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South African REITs Outperform Global Peers: Real Estate Trends to Watch in 2026.

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GUEST – John Jack, CEO of Galetti Corporate Real Estate

South Africa’s listed property sector has staged one of the strongest comebacks in the global real estate market and investors are taking notice. While many international property markets continue to battle slow growth and volatility, South African REITs have surged ahead, outperforming peers in the US, UK, Europe and Australia.

John Jack, CEO of Galetti Corporate Real Estate unpacks why 2025 marked a turning point for the country’s commercial property sector and what lies ahead in 2026. Drawing on the latest Rode Report and global REIT data, Jack explains how improving vacancies, rental growth, stronger balance sheets and renewed investor confidence are reshaping the outlook for industrial, retail and office property.
15 Dec 2025 2PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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