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Impact of fuel price increase on commercial property

It is well-known that the cumulative fuel price increase has added significantly to overall consumer price inflation.

Landlords: Zoning Law Contravention Could Invalidate Your Lease

"...it is a general rule that a contract impliedly prohibited by statute is void and unenforceable..." (extract from judgment below)

make a comeback but regionals seemingly caught in 'no man's land'

During 2020's hard lockdown, the average retail property capital value per square metre declined by 7.41% according to MSCI data.

Strong demand for office space | Cape town commercial sector showing signs of recovery 15 May 2022

For almost two years, the commercial real estate sector was significantly impacted by the pandemic with investor and landlord sentiment at an all-time low.

Stats point to early signs of a slowdown in commercial building activity

Commercial property building stats have not fully recovered to pre-2020 figures, according to FNB Commercial Property Finance with data from StatsSA's February

SA's rapidly escalating municipal charges

Municipal usage charges are escalating faster than the consumer price index (CPI), yet there has been a deterioration in the quality of municipal services.

FNB's Property Broker Survey - Market Balance

Indicators in the commercial property market suggest that the industrial sector may be reaching a demand-supply balance.

Commercial property market sentiment not dampened by rising interest rates

Rising interest rates do not appear to have 'dampened the spirits' of the commercial property market.

Fortress REIT reports lowest vacancy rate in 4 years

Fortress REIT has continued to successfully pivot its South African portfolio to one-third convenience retail and two-thirds logistics real estate.

Commercial property valuations and trends predicted to produce a mixed bag in 2022

Commercial property values decreased again in 2021, albeit at a slower pace than 2020.

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