KFC plans to ramp up investment in Africa

KFC currently has more than 660 locations in South Africa and 190 locations in Africa and plans to extend this network to over 1000 this year with more than 700 in South Africa, affirming its market leadership. 8 Feb 2012 13:46

Branding Menlyn Maine

[Michele van Heerden] People working in the world of brands today need to be more than just creative; they need to be astute business people who create and manage tools in order to drive business growth. For the last three years, we have worked on some interesting projects that have stretched the team to think wide and deliver some unique solutions for driving business growth. 6 Feb 2012 14:21

Fountainhead concludes Centurion Boulevard deal

Fountainhead Property Trust has concluded an agreement for the acquisition of Centurion Boulevard from Sanlam Life Insurance. 2 Feb 2012 15:27

Diepkloof Square on track for October opening

Diepkloof Square community shopping centre set to open in October 2012, is a 16 108 sqm community centre, anchored by Pick n Pay in a 3112 sqm store, some 40 shops, parking and access to public transport with an adjacent existing taxi rank. Construction started in December 2011. 31 Jan 2012 12:47

The reason for parking fees pain

Paying for parking at shopping centres has become the norm but, though the public has come to accept it as yet another grudge payment, little is known about how the fees are determined and why they even exist. 27 Jan 2012 13:37

Property market still over-supplied, rate drop might have improved prospects

Commenting on the Reserve Bank's decision not to lower interest rates, Dr Andrew Golding, CE of the Pam Golding Property (PGP) group says a reduction in the interest rate would have been welcome, not only from a general perspective, but to have provided a further confidence boost in South Africa's residential property market, given the continued lethargic economic growth prospects. 20 Jan 2012 12:38

Jorissen Place up for sale

Tenders have opened for offers on Jorissen Place, a landmark office block occupying a city block, bounded by Jorissen, Bertha, de Beer and de Korte streets, in the regenerated area of Braamfontein. The closing date for private tenders is 29 February 2012. 18 Jan 2012 10:11

New property valuations coming this year

According to a Fin24 report, municipalities around South Africa are preparing for the next large-scale property valuation assessment, which may drive municipal rates higher according to Ben Espach, valuations director at Rates Watch. 17 Jan 2012 16:57

Shopping centre rental growth mixed

[Thabang Mokopanele] Larger and dominant shopping centres are expected to perform better than smaller ones in rental growth this year, with smaller centres likely to struggle to achieve rental growth. 16 Jan 2012 13:50

Malls are coining it

Mall owners and retailers are still ringing in decent profits despite a tough economy. 13 Jan 2012 14:44

Listed property 2011 - winners and losers

[Joan Muller] Listed property investors certainly can't complain that 2011 was a dull year. There was a rush of new listings in the sector - no less than seven since November 2010 - plus billions more raised by existing counters through rights issues and private placements in a bid to bring previously unlisted properties to the JSE. 13 Jan 2012 14:35

FNB sees flat commercial property market in 2012

The signs of economic weakness and rising vacancies point to a flat commercial property market in 2012. 5 Jan 2012 09:57

Development surcharge hurting Durban

IOL reports that as a result of a 'development surcharge' imposed on all new developments in KwaZulu-Natal, Durban has become the most expensive city for any new property developments. It was quoting research from the South African Property Owners' Association (Sapoa). 4 Jan 2012 10:37

'Per capita spending bolsters trading performance'

[Zeenat Moorad] Despite an on-going drop in the number of shoppers frequenting shopping centres, the per capita spending pattern continues to bolster and support the trading performance of centres in general, according to a report released by the South African Property Owners Association (SAPOA) and Investment Property Databank (IPD). 30 Dec 2011 07:56