Ortneil Kutama

Although quite a few African economies offer good growth opportunities, there are ongoing regulatory and fiscal challenges, says Ortneil Kutama

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

According to UK building and project consultancy, Paragon, has advised South African investors on 29 deals with a combined value of R3.38 billion (£190m) in the past few years.

S.African Property Investors spend R3 billion in UK

South African Property groups are spreading their wings abroad as opportunities in their home market are few and far between. ... Full story

African real estate market gained traction in 2016, notably in the hotel, retail and residential sectors. One hopes that, in 2017, there will be fewer economic and structural difficulties on the continent, said Ortneil Kutama.

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

This year has been challenging for listed property especially in South Africa but the sector has nevertheless performed, said Ortneil Kutama.

South African real estate market survives torrid 2016

This year has been challenging for listed property especially in South Africa but the sector has nevertheless performed. ... Full story

Property groups in Africa should study how well healthcare Reits have performed in the US and UK and then replicate the most effective structuring, advises Ortneil Kutama.

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

There is evidence that tables have turned, and the property rental market has decidedly in the tenant's favour, said Ortneil Kutama, Africa Property News Media Director.

Landlords feel the pinch as Nigeria’s economic slump deepens

There is still no respite for property owners in Nigeria. The sluggish economic growth for the last few months does not bode well for rental market. ... Full story

The emerging technology that runs on a distributed ledger has become increasingly associated with transparency, accountability and open governance because of its supposedly tamper-proof design, says Ortneil Kutama, Media Director at Africa Property News

Blockchain Technology could alter Real Estate Industry deals

The way real estate industry deals are conducted could evolve with the development of blockchain technology, which underlie cryptocurrencies like bitcoin. ... Full story

SA property funds are looking offshore and the rest of the African continent to weather the future effects of investment downgrades for the country, says Ortneil Kutama, Africa Property News.com Media Director.

SA property groups ready for a downgrade

African property developers could soon see more competition from South African funds as they look to invest out of South Africa with that country expected to receive a credit ratings downgrade in the near future. ... Full story

Lagos may be the pearl of the future for property investment while Johannesburg is a competitive centre.

Lagos pearl of the future, Johannesburg darling of today

Even though Nigeria has become Africa’s biggest economy on the continent, South Africa’s business centre city, Johannesburg is still far ahead in terms of current property development projects in terms of number and quality when compared with Nigeria’s business centre, Lagos. ... Full story

Until the ministerial merry-go-round in SA’s government, South African listed property outperformed equities and bonds, mustering a 15% return in rand terms for the first 11 months of 2015, reports Ortneil Kutama, Africa Property News.com Media Director.

Rand weakness dampens SA Property

Listed property in many developing countries has had difficult year. Currency weakness weakened its returns. Nevertheless some African property funds have held up well and many listed property companies in South Africa outperformed equities and cash. ... Full story

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