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Tech constructs of the SA REIT landscape

A look into who is faking #IT and making #IT in this new tech age Part 3 of 5: Growthpoint Properties Welcome to the third article in our series on the keywords SA REITs should consider more often in this day and age. This month we look at the beast that is Growthpoint, and theContinue reading “Tech constructs of the SA REIT landscape”

Tech constructs of the SA REIT landscape

A look into who is faking #IT and making #IT in this new tech age Part 2 of 5: Emira Property Fund Welcome back to our series of five articles on the keywords SA REITs should consider more often in this day and age. IARs are produced every year in the listed property industry. ThisContinue reading “Tech constructs of the SA REIT landscape”

Tech constructs of the SA-REIT landscape

A look into who is faking #IT & making #IT in this technological world. [Article 1 of 6 in the series] Keywords such as PropTech, Technology, Innovation and Social Media…. are these words that are overlooked by SA REITs? IAR’s or Integrated Annual reports ~ these buggers, produced on an annual basis, are insights intoContinue reading “Tech constructs of the SA-REIT landscape”

Now is the time to transform, surely?

2020… what a drag! You can say that again… 2020, what a drag! People were forced to stay home, businesses were shut down, people lost their jobs and people passed away (condolences to those reeling from people they lost)… all thanks to a virus that has swept the world. It has been a mess, andContinue reading “Now is the time to transform, surely?”

US REITs & Proptech:

A look into the most developed REIT market & its attitude to PropTech In these series of articles we have been ranting and, frankly, complaining, about how South African REITs (“SA Reits”) aren’t taking Proptech seriously. Yes, there are a handful of companies that are using Proptech & are either beginning to reap or areContinue reading “US REITs & Proptech:”

SA REIT discussion: Enter Emira!

Emira: The South African case study In my last article I tried to answer a question in relation to a lack of innovation at REITs, at least in SA – given my experiences (note: I will investigate innovation in foreign markets soon, watch this space). This is, in my opinion, due to the way REITsContinue reading “SA REIT discussion: Enter Emira!”

Innovation, Proptech and the REITs

Is innovation operational and strategic only? Innovation is not limited and applies to various levels. Based on this we decided to take a look at where Proptech fits in with the REITS by first looking at how they work. Innovation and the listed property sector (REITs) As discussed briefly in my reply to Elias’ 1stContinue reading “Innovation, Proptech and the REITs”