SA REITs gain 2.4% in October, outpacing equities and bonds
SA REITs returned 2.4% in October, lifting year-to-date gains to 6.5% ahead of bonds and equities. Download the October 2026 SA REIT Chart Book.
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New REIT rules open the door for insurers' property assets
Insurer-owned unlisted property companies can now qualify as REITs, but strict thresholds, fund-level tax and IFRS 17 make conversion a careful calculation.
R2bn Dipula - Moolman deal clears key regulatory hurdle
The Competition Commission recommends approving a major part of Dipula's R2.04bn purchase of nine retail properties from Moolman Group and its co-investors.
Redefine's R106m solar project powers Cape Town properties
Redefine's R106m Brackengate rooftop solar project is Cape Town's first purpose-built municipal wheeling scheme, powering its shopping centres and offices.
Equites lifts dividend 5.1% as SA logistics investment surges
Equites Property Fund raises its interim dividend 5.1% to 72.57c, cuts loan-to-value to 28.1% and funds a R2 billion South African logistics pipeline after its UK exit.
SA REITs defy equity sell-off as income growth surges
SA REITs gained 1.6% in September as the All Share fell 5.8%, with rolling distribution growth at 11.09% — the strongest since 2017. Download the September 2026 SA REIT Chart Book.
SA REITs rally as distribution growth tops 10%
SA REITs outperformed markets as distribution growth topped 10%, stronger earnings, resilient portfolios and disciplined capital drove investor confidence higher
Vukile delivers full-year outperformance and substantial portfolio growth
Vukile beats guidance with 9.3% FFO and dividend growth, expanding its retail portfolio across South Africa, Iberia and Italy for stronger investor returns
Vukile delivers full-year outperformance and substantial portfolio growth
Vukile beats guidance with 9.3% FFO and dividend growth, expanding its retail portfolio across South Africa, Iberia and Italy for stronger investor returns
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
Spear REIT buys Watergate Centre in R442m deal
Spear REIT’s R442m Watergate Centre deal boosts Western Cape retail exposure with fully let, defensive income and strong long-term growth
Attacq delivers strong growth, lifts full year outlook
Attacq reports strong interim growth, 93.7% occupancy, and a R2.1bn Waterfall City pipeline, prompting higher full-year guidance for investors
