MAS Real Estate, a Europe-focused property investment company listed on the AltX, on Thursday reported net operating income of €2.1m for the year to February 2013, from €606,000 in the previous corresponding period.

Wapnick confirms that the much-anticipated merger between Premium and Octodec is now firmly on the cards, given the JSE’s adoption of the new real estate investment trust (Reit) structure 

Commercial property investors and anyone interested in understanding SA’s listed property sector in a global context should plan to attend the SA Property Owners’ Association (SAPOA) International Convention and Property Exhibition later this month at Sun City.

In a staunchly competitive commercial leasing market, helping businesses manage cashflow is a key factor in attracting and retaining tenants for a well-managed property portfolio.

Redefine Properties today reported 7% growth in its interim distribution of 33,7 cents per linked unit for the six months ended 28 February 2013, achieving the top end of its market guidance. 

Following trends in the US REIT market may just give you the edge here in South Africa as REITs begin to manifest.

The SA Listed Property Index recorded a total return of 3.28% in March 2013.

The most active sector on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), over the past twelve months with a market capitalisation of some R222 billion, South African listed property is poised undergo a significant change. 

Dipula Income Fund announced today that it will acquire six properties in a single transaction for a combined R559 million, in yet another successful acquisition for the JSE-listed property company.

After several years of strong price growth in the listed property sector, most property pundits believe we can expect slower — albeit solid — growth this year from listed property stocks. Nevertheless there are still major opportunities for investors who want an investment that offers a steady income stream.