Listed Property Sector
Grit Real Estate — treading where angels fear
While many property investors voted against Africa with their feet leaving the continent when its economies were on its knees — for Grit Real Estate, it was a triumphant entry. ... Full story
SA Shopping Mall Investor reduces exposure to Africa
Hyprop Investments, South Africa’s largest listed specialized shopping centre owner, on Friday said that AttAfrica Limited, in which it owns a 37.5 percent stake, had concluded an agreement to dispose of its interest in Achimota Retail Centre in Ghana. ... Full story
SA REITs eager to seize opportunities in other African countries
South African Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) have renewed their appetite for African property assets following a challenging economic environment negatively impacted the local listed property sector in 2018. ... Full story
Hyprop to exit sub-Saharan Africa, but Grit Real Estate stays put
While Attacq, famous for developing one of SA’s largest retail centres, Mall of Africa, and Hyprop investments, the owner of some of the best rated shopping centres, are trying to divest from the African continent, Grit Real Estate is spreading itself across the continent. ... Full story
SA REITs corporate governance under spotlight
Analysts say South African real estate investment trust (Reit) sector has to pull up its socks and provide better disclosure as it tries to lure back investors. ... Full story
Africa-focused Property Fund optimistic about region’s long-term prospects
While many foreign investors may be cautious about Africa’s growth prospects at this stage, Grit Real Estate, Africa's largest property fund believes continent could be set for growth in the long term. ... Full story
African real estate market still standing after tough 2016
African real estate has had a tough year navigating diffcult economic conditions. Most investors on the continent remain private equity groups as opposed to long term investors or Real Estate Investment Trust ( Reit) investors. ... Full story
Healthcare Property holds benefits for Africa
As Africa tries to build up a listed real estate industry, healthcare real estate investment trust (REITs) become more attractive on the continent. ... Full story
Pan-African property fund confidently invests $110m in Mozambican real estate
Mozambique - The slowdown in Africa’s economic growth outlook, and currency volatility, have compelled property developers, retailers and institutional funds to reassess their investment strategies. ... Full story
South African Property Market worth $403-billion
South African property market is currently valued at a staggering USD $403 billion (R5.8-trillion ZAR), according to latest research released by the Property Sector Charter Council (PSCC) in Johannesburg on Tuesday. ... Full story
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Big sub-Saharan African economies to get potent lift this year
Sub-Saharan Africa’s biggest economies will benefit from a global upswing this year - as long as the U.S.-China tariff dispute does not disturb improving global trade flows, a Reuters poll ... Full story