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Converging positive factors reignite interest in property investment
Although commercial property in SA is not out of the economic woods yet, several key factors are converging to make the...
6/14/2010

Now smaller users can own their offices
For the first time Sandton users requiring smaller offices will be able to purchase their needs thanks to the...
3/12/2010

New hotels soon opening at Durban Point Watefront
Durban Point Waterfront, situated at the entrance to the biggest port in Africa, will soon welcome two new...
2/25/2010

Broll's take on the 2010 budget
The 2010 National Budget is not expected to provide significant stimulus for the fragile South African property...
2/18/2010

Conducive environment for office tenants and investors
Businesses seeking to lease office space in Gauteng can benefit from good opportunities in the market. So...
2/15/2010

Sandton Towers pushing 'iconic' standards
Construction of the iconic Sandton Towers, located on Alice Lane opposite Sandton City, is well underway and...
1/12/2010

Durban's new property icon
Thanks to a convergence of tax incentives, catalytic development and a growing demand for downtown offices, Durban's...
11/17/2009

SAPOA educates members on energy efficiency
In a quest to help its members cope with the challenges of becoming energy efficient, The South African Property...
10/7/2009

Broll creates groundbreaking retail footprints up Africa
Leading South African retail broking company Broll is making a successful foray into other African countries &ndash...
8/31/2009

Unlocking value at Glenkey
With interest rates on the decline the time may be right to invest in a sectional-title multi-use unit in Glenkey Mews...
8/8/2009

Koeberg upgrade benefits Paarden Eiland businesses
The upgrades to the Koeberg interchange, as part of the integrated rapid transit (IRT) system, will increase traffic...
8/7/2009

Adidas leases new warehouse in Airport City
Sportswear manufacturer Adidas recently leased an additional 2,200m2 warehouse in Airport City. ‘The building...
8/6/2009

Towering cranes around future Gautrain stations mark the property sector's confidence
Areas located directly around future Gautrain stations are attracting great interest when it comes to property...
8/1/2009

Point back on Market
After three years of delays, prime development land is once again being offered to investors at Durban's Point...
7/14/2009

Eskom tariff hike to hit tenants hard
THE SA Property Owners’ Association has slammed a decision by the energy regulator to grant Eskom a 31.3 percent...
7/3/2009

Ambit Portfolio
Broll is expanding its properties under management to approximately R50bn with the awarding of the Ambit portfolio...
7/1/2009

Northgate Shopping Centre
Broll has secured the management of Northgate Shopping Centre, a regional shopping centre in the northern suburbs of...
6/30/2009

The Grove Shopping Centre
Keystone and Resilient have awarded Broll the management of The Grove Shopping Centre in Pretoria. The Grove is a new...
6/18/2009

Property developers and owners remain active in the current market
Whilst property developers and owners are pointing to a recovery of the commercial and industrial property market in...
6/1/2009

Good times for tenants
Empty office space in many of South Africa's prime business nodes jumped noticeably in the first three months of 2009...
4/30/2009

Broll Property Group
This 2 261mwarehouse in Table Bay Industrial Park in Paarden Eiland, has been let on a five-year...
4/29/2009

Easter Gifts
To help celebrate Easter, Riverside Mall in Rondebosch donated Easter decor, Easter Eggs and handmade teddy bears to...
4/28/2009

Crucial to keep sports stadiums in good shape
A lot of work is going into creating world-class stadiums, either new or refurbished, in which to host matches during...
4/5/2009

Property owners as electricity licensees
Energy efficiency will become de rigueur rather than an option through the Power Conservation Programme (PCP) rules. 4/1/2009

Maintaining Stadia after 2010 will be important
As South Africans we are very proud to be hosting the 2010 Soccer World Cup, and much work is going into creating world...
3/30/2009

Sale and Leaseback - attractive options for property owners
Two wuestions arising from the current financial crisis affecting business across the globe are the issues of debt...
3/25/2009

Broll awarded another contract
Broll has been awarded the management of the directly held Atterbury retail portfolio with an estimated value of R800m....
3/10/2009

Broll secures management of Ashake Portfolio
Broll has secured the management of Ashake Portfolio from Standard Bank effective 1 May 2009. This deal is valued at...
3/5/2009

Industrial/Commercial Township Launched
Broll Property Group has secured a sole mandate for the sale of 30ha of land on the R21 just North of OR Tambo...
3/2/2009

Arbour Crossing Lifestyle Centre is a festive success
Broll Property Management's recent launch of a lifestyle centre in KwaZulu Natal has caused a stir amongst locals. 3/1/2009

SAPOA red flags new power rules
The SA Property Owners' Association (SAPOA) has moved quickly to respond to the Power Conservation Programme (PCP)...
3/1/2009

SAPOA responds to NERSA proposals
SAPOA has moved quickly to respond to the Power Conservation Programme (PCP) Rules published by the National Energy...
3/1/2009

Time's right to invest in Glenkey
Demand for well-situated industrial space remains buoyant, says Broll's Anton McElhone.

