SA REITs retreat 5%, but fundamentals keep strengthening
SA REITs retreated 5% in August, but 10.58% distribution growth, stronger balance sheets and active dealmaking keep sector fundamentals firmly intact
Commercial
Inside the mega R2bn property deal
Moolman Group has agreed to sell nine shopping centres to Dipula Properties in a landmark R2 billion deal, pushing Dipula's retail exposure to nearly 80%
Spear's R1.4bn acquisition drive powers next growth phase
Spear’s R1.4bn acquisition drive expands its Western Cape portfolio, backed by strong occupancy, low gearing and further industrial and energy growth
Growthpoint turns Cape Town office into net-zero landmark
Growthpoint transforms 36 Hans Strijdom into a net-zero Cape Town landmark, combining adaptive reuse, renewable power and premium offices for Ninety One
Stellenbosch student housing shortage keeps demand red hot
Stellenbosch’s student housing shortage keeps demand high, with limited university beds driving private rentals, strong occupancy and investor interest
Dipula makes R2bn retail play backed by R1.1bn raise
Dipula’s R2bn retail deal adds nine shopping centres, backed by a R1.1bn raise, lifting retail income exposure toward 80% while keeping gearing in range
NEPI Rockcastle raises outlook as €8.4bn portfolio grows
NEPI Rockcastle raises its 2026 outlook as its €8.4bn retail portfolio grows, backed by 98.2% occupancy, stronger earnings and European expansion plans
Sandton's next investment story moves beyond offices
Sandton’s next investment story moves beyond offices as mixed-use assets, decentralised nodes and diversified income reshape commercial property value
Spear bets R90m on Cape Town logistics growth
Spear REIT invests R90m in a 7,150m² Blackheath distribution centre for Mambos, backing Cape Town’s fast-growing logistics and industrial property market
Five checks before you hire a building contractor
Choosing the cheapest quote can be costly. Experts share five key questions to ask before hiring a building contractor to avoid disputes and legal risk
South Africa tops the world’s property markets
New MSCI data shows South Africa delivered the world's strongest commercial property returns at 11.9% in 2025, outperforming every major global economy
Office conversions are reshaping South Africa's cities
South African developers are converting ageing office buildings into affordable homes, tackling the housing shortage while reviving struggling precincts
