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Merino Mall opening is a resounding success

Introducing unmatched one-stop shopping to the community of Ermelo and surrounds in Mpumalanga, the 28,600sqm Merino Mall opened on 27 October to become the first mall of its substantial size in a 100-kilometre radius.

21 October 2022

Emira completes new Energy Performance Certification months before SA deadline

Emira Property Fund (JSE: EMI) completed the certification of 31 of its buildings for energy performance in July 2022 to become fully compliant with the new government-mandated Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) regulations well ahead of the 7 December 2022 deadline.

17 October 2022

Sandton Central Rea Vaya rapid bus project resumes, improving traffic and transport in SA’s cosmopolitan commercial capital

Helping to get more people into and around Sandton Central with accessible and eco-friendly public transport, the City of Joburg’s fast, convenient and affordable Rea Vaya bus service is back on track to launch in South Africa’s vibrant commercial capital.

13 October 2022

New Vukile Retail Academy will launch nine exciting small retailers

Supporting economic growth by opening doors for emerging small retail businesses

12 October 2022

UN-PRI Awards shortlist Divercity’s Jewel City in Johannesburg

The United Nations Principles of Responsible Investment (UN-PRI) have recognised Divercity Urban Property Group’s Jewel City Precinct in central Johannesburg, South Africa, as one of the five most impactful “real world impact” projects globally in 2021.

4 October 2022

Growthpoint launches WorkAgility to meet new office demand

In a first for the South African office sector, Growthpoint Properties (JSE: GRT) has launched an agile ready-to-occupy office concept, WorkAgility, which eliminates office costs and complexity and is changing the way offices are let.

3 October 2022

Thrive Student Living by Growthpoint is opening new doors

Growthpoint Student Accommodation REIT will open three new university student residences for South Africa’s 2023 university academic year. Peak Studios on the doorstep of the University of Cape Town, Brooklyn Studios alongside the University of Pretoria and Apex Studios ...

29 September 2022

Boardwalk Mall opens to much excitement

The fully-let Boardwalk Mall celebrated its grand opening today in the Boardwalk Precinct around the landmark Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment World in Summerstrand, Nelson Mandela Bay Metro, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape.

22 September 2022

Growthpoint Properties reports full-year dividend growth of 8.4%

Growthpoint Properties Limited (JSE: GRT) delivered a 13.9% increase in SA REIT funds from operations (FFO) of R5.3bn and a 5.1% increase in distributable income per share (DIPS) of 155.6 cents for its financial year to 30 June 2022. Growthpoint’s total dividend per shar...

14 September 2022

SA’s regional shopping malls bounce back: Flanagan & Gerard’s retail portfolio delivers double-digit growth in mid-year turnover

Flanagan & Gerard Property Group’s quality portfolio of shopping centres recorded strong mid-year trading, achieving double-digit turnover growth in June and July, despite a challenging economic environment.

12 September 2022