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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

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

Growthpoint Student Accommodation REIT thrives, adding R1.5bn of assets in two years

Two years since launching, Growthpoint Student Accommodation REIT has introduced R1.5bn in new investment to this alternative property sector, added 4,000 new beds for students and created a strong pipeline of future developments. Its demonstrated execution has expanded ...

29 April 2024

Growthpoint Healthcare REIT adds Johannesburg Eye Hospital to its growing portfolio of healthcare properties

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA, 4 April 2024 - Growthpoint Healthcare REIT has successfully completed the R106.4m acquisition of the Johannesburg Eye Hospital in Northcliff, which has transferred to become the ninth asset and the second specialist healthcare facility in its ...

4 April 2024

Despite strong investment-wide operational performance, Growthpoint dividend declines for HY24

Growthpoint Properties Limited (JSE: GRT) reported robust operational results across its local and international investments for the six-month period ended 31 December 2023, with a stellar performance from the V&A Waterfront and its South African portfolio showing st...

14 March 2024

Growsmart 2024 launches across the Western Cape and Eastern Cape, empowering learners and enriching communities

Growsmart, the nationally acclaimed educational initiative by Growthpoint Properties, has launched its 2024 programme in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces. This marks the fifteenth consecutive year of Growsmart's commitment to advancing quality education and en...

28 February 2024

Growthpoint Properties issues R1 billion 10-year bond

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA, 7 February 2024 – Growthpoint Properties (JSE: GRT) has issued a R1bn senior unsecured bond with a 10-year maturity. The offering came after strong investor interest in long-term Growthpoint debt, which the sole arranger, Standard Bank, succes...

8 February 2024

Growthpoint signs landmark wind-hydro-solar PPA deal with Etana Energy, with hydroelectricity from Serengeti Energy

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA, 30 January 2024 – Growthpoint Properties (JSE: GRT) has entered into a milestone Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Etana Energy for 195GWh* of renewable energy a year, representing 32% of its total current annual electricity consumption (612...

30 January 2024