REI shines at SAPOA Awards 2025

Recognised as Runner-Up: Property News Website of the Year

‍Real Estate Investor (REI.co.za) has been recognised at the 2025 SAPOA Property Journalist Awards as Runner-Up for Property News Website of the Year, affirming its position as South Africa’s leading independent voice for property investors, professionals, and industry stakeholders.

This accolade, presented during the annual SAPOA Convention at Sun City, reflects REI’s relentless commitment to fair, accurate, and unbiased reporting in a sector where clarity, data, and practical insight are more critical than ever.

Award Highlights

• Property News Website of the Year
  • Winner: Rode Media & Publications
  • Runner-up: Real Estate Investor (REI.co.za)
• Best Newcomer of the Year
  • Winner: Ashley Muller - AskAsh
  • Runner-up: Noxolo Majavu - BusinessLIVE
• Property News Journalist of the Year
  • Winner: Nick Wilson - News24 Business
  • Runner-up: Vivian Warby - IOL
• Property Feature Journalist of the Year
  • Winner: Antoinette Slabbert  - Moneyweb
  • Runner-up: Melinda Chidau +IMPACT Magazine
• Property Publication of the Year (Print/Digital)
  • Winner: Asset Magazine
  • Runner-up: Architect and Builder Magazine
• Digital & Broadcast Media of the Year
  • Winner: Another Brick in the Wall - Michael Avery & Alistair Anderson

Raising the Bar in Property Journalism

‍The judging panel, chaired by Brian Azizollahoff, Managing Director, noted that this year’s awards attracted a record number of entries, underscoring the growing influence and importance of property journalism in shaping industry thinking and investor decisions.

“The level of professionalism across submissions this year was exceptional,” Azizollahoff said. “It shows how essential rigorous, independent reporting has become to the real estate industry.”

For REI, the runner-up recognition validates nearly two decades of consistent delivery: actionable investment insights, expert commentary, and digital-first property intelligence trusted by a wide and growing audience.

Why it matters

• Independent and investor-led: REI.co.za is not beholden to vested interests our reporting serves readers first.
• Data with context: Market trends, investment strategies, and sector dynamics explained with clarity and foresight.
• Multi-platform reach: From the magazine and newsletters to webinars, REI TV, and podcasts, our journalism meets investors where they are.

A shared achievement

‍This milestone belongs to our readers, contributors, and industry partners who demand a higher standard of property journalism. Your engagement drives our editorial vision, ensuring that REI remains focused on delivering real, usable intelligence, not noise.

Looking Ahead

‍As we celebrate this recognition, REI is preparing to expand its offering with:

• Enhanced data dashboards on rentals, yields, and REITs.
• New digital tools for affordability, financing, and investment analysis.
• Expanded video and broadcast content to bring sharper, faster insights to market players.

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