The Growthpoint View

Space to Thrive.

The Growthpoint View is an industry podcast dedicated to the trends and social impact defining modern REIT performance. We look beyond the physical buildings to explore the investment strategies and market shifts that drive real value across every asset class. We bring together the voices shaping the South African built environment so we can listen, learn, and lead with genuine insight.
Occasionally English South Africa Business · Investing
4 Episodes

Logistics Real Estate in South Africa: Building Smarter for E-Commerce and the Future

GrowthPoint's logistics strategy, spec developments, and future-proofing. Neil Schloss reveals how GrowthPoint has deliberately reduced its logistics portfolio from roughly 225 buildings in 2018 to approximately 130 properties today while holding portfolio value steady, a concrete example of a quality-over-quantity capital allocation strategy. Jason Reeves unpacks the structural forces behind…
31 Aug 27 min

Beyond the Shopping Mall: The Real Estate Case for Mixed-Use Precincts in South Africa

Graham Wood, Timothy Ivan, and Varna Antwerpen on precinct-led investing. The conversation covers the V&A Waterfront in detail: its 123-hectare footprint, 25 million annual visits, 28,000 to 30,000 daily employees, 12 hotels, 259 apartments, and the master plan to effectively double its size with 440,000 additional square metres of rights…
31 Aug 38 min

Global REIT Trends and Capital Flows in 2026

Global real estate investment trusts (REITs) are expanding rapidly into new asset classes and regions. In this episode, industry leaders discuss the major trends shaping the sector — from infrastructure investment and capital flows to new markets entering the REIT ecosystem. The discussion also examines South Africa’s position in the…
16 Mar 30 min

Purpose-Built Student Accommodation: Investment, Impact, and Execution

Purpose-built student accommodation in South Africa is evolving from a niche real estate category into a scalable investment platform with strong fundamentals. In this episode, the panel explores why demand for student housing continues to grow, how investors evaluate the sector, and why operational execution is just as important as…
16 Mar 47 min