
make a comeback but regionals seemingly caught in 'no man's land'
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Commercial property values decreased again in 2021, albeit at a slower pace than 2020.

How the Property Practitioners Act Affects You as a Property Seller, Buyer, Landlord or Tenant from
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The Property Practitioners Act ("PPA") finally comes into effect on 1 February 2022. It has major ramifications for everyone involved in the property industry.

Rising office vacancies perceived to have stalled
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The rising vacancy rate trend in the office property market has been perceived to have more-or-less stalled according to FNB's most recent Q4 2021 survey.