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NEWS FROM GROWTHPOINT TO YOU

2ND QUARTER 2015

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CONTENTS2nd Quarter 2015

WELCOME TO TOUCHPOINT

THE GREEN SCENE

BREAKING GROUND WITH UNDEPOSIT

THE SHARK TANK

MAKING PROGRESS WITH PROPERTY POINT

OPERATION MILLIONAIRE

INVESTIGATING THE INDUSTRIAL SECTOR

THE SCOOP ON CSI

OFFICE OCCURRENCES

RETAIL SPACE: LAKESIDE MALL

GROWSMART’S EXPANSION AND SUCCESS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

TECHNOLOGY TRIVIA

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Creating the space to thrive at Growthpoint

Can you believe we are already halfway through 2015? It’s incredible how time flies when you are busy expanding superb property portfolios, welcoming new staff and thriving as a business in the unique South African economic terrain. This edition, we bring you a wealth of updates on some really special projects, across the board, including the Growthpoint and GBCSA Greenovate Awards. These unique awards are designed to support and encourage South Africa’s property, construction and quantity surveying honours students.

The Industrial sector has been especially busy this quarter and has introduced some wonderful new initiatives and innovations. As usual, we have a few exciting announcements to make. The Office sector offers an in-depth look on current nodal trends and a truly remarkable historic article on Turbine Hall. We hope you enjoy this edition, as much as we enjoyed creating it!

OUR FUTURE GROWTH RELIES ON COMPETITIVENESS AND INNOVATION, SKILLS AND PRODUCTIVITY …

AND THESE IN TURN RELY ON THE EDUCATION OF OUR PEOPLE.

— JULIA GILLARD

WELCOME to TOUCHPOINT

As an important Growthpoint client, we’d welcome your views on TouchPoint.

Please send your feedback to [email protected]

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DESIGN AND AS-BUILT RATINGS ON OUR NEW DEVELOPMENTS

Growthpoint is well-recognised for its growing portfolio of award-winning, green-rated buildings and is always on the cutting edge of environmentally responsible technologies. Most of our new and refurbished buildings are designed to have a 4-Star Green Star rating (minimum) from the Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA). Growthpoint has managed to achieve Green Star ratings for 12 of its buildings in several sectors, with a further four in the pipeline.

The GREEN SCENE

OUR MOST RECENTLY AWARDED BUILDINGS ARE BRIDGE PARK AND

RIDGEVIEW, WHICH BOTH RECEIVED 5 STAR RATINGS.

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BUILDING PERFORMANCE RATINGS ON OUR EXISTING DEVELOPMENTS

The Green Star SA Existing Building Performance Tool covers the same environmental categories covered by the Green Star SA Design / As Built tool. However, it also focuses on measurable performance indicators such as energy and water, management policies and plans required to achieve environmental performance. Growthpoint has submitted 10 buildings for the GBCSA Existing Building Performance (EBP) pilot to be rated. The buildings below have already received their ratings.

EXISTING BUILDING PERFORMANCE (EBP)

NAME RATING

Ditsela Place 4 Star Rating

Kirstenhof 5 Star Rating

Lincoln on the Lake 4 Star Rating

Lumley House 4 Star Rating

Fredman Towers 3 Star Rating

Central Park 4 Star Rating

Centennial Place 4 Star Rating

KIRSTENHOFF OFFICE PARK IN JOHANNESBURG WAS AWARDED A 5 STAR GREEN STAR FOR EXISTING BUILDING

PERFORMANCE. IT IS ALSO THE 100TH BUILDING IN THE COUNTRY TO RECEIVE A STAR RATING FROM THE GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL OF SOUTH AFRICA. BETWEEN 2008 – APRIL 2014, THE GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL OF SOUTH

AFRICA RATED 50 BUILDINGS. A FURTHER 50 BUILDINGS WERE RATED BETWEEN APRIL 2014 AND APRIL 2015.

A FANTASTIC ACHIEVEMENT!

KIRSTENHOF

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ENERGY EFFICIENT BASEMENT LIGHTING AT HEAD OFFICE

Our most recent lighting project included replacing the basement lighting at our Head Office with a new Phillips fitting. We also installed new magnet integrated movement sensors that switch lights off when they are not in use.

THIS AMOUNTS TO A 67% SAVING IN ENERGY & A 2½ YEAR PAYBACK ON THE FULL CAPITAL EXPENDITURE OF THE PROJECT.

