This article was updated on 14 May, 2020 There are many potential reasons why a growing company would require more flexibility in a lease agreement, and it would be best to explore these strategies with your broker. In most cases, tenants seek increased flexibility to align property lease strategy with business strategy. Flexibility in […]
Why Cape Town is the top tech location in South Africa
Cape Town has emerged as Africa’s leading technology hub over the past 5-10 years, having both incubated and welcomed many local and international technology companies. As one of the most competitive and fast-moving industries, companies and businesses who operate in this sector have to grow and innovative on a continuous basis. Why are so […]
Laser Logistics a benchmark in Distribution and Delivery Service in Cape Town
As retail trends shift from the shopfront into warehousing and distribution, the demand for reputable distribution service providers has increased significantly in the last 3-5 years. Our Street Smart report focusing on e-commerce trends highlighted the increasing importance of distribution services in Cape Town given the growth of online shopping and the expectations of […]
Online dealerships driving warehousing solutions
Many of our tenants and clients are undergoing significant digital transformation, with changing industry trends influencing real estate decisions. The motor-vehicle industry is seeing a rising demand for industrial or warehousing solutions following digital trends in dealerships and customers undertaking their decision-making process online. We also work with innovative tenants and companies like Dealers Online […]
The Impact of the Employee Value Proposition on Office Space | Professional and Financial Services
Street Smart Tenant 2018 Being a Street Smart Tenant means asking the right questions to make an informed property decision for your company. Our brokers advise many businesses and organizations on their commercial property strategies, and find that the right question to ask in addition to how much space you need, is what do your […]
New Cape Town property developments to watch out for in 2018
New property developments in Cape Town’s main commercial nodes continue the focus on lifestyle and mixed-use properties. Century City and the V&A Waterfront remain The Mother City’s two highest growing mixed-use nodes, positioning themselves with superior lifestyle amenities, convenience and security. In-line with the City of Cape Town’s socio-economic development plan on densification, developers are […]
Stryker establishes new distribution centre in Cape Town
Companies specialising in health care have high standards and demands on real estate strategy, with the new distribution centre of Stryker in Cape Town being a prime example. With an increasing number of medical companies having based themselves in Cape Town in recent years, tenants have bespoke fit-out requirements on both their office environment […]
Report: The State of Cape Town’s Traffic and Parking Problems
The City of Cape Town boasts some of the highest parking rates in South Africa, which is closely related to the demand for commercial real estate. The premium associated with parking in Cape Town is a symptom of the city’s success. We investigate the factors contributing to the city’s congestion and premium parking rates, as well as future trends for parking structures, traffic […]
Baker Street Properties designs new FMCG Warehouse Solution for Super Group
The market for fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) in South Africa is highly competitive, where a warehouse solution is integral to a cost-effective and agile supply chain. An FMCG warehouse is usually complex, typically accommodating a broad variety of products, storage facilities and different handling situations. Furthermore, timing is of the essence for FMCG providers […]
An overview of parking rates for office space in Cape Town
Office space in Cape Town demands some of the highest premiums for parking in South Africa. Our Street Smart Report this month addressed how premium parking fees and congestion is a symptom of the city’s success (download the report by clicking here). In assisting tenants relocating or expanding from other cities such as Johannesburg or […]
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The Impact of the Employee Value Proposition on Office Space | Professional and Financial Services
