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Parkdene Boulevard redevelopment bolsters growth of Boksburg node
Construction has commenced on the redevelopment of Parkdene Boulevard, a retail centre in the burgeoning suburb of Parkdene in Boksburg, Ekurhuleni. It is set to open in October 2024. The 32,000sqm centre is being upgraded by Abland Property Developers and Retail Africa, which are both known for their innovative development approach, and is a collaboration with partners Nedbank CIB and the Ellerine Group. 12 Apr 2024 Read more

Growthpoint Healthcare adds Johannesburg Eye Hospital to its portfolio
Growthpoint Healthcare REIT has successfully completed the R106.4m acquisition of the Johannesburg Eye Hospital in Northcliff, which has transferred to become the ninth asset and the second specialist healthcare facility in its portfolio. 5 Apr 2024 Read more

Emira boosts its liquidity with R1.1bn Cape Town property portfolio sale
Emira Property Fund (JSE: EMI) has agreed to sell basically all its wholly owned Cape Town properties in a sizeable R1.1bn transaction, which will create significant and immediate liquidity for Emira to pursue its strategy. 4 Apr 2024 Read more

SAMRRA unlocks data for investment into the multifamily residential property asset class
Multifamily residential rental property is set to become a mainstay of the South African intuitional investment landscape, driven by the consistent performance of this real estate asset class, its low volatility, and its foreseeable returns. This is according to the first research of its kind into residential property investment and fundamental performance in South Africa and globally. 3 Apr 2024 Read more

Development of Cape Town’s The Rubik nears completion
Cape Town's skyline is reaching new heights as The Rubik, a dazzling luxury apartment complex in the heart of the CBD, has reached the peak of its vertical ascent. With 27 levels of premium living and commercial spaces, The Rubik’s modern glass exterior promises residents and businesses unrivalled views of the city – from shimmering ocean to majestic mountain vistas. 25 Mar 2024 Read more

Dipula and REO’s innovative approach to tenant installation
Dipula Income Fund’s (JSE: DIB) new lease with EOH for the Montrose Place at Waterfall Park in Midrand’s Vorna Valley has led to an innovative and high-impact corporate social responsibility project. The entire 4,000sqm building was fitted out by REO, using small contractors who not only completed the entire build project but also tailor-made the furniture in the basement of the building. 12 Mar 2024 Read more

Charting uncharted waters: A quintet of challenges for South Africa's built environment
In an era marked by unprecedented change and complexity, the "Global Risks Report 2024" by the World Economic Forum unfolds a sobering landscape of the next decade. As we navigate through the tumultuous waves of swift technological advances, economic instability, climate change and escalating global conflicts, the fabric of international unity is being tested like never before. 28 Feb 2024 Read more

Growsmart 2024 launches across the Western Cape and Eastern Cape
Growsmart, the nationally acclaimed educational initiative by Growthpoint Properties, has launched its 2024 programme in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces. This marks the fifteenth consecutive year of Growsmart's commitment to advancing quality education and enriching the lives of learners in Grades 4 to 6. 28 Feb 2024 Read more

Empowering the future: A young woman's rise to leadership in property at Boxwood
Boxwood Property Fund appoints Sarah Divaris as COO. 16 Feb 2024 Read more

Gigabytes vs GIGO-bytes: The recipe for data quality in 2024 and beyond
This is an article about cake. Cake made from the finest ingredients, baked using the best recipe, and so beautifully presented that, from a single glance, you just know it will make your day. Because whose day is not improved by good cake? 14 Feb 2024 Read more

Growthpoint Properties issues R1bn 10-year bond
Growthpoint Properties (JSE: GRT) has issued a R1bn senior unsecured bond with a 10-year maturity. The offering came after strong investor interest in long-term Growthpoint debt, which the sole arranger, Standard Bank, successfully executed as a private placement of R1bn. 12 Feb 2024 Read more

Source: Supplied. Estienne de Klerk, SA chief executive officer of Growthpoint Properties.
Growthpoint Properties has entered into a milestone Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Etana Energy for 195GWh of renewable energy a year, representing 32% of its total current annual electricity consumption (612GWhs in FY23). 30 Jan 2024 Read more

Emira concludes the acquisition of Transcend
Emira Property Fund (JSE: EMI) has finalised a scheme of arrangement resulting in Transcend Residential Property Fund becoming wholly owned by Emira. 30 Jan 2024 Read more

Emira plants for the years ahead
Eco-friendly, green and relaxing – trees and plants benefit everyone. They bring more biodiversity to big cities, reduce CO2 emissions, feed people and attract pollinators that are vital for food security and environmental sustainability. 16 Jan 2024 Read more

The first units are snapped up at Growthpoint’s Arterial Industrial Estate development
Growthpoint Properties (JSE: GRT) has let the first two of six units in phase one of its new Arterial Industrial Estate development in Cape Town to Jotun, one of the world’s leading paints and coatings manufacturers. 20 Dec 2023 Read more

Proparco and 27four support Divercity to expand access to affordable housing in South Africa
Proparco, the French development finance institution, and 27four, a South African investment manager, led R550m investment in Divercity Urban Property Group alongside reinvestment from its existing shareholders. The investment is intended to fund portfolio growth and balance sheet optimisation. 18 Dec 2023 Read more

Iconic Eyethu Theatre revival opens to a warm community welcome
Soweto landmark gets a new lease on life with a Heritage Hall and community shopping centre 30 Nov 2023 Read more

Improved numbers drive Dipula's solid performance
Dipula Income Fund (JSE: DIB) delivered a defensive performance for the year ended 31 August 2023 with increased property values, higher occupancy levels and improved rental renewal growth. 16 Nov 2023 Read more

The critical impact of buildings on ESG goals
Real estate choices have a material impact on achieving ESG goals, particularly climate change reduction, according to leading provider of corporate real estate services in Africa, Cushman & Wakefield |BROLL. 8 Nov 2023 Read more


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