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Emira’s biodiversity project creates a brighter future for Gauteng, sustaining nature’s workforce

Gauteng features more sweet-scented and bright yellow flowers this year, heralding the end of winter and welcoming the start of spring.

16 September 2024

Growthpoint reports strong group-wide operational performance with signs of the property cycle turning positive

Growthpoint Properties Limited (JSE: GRT) achieved robust operational results across its local and international investments for the 30 June 2024 financial year, with superb performance from the V&A Waterfront, an improved contribution from Capital & Regional (C&...

11 September 2024

Property investments will be more attractive once interest rate cuts start to roll

From September this year, several central banks globally are expected to deliver their first interest rate cut in many years. US Federal Reserve Chair, Jerome Powell, was the latest to offer his blessing for the start of interest rate cuts, recently telling an audience o...

10 September 2024

Vukile expands Iberian Peninsular exposure with EUR176 million shopping centre portfolio acquisition in Portugal

Continuing Vukile Property Fund’s (JSE: VKE) Iberian expansion, its 99.5% held Spanish subsidiary, Castellana Properties, has agreed to acquire a high-quality, blue-chip-tenanted portfolio of three shopping centres in Portugal.

9 September 2024

Pioneering a New Era: The Rise of Women in PropTech

In a fusion of two traditionally male-dominated industries, the rise of women in PropTech is more than a trend – it’s a transformative shift towards a more inclusive and innovative future. PropTech, the convergence of property and technology, is revolutionising how we bu...

30 August 2024

Insight: Inclusive leadership in real estate: a pathway to better cities

As August comes to an end and the conversations surrounding Women's Month transition to those about heritage, the pressing question remains: How do we maintain the momentum of gender inclusivity, ensure the sustainability of our achievements, and continue to build a Sout...

28 August 2024

Fourways Mall boosts its transformation with strategic enhancements and new retail experiences

Fourways Mall, South Africa's largest shopping destination, continues its forward momentum with significant strategic upgrades and the introduction of an impressive array of new retail brands.

27 August 2024

Vukile concludes oversubscribed R796m unsecured bond issue at record low pricing

Vukile Property Fund (JSE: VKE) has issued R796m of senior unsecured corporate bonds with three-, five- and six and a half-year maturities. Strong demand from the market was indicated with total interest of R2.7bn resulting in the issuance being over 3.4 times oversubscr...

23 August 2024

Lango concludes c.US$200 million Africa real estate acquisition from Hyprop and Attacq

In one of the largest real estate transactions in Africa over the past year, Lango Real Estate Limited has agreed to acquire the Africa (ex-South Africa) retail real estate portfolio ultimately owned by JSE-listed REITs Hyprop Investments Limited and Attacq Limited.

12 August 2024

Emira takes 25% strategic stake in Polish logistics-focused property company DL Invest Group

Emira Property Fund (JSE: EMI) has announced a strategic investment in the Luxembourg-headquartered Polish property developer and investor DL Invest Group, marking a significant milestone in the SA REIT’s international investment strategy. With a €55.5 million investment...

12 August 2024