Author Archives: Makis "Maklask"

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:”

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!”

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”