The 2024 festive season was merry for retailers and shopping malls in South Africa, with Flanagan & Gerard Property Group reporting an increase in retail activity during the period. The leading developer and owner of shopping malls says festive season retail trade exceeded expectations, signalling a recovery in consumer sentiment and spending.

Building a stable, successful and income generating property portfolio is a journey, with much for the new and continuing property entrepreneur to learn about. One of the most frequent concerns for property entrepreneurs is around raising capital.

Property transactions are lengthy, complex processes with reams of documentation and, with so many South Africans either living or travelling abroad and others moving to different provinces, it’s not always possible for buyers or sellers to be available to attend to all that’s necessary.

Growthpoint and Serra® set a new benchmark for logistics and industrial properties with 6-Star Green rating.

The South African multifamily residential rental sector is emerging as a formidable asset class for institutional real estate investors