The global sell-off of in emerging markets, an intractably weak domestic economy, an oversupply of business space, and a focus on the quality of earnings are all set to be major drivers of the SA REIT sector in the second half of 2018.

Furry of new listings, mergers and acquisitions in the JSE's R450bn listed property sector continues unabated.

The South African listed property sector is growing in leaps and bounds, having increased its market capitalisation over the past 12 months from R122bn, with 18 counters, to R158bn, with 29 counters, as at the end of last month.

The JSE's largest property company Growthpoint is battling to digest the V&A Waterfront, which it swallowed in June as part of South Africa's biggest-ever property deal