SECTOR EXPERTISE Commercial Property Sector Find out more Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > Sector Expertise > Commercial Property Your finance partner in Africa Developing and investing in commercial and residential property requires a specialist focus, honed expertise and the right financial partners. YEARS OF HERITAGE150 PRESENCE IN AFRICAN COUNTRIES12 THOUGHTS FROM OUR LEADERS Thoughts from our leaders Commercial Property is fundamental to the fabric and growth of any economy. It has been and will remain a fundamentally attractive asset class for investors and developers to generate compelling long-term investment returns, through the cycle. Our team of multi-disciplinary experts continually assess markets and monitor risks, advising clients using a data-driven approach to identify real supply-demand imbalances that present opportunities. We work closely with our clients to tailor the ideal funding structure for their commercial property investment and development needs – from expanding infrastructure to acquiring or replacing assets and financing projects. Klaus-Dieter Kaempfer Head: Commercial Property Finance https://www.cib.absa.africa/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/file_example_MP3_700KB.mp3 Partnering with our clients to fuel success The South African commercial property sector remained resilient in the face of the COVID-19 induced economic downturn. Find out now Latest insights Data-driven analysis on the latest markets trends that drive supply and demand. COMMERCIAL PROPERTY Driving a sustainable South Africa, together- one green building at a time In an era of increasing environmental awareness and climate change concerns, the real estate and construction industry finds itself at the forefront of sustainability efforts. Read more DEALS Making Africa’s richest square mile more accessible and sustainable Absa, Divercity and Atterbury partner to construct Barlow Park, a green, affordable, residential precinct in one of the continent’s most prestigious locations. Read more COMMERCIAL PROPERTY The changing face of property investment in Africa What gets a property sector banker up in the morning? As an organisation that actively funds commercial property transactions on the African continent, we’re looking beyond the bricks and mortar elements of a property transaction to understand how each deal fits into a broader ecosystem, and how it positively impacts both the environment and society in the long-term. Read more DEALS Expanding Africa’s Capital Markets We are pleased to have partnered with the International Finance Corporation in again successfully accessing the local currency bond market as Lead Arranger, this time in Zambia. Read more Commercial Property Insights East Africa property trends set to catalyse the market Positive GDP growth forecasts for Tanzania, Uganda, and Kenya support the continued development of a robust commercial real estate economy despite macroeconomic and geopolitical tensions impacting the region. Read more Videos Pan-African property sector trends, performance of the South African property sector Klaus-Dieter Kaempfer, Head of Commercial Property Finance and Equity Investments at Absa Corporate and Investment Bank discusses Pan-African property sector trends, performance of the South African property sector in the previous year as well as an outlook of anticipated performance for the year ahead. Subscribe to newsletter Please enter your contact information to receive news and updates. 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