The South African listed-property sector has seen a dramatic shift offshore with about 46% of its value in overseas markets, including eastern and western Europe.

South African property stocks’ offshore exposure has more or less doubled since 2014 as investors have diversified their risk and sought better growth opportunities.

The South African listed-property sector is now worth about R500bn and is exposed to 25 countries, most recently Spain, according to Keillen Ndlovu, head of listed-property funds at Stanlib.

 

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