SA's real estate investment trust, Growthpoint Properties, is expected to launch a joint venture in its first foray into the rest of Africa.

Retail magnate Christo Wiese continues to back Texton Property Fund by underwriting a significant portion of a rights issue.

Property Finance at Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking leads green building movement to sponsor 2015 Green Building Convention.

Sandton Central Management District today announced that it will launch an information campaign to help those who work, visit and live in Sandton to get to grips with getting around the Sandton CBD during the World EcoMobility Festival, from 1 October to 31 October 2015.

The V&A Waterfront’s ongoing drive to safeguard both its historic and environmental legacy was rewarded with Heritage Platinum status, in recognition of efforts to preserve the property’s unique history.

Fourteen properties managed by AHA Hotels and Lodges have received a 2015 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence award, which celebrates excellence in hospitality and is given only to establishments that consistently achieve great traveller reviews on TripAdvisor.

The SA Listed Property Index (J253) recorded a return of -0.36% for the month ended June 2015.

27boxes shopping centre opens to much acclaim.

Property fundamentals in SA remain challenging, but strong capital markets and lower yields for longer will be supportive of listed real-estate performance.

Us investors are seeking specialised property funds and SA, which has potential for more specialisation, is now on their radar.