With interest rates...
2/28/2009

Power rules spark concern for SAPOA
The SA Property Owners' Association (SAPOA) has moved quickly to respond to the Power Conservation Programme (PCP)...
2/14/2009

In the Dark
Property developers seek an "open forum" with Eskom to clarify the rules of engagement for new...
2/13/2009

Broll Property Management secures major contracts
Broll Property Management have secured the following management contracts over the past 6 months: 
    ...
    2/10/2009

    The year ahead - what property experts say
    TODAY'S much-anticipated interest rate announcement by South African Reserve Bank Governor, Tito Mboweni, is not just...
    2/5/2009

    Growing occupancy costs
    Broll Property's global research partner, CB Richard Ellis (CBRE) has done a survey in which it tracks the world...
    2/1/2009

    Melrose Arch Office Rental levels surpass Sandton CBD
    With gross rentals of over R200/m2 achieved, offices at Johannesburg's upmarket Melrose Arch node are giving...
    2/1/2009

    Global property snapshot
    The Broll Global MarketView/Office Occupancy Costs Survey together with CB Richard Ellis (CBRE) Research have announced...
    1/26/2009

    DHS outsources facilities management to Broll
    Kwazulu-Natal's Durban High School (DHS) has appointed property services giant Broll to undertake its entire facilities...
    1/15/2009

    Efficiencies achieved through outsourcing
    "By outsourcing specific services and keeping control of other strategic functions, the property owner can, in...
    1/1/2009

    Buildings are going Green from Durban to Dubai
    There is a great deal of talk about "green buildings" from Dubai to Durban, and it's great news that SA's...
    1/1/2009

    Investments abound in Nigeria - Africa's new economic powerhouse
    Flicking through a rather old copy of Fortune magazine in my dentist's rooms, I was interested to learn that...
    1/1/2009

    Durban High School appoints Broll
    Durban High School in Kwazulu-Natal has appointed Broll to undertake its entire facilities management...
    12/1/2008

    Solid growth in SA office rentals
    Despite the worldwide economic downturn, Sandton and Claremont offices are holding their own in occupancy...
    11/26/2008

    Industrial rentals shine in gloom
    Lack of suitable industrial land is driving rental growth in many parts of Gauteng, say brokers.

    While the...
    11/14/2008

    Woodstock - where old makes cents
    Skyrocketing building costs, a shortage of zoned and serviced land and increasing commuting costs are impacting on the...
    11/12/2008

    Melrose Arch is hottest property
    Several brokers recently gave an update on which landlords are achieving the highest office rentals. 
    10/29/2008

    Multi-use units signal the start at Sheffield
    The launch of Glenkey Mews – a six unit, sectional title, multi-use development – marks the start of...
    10/21/2008

    'Green' buildings the way forward
    Although South African property developers are adopting more environmentally friendly design and construction...
    10/16/2008

    The case for outsourcing management
    In a tightening market, managing income streams has become more important and more time-consuming for property...
    10/12/2008

    PDP a resounding success again
    This year, SAPOA's flagship Property Development Programme (PDP) attracted the highest number of international...
    8/1/2008

    Iconic New Building for Sandton
    The Prestigious skyline of Sandton Central is poised for the construction of a new and iconic building: one that...
    8/1/2008

    Sheffield Business Park becomes a reality
    Distributors looking for bulk warehousing space ideally suited to service the entire Southern Cape should look no...
    7/16/2008

    The lights are on and people are home
    With the all-important power supply already secured and construction of a dedicated off-ramp from Vanguard Drive...
    7/15/2008

    Commercial and industrial property news
    Bleak forecasts on rental growth and the UK banking sector's tightening on property lending has softened the yields...
    7/1/2008

    More companies control costs through property occupancy management
    South african busineses are beginning to fall in line with their international compatriots when it comes to managing...
    7/1/2008

    There's no doubt improvement districts add value
    The establishment of city improvement districts has added value across the board with, in Epping’s case, both...
    6/9/2008

    Broll dedicates itself to green
    PROPERTY services group Broll will be making specialist green resources available to its clients in the retail...
    6/4/2008

    Excellent Opportunities to Invest in UK Property
    The UK commercial property sector has gone through a significant slump in the past year... Click 6/1/2008

    UK commercial property
    The UK commercial property sector has gone through significant slump in the last year with capital values falling an...
    6/1/2008

    Rivonia Crossing appeals to the discerning, trendy shopper
    The vibrant 18 000 m2 Rivonia Crossing shopping centre, located on the corner...   Click 6/1/2008

    Managing property properly
    South African businesses are starting to fall in line with their international equivalents in managing tenancies and...
    5/26/2008

    Industrial space still looks attractive
    The South African property market has grown largely on the back of a buoyant economy across all sectors, with the...
    5/21/2008

    KZN Prvate school opt for outsourced facilities management
    St Henry's Marist Brothers' College in the Durban suburb of Glenwood, in KwaZulu-Natal has appointed Broll to...
    5/1/2008

    Time to invest in the UK
    Local property investors have an opportunity to invest in the UK property market... Click 4/30/2008

