SA 's REIT sector shows resilience despite global uncertainties.

Ian Anderson, Head of Listed Property and Portfolio Manager at Merchant West Investments, as well as compiler of the SA REIT Association’s monthly Chart Book, said the South African Real Estate Investment Trust (SA REIT) sector is poised to see positive distributable income growth for the first time in three years.

According to the September SA REIT Chart Book, the expectation of lower official interest rates in both the United States and South Africa has bolstered the recovery of many South African Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) during September. 

Merger of Nepi and Rockcastle Global Real Estate looks set to go ahead with the announcement of a deal that should create the largest listed property company on the JSE.

Liberty will be managed by an external management company, manco, following its listing in December.

Stor-Age Property Reit acquired a smaller competitor as it looks to increase its scale, having grown organically in the past.

There are opportunities for listed property companies in the industrial sector, especially in developing specialised warehousing and distribution centres, say experts.

Fairvest grows distribution 10.29% for the year to June on strong letting and careful cost management.

Since the adoption of real estate investment trust dispensation in SA, the listed property sector and associated industries have benefited from unprecedented growth.

Mara Delta is set to convert its Moroccan subsidiary into a real estate investment trust by the end of 2016.