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. Somaya Joshua Managing Executive: 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. Commercial Property Insights South African Property Sector Shines with Stellar Performance in 2024 South Africa tops global property returns, reflecting renewed investor confidence and operational resilience Read more COMMERCIAL PROPERTY East Africa’s Real Estate Market Primed for Those Who Know It Best In 2023, a financing deal quietly redrew the boundaries of East Africa’s real estate playbook. Acorn Holdings Limited secured KES 6.7 billion from Absa Group and Absa Bank Kenya to develop ten purpose-built student accommodation sites across Nairobi. Read more EVENTS East Africa Property Investment Summit 2025 With a banking footprint that stretches across South Africa, Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia, we partner with our clients to tailor the ideal funding structure for commercial property investment and development needs – from expanding infrastructure to acquiring or replacing assets and financing projects. Read more COMMERCIAL PROPERTY The Human Impact of Property Development: Establishing socially conscious economic hubs Just a few years ago, those driving between Pietermaritzburg and Durban would be confronted by kilometres of empty space between the two cities, an ever-widening highway, and field upon field of sugarcane. Read more 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 Subscribe to newsletter Please enter your contact information to receive news and updates. 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