Globally recognised as a leader in the property industry, Colliers International has united the world's foremost property companies into a single partnership. As a member of this world-wide enterprise, Colliers South Africa has been providing real estate solutions since 1892, effectively transforming the face of Africa with developments from Johannesburg to Mauritius. The Development Division continues to keep a finger on the pulse of Africa, anticipating property needs and finding ways to satisfy them.

The Development Division

The face of South Africa is constantly changing, and Colliers Development facilitates that transformation by identifying the shifting needs of a community and finding ways to meet those needs, be they residential, retail, commercial or industrial.

It is the mission of the Colliers Development team to match prime locations with optimal purpose. Whether commercial or industrial, retail or residential, the Development Division carefully considers the area's demographics, trends in consumer behaviour and local competition before determining the land's ideal function.

The Development Division maintains a full workload and has potential projects in the pipeline that will keep the department busy for a number of years. Our current developments include retail, industrial, office, residential and land projects.

Offering services ranging from total development management to focused consultations, the Development team provides solutions that meet the specific needs of our clients.

Development Management:

From concept to handover, our Development Management service includes the detailed co-ordination of all aspects of a project from securing financing to tenant co-ordination and design input, to leasing, broking and marketing.

Land assembly:

Utilising our own expertise, as well as that of outside consultants, we gather information and make recommendations on issues such as rezoning, transport dynamics, demographics, retail matrices and community standpoints.

Retail Design Input and Co-ordination:

Years of experience allow us to offer an informed opinion on the design of a development and identify problems before they arise. With a unique yet practical vision, the Development team will uncover the optimal design for any project.

Tenant Mix Consultancy:

The combination of tenants is vital to the success of a development. Years of leasing experience allow us to offer educated advice on the appropriate tenant mix based on the demographics of the area.

Determination of Leasing Policy:

After extensive research, our team provides recommendations on the optimal lease structure and market rental amounts for the particular location, design and tenant mix.

Leasing and Broking:

Potential tenants must attract profitable foot traffic and meet their lease commitments. The Development team utilises longstanding relationships with South African retailers to ensure the centre is leased or sold both quickly and advantageously.

Tenant Co-ordination:

This critical function ensures a smooth installation of tenants. Our team manages the flow of information to make certain the tenants open simultaneously and on time.

Rental Evaluation:

The expected rental income for a given project must take into account what the retailers can feasibly pay. After considering the required returns, as well as what the market can bear, the Development team offers recommendations on a suitable rental.

Marketing:

From market research to conceptual planning, we expertly guide a project through the critical marketing phase from leasing, pre-opening to opening.

Centre Management:

With our team managing the centre, the project's opening momentum is certain to endure.