SECTOR EXPERTISE Commercial Property Sector Find out more Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > Sector Expertise > Commercial Property Your finance partner in Africa Developing and investing in commercial and residential property requires a specialist focus, honed expertise and the right financial partners. YEARS OF HERITAGE150 PRESENCE IN AFRICAN COUNTRIES12 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 https://cib.absa.africa/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/file_example_MP3_700KB.mp3 Partnering with our clients to fuel success The South African commercial property sector remained resilient in the face of the COVID-19 induced economic downturn. Find out now Latest insights Data-driven analysis on the latest markets trends that drive supply and demand. Videos Covid-19’s impact on the property market Klaus-Dieter Kaempfer, Head of Absa's Commercial Property Finance and Equity Investments Business unpacks the differentiated impact of Covid-19 on the property market. The year 2020 took a devastating toll on the commercial property sector, however, it remains resilient with rental collections improving and vacancies stabilizing. The sector is slowly but surely returning back to life. COMMERCIAL PROPERTY INSIGHTS Resilience: A slow Path To Performance Recovery During 2020 we all experienced high levels of uncertainty affecting every aspect of our lives – the biggest driver of sentiment change came as a result of the unprecedented rapid development of vaccines, making global economic recovery a more realistic prospect for H2/2021 and onwards. COMMERCIAL PROPERTY INSIGHTS MSCI South Africa Annual Property Index December 2020 Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on Commercial real estate performance: What the MSCI South Africa Property Index Results show COMMERCIAL PROPERTY INSIGHTS We see potential from every angle Commercial Property Finance with a positive outlook PRESS RELEASE Absa – OMFIF index shows improved resilience in African financial markets Newly released data out of the 2020 edition of the Absa Africa Financial Markets Index shows that despite disruption from the COVID-19 pandemic, financial markets in Africa are proving robust with innovators such as South Africa and Mauritius leading the way. COMMERCIAL PROPERTY INSIGHTS South African investment grade property delivers first negative total return MSCI, a leading provider of investment decision support tools worldwide, including indexes, portfolio risk and performance analytics and ESG research, recently released the MSCI South Africa Bi-Annual Property Index for June 2020, proudly sponsored by Absa Commercial Property Finance. COMMERCIAL PROPERTY INSIGHTS With the right perspective, any vision is possible Commercial Property Finance with a positive outlook. Subscribe for quarterly updates Analysis and data-driven insights for a changing world – delivered direct to your inbox. Name Company email address I consent to provide my personal information being collected and processed for this subscription. I Accept the Terms and Conditions OUR TRACK RECORD Feedback from our clients “Absa provided us with advice on matters related to project finance and maximising interest income on excess cash. 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