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Trends shaping industrial leasing in 2025

The industrial asset class has been steadily making its way up the ladder for decades, primarily driven by demand from the country’s manufacturing and logistics sectors.
Both these sectors have experienced their fair share of highs and lows, but a … READ MORE

New benchmark for logistics and industrial properties

In an environmentally innovative achievement, the Serra® facility, owned by Growthpoint Properties (JSE: GRT), has become South Africa’s first industrial property to earn a prestigious 6-Star Green Star Existing Building Performance (EBP) rating from the Green Building Council South Africa … READ MORE

Strong drivers supporting robust SA, CEE logistics real estate sectors

Despite facing various challenges, such as slow economic growth, political instability, supply chain disruptions and rising municipal rates and insurance costs, South Africa’s industrial property market has demonstrated remarkable resilience and adaptability, with the warehousing and logistics sector delivering robust … READ MORE

Industrial property in high demand in Cape Town

Experiencing increased demand for industrial space locally and from around the country, Cape Town has become South African investors’ preferred location in this property market sector, which has made securing quality industrial assets very competitive, says Marcus te Vaarwerk, a … READ MORE