Re-rating on the cards for SA REIT sector
South Africa’s real estate investment trust (SA REIT) sector is heading for a re-rating; the question is whether the sector will rally this year or next?
First Green Star Sustainable Precinct’s Certification in Africa awarded to Garden Cities West Coast project by Green Building Council South Africa
The Green Building Council South Africa (GBCSA) has awarded a 4-star Green Star Sustainable Precincts certification – the first in Africa – to a project that will be built by historic Cape Town development company, Garden Cities NPC (RF), as a further phase of its flagship Cape West Coast suburb, Sunningdale.
Unchanged repo rate positive, while buyers gradually return to the market
After an unexpectedly tough 2018, but with the welcome announcement that the repo rate remains unchanged following this first MPC meeting of the year, the outlook for 2019 is somewhat brighter.
An improved focus on governance will drive confidence in SA REITs in 2019
The SA REIT sector’s focus on improved corporate governance is expected to support positive sentiment for investment in listed property in 2019.
How to beat the January financial blues
No-one wants to default on their bond instalments or other account payments, but often in January and February, there just isn’t enough money to go around after a big holiday splurge in December.
Property market will trend positive in 2019, says Berry Everitt
“South Africa’s residential market is in for an interesting time in 2019, but our predictions for the year are all positive, and we believe that home buyers and investors who take the plunge and buy early will be well-rewarded.”
Knight Frank South Africa rebrands to Galetti following investment deal
One of South Africa’s leading office and industrial real estate consultancies, Knight Frank South Africa, has rebranded to Galetti Corporate Real Estate after concluding an investment deal with black-owned private equity business, Symmetry Capital Partners.
Broll Parts Ways with CBRE To Pursue Expansion and Empowerment Vision
Broll Property Group (Pty) Ltd announced this morning that it has ended its affiliate partnership with US-based CBRE Group, Inc.
Buying a house during recession
It was recently announced that South Africa is in a technical recession, and although it sounds daunting to buy a house during a recession, it might be the perfect time to do so.
Confident outlook for SA REIT performance in 2019
The SA REIT sector is set to deliver double-digit total returns to investors next year.
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