THE GBCSA GROWTHPOINT GREENOVATE AWARDS

The Greenovate Award competition targets students in their Honours year from the Property, Construction and Quantity Surveying departments and introduces them to green building thinking. It also recognises excellence in application. The awards programme will be set up and piloted at the University of Cape Town, University of the Witwatersrand and University of Pretoria, and the competition will test the interest of both students and faculty. If the pilot is successful, it will be rolled out to all universities in the country with the appropriate built environment faculties.

Round one of the competition will take place internally and each university’s panel will select the top two projects submitted by student groups. Workshops with industry professionals will run from March through to September and the top six projects will be selected by mid-November. The top six groups will then have the opportunity to present their projects to a panel of industry experts selected by the GBCSA and Growthpoint. A gala dinner and prize-giving will be held on November 26 to announce the overall winners.

READ MORE ENTER COMPETITION

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*Please note: The UNdeposit is not applicable to third party premises.

*Please note: The UNdeposit is not applicable to third party premises.

SIMPLY PUT, GROWTHPOINT NO LONGER ASKS YOU FOR A LARGE DEPOSIT IF YOU ARE SIGNING A NEW

LEASE WITH US. THE SAME PRINCIPLE APPLIES TO OUR EXISTING CLIENTS ABOUT TO RENEW THEIR LEASE.

BREAKING GROUND with

Our vision is to walk a journey with you and we take time to learn from your experiences and make an effort to understand the operating environment you face each day.

Because of the difficult economic environment we have all been operating in since 2008, we explored opportunities on how we could make doing business a bit easier for you.

UNDEPOSIT OFFERS YOU THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS:

• A first in the property market

• Unburden your cash flow and liberate your business’s true potential

• Release cash lying in underperforming deposit accounts with excessive interest costs

• Enjoy unrestricted access to use your cash for any unexpected costs

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Waratahs loose-forward Jacques Potgieter has recently signed a two-year contract with the Cell C Sharks. Jacques has been hugely impressive for the Waratahs and will add significant value and depth to The Sharks’ loose trio. Jacques will officially join the Cell C Sharks in early 2016 for the Vodacom Super Rugby tournament.

The SHARK TANK

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SUPER RUGBY

TAKE THE GROWTHPOINT KINGS PARK QUIZ!

The Sharks have been one of the most successful sides competing in Super Rugby since?

Who won the 1992 Pacific Tri-Nations between Fiji, Tonga, and Western Samoa?

Transvaal (now the Lions) lay claim to winning the very first trophy when they defeated Auckland (the Blues) in which year?

The Super 12 was inaugurated as a fully professional competition after which event?

Who would exact revenge in 1996 over Queensland in Brisbane in the semi-final?

SHARKS WEBSITE

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Some action shots of The Sharks during their match against the Lions and Cheetahs this season.

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MAKING PROGRESS with

PRESENTED BY SELECTED INDUSTRY EXPERTS, THESE SESSIONS ARE DESIGNED

TO EQUIP ENTREPRENEURS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS THEY NEED TO TAKE THEIR BUSINESS

TO THE NEXT LEVEL.

For more information, please contact [email protected]

OUR TO-THE-POINT SESSIONS

Operating parallel to our two year incubation programme, Property Point also hosts regular To-The-Point sessions. These are open to business people across all sectors of our economy.

Our first To-The-Point session this year was held on 31 March 2015. The session focused on non-traditional funding options for small businesses. The panel of experts included Gladwyn Leeuw – Investment Manager at Anglo Zimele’s Sebenza Fund, Heather Lowe – Head of Enterprise Development at FNB’s Vumela Fund, and Xolani Meva – Executive Manager for SME Development at Royal Fields Finance.

Each panellist shared their insights into the various options that are available to SMEs. The SMEs were then split into groups to discuss their individual questions and concerns – areas in which the experts could respond to with specific and targeted guidance. Delegates were then also provided with practical take-outs of the session to further their business efforts.

READ MORE

VIEW VIDEO

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OUR GUEST SPEAKER WILL BE TREVOR TSHABANGU,

THE DIRECTOR OF TRANSCEND CORPORATE ADVISORS.

Our next To-The-Point session will take place on 27 May 2015. The session will take the form of a master-class on the revised BBBEE codes and how they affect small businesses. Our aim for the evening is to not only equip our attendees with the information they need, but to guide them on how their businesses can benefit from intelligently implementing the revised codes.

