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 […]
Tag Archives: Industrial Property
Same-day Deliveries Driving E-Commerce Warehousing Solutions
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 […]
3 Benefits of Consolidating Warehouse Operations
Companies are under greater pressure than ever before to be more efficient, lean and agile in order to remain competitive and sustainable. Consolidation is a popular strategy which has gained significant momentum in the industrial real estate market in South Africa. The trend is particularly evident among companies seek to rationalize their existing footprint […]
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 […]
Cape Town Industrial Property Market Outlook Sept 2016
The current state of the Cape Town industrial property market suggests local business confidence has improved somewhat, evident in a significant decrease in vacancies in the industrial nodes of Montague Gardens, Killarney Gardens, Epping, Maitland and Ndabeni in particular. Supply of industrial property in Cape Town of over 1000m2 continues to enjoy steady demand […]
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 […]
Latest Report: Cape Town Industrial Property Market Continues To Grow
The industrial property market in Cape Town continues to show positive growth trends and increased activity. This is according to our latest market report compiled by industrial property director Lloyd Nussey, reporting that “there is a continued increase in industrial activity throughout the greater Cape Town area compared to the previous report”. Read the summary […]
The top 3 technologies set to disrupt operations of industrial & logistics companies in Africa
JLL suggests that significant technological advances in supply chain automation will not merely influence logistics and industrial operations, but instead will disrupt it. Will these “first world” technologies have the same influence on local industrial operations and logistics companies in Africa? We investigate the industry’s most disruptive technologies set to change the way we do […]
Comprehensive Update on Cape Town Industrial new developments
This article has been updated on 23 March 2017. In January, we reported on various Cape Town property developments to watch out for in 2017 and the extensive overall investment which continues to show faith and confidence in the city. This positive trend is also evident in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town, with a […]
Chapatti Trading invests in new warehouse in Ndabeni
Clothing manufacturers Chapatti trading recently invested into medium sized warehousing space in Ndabeni at R7,500 per square meter. Gary Roodt, the company’s owner, states that they were seeking a manageable solution close to their existing premises with good investment potential. The transaction was facilitated by Lloyd Nussey from Baker Street Properties, who believes that this […]
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What bankers look for when providing Commercial Property Finance
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Report: The Impact of E-Commerce on Cape Town Real Estate
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Same-day Deliveries Driving E-Commerce Warehousing Solutions
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Report: The Impact of Serviced Office Space on Cape Town Commercial Real Estate
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Is Hot Desking Appropriate for Your Business?
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3 Benefits of Consolidating Warehouse Operations
