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Build Or Refurb?

In the push for greener buildings, increasingly property owners are also refurbishing existing assets to attract new investment, writes Helen Grange.

Beyond Our Borders

Kim Maxwell investigates some of the commercial investment opportunities in sub-Saharan Africa.

Student Accommodation: A For Asset Class?

“It’s not about the bed,” says Respublica Student Living CEO Craig McMurray referring to the custom-designed student accommodation market.

Bridging The Gap

Warehousing and industrial development design is evolving to meet customers’ changing needs, reports Debbie Hathway.

I’m Buying What She’s Having

To ensure sustainability in a changing retail sector, mall owners and tenants are redesigning spaces to meet an experiential shopper’s aspirations, Kim Maxwell finds.

Next Generation Appeal

The next generation of shoppers wants online and bricks-and-mortar integration, and specific experiential reasons to visit retail destinations, writes Beth Amato.

Distribution And Warehousing: The Strong Survive

It is easy to dismiss warehousing as the Cinderella sister of commercial property development. Gareth Griffiths looks at how that is changing with the increased requirement for A-grade warehouse space on a global scale.

The Evolution Of Commercial Warehouse Design

Gareth Griffiths investigates the factors that influence warehouse design.

Flexible And Thoughtful Spaces

A number of office interior design trends are shaping workspaces in South Africa. Beth Amato investigates how these new spaces cater to the needs of businesses and their employees.

Renewable Help On The Way

Investments in renewable power aren’t only a response to load shedding and uncertainty from Eskom, but rather a case of simple economics — they impact on the rands and cents.

The Evolution Of Commercial Warehouse Design

Gareth Griffiths investigates the factors that influence warehouse design.

More Than Just A Shopping Destination

Are South African shopping centres following global trends and becoming places where people gather to be entertained, socialise, eat and drink?

South Africa’s New Urbanism

New urbanism takes off as mixed-use developments continue to grow, writes Carola Koblitz.

2019 Outlook For REITs

Despite the relatively stagnant commercial property market, South African Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) are expected to deliver a positive outcome in the next 12 months.

Property Managers Help Boost Business Productivity

In today’s flexible working environment and gig economy, using the services of a professional property manager makes good business sense.

Image: Artist - Dbongz Mahlathi 

The Living Artists Emporium

Living Artists Emporium presents: Dbongz Mahlathi – Master of spray-paint and acrylic.