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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
3 Contact Centre Property Solutions for BPO Companies in Cape Town
Throughout July 2017, we have highlighted the significant importance of BPOs (Business, Process and Outsourcing companies) in the Cape Town real estate market. Our Street Smart report found that many of South Africa’s International BPO firms have based themselves in Cape Town, with the Mother City’s office market best aligning with the value proposition of […]
3 Benefits of Consolidating Warehouse Operations
This blog post was updated on 11 October, 2017. Companies are under greater pressure than ever before to be more efficient, lean and agile to remain competitive and sustainable. Consolidation is a popular strategy which has gained significant momentum in the industrial real estate market in Cape Town. The trend is particularly evident among companies […]
ZaiLab Leading Change in the BPO Industry
Ever wondered why the 10th floor of Cape Town’s tallest building looks different to the rest of the property at night? It’s the unique lighting system of software- and hardware-development company ZaiLab – an emerging leader in the design of innovative contact-centre and communications solutions. Portside is home to the company’s African operation, with its […]
We Welcome The Somfy Group to Airport City in Cape Town
We proudly welcome the Somfy Group to their new industrial property in Airport City, Cape Town. Baker Street Properties Director of Industrial Leasing, Lloyd Nussey, designed a warehouse solution of 1050 square meters for this reputable international brand and will be one of over 50 warehouses around the world supporting the company’s main logistics […]
We welcome The Fruitspot to Greenfield Industrial Park
Baker Street Properties is proud to welcome our new client The Fruitspot to Greenfield Industrial Park – a brand new property development in Airport Industria, Cape Town. The company signed a lease for 4200 square meters with major landlord Growthpoint Properties, with the business solution designed and brokered by our Industrial Property Director, Lloyd […]
We Welcome our Client Absolute Pets to Paarden Eiland
On behalf of industrial broker Dylan Pelton we welcome premium retailer Absolute Pets to Paarden Eiland in Cape Town. About Absolute Pets With over 30 stores in leading malls in South Africa, premium retailer Absolute Pets specializes in offering upmarket pet food, products and accessories to pet owners. The brand also offers expert advice on […]
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