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 […]
Another Brick in the Wall – How corporate parks can contribute to environmental sustainability goals and wellbeing in urban areas
May 7 2025 11:00 SOUTH AFRICA Welcome to the latest episode of the South African real estate podcast, Another Brick in the Wall. In this episode, Michael speaks to Amelia Beattie, the former CEO of Liberty Two Degrees, who is now the Head of Business Efficiencies, Property and Sustainable Impact for Standard Bank Insurance and Asset […]
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, […]
Anglo sells 55 Marshall Street building in Johannesburg CBD
November 14 2024 10:00 Picture supplied by Anglo American Anglo American has sold its 55 Marshall Street building in Johannesburg to Olitzki Property Holdings (OPH), an inner-city redeveloper. Olitzki was formed by Gerald Olitzki decades ago. Anglo American has been selling its old offices in the Johannesburg CBD. The Johannesburg CBD is an area that has […]
Bond Nest platform launches
November 8 2024 14:35 A residential property proptech platform called Bond Nest has launched. The group wants to connect buyers, sellers, agents and banks. There are numerous groups trying to compete in this space already. The platform called Hoom which connects sellers and estate agents which was launched earlier this year stands out as a […]