Reporting on African property investment, market activity and real estate capital.
A University of Cape Town economist has warned that rising property prices are pushing home ownership further out of reach, putting density, housing delivery and commuting costs at the centre of the market debate.
Markets & investment · South Africa ·
Saudi Arabia’s Mabani Aljazeera Holding Group has acquired a stake in the Jabali Towers mixed-use development at Tatu City in Kenya, marking a significant international investment.
Investment · Kenya ·
Johannesburg-listed Burstone Group has entered into a binding agreement with Nedbank Property Partners to move 14 properties into an unlisted vehicle, reducing its loan-to-value ratio.
Investment · South Africa ·
Spear REIT Limited has announced the purchase of a premium-grade office portfolio in Cape Town's Tygervalley node for R960 million to strengthen its defensive income profile.
Investment · South Africa ·
Two major residential developments in Pietermaritzburg are set to be auctioned on October 27, 2026, following a liquidation process.
Investment · South Africa ·
Cape Town developer Blok has introduced its co-investor financing model to the Thirteen on Up residential project in Green Point, targeting early-stage project funding through capital contribution.
Investment · South Africa ·
Growthpoint Properties Australia reported results on August 17, 2026, highlighting record-setting leasing activity and occupancy levels across its portfolio.
Markets & investment · Australia ·
The Western Cape-focused real estate investment trust Spear REIT has reported significant operational momentum and portfolio expansion in its September 1, 2026, interim update.
Markets & investment · South Africa ·
Burstone Group maintains full-year guidance despite expecting a soft first half, as the property company transitions toward a fund-management strategy in South Africa and Europe.
Markets & investment · South Africa ·
Retail landlord Vukile Property Fund maintains its growth forecast for the 2027 financial year, citing robust performance across its South African and European platforms.
Markets & investment · South Africa ·
The SA REIT sector recorded a total return of 1.6% in September 2026, outperforming broader equity and bond markets while reporting strong distribution growth.
Markets & investment · South Africa ·
Fortren’s four-market study finds a sharply uneven supply base and strong occupancy, while identifying development risk and underwriting constraints as barriers to institutional capital.
Markets & investment · Africa ·
A new report separates the continent’s estimated total REIT market value from listed market capitalisation, highlighting the scale of South Africa’s lead and different yield measures.
Markets & investment · Africa ·
A consortium of Al Ashraaf Developments, SAM Developments and AWG will lease and operate the mixed-use commercial promenade in New Alamein City.
Investment · Egypt ·
The construction and infrastructure group has begun work on a mixed-use scheme in 6th of October City as it sets out a real estate investment target through 2030.
Investment · Egypt ·
The authorisation gives Emtelaak Real Estate Projects Fund Company scope to develop products through its Tharwa platform, but each offering still requires its own legal structure, disclosures and regulatory approvals.
Investment · Egypt ·