Fortress Real Estate Investments Limited (Fortress), a leading real estate investment company with a portfolio of high-quality logistics and retail assets in South Africa and Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), has issued a trading and pre-close operational update for the period subsequent to 30 June 2024, showcasing continued growth and robust performance across its key segments.

On the back of improving sentiment, global real estate investment is projected by Savills World Research to rise by 7% to US$747 billion in 2024, with further growth to US$952 billion forecast for 2025, says Andrew Dewey, MD of Swindon Property, which is Savills’ commercial associate in sub-Sarahan- Africa.

While the 50 basis point drop in the prime lending rate since September has brought financial relief for homeowners, it could also lead to critical housing supply shortages if developers are unable to meet the growing demand, cautions Bradd Bendall, BetterBond’s National Head of Sales.

Improvon, a specialist property investment company focusing on the warehousing and logistics sector across sub-Saharan Africa, says ‘investable industrial nodes’ in Gauteng and the Western Cape will continue to drive demand for warehousing and distribution centre facilities throughout 2025.

Growthpoint Properties Limited, South Africa's leading real estate investment trust (REIT), announced it is commencing a landmark residential and retail development, Olympus Sandton, in partnership with leading luxury residential developer Tricolt.

With inflation currently well below the lower end of the 3-6% target range at 2.85% in October 2024, and electricity supply seemingly under control, the economic outlook for 2025 appears increasingly positive, with a further 25bps repo rate cut most likely on the cards for January (2025), says Dr Andrew Golding, chief executive of the Pam Golding Property group.

 As a tangible asset, property has long been regarded as a reliable way to build wealth and diversify financial portfolios, however, like any investment, it comes with its own set of risks that, if not managed effectively, can lead to financial losses and setbacks.

Major retail destination set to launch a new era of retail and leisure by November 2025 and July 2026.

For most of us, the dream is to own our own home, and considering property has long been regarded as a good investment on the basis that it’s a tangible asset that generally appreciates over time, it makes good financial sense but there are factors to take into consideration before taking the plunge.

The Public Investment Corporation (PIC) on behalf of its client, has made a landmark investment in Divercity Urban Property Group, South Africa’s leading investor in affordable rental housing. This marks PIC's first investment in the multifamily residential rental sector.