We will discuss the following aspects: • The seven scorecard elements now

revised to five – How to benefit your business

• How the new codes will affect businesses of different sizes: EMEs, QSEs, general

• Cost of implementation vs benefits of implementation

• Consequences if targets are not met

• ESD: Enterprise and supplier development as a key focus area

PROPPOINT @PROPPOINT

UPCOMING TO-THE-POINT SESSION

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WE ARE YOUNG & ENERGETIC & WE BELIEVE IN PROVIDING

QUALITY & EFFICIENT SERVICE. — GILBERT OUANA

Sales Director of Invelaphi Engineering

Invelaphi Engineering

Gilbert Ouana and Frans Mutola started Invelaphi Engineering in 2008. The Johannesburg-based company provides HVAC and refrigeration services, and specialises in air-conditioning supply, repairs, and installation. Having grown to 20 full-time employees in seven years, the company is excited to take the business even further with Property Point.

INTRODUCING SOME NEW FACES

HERE ARE TWO NEW BUSINESSES

WE HAVE INCLUDED IN OUR INCUBATION

PROGRAMME

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OUR SUCCESS IS BASED ON KNOWING & MEETING EVERY CLIENT’S INDIVIDUAL NEEDS, EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATIONS,

& DOING THE BEST JOB POSSIBLE.— TEBOGO MOLOI

Oakantswe Construction Projects

Oakantswe Construction Projects was started three years ago by Tebogo Moloi. Based in Pretoria, the company is 100% black woman-owned and specialises in electrical installations during construction, along with electrical maintenance, MV and LV reticulations, high masts and street lights and also solar/energy saving installations.

Tebogo says that her dreams of building a sustainable business that can create more long term jobs, and passing on skills to youth, are some of the elements that drive her.

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OFFICE SECTOR - BROKERS

Not much time left to get in the lead of the Office 2015 MegaFactor competition! 70 Grayston Drive and 44 on Grand Central are two prime properties that could certainly place you streaks ahead of your competitors! If you don’t find what you are looking for, click on the links below for more options.

OTHER BUILDINGSSMARTMOVE BUILDINGS

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70 GRAYSTON DRIVE, SANDTON

An iconic property situated in the hub of Sandton, it offers exceptional exposure to Grayston Drive, easy freeway access and walking distance to amenities. The entire façade of this property will soon undergo a facelift and the refurbishment will include an upgrade of all common areas. Estimated project completion date is October 2015.

271.29m² & 635.09m²Ground floor

293m² & 683.02m²First floor

R145/m² Gross rental

CLIENT INSTALLATION ALLOWANCE OFFERED.

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44 ON GRAND CENTRAL

44 on Grand Central is a state-of-the-art green office building, situated directly opposite the Midrand Gautrain Station. These stylish new offices will be an asset to any company and offer a stimulating working environment for staff. Midrand is an attractive commercial node. Home to an increasing number of corporates, financial services companies and property developers, and in high demand, it’s the place to be for your business. Available immeditely.

278.20m²Atrium level

350m²Atrium level Sub-divisable into 207.30m² and 142.70m²

R149/m² Gross rental

THE FOLLOWING ORGANISATIONS ARE TOP RUNNERS IN THE OPERATION MILLIONAIRE 2015 COMPETITION (IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER):

• Jones Lang LaSalle• Sothebby’s• JHI• Broll - JHB• Office Space Online

• Ashbrook Investments• 5th Avenue Properties• Capital Commercial• Baker Street• Galetti Knight Frank

CLIENT INSTALLATION ALLOWANCE OFFERED.

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INDUSTRIAL SECTOR - BROKERS

Groundbreaker is proving to be one of our most competitive competitions yet. For those of you that need an extra deal signed, we have two perfect locations for you! Remember that if you can’t find what we are looking for, we have other spaces as well as vacancy schedules available on our website.

GROWTHPOINT WEBSITE

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CELTIS BUSINESS PARK, STORMILL

This is a newly built multi-client park with mini units ranging from 450m2 to 550m2 in size. The units have ground floor offices and mezzanines. Warehousing has on-grade loading facilities. Available from May to July 2015.

550m²Currently available: Units 3, 4, 5, 13

450m²Currently available: Unit 18

R38.00 excl. VAT Including rates, insurance & operating costs

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1,719m²Total area

1,022m²Warehouse (including showroom)

256m²Office (including 202m2 demo area & 236m2 workshop)

R65.00 excl. VAT Including rates & operating costs

TSS - GEORGE ALLEN, JOHANNESBURG

This newly built warehouse offers 1,719m² split into an office, showroom and warehouse. It is located on a busy road, in Edenvale and is available immediately.

