Increasing property value through local area partnerships
In most South African cities, the motor car is king, and congested traffic and long commutes to work are the norm. In Johannesburg though, the Gautrain has been a gamechanger for surrounding areas – increasing accessibility to public transport and
“There is an argument to be made, that you can, to some extent, control land values if you control a larger area,” says Martin Kearns, Development Executive at the V&A Waterfront. In 2011, Growthpoint and the Public Investment Corporation together bought the
Catalysing vibrant night-time economy should be a key goal for any city that wants to benefit from the changes brought by the fourth industrial revolution, says property economist François Viruly. This new era is becoming known by economic opportunities geared