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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

In a first for South Africa, Growthpoint gears up for certified renewable energy rollout to offices

Pioneering a greener future for South Africa, Growthpoint Properties (JSE: GRT), the country’s leading real estate investment trust (REIT), is set to transform the commercial real estate landscape by introducing a clean, green energy benefit scheme called e-CO2 at 10 of ...

5 August 2024

Milestone as Growthpoint boosts Clur Index

South Africa’s largest primary JSE-listed real estate investment trust (REIT), Growthpoint Properties, has added its substantial portfolio of retail properties to the Clur Collective asset management support platform and integral shopping centre index. By sharing its si...

29 July 2024

Growthpoint begins construction on CT green office refit for Ninety One

Growthpoint Properties (JSE: GRT) has commenced construction on a green office refurbishment of its 36 Hans Strijdom Building, the Cape Town headquarters of Ninety One (JSE: NY1), in a move that reinforces both companies’ commitment to the Cape Town CBD and to sustainabi...

25 July 2024