SECTOR EXPERTISE Commercial Property Sector Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > Sector Expertise > Commercial Property Sector Your finance partner in Africa Developing and investing in commercial and residential property requires a specialist focus, honed expertise and the right financial partners. TOTAL DEAL VALUE R23 bn DEALS DONE 25 TOTAL CLIENTS 120 THOUGHTS FROM OUR LEADERS Thoughts from our leaders Commercial Property is, and will remain, a bulwark of investment opportunities and the foundation for economic growth across sectors and regions. While the most prominent segment of the investment-grade African property market was showing signs of strain before the global pandemic hit, a broader bankable property market was growing significantly. In the case of key markets such as Kenya, this was the result of astute property activity and risk-taking. We have seen the office sector come under pressure due to an increase in vacancy rates, coupled with diminishing business confidence – and a long-term trend towards remote working, accelerated by Covid-19 – will further compound these issues. The pandemic has also placed unprecedented strain on the retail sector as a whole. However, in contrast to the office and retail arenas, industrial property appears to be largely in sync in terms of the supply and demand balance at a macro level. There may also be an uptick in this arena as manufacturers and distributors consider the long-term implications of the pandemic in relation to diversifying supply chains and increasing capacity, which is likely to result in increased demand for factories and warehousing. At Absa CIB we remain committed to supporting our clients in identifying investment opportunities during the pandemic and beyond. Our team of multi-disciplinary experts continually assess markets and monitor risks, advising clients using a data-driven approach to identify real supply-demand imbalances that present opportunities. We work closely with our clients to tailor the ideal funding structure for their commercial property and development needs – from expanding infrastructure to acquiring or replacing assets and financing projects. Klaus-Dieter Kaempfer Head Commercial Property Finance, Absa CIB Recent Publications Key driver for economic growth and employment creation in Africa Jul 06, 2020 Growth and commercial success in the agricultural sector May 30, 2020 https://cib.absa.africa/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/file_example_MP3_700KB.mp3 Latest Insights Unique perspectives on factors impacting the African Agriculture value chain 2023 Agriculture Insights Agriculture funding in Africa is ripe for innovation How does the bank which funds the largest number of agriculture sector transactions in South Africa, utilise its skills and knowledge to improve food security and become a force for good across the African continent? Read more INSIGHTS SERIES Agriculture Insights 2023 Our foresight assists your business' sustainable growth potential. We understand that expert insights create great impact when actioned with collaboration, one sector at a time. Read more 2023 Agriculture Insights Transforming agriculture through innovative financing The Financial Times recently ran a fascinating article entitled: “Wine growers fear funding will wither after fall of Silicon Valley Bank” – As one of the premium lenders to the South African agriculture market, this headline definitely caught the eye. Read more INSIGHTS SERIES Agriculture Insights As one of the largest funders of agricultural projects in sub-Saharan Africa, we are fortunate enough to have access to some of the most sophisticated farmers and agri-processing professionals on the continent. Couple this with the fact that we are one of the largest card issuers in South Africa and have access to data-rich consumer insights; we are uniquely positioned to track the journey of agriculture projects from farm to fork. Read more 2021 Agriculture Insights Farmers, Ferraris and harvesting good investments in Africa Farmers might not be driving Ferraris… yet, but there’s no doubt that Agriculture is a continental bright spot. Read more 2020 Agriculture Insights Absa extends plans to grow its lending book in African markets Agricultural markets across the continent present opportunities for growth. Read more 2020 Agriculture Insights COVID-19 has further reinforced the importance of Africa’s agriculture sector There’s a spotlight on agriculture as the coronavirus pandemic highlights critical sectors that support the continent’s ability to be self-sustainable. Read more TOP OFFER OF THE SEASON Cape Farms gets the much needed cash in time to kickstart their sowing season Register Now View All Offers MORE OFFERS Related Products and Services Absa AccessReal-time, seamlessly integrated banking that offers you more convenience and security. 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