    UK property looking good
    Local property investors have an opportunity to invest in the UK property market as values in the short...
    4/30/2008

    Rivonia Crossing nearly fully let
    Rivonia Crossing shopping centre, on the corner of Witkoppen and Rivonia roads in Sandton, is now virtually fully...
    4/30/2008

    KZN private schools opt for outsourced facilities management
    St Henry's Marist Brothers College in the Durban suburb of Glenwood has appointed Broll to undertake its entire...
    4/24/2008

    British commercial property beckons
    THE UK commercial property sector, which saw a significant drop in value over the past year, could now be offering...
    4/23/2008

    Window of opportunity in UK
    Turmoil in overseas markets opens doors for local players to diversify acquisitions... Click 4/22/2008

    CBRE group ranks top among the best
    CB Richard Ellis Group Inc has been named in the Business Week 50... Click 4/21/2008

    Broll-groep gaan Luthuli House in stand hou
    Die Broll-eiendomsgroep is onlangs die kontrak toegeken vir die geriewebestuur... Click 4/8/2008

    Coming Attractions
    Recent research conducted by Broll Property Group shows that some 600 000m2 of new office space......
    4/1/2008

    Electricity Shortage may affect property cycle
    If the electricity crisis continues and property developers are unable to provide new stock to meet expected demand...
    3/10/2008

    Office Space Still in Demand in Sandton
    Broll Property Group's research shows that some 600 000mnew office space is set to come on stream...
    3/1/2008

    Staying connected when the power goes out
    Should landlords or body corporates pay for generator? Property experts give pointers... Click 3/1/2008

    Vraag na kantore in Sandton is ongekend
    'n Kunstenaarsvoorstelling van die uitbreidings wat Nedbank by sy hoofkantoor in Sandton beplan. Sandton is...
    2/23/2008

    Cash in on blackouts
    The ability to supply backup power to tenants has quickly become one of the most crucial factors in attracting and...
    2/18/2008

    Electricity supply to power property rentals
    Electricity supply and the ability to provide backup power during blackouts has overnight become a key consideration...
    2/14/2008

    More offices in pipeline
    Broll Property Group's research shows that some 600 000m2 new office space is set to come on stream in...
    2/11/2008

    Sandton se kantoorhuur kan nóg styg
    Die stewige vraag na kantoorruimte in Sandton duur voort en huurgeld kan nóg opgestoot word. Volgens Broll se...
    2/5/2008

    2007 ICSC Retail Real Estate World Summit!
    We know you're as excited as we are that the ICSC Retail Real Estate World Summit is taking place in South Africa...
    9/18/2007

    Broll Help Joburg City to Expand
    JOBURG City has rented the whole of 125 Simmonds Street in Braamfontein – over 4000m². The building is...
    9/7/2007

    Rivonia Crossing Launches Almost Fully Tenanted!
    Rivonia Crossing is almost fully tenanted with just a few showrooms still under negotiations. This showroom and...
    9/7/2007

    Prime distribution hub launched
    The 50+hectare Sheffield Business Park development, on the corner of Lansdowne Road and Vanguard Drive, is one of...
    4/10/2007

    Gautrain set to drive the property market
    Property values in proximity to Gautrain stations are set to surge if international experience is anything to go by...
    4/10/2007

    SAX Centre - music to your ears
    Situated in Saxenburg Park - one of the Cape's fastest growing business nodes - SAX Centre offers a unique...
    4/7/2007

    Broll solidifies empowerment credentials
    A consortium - led by entrepreneur Noluthando Gosa, CEO of Akhona Properties - has secured a 25.1% stake in Broll...
    3/12/2007

    Local office market mirrors European trends
    Trends in the South African office market are closely reflecting those experienced in Europe, but be thankful that...
    3/5/2007

    Growing businesses need well-managed space
    Following on the successful launch in April 2006 of The Palms Centre in Lagos - at 20 000m², Nigeria's first...
    2/1/2007

    Rental activity in Pretoria at a peak outside the CBD
    (Pretoria, 22 January 2007) Rental activity in Pretoria's commercial property market is heating up, particularly in...
    1/22/2007

    Tanzania’s first shopping mall on track
    Anchored by two of South Africa's retail stalwarts - Game and Shoprite - the 19 000m² Mlimani City mall became...
    11/1/2006

    Industrial property shortages to negatively impact economy
    The industrial property market has been suffering critical shortages for at least the last two years with the...
    10/1/2006

    Sandton office space in high demand
    The demand for commercial property in Johannesburg's northern suburbs is at an all time high, with vacancy rates as...
    9/1/2006

    Bringing retail excitement to the Mountain
    Modern shopping malls are complex operations requiring planning, multi-skilled management and attention to the...
    7/27/2006

    N1 City woos more shoppers with expansion
    (Cape Town, 25 July 2006) The R110-million refurbishment of N1 City Mall - owned by Grayprop and Sycom - is almost...
    7/25/2006

    Broll - CBRE
    Broll manages portfolios in excess of R38 billion and offers services in property; utilities and shopping centre...
    1/1/2006

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