Resilient Reit

It is becoming harder to make the case to invest in SA’s listed property stocks while economic growth is weak and funds are raising little capital at home, the panel said at the Sapoa conference.

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

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

Andrea Taverna-Turisan, SA REIT Committee Chairman, says, the time is right to take the next step and issue more robust guidance for REITs.

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

Various large Listed South African funds feel African real estate is a long term game hindered by weak laws. They need recourse if something goes wrong.

Investors spooked by Property Regulations in Africa

The African real estate market needs stronger regulations and a more reliable rule of law in order to attract investment in the continent — Africa Property News.com has learned. ... Full story

Those investors which look carefully in 2016 when picking their stocks may be rewarded but the overall sector is under pressure in South Africa

Some pearls in South Africa’s listed property sector

Those investors which look carefully in 2016 when picking their stocks may be rewarded but the overall sector is under pressure in South Africa, reports Ortneil Kutama, Africa Property News.com Media Director. ... Full story

Africa Property News.com Media Director, Ortneil Kutama believes there is a scramble for African property assets as investors look to gain first mover advantage in the continent.

Another Scramble for Africa

There is a scramble for African property assets as investors look to gain first mover advantage in the continent. ... Full story

Speakers at the annual Africa Property Investment Summit in Johannesburg suggested that concerns about lower commodity prices, China’s slowdown and the currency turbulence in many of the continent’s key economies have not seriously dented long-term plans

Urbanisation and infrastructure development bode well for Africa's property market

Africa's long-term property prospects remain bright, fueled by rapid urbanization, mass transit and transport development and a growing ageing population. ... Full story

Stanlib's head of listed property funds, Keillen Ndlovu says that the market capitalisation for the listed property sector in sub-Saharan Africa, excluding South Africa, is about $827 million.

Investors advised to take long-term view on African Property Stocks

Africa Property News.com has learned that growth seekers should look at property stocks with a five year time horizon in mind according to Stanlib's head of listed property funds, Keillen Ndlovu. ... Full story

Standard Bank Senior Political Economist, Simon Freemantle said property funds must recognise that Africa is a long term game. Various things must fall into place for each business to thrive there and things differ from country to country.

Africa Property Investment a long but fruitful play

Despite the challenges, majority of SA’s listed property funds which have ventured into other African countries have chosen to start with shopping centre developments. ... Full story

Property Investors and developers looking to expand into Africa, need to take heed that focusing on finding the right local partner on the ground, are among the quickest ways to unlock value and underpin growth in the continent.

Partnerships key to unlock value in Africa’s Property Market

Property Investors and developers looking to expand into Africa, need to take heed that focusing on finding the right local partner on the ground, are among the quickest ways to unlock value and underpin growth in the continent. ... Full story

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