Real Estate Investor Magazine South Africa Real Estate Investor Magazine - Dec/Jan 2018 | Page 43

COMMERCIAL 46 The auction industry offers a glimpse into the property world at large. We find out which sectors performed best this year. 48 With “Day Zero” looming, Cape Town businesses are looking for ways to save water. Read more about ways to make your building more water-smart. JASON DE VILLIERS AIRBASE co-founder “In less than three months, we have secured close to 25 facilities in Johannesburg and Cape Town, which shows we are providing something that meets a real market need. JUNAID LIMALIA Gemgrow Chief Financial Officer “Gemgrow is uniquely positioned to con- solidate high-yielding assets in the market through yield accretive acquisitions on a fair value basis,” IZAK PETERSEN Chairman of the SA REIT Association “The sector has held up well, despite the current negative sentiment. It remains the best income producer, a defensive invest- ment through cycles and a powerful shield against inflation.” SA Real Estate Investor Magazine DECEMBER 2017/JANUARY 2018 41