Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)

Investors should try to buy property stocks directly in the US, UK, Europe and Australia, says Stanlib’s head of listed property funds, Keillen Ndlovu.

Direct offshore property stocks more attractive than Africa

Stanlib the investment bank, believes right now investors need to put their money into developed markets as Africa offer too much economic and political risk. ... Full story

Stanlib’s head of listed property funds, Keillen Ndlovu says U.S. property markets seem to have priced in potential Fed interest rate hikes. There will be volatility running up to the first interest rate hike.

U.S. Real Estate trends ring true in Africa

The American property market will be strong enough to withstand an interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve Bank there, according to a report by Bank of America Merrill Lynch. ... Full story

Head of Stanlib Direct Property Investments, Amelia Beattie says the group is pleased to be the first to list an I-REIT in East Africa as this will boost the property market, improve governance and give investors.

Kenya catching up to global real estate investment trust (REITs)

Bringing Kenya’s listed property sector with international publicly traded real estate investments and creating greater investor certainty, Kenyan Authorities have tabled a unified approach to property investment schemes. ... Full story

The growth of REITs could help African nations harness the opportunity that the market offers and increase accessibility of long term funds for developers on the continent, reports Ortneil Kutama, Africa Property News Media Director.

African REITs will take time

It could take years before there are Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) in African countries other than South Africa. But the wait will be worth it as the continent offers strong future GDP growth supported by a large population, untapped resources and growing wealth. ... Full story

Donna Oosthuyse, Director Capital Markets at the JSE says since we introduced the REITS structure in 2013, we have seen an increase in the number of REITS listing, with the number moving from seven in April 2013 to 32 today.

SA’s listed property sector gains first Residential REIT

South Africa's residential sector is to be represented for the first time on the JSE’s main board, with the new listing of Indluplace Properties, a wholly owned subsidiary of Arrowhead Properties. ... Full story

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Valuation standards have a significant role to play in helping to regulate professional practice at national, regional and global levels, promoting professional ethics, integrity, impartiality and trust in valuer activities in the property industry. ... Full story

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