE
RMH directors slag off Atterbury as shareholder meeting goes live early July 13, 2023By:propertyflashza July 12 2023 RMB Holdings (RMH) and developer, Atterbury’s relationship appears to be in tatters… READ MORE
Octodec Launches HealthConnect Medical Centre to Meet Growing Demand for Quality Medical Suites July 11, 2023By:propertyflashza July 11 2023 Octodec Investments Limited (Octodec), the diversified JSE-listed real estate investment trust, has… READ MORE
Safari Investments on track for delisting following takeover by Heriot Reit July 11, 2023By:propertyflashza July 11 2023 Safari Investments, the retail landlord is set to delist from the JSE,… READ MORE
Balwin’s Greencreek among the best in sustainable real estate July 7, 2023By:propertyflashza July 7 2023 Balwin Properties, SA’s largest sectional title developer, continues to stand out for… READ MORE
Beehive scheme brings sweet rewards at Emira July 5, 2023By:propertyflashza July 5 2023 Emira Property Fund, the diversified listed group is helping to sustain bee… READ MORE
Chilly, wet winter no dampener for Cape Town’s busy residential rental market June 29, 2023By:propertyflashza Guest piece by Pam Golding Properties June 28 2023 Following a bumper summer residential rental… READ MORE
Fortress flags improved dividend growth as its shareholders get used to it not being a Reit anymore June 27, 2023By:propertyflashza June 26 2023 JSE-listed property group Fortress Real Estate Investments on Monday upped its guidance… READ MORE
No slow-down in semigration to the Cape despite higher interest rates June 22, 2023By:propertyflashza June 22 2023 This is a guest article by Seeff Property Group The demand from… READ MORE
Afrimat set to buy cement group Lafarge for nearly R1bn June 22, 2023By:propertyflashza June 22 2023 Mid-tier mining and materials company Afrimat has agreed to buy Lafarge SA,… READ MORE
Growthpoint Properties proposes a new B-BBEE transaction to further social impact June 21, 2023By:propertyflashza June 21 2023 SA’s largest landlord believes that a new empowerment scheme will bolster its… READ MORE
Heriot Reit and new subsidiary Safari Investments primed for mutual success June 21, 2023By:propertyflashza After more than three years of trying, diversified group, Heriot Reit has successfully taken over… READ MORE
Stor-Age’s dividend grows while other property funds battle along June 19, 2023By:propertyflashza June 19 2023 Stor-Age Property Reit, the only specialised personal storage landlord listed on the… READ MORE
Sapoa once again raises its concerns about municipalities increasing rates that contravene National Treasury guidelines June 14, 2023By:propertyflashza June 14 2023 Guest article by the South African Property Owners Association (Sapoa) The South… READ MORE
Digital Nomads the new kind of tourist embracing South Africa June 14, 2023By:propertyflashza June 14 2023 This is a guest piece by Ashleigh Müller, Principal Commercial Property Broker… READ MORE
Delta Property Fund’s losses balloon in 2023 financial year June 13, 2023By:propertyflashza June 13 2023 Delta Property Fund, the Real Estate Investment Trust (Reit) disappointed its shareholders… READ MORE
Pitfalls to avoid when buying property June 13, 2023By:propertyflashza June 13 2023 Guest article by Lew Geffen Sotheby’s International Buying property is not only… READ MORE