Office parks reimagined: When sustainability meets market leadership
In an era of unprecedented environmental and operational challenges, South Africa’s office parks stand at a critical juncture. Energy insecurity, water scarcity, and ageing municipal infrastructure are no longer distant concerns but immediate challenges that demand innovative solutions. … READ MORE
Prime Investment Opportunity: Netcare Head Office, 76 Maude Street, Sandton
Nestled in the heart of Sandton’s vibrant business district, the Netcare Head Office at 76 Maude Street presents an exceptional investment opportunity in one of Africa’s most sought-after commercial locations… READ MORE
Profica partners with CBRE Design Collective to transform workplace design across Africa
Profica and CBRE Design Collective; a collaboration that is transforming workplace design across the African continent, featuring a prime example of this collaborative approach: the award-winning AstraZeneca project in Casablanca, Morocco.… READ MORE
2025: A pivotal year for South Africa’s office real estate dynamics
South Africa’s office real estate market is poised for a transformative year in 2025, with Cushman & Wakefield | BROLL predicting that it will mark the end of a lengthy ‘tenant-market’ cycle and as property demand-supply dynamics are shifting in … READ MORE
The selling of Portside Tower
Accelerate Property Fund (APF) is taking significant steps to manage its financial position by offloading some substantial properties. Selling these assets, especially notable ones like Portside Tower seems like a strategic move to reduce their debt burden, which is quite … READ MORE
Revitalised collaborative corporate café space
The café area at Arup’s Johannesburg office exemplifies a seamless integration of style, functionality, and community engagement, reinforcing the company’s commitment to fostering an innovative and collaborative environment.… READ MORE
Adapting to Change: The rise of flexible workspaces in a hybrid work environment
The global workplace is undergoing a transformative shift. The COVID-19 pandemic didn’t just change where we work, it changed how we think about workspaces altogether. As businesses worldwide embrace hybrid models combining remote and in-office work, the demand for flexible … READ MORE
Adapting office environments for a thriving hybrid workforce
In the evolving South African built environment, the debate on the future of office spaces is intensifying, particularly in light of a growing number of South African companies requiring their workforce to either return to the office or be in … READ MORE
Why is your office half-empty? 7 key reasons employees aren’t returning and how to fix them
Despite a post-pandemic rise in office space utilisation, the numbers tell a stark story; current office occupancy is hovering around 32%. This means that more than two-thirds of your expensive commercial real estate is sitting empty, raising questions about sustainability … READ MORE
Emira’s biodiversity project creates a brighter future for Gauteng, sustaining nature’s workforce
Emira has planted some 80 senecio Barbertonicus succulents, also known as bush senecio, across 20 of its Gauteng-based properties as part of Emira’s biodiversity focus for its 2025 financial year. The planting builds on other initiatives that the REIT has … READ MORE