On the back of the recent recession, and the on-going EuroZone crisis, international retailers are looking to new markets for increased growth and profits. A number of significant international brands have eluded South Africa up until now, but - perhaps due to the proven resilience of the country's retail sector - a number have recently [...]

Galetti has compiled a list of interesting new commercial property developments planned, proposed, under construction or cancelled for the city of Cape Town. 1)    Portside. 32 storeys. Designed by DHK Architects, with Louis Karol Architects acting as assistant architects. Currently under construction, but still undergoing design. Final design elements have yet to be decided, but [...]

With the implementation of the Consumer Protection Act, South African Consumers may now well be amongst the most protected in the world. Great as it may be, the Act comes with potential problems for owners of commercial property. This is due to the heavy management and leasing requirements. There are a couple of important factors [...]

Sandown Centre is centrally located on Sandown Road, Parklands, Cape Town, in between the new Checkers Hypermarket development and the existing Builders Warehouse. It is about 200 metres down the road from the new Parklands College Senior Campus facility. The development comprises of two sites: SITE 1: consists of 12 500sqm of retail, anchored by [...]

The redevelopment of DeVille Shopping Centre in Durbanville, Cape Town, and the addition of more retail space is complete. The Centre now plays host to a number of new stores, as well as increased parking space and office space. On offer from Galetti is office space in this central and convenient Durbanville property. Contact Gareth [...]