Bloemendal wine estate offered in landmark Winelands tender
Bloemendal Wine Estate is on tender in Durbanville, offering 238 hectares, award-winning hospitality assets and significant development upside potential
Commercial
SA’s largest REIT delivers strong turnaround results
Growthpoint’s turnaround gains traction as DIPS and dividends rise, vacancies fall and logistics, retail and the V&A Waterfront drive future growth
Hidden profit leaks commercial landlords must stop
Commercial landlords lose profit through vacancies, poor maintenance and arrears. Early action and disciplined management protect income and asset value
Spear REIT strengthens Western Cape growth
Spear REIT strengthens Western Cape growth with 5%–6% DIPS guidance, 97% occupancy and R1.074bn high-yield acquisitions at a 9.54% yield
Where to invest in property in 2026
Industrial in Gauteng, prime office conversions, coastal growth nodes and selective Dubai exposure stand out as smart property plays for 2026 investors
November outshines December in 2025 retail race
November 2025 retail sales rose 4.4% y/y, beating December as full-year growth hit 5.0%, led by Western Cape and disciplined shopping centre demand
Stability fuels smart commercial property plays
Repo stability at 6.75% restores pricing clarity, as investors favour resilient, high-quality commercial assets backed by strong fundamentals in 2026
Auctions unlock investment stock for SA’s missing middle
Property auctions unlock rental and multifamily stock for SA’s missing middle, as investors target affordable housing ahead of High Street’s Feb event
SA REITs start 2026 strong as sector momentum builds
SA REITs start 2026 on a positive note as recovery momentum builds, distributions turn positive and attractive yields support investor confidence
Growthpoint invests R270m in strategic Paarl Mall expansion
Growthpoint invests R270m to expand Paarl Mall, boosting retail space, tenant mix and energy resilience as Western Cape growth drives demand
Co-working is reshaping SA Offices: How landlords can win the flex era
Co-working is reshaping South Africa’s office market as hybrid work goes permanent. Landlords who embrace flex space cut vacancies and futureproof assets
SA REITs deliver 38.6% in 2025 as momentum Rebuilds
SA REITs delivered 38.6% returns in 2025, extending a strong recovery as dividends rebounded and income-driven returns set the tone for 2026
