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
on 4th May 2018
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 […]

New Cape Town property developments to watch out for in 2018
on 8th February 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 […]

Report: The State of Cape Town’s Traffic and Parking Problems
on 19th September 2017
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 […]

An overview of parking rates for office space in Cape Town
on 25th August 2017
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 […]

Report: Why BPO Firms Prefer Cape Town as Office Location
on 31st July 2017
The Business Process and Outsourcing (BPO) industry is a significant sector in the Cape Town Real Estate Market. In a report published by Business Process Enabling South Africa (BPeSA), the country is pioneering the offshore BPO value proposition, with South Africa named ‘Offshore destination of the year’ at the 2016 Global Sourcing Association awards in […]

3 Contact Centre Property Solutions for BPO Companies in Cape Town
on 24th July 2017
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 […]

Top 3 E-Commerce Warehousing Solutions for 2017
on 23rd June 2017
With Cape Town known as the E-commerce hub of South Africa, the industrial real estate market has seen a subsequent increase in demand for E-commerce focused warehousing solutions. Real estate strategies need to accommodate the industry’s unique requirements such as last-mile delivery, efficient inventory management solutions and the capacity to handle high volume traffic. […]

Report: The Impact of E-Commerce on Cape Town Real Estate
on 17th June 2017
As more South African consumers start to shop from their living room couch, E-commerce brands are increasingly offering more value in the form of variety, delivery options and services – all with a focus on convenience. Whilst E-commerce still accounts for a fraction of total retail sales in South Africa, the industry is already influencing the real estate market in significant […]

Same-day Deliveries Driving E-Commerce Warehousing Solutions
on 9th June 2017
The Cape Town industrial real estate market is seeing an increased demand for warehouse solutions driven by E-commerce, with a focus on same-day delivery. As the customer base for online retail grows steadily in South Africa, real estate requirements are shifting focus from the storefront to logistics. Driven by growing customer service expectations, real estate […]
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