It’s no secret that most commercial landlords face rising vacancies and softer rentals as South Africa’s stuttering economy, high interest rates and shrinking consumer wallets erode demand for traditional office, retail and industrial premises.   

However, there’s a positive upshot to the downturn: it’s prompting property players to bring new space solutions to the market to cater for tenants who can’t afford to lock themselves into lengthy and onerous leases.    ..

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