Residential property has long been regarded as a lucrative investment among US, UK and European private equity funds, listed real estate investment trusts (Reits) and pension funds.

In contrast, their South African counterparts traditionally believed the office, industrial and retail sectors to be the safer and more attractive bet. ..

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