“Property development is all about leveraging relationships, raising capital, and spotting opportunity where others don’t.” – Jeffrey Kleu, CEO of Capital Point Properties. 

In this episode of The Corner Office, John Jack sits down with Jeffrey Kleu, CEO of Capital Point Properties, to discuss his dynamic journey in property development and real estate in South Africa. Jeffrey shares how he overcame early challenges, the power of leveraging relationships, and how to spot opportunity in a competitive market. He also dives into his latest developments and offers advice for newcomers in the industry.

Since 2008, rental prices in the industrial and logistics sectors had remained relatively flat. However, the past 18 months have seen a significant surge of 30-40%, causing tenants to struggle with these rapid increases,” says Kyle Hyam, Associate Director at Galetti Advisory.

In this quarterly bonus episode of Logistics Unpacked, Dean Wiid and Kyle Hyam, Associate Directors at Galetti Advisory explore the sharp rise in rental rates, falling vacancy levels, and how ESG is shaping the future of industrial developments.

This episode is the first of a quarterly series designed to help you navigate the fast-changing market.

In this episode of The Corner Office, John Jack welcomes Gary Palmer, the Founder and CEO of Paragon Finance, which offers customized solutions for businesses and property investors.

Gary shares insights on the importance of credit discipline, understanding market changes, and how Paragon Finance's extensive network of funding partners helps them provide tailored financing solutions. The founder also highlighted the role of non-bank lenders and Paragon Finance's approach to innovative funding strategies.

In this episode of The Corner Office, John Jack welcomes Roger Barrow, a former Olympic rowing coach from the esteemed Barrow construction family, who revolutionised the padel sports industry post-Tokyo Olympics.

Transitioning from rowing to padel, Roger leveraged his team-building expertise to launch a successful padel court construction company, focusing on prime site selection and innovative engineering. Join in on the conversation as we explore Roger Barrow’s strategic approach to building a thriving padel sports community in South Africa. Perfect for enthusiasts, investors, and anyone interested in the world of padel sports.

In this episode of The Corner Office, John Jack welcomes Steven Brown, CEO of Fortress Real Estate to unpack real estate leadership.

In this episode of The Corner Office, we welcome Yvonne Johnston, an experienced Consciousness Coach.

In this episode of The Corner Office, we welcome Darryl Mayers, Strategic Advisor to Old Mutual Property.

In this episode of The Corner Office, we welcome Andrew Middleton, the CEO and Co-Founder of GoSolr, which provides subscription-based solar panel installations for residential homes in South Africa.

Andrew shares insights into the company's growth, challenges faced in scaling the business, and their approach to managing the installed solar panel assets. The founder also discusses the unique month-to-month cancellation model, plans for aggregating and selling excess solar power, and the potential for integrating AI and data analytics to optimize energy usage.

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In this episode of The Corner Office, we welcome Miguel De Figueiredo, Campus Director at Inscape, to delve into the world of tertiary education facilities. With a focus on accessibility, sustainability, and innovation, Miguel shares insights that are reshaping the educational landscape.

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