Real Estate Investor Magazine South Africa August/September 2019 | Page 35

COMMERCIAL The commercial section covers a broad range of properties, from office buildings, shopping centers and more. 34 How to get financed when purchasing commercial property A breakdown of how to ensure a loan approval for a commercial property is approved and what to keep in mind. 36 38 What is driving SA’s office leases Reports predict that offices leases in SA may be decreasing but indicate methods to ensure one’s property remains valuable in the turbulent market. New developments Upcoming new developments around South Africa. TOP TRENDING FOR COMMERICAL ONLINE Visit www.reimag.co.za for the latest updates online. R20.4-billion in building plans approved for Cape Town Online auctions: the new way to buy and sell property The City of Cape Town is working With technology developing, towards finding a balance between buyers can now purchase homes urbanizing and meeting the online. demand for well-located housing. The City of Cape Town is living in a bubble Developers are being harbored by ‘red tape and bureaucracy’ in the Cape Town. A look at the recent Western Cape Development Forum provides possible answers to this issue. SA Real Estate Investor Magazine AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2019 33