Investor interest in affordable housing for lower-income households has grown considerably in Africa over the past 10 years.

Fairvest Property Holdings, a real estate investment trust with a market cap of R2 billion, has been approved for a secondary listing on A2X Markets.

"Amidst the tough trading conditions and the subdued performance of the real estate sector as a whole in South Africa, Spear should be one of a REIT investors go to stocks.''

Investment into Section 12J venture capital vehicles has seen a huge uptake over the last 24 months as investors have realised the extraordinary tax incentive offered by SARS.

Equites Property Fund Limited today announced distributable earnings for the six months to 31 August 2019 up 31.1% year-on-year.

Commercial property development company, Heartwood Properties , has revealed a 30% increase in their portfolio value, and a 29% increase in net asset value at the end of their first year as a listed company on the 4AX (4 Africa Exchange).

A fervent desire to reduce both monthly costs and traffic-congested travel times while residing in conveniently situated nodes has given rise to the ongoing success of the live-work-play lifestyle in South Africa.

The Nedgroup Investments Global Property Fund has celebrated its three-year anniversary as one of the top-performing global property funds locally and internationally.

Growthpoint Properties has posted results for the year to 30 June 2019 with distributable income growth of 5.3% and dividends per share up 4.6%, outperforming its market guidance marginally.

Fortress REIT Limited A shares have recorded the best performance among real estate stocks on the JSE this year, with an impressive 19.5% total return.