Growthpoint Properties, SA's largest listed real estate counter, is banking on its international strategy, as well as its trading and development division and new funds management business, to help it weather the worst local economic conditions it has experienced in 20 years.

While there is much global uncertainty at the moment with the coronavirus wreaking havoc in markets across the world, offshore property in general has come to the rescue for JSE-listed real estate stocks, buffering them to a certain extent from the effects of a South African economy that has barely grown in the past five years...

Subscribe now to unlock this article.

Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).

There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.

Cancel anytime.

Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.

Speech Bubbles

Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.