THE FOLLOWING BROKERAGES ARE TOP RUNNERS IN THE OPERATION MILLIONAIRE 2015 COMPETITION (IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER):

• API• Chalupsky Property• Cape Industrial Property• Rocom Property

• Ashbrooke Investments• Currie Group• Business Property Solutions

VACANCY SCHEDULES

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INVESTIGATING the INDUSTRIAL SECTOR

GREENFIELD INDUSTRIAL PARK IN CAPE TOWN

This prime property offers 3.4 hectares near Cape Town’s airport, and is adjacent to Borcherds Quarry and Airport Approach roads. There is great visibility and easy access to the N2 North and South with a total GLA of 21,000m² (can be sub-divisable). With a modern design, this A-grade industrial building will suit your needs and can be built according to your specifications. Completion date is January 2016.

CALL JOHAN GROBLER ON 082 827 8040 TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO VIEW.

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MEADOWBROOK ESTATE

This facility has 7,000m² available with one large unit, 8 roller doors, 1 ramp, adequate yard space and interlinks access. The space is divided up with 1,000m2 of office space and 6,000m2 of warehouse space.

CALL LEE GREYVENSTEIN ON 082 631 4312 TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO VIEW.

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R33 MILLION REDEVELOPMENT OF THE EXISTING BIC SITE (CROESUS, MARAISBURG)

BIC’s existing facility was in a very poor condition and did not portray their global corporate image. The site also consisted of many different buildings scattered across the site, which meant very little yard space for their distribution facility. We proposed to redevelop the site by demolishing two sheds of about 1,500m² and constructing a new dispatch wing of about 3,350m². We also upgraded the office block. Whilst the building was in progress, we accommodated BIC in alternate distribution warehousing free of charge.

JDL VERTICAL INTEGRATION PROJECT

JDL, an electrical supplier, is a new client and we have just built them a 2,500m² warehouse and office. They hosted an expo recently and to show our support, we introduced them to new and valuable clients by inviting our staff, electrical engineers and electricians. Our contractors will receive a bulk buying loyalty card from JDL.

TIGER BRANDS MILLING LOGISTICS DIVISION TO TAKE UP 4,600M2 OF BUSINESS SPACE

This three-year lease is within the new R55 million Range Industrial Park development in Blackheath, Cape Town.

18,402m²Current BIC GLA

20,200m²New BIC GLA

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CREATING AN OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD A BETTER FUTURE

As part of our strategic CSI, we offer rental subsidies to NGOs that demonstrate effective community engagement. Field Band Foundation provides disadvantaged youth with an opportunity to build a better future through music and the arts. The aim is to educate young individuals with life skills, teamwork, self-discipline and grant them the opportunity to become a part of something extraordinary.

Field Band Foundation has been a client at the Pavilion Office Park in Rivonia since 2011. This has given the organisation the ability to operate within a productive, structured and creative environment.

Field Band Foundation currently operates within 24 satellite locations across South Africa with over 5000 members. Children from different communities gather for rehearsals twice a week at a localised area. Each child brings passion, commitment and discipline not only for the musical and movement rehearsal practice but also to improve their academic performance in order to participate in the band.

The Field Band Academy gives post-Matric learners an opportunity to apply for a National Qualification within the framework of music and the arts, IT and financial management. Other programmes include social development, educational and employment-orientated programmes such as Pulse; Stronger Together, Putting Down Roots.

The SCOOP on CSI

FIELD BAND

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Similar to our sustained investment in properties; we understand that by investing in these NGOs, we create development opportunities and unlock potential that far

exceeds its investment value.

Invested towards initiatives that promote over 37 programmes

R2.5 MILLIONInvested in sustainable partnerships

5 YEARS

reached through different programmes

15,400 BENEFICIARIES

PROGRAMMES FOCUSED ON:

Youth development

Food security

Arts & culture

2,500 YOUTHdeveloped for performance in various productions

4,600 CHILDRENare fed every month

52% OF INVESTMENThas been to NGOs promoting quality education in science & maths

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CREATING SPACES FOR SOUTH AFRICAN COMMUNITIES TO THRIVE

Supporting NGOs with operational space by providing rental subsidies

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OFFICE OCCURRENCES

MEET ONE OF OUR LONG STANDING CLIENTS

Genasys Technologies is a long-standing client at Constantia Park and has occupied the premises for the last seven years. Their premises has grown substantially during that time - from approximately 300m² to 690m², as it stands today. In addition, their space requirements increased in 2012, along with the rapid growth of their business.

The only premises suitable for them at that time, was the first floor of Willowbrook House. This proved completely unsuitable as Genasys has a number of disabled clients and were not prepared to jeopardise them.

Fortunately, a space soon opened up at Constantia Park. With a number of two storey buildings and superb landscaped grounds, the only issue was that none of the buildings had lifts. In an effort to retain our client and show them our appreciation of their business with us that has spanned almost a decade, a decision was taken to install an internal paraplegic lift to accommodate their clients. Further excellent news is that Genasys has recently renewed their lease agreement. We look forward to another decade together!

