Strong momentum predicted for commercial property in 2026 as investor confidence surges
January 12 2026 22:40 Jayson-Lee Collins, Director at Broll Auctions and Sales JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA Renewed confidence, rising transaction values and a shift in investor behaviour are predicted to influence the South African property auction landscape in 2026. This is according to Broll Auctions and Sales’ 2026 market outlook, which it says draws on “robust performance trends from […]
Cape Winelands airport development gains momentum
December 31 2025 12:00 WESTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA The multibillion-rand Cape Winelands Airport project is on-track in South Africa. The R8bn project will see the construction of an airport which is scheduled to open in 2028. The airport will be developed by the Cape Winelands Airport entity with support from JSE_listed Growthpoint Properties as a “key property […]
Another Brick in the Wall – JLL
December 10 2025 16:00 SOUTH AFRICA Hello there! Our latest episode of Another Brick in the Wall has been released and is available, in two parts, at iono.fm: and at Spotify: Michael and Alistair chat to the JLL South Africa and sub-Saharan African team about their memorable 2025 which saw commercial real estate perform with aplomb and how […]
Attacq’s logistics hubs attract top tenants
Novmeber 26 2025 17:03 SOUTH AFRICA JSE-listed Attacq has earned a strong reputation as a diversified landlord that nurtures long-term relationships with its clients. Through a blend of expertise and strategic asset management, the group continues to enhance communities while delivering sustainable returns to stakeholders. Among its diverse property portfolio, Attacq’s logistics hubs have become […]
Burstone’s landlord, funds and asset management strategy comes together
November 25 2025 15:30 SOUTH AFRICA AND WESTERN EUROPE Burstone Group, a fully integrated international real estate investor and funds and asset management business, last week reported financial results for the six months to end-September 2025, which showed a strong underlying real estate performance and growing fee income. The period saw Burstone consolidating its strategy […]
Another Brick in the Wall – Georgina Smit, Green Building Council South Africa (GBCSA)
November 21 2025 16:15 SOUTH AFRICA Hello there! Our latest episode of Another Brick in the Wall has been released and is available at iono.fm: https://iono.fm/e/1619999 and on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2XdsqkV8E8MRVifstAB1cd Our guest in this episode is Georgina Smit, head of technical at Green Building Council SA (GBCSA). At this year’s GBCSA Convention which was held earlier this month at […]
Distributable earnings rise as Dipula reopens its growth pipeline
November 17 2025 16:45 SOUTH AFRICA Dipula Properties (JSE: DIB) last week released its financial results for the year to-end August 2025, showcasing sustained strategic progress and operational strength, it said. The company’s second half performance outpaced the first half, driving a full-year increase of 5% in distributable earnings. This translated to full-year distributable earnings per […]
Dipula announces R700m in strategic acquisitions, headlined by Soweto’s Protea Gardens Mall
November 17 2025 16:20 SOUTH AFRICA Dipula Properties (JSE: DIB) last week announced five acquisitions totalling approximately R700m, underscoring its commitment to long-term value creation, it said. Foremost among them is the R480m acquisition of Protea Gardens Mall in Soweto, the group said. Dipula is a South Africa-focused real estate investment trust (Reit) with a defensive portfolio […]
Georgina Smit Announced as new CEO of Green Building Council South Africa (GBCSA)
November 14 2025 15:00 Left – Outgoing CEO of GBCSA, Lisa Reynolds, Right: Incoming CEO of GBCSA, Georgina Smit CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA Green Building Council South Africa (GBCSA) has announce Georgina Smit as its next Chief Executive Officer, effective May 2026. The announcement was made at GBCSA’s annual Green Building Convention in Cape Town […]
Heartwood’s Saxdowne warehouse development is a top draw for growing tenants’ diverse needs
November 11 2025 18:05 SOUTH AFRICA Heartwood Properties has launched the second phase of its high-quality warehouse development in Saxdowne in Rondevallei in the Western Cape. The province stands out as an investment hub in South Africa and talented developers are creating prime real estate which promises strong returns for investors. Heartwood is managed by […]