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. THOUGHTS FROM OUR LEADERS Thoughts from our leaders Commercial Property is fundamental to the fabric and growth of any economy. It has been and will remain a fundamentally attractive asset class for investors and developers to generate compelling long-term investment returns, through the cycle. 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 investment and development needs ¬– from expanding infrastructure to acquiring or replacing assets and financing projects. Klaus-Dieter Kaempfer Head Commercial Property Finance, Absa CIB https://cib.absa.africa/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/file_example_MP3_700KB.mp3 Latest Insights Data-driven analysis on the latest markets trends that drive supply and demand COMMERCIAL PROPERTY The Three Trends Reshaping South Africa’s Property Market It’s generally wise to greet claims of a one-size-fits-all solution to complex market challenges with a healthy dose of scepticism. Read more COMMERCIAL PROPERTY Improved outlook for South African property sector as tailwinds emerge The domestic property sector delivered a resilient performance for the first half of 2024, driven by improving property fundamentals supporting better organic growth outcomes. Read more Commercial Property Insights Residential Property Report: Quantitative Analysis of an Emerging Asset Class We are proud to announce the successful partnership between South African Multifamily Residential Rental Association (SAMRRA), Absa, and Divercity Urban Property Group in pioneering a research project on the multifamily residential property asset class in South Africa. Conducted by MSCI, the research unveils significant insights into the sector’s potential and performance, both in South Africa and on a global scale. Read more Commercial Property Insights Resilient performance from SA property despite tough economic backdrop Despite the challenging economic backdrop, high interest rate environments and elevated cost pressures associated with loadshedding, the domestic property sector delivered a resilient performance in 2023 according to data from the annual MSCI South Africa Property Index. Read more COMMERCIAL PROPERTY Driving a sustainable South Africa, together- one green building at a time In an era of increasing environmental awareness and climate change concerns, the real estate and construction industry finds itself at the forefront of sustainability efforts. Read more DEALS Making Africa’s richest square mile more accessible and sustainable Absa, Divercity and Atterbury partner to construct Barlow Park, a green, affordable, residential precinct in one of the continent’s most prestigious locations. Read more COMMERCIAL PROPERTY The changing face of property investment in Africa What gets a property sector banker up in the morning? As an organisation that actively funds commercial property transactions on the African continent, we’re looking beyond the bricks and mortar elements of a property transaction to understand how each deal fits into a broader ecosystem, and how it positively impacts both the environment and society in the long-term. 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