PREDICTIONS made in April and May this year by Mike Flax, Interest rates would drop and further boost the listed property fund sector, have now been proved correct.

The operations of Allan Gray Property Trust (Grayprop) and Allan Gray Property Investments (Grayvest) are to be merged, it was announced on Friday.

SA's R8bn listed property market is poised to see prolific growth in the next few years if it continues to follow Australian market trends.

THE property sector is regaining its popularity as an investment class, says Nedcor Investment Bank corporate finance specialist Ernest Matthewson.

South African companies are well-positioned to capitalise on consultancy opportunities in Africa, but they should transfer skills when they win the contract, writes columnist Andrew Maggs.

JHI’s expansion into property management beyond the borders of South Africa has received a major boost, having recently being awarded the contract to manage the R200 million Lesotho National Development Corporation (LNDC) property portfolio. 

The minister of housing has vowed to recoup R21-million from a developer

Joint report by Herbert Smith of Metroscape Town and Regional Planners & Development Consultants and JHI Professional Services, with country-specific input from JHI's International Division.

Expansion across South African borders is a topic that has received much attention in recent years, especially from retailers who are generally perceived to be leading the charge into Africa. But while there is good potential for both property investment and development in countries as far apart as Mauritius and Ghana, the decision to invest in Africa is not one to be taken lightly - especially in the case of a tangible investment such as real estate.

The 'Improvement District' movement continues to grow in South Africa and to become part of our urban management scene.

Unemployment, skills, discrimination among areas requiring attention.