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Broll News Archives
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 261m2 warehouse 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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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CBRE group ranks top among the best
CB Richard Ellis Group Inc has been named in the Business Week 50...
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4/21/2008
Broll-groep gaan Luthuli House in stand hou
Die Broll-eiendomsgroep is onlangs die kontrak toegeken vir die geriewebestuur...
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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 000m2 new 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...
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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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