More South African listed property companies and funds are expected to branch out overseas in the future, following similar moves in that direction by a number of local property companies, say property market analysts.

Catalyst continues to favour funds that exhibit high-quality and sustainable income streams; excellent disclosure and transparency; and management with a proven ability to perform

Specialist rural retail property company Diversified Property Fund aims to list on the JSE in the first week of next month with a property portfolio worth about R680m.

Resilient Property Income Fund is planning to put together another listed property fund with exposure to retail properties in rural areas and parts of Africa.