Investments / Property

More than bricks and mortar – the versatility of property as an investment

For most people, purchasing a home represents the largest investment they will ever undertake, and carries emotional significance as a symbol of stability, security, and achievement.

More consumers are buying homes in groups

Industrial, office and retail property ‘bulls’ betting on the Cape

The City of Cape Town stands out as the most positive among six major metros in a recent commercial property market survey. Unfortunately, the preference among industrial, office and retail property investors for Western Cape-based properties does little to lift the sector overall. As the second quarter of 2024 gets underway, the sector “lacks clear direction in sales activity, much like the economy that drives it”.

The smart money is not chasing listed property, yet