The exact impact of COVID-19 on offices in South Africa is a key point of debate, but their relevance for the future of business isn’t - offices will continue to be an essential part of doing business during and post the COVID-19 pandemic.

Emira Property Fund today reported a 1.7% year-on-year increase in distributions for its half-year ended 31 December 2019, in line with its positive market guidance.

Emira Property Fund has reported a 3.1% increase in distributions for its financial year ended 30 June 2019, delivering on its market guidance and continuing its dividend growth for the second consecutive year following its successful turnaround.

Emira Property Fund’s refurbished warehouse facility superbly located in the popular industrial hub of Denver, Johannesburg, has opened its doors, attracting savvy tenants looking for state-of-the-art warehouse facilities, paired with contemporary office space and excellent energy efficiency.

Emira Property Fund has made two further equity investments into grocery-anchored dominant shopping centres in the USA, both located in the state of Texas.

JSE-listed Emira Property Fund will take a minority stake in JSE AltX-listed Transcend Residential Property Fund, furthering Emira’s stated strategy of expanding its investment in residential rental property.

Emira Property Fund is selling a sizeable R1.8bn portfolio of 25 office assets to a new majority black-owned entity, specially setup for this purpose.

Emira Property Fund continues to advance its conservative approach to funding, which underpins its agile approach to market opportunities.

Emira Property Fund today announced it has invested in its fourth shopping centre in the USA, growing its exposure in the biggest market in the Western world and progressing its international investment strategy.

Emira Property Fund today reported a total dividend of 70.65 cents per share for its half-year ended 31 December 2017. This represents a 2.5% year-on-year increase in distributions and marks Emira’s return to positive dividend growth.