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 […]
Tag Archives: New Developments
New Development Plans for Cape Town’s Church Square
Cape Town CBD has enjoyed significant attention from major developers, landlords and investors in recent years contributing to the Mother City’s status as most desirable central business district in South Africa. Following the successful rejuvenation of various precincts in the inner city, the historic Church Square has also undergone significant changes having transformed into […]
New Cape Town property developments to watch out for in 2017/2018
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 […]
2016 State of Claremont Report
Baker Street Properties welcomes the recent publication of the 2016 State of Claremont Report by the Claremont Improvement District Company (CIDC). The document provides owners, occupiers and investors with a comprehensive overview of development trends and key market indicators of this prime commercial node in Cape Town’s Southern Suburbs. Highlights from the report: A […]
2016 Q3 Cape Town Office Market Report
Highlights from the Cape Town Office Market Report Q3 2016: Total office accommodation has seen a marginal increase of just 3.3% y/y from Q3 2015, despite numerous new building completions. The lack of new entries into the market suggests that demand is limited, therefore, landlords are competing for existing occupiers. Both Grade A and Grade […]
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 […]
3 Brand New Office Developments in Cape Town Northern Suburbs
Significant new development activity in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town has contributed an estimated 34 920 square meters of Premium Grade office accommodation to both Plattekloof and Tygervalley. Following the overall market trend of tenants relocating from B or A grade buildings into Premium grade properties, the Northern Suburbs now offer established companies more […]
SAPOA breakfast with Executive Mayor of Cape Town
On Friday 19 September, the South African Property Owners Association (SAPOA) hosted a talk by the Honourable Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town, Ms Patricia de Lille, accompanied by Executive Deputy Mayor Ian Neilson at the River Club in Cape Town. The Mayoral executive team addressed the property industry about key Economic […]
We are your new go-to firm for everything on Portside in Cape Town
Visit the new website at www.portsidecapetown.com Accelerate Property Fund (APF) acquired approximately 50% of the iconic Portside Tower in the Cape Town CBD, recognized as The Mother City’s tallest building. The Johannesburg-based property fund bought the stake in Portside from previous owner Old Mutual Life Assurance, with First Rand remaining the co-owner occupying the upper […]
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Commercial Property Trend: Cape Town CBD’s new financial district
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The latest commercial property upgrade in Claremont
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Paying more rent in a green building: 5 Reasons why it’s worth it
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Want to move your operations out of town? Blackheath may be the answer
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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
