The JLL South Africa research team has released its Q1 2015 research reports with the addition of a new offering an analysis of the Johannesburg retail property market.

Atterbury Property Developments’ new R1.4 billion Newtown Junction mixed-use development in the Joburg CBD took top honours and scooped multiple awards at the 2015 SA Property Owner’s Association (SAPOA) Annual Innovative Excellence in Property Development Awards.

The much-anticipated R2bn Baywest Mall in Port Elizabeth opens Thursday, 21 May 2015, and when it does it it’s going to knock the socks off locals and visitors alike. 

Investec Property and CRI-Eagle Investments have entered into a partnership to develop a prime piece of land located in the heart of the Sandton CBD.  

A keen appetite for investment in blue chip-tenanted retail property saw 23 000sqm in retail space alone snapped up at Broll Auctions and Sales first multiple property auction held at the end of March (2015).

Redefine International completed the first part of the refinancing related to the €156.8m German retail property portfolio acquired in a 50/50 joint venture with Redefine Properties.

Intu Properties reports strong trade on the back of strong leasing and growth in retail demand, with the company signing on 44 new leases in the first quarter of 2015.

Construction is now underway on the R950 million Springs Mall at Blue Crane Eco Park development, with the 52,000sqm regional shopping centre now scheduled to open before Easter in 2017. 

JSE listed REIT Octodec announce a solid performance for the six months to 28 February 2015.

Emoyeni Mall has brought retail to the masses in Emoyeni, Nelspruit.