Real Estate Investor Magazine South Africa Real Estate Investor Magazine - October 2017 | Page 35

COMMERCIAL
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The office
space of
tomorrow will look
vastly different from the
one we’re used to. What
are the advantages of
a co-working space?
And how can you take
advantage of it?
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We look at
Cape Town’s
affordable accom-
modation problem.
Real Estate Investors are
being offered the perfect
opportunity to develop,
will you be smart enough
to jump on board?
CHARL DU PLESSIS
Head of Project Development at
EP Solar
“A 7% price increase, like we are seeing
in the cost of solar, absolutely affects the
payback period of a system, but one can-
not delay an entire construction project
by three to six months as a result of it. 
GAVIN WOOD
CEO of Canal Walk
BOLAJI EDU
CEO of BROLL Nigeria
“Consumers want options ... we cater for
both the time-pressed shopper seeking
a seamless experience, as well as those
looking for a more leisurely outing.”
“High and volatile rentals (charged in
dollars but payable in local currency in
some countries) as well as fit-out com-
ponents and stock, which are usually
imported, all reflect high occupational
costs which also constitute barriers to
entry for many retailers”
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