Property fraud in South Africa is no longer a rare occurrence—it’s a growing concern affecting buyers, sellers, and tenants alike. From forged signatures to entire properties being transferred without an owner’s knowledge, recent reports highlight just how sophisticated these scams have become.

In the commercial and industrial space—where deal sizes are larger and transactions often more complex—the risks can be even greater. The good news? Most of these risks can be avoided by properly vetting the property practitioner you choose to work with.

Why This Matters in Industrial & Commercial Deals

Unlike residential transactions, industrial and commercial property deals often involve:

• Multiple stakeholders (landlords, tenants, brokers,...

Tiger Brands has officially broken ground on a new large-scale distribution centre within the fast-growing Riverfields Logistics Park, reinforcing the East Rand’s position as one of South Africa’s most strategic logistics corridors.

The facility, which will span approximately 90,000m², is being developed in Riverfields IV and will serve as a centralised hub for the group’s national distribution operations. Designed to accommodate high-volume FMCG throughput, the development...

Growthpoint Properties has launched a major redevelopment of Paarl Mall in the Western Cape.

The R270 million upgrade will increase the mall’s gross lettable area (GLA) to 44 474 m², featuring extensive internal redesigns and modernised layouts.

Originally opened in 2005, the small regional centre has maintained **strong trading densities and low vacancy levels**, and the redevelopment is set to coincide with its 21st anniversary.

The...