In the last decade, SA REITs have proven their ability to operate successfully on the international stage and play in almost any market in the world. But does this make them truly global real estate players?

The FTSE/JSE South African Listed Property Index (SAPY) achieved total returns of 17.2% in 2017, building on its performance of returns of 10.2% in 2016, to deliver double-digit growth to investors for the second year in succession.

Emira Property Fund today reported a total dividend of 143.18 cents per share for its full-year ended 30 June 2017.

This holiday season is likely to ring in fair festive retail sales despite 2016’s frail and fickle economy.

When distinguished businessperson and critical thinker Dr Reuel Khoza, asked ‘whereto South Africa?’ at the recent SA REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust) Association Conference 2016, leaders from the country’s property, financial and investment sectors welcomed his straight-talking vision to move beyond today’s tempestuous political and economic environment with good governance for both state and corporate South Africa.

Arrowhead Properties acquires 9.76% shares in Rebosis Property Fund.

We’re at a very, very interesting juncture in the property industry, in South Africa.

South African Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) Redefine Properties is significantly broadening its offshore footprint via an initial 75% investment into a 1.2 billion euro high-yielding commercial platform comprising 18 properties in the rapidly-expanding and exciting Polish market.

Dr Reuel Khoza will join the powerhouse of business leaders from across the globe, all recognised as change agents in their fields, as a keynote speaker at the upcoming SA REIT Conference in Sandton, next month.

Arriving at Vukile Property Fund’s headquarters, a pretty and petite building in Rosebank, we’re greeted by cranes on the horizon.