CapeGate office hub signals northern surge shift
CapeGate’s new P-Grade office hub signals rising demand for decentralised commercial space in Cape Town’s fast-growing northern corridor
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Spear REIT tops guidance as portfolio hits R7bn
Spear REIT beat FY2026 guidance as its Western Cape portfolio passed R7bn, backed by strong occupancy, collections, and acquisition-led growth momentum
Redefine lifts outlook despite global market turbulence
Redefine Properties upgraded its 2026 earnings outlook as stronger property fundamentals, Polish growth and strategic hedging supported performance amid global volatility
SA REITs rebound as investor appetite returns
South African REITs rebounded 5.9% in April 2026 as investor confidence returned, driven by oversubscribed capital raises, acquisitions and strong distribution growth
Cape Town tariff ruling brings relief to property owners
Cape Town property owners may get tariff relief after a High Court ruling found fixed municipal charges linked to property values unlawful
Cape Town CBD property surge gains momentum
Cape Town CBD is gaining momentum as investor demand, tighter vacancies, and mixed-use growth lift rentals, conversions, and property values
Future-proofing commercial property in uncertain times
As geopolitical tensions and rising energy costs reshape commercial property, discover four strategic moves to protect asset value and future-proof your portfolio
SA REITs slide 12.3% as global tensions hit markets
SA REITs fell 12.3% in March, but resilient fundamentals, stronger income growth, and index expansion point to longer-term sector strength
Commercial Property hits rent escalation ceiling
South Africa’s commercial property market is hitting a rental escalation ceiling as tenants reject increases above 4% and demand greater flexibility
Western Cape tops SA’s new commuter Town Index
The Western Cape leads South Africa’s commuter town shift as hybrid work boosts demand for connected, lifestyle-driven suburbs and smarter living
Hidden Risk: Mental health crisis on construction sites
Construction site mental health risks are rising, with stress, burnout, and fatigue increasingly linked to safety failures and on-site accidents
Retail under pressure: Spending shifts reshape malls
SA retail is under pressure as shrinking discretionary income and online gambling divert spend, while food, health and value-led categories outperform
