Love Island All Stars finally goes on air after Cape fires are managed and ease
January 19 2025 21:35 CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA Love Island, the British reality TV show, brought it its latest All Stars season to the air on Saturday. It is being filmed in Franschhoek with its stunning backdrops and activities for the contestants to do on their dates. There had been a week long delay because of […]
SA Reits cap 2025 with 38.6% return as sector enters new year on firmer footing
January 14 2026 17:40 Two-year rally delivers 88% cumulative gains as dividend growth returns to double digits South African real estate investment trusts (Reits) delivered a strong 38.6% total return in 2025, building on their 35.8% performance in 2024 to complete two consecutive years of exceptional gains, according to the latest SA REIT Association Chart […]
Governance under microscope – Listed property’s July 2025
August 6 2025 16:45 The SA listed property sector returned a total 4.38% including share price appreciation and dividends in July. This was driven by specific corporate updates and events and not a broad market updraft. This is according to Garreth Elston of Golden Section Capital. The month’s headline economic news came right at the […]
Hyprop finally on track with its plan to sell one of its oldest assets, Hyde Park Corner
July 1 2025 14:55 SOUTH AFRICA Blue chip retail specialist, Hyprop Investments, has announced the sale of 50% of Hyde Park Corner. The group said that on Monday June 30 2025, it had entered into a sale agreement with MEP SPV 3, which is a business formed for the transaction. MEP SPV 3 is a […]
The South African real estate sector defies trends to reflect green shoots
May 5 2025 22:00 While this year has begun with a volatile start, SA’s commercial real estate sector is holding strong. Simon Fiford, Senior Vice President, Real Estate Coverage at Standard Bank says that 2025 got off to a volatile start. Significant movements across global markets and shifting geopolitical dynamics helped to drive ongoing volatility […]
Avoid these mistakes when selling your property
April 10 2025 17:30 Guest article by Seeff Property Group SOUTH AFRICA Every seller wants to sell their property as quickly as possible for as much as possible, that is essentially the basic rule of selling, according to Samuel Seeff, chairman of the Seeff Property Group. When selling property, you are dealing with two competing […]
Cape Town’s tourism micro-seasons good news for property investors
March 31 2025 08:40 SOUTH AFRICA Nox Cape Town, Atlantic Seaboard property management specialists, have seen a booking surge that is expanding Cape Town’s traditional summer leisure travel season by several months, effectively transforming the city into a year-round travel destination. According to recent data from Nox, demand for shorter-than-usual stays outside traditional high seasons […]
SA Reit sector bound for growth
February 21 2025 17:30 The South African Real Estate Investment Trust (Reit) sector is poised for growth in 2025 driven by improving investor sentiment and property undamentals, rising consumer confidence and falling interest rates. According to the SA Reit Association December and January Chart Books, the sector is expected todeliver strong income returns of around […]
Rode Publications completes capital raise with REdimension
February 10 2025 17:30 Rode Publications (Pty) Ltd, recognised as Rode Publications & Media, a source of real estate market research and insights extensively used in South Africa’s property and financial services industries, has announced an investment agreement with REdimension Capital. This announcement marks a “significant step in Rode Publications & Media’s evolution, positioningit for […]
The changing face of fast-food retail in South Africa
December 3 2024 14:15 SOUTH AFRICA Dark kitchens, also known as “Ghost Kitchens” or “Cloud Kitchens,” were born to fill a severe gap during the pandemic. When we were encouraged to stay away from one another, the idea of ordering food and groceries via an app took off with a bang. The likes of Checkers60, […]