OFFICE RECENTLY WELCOMED A NUMBER OF NEW STAFF THIS QUARTER. WE WOULD LIKE TO WELCOME THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE:

Johan Redelinghuys has been appointed as the Portfolio Manager (Sandton Central)

Slento Little has been appointed as the Portfolio Manager (South and Central)

Patrick Naidoo has been appointed as a Building Manager ( South and Central)

PROMOTIONS:

Nqabenhle Manana has been appointed as Assistant Asset Manager to Paul Kollenberg (South Sector)

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A HISTORY OF TURBINE HALL

Turbine Hall is a fundamental part of Johannesburg’s architectural history. It is located in the heart of the arts and culture precinct of Newtown, Johannesburg.

It was originally a power station for the city in the late 1920’s. Although the power station was officially decommissioned in 1961, it was re-equipped and kept on standby as a back-up power facility from the mid-1960’s through the 1970’s. In the early 1990’s, the property was largely mothballed due to Eskom’s surplus electricity capacity, resulting in the city’s reduced use of its thermal power stations.

Today, Turbine Hall is home to The Forum and is a highly desirable and unique venue for weddings, parties and corporate functions. It boasts high-profile events such as South African Fashion Week, as well as hosting acclaimed international artists. It is also the global headquarters for mining giant AngloGold Ashanti.

THE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE PROPERTY BEGAN IN 2005 AND WAS COMPLETED 2009, IN THREE PHASES. THE SUCCESSFUL RESTORATION AND CONTRIBUTION TO PRESERVING THE HERITAGE OF THE INNER CITY WAS RECOGNISED BY BEING AWARDED THE PRESTIGIOUS COLOSSEUM AWARD.

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STATS & FACTS

Inanda Greens is an office park that is situated in Wierda Valley, a suburb nestled in Sandton, Johannesburg. We have identified this node as a point of future growth and are in discussions with the council concerning transport routes, in and around the area.

Some notable facts on Inanda Greens Office Park…

BUILDING GLA: 40,759.76m2

1

10 BUILDINGS WITHIN THE OFFICE PARK

4

9 HOLE MASHIE GOLF COURSE

AVAILABLE FREE TO CLIENTS

NUMBER OF CLIENTS:

2

253

FUND: INCLUB PROPERTIES (PTY) LTD MANAGED BY GMS OWNED AND MANAGED BY GROWTHPOINT PROPERTIES

CLUBHOUSE ONSITE5

6

LOCALITY IS CONVENIENTLY SITUATED IN CLOSE PROXIMITY FROM SANDTON CITY, THE GAUTRAIN STATION AND THE BUS RAPID TRANSPORT SYSTEM

7

THE 2007 GAUTENG MASTER BUILDERS ASSOCIATION AWARD FOR BUILDING 9

10

The office park has received the following awards:

SOUTHERN AFRICAN LANDSCAPES INSTITUTE, GOLD AWARD OF EXCELLENCE AND RAND WATER TROPHY FOR BEST WATER WISE

8

9A 2ND PLACE AWARD FOR THE 2009 GAUTENG MASTER BUILDERS ASSOCIATION WAS AWARDED TO THE INANDA GREENS BUILDING 1-4.

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LOCATION TRENDS

We make it our business to keep an eye on the latest trends on where companies are locating their offices around South Africa and what drives and influences these decisions.

General trends over the past three months indicate that in response to rapidly changing markets, it has become more important than ever for companies to have fantastic access (and possibly avoid traffic dense areas), enjoy offices that are good value for money, as well as be located in safe and secure office parks.

RIVONIA

A steady demand and improved take up and interest in this area due to:

• Access to better highway infrastructure

• Small and medium-sized companies looking for affordable rentals compared to neighbours such as Woodmead/Sandton

• Offices are good value for money

• The Smartmove offering has shown most of its success in this node

WOODMEAD

There is frequent interest in this node, particularly from users looking for between 500 – 3500m²:

• This area has a slow-moving but positive uptake

• Its central location allows all directional access by using its highways

• There is currently a shortage of prime space but the refurbished A-grade properties are experiencing demand (Woodmead Estates building 7 & Country Club building 3)

• The node is receiving benefits from the upcoming Atterbury development that connects Woodmead to Midrand

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BRYANSTON This node continues to be the node of choice, boasting many corporate headquarters:

• Clients are moving away from Sandton to Bryanston, in order to avoid traffic congestion

• It is an affluent suburb, appealing both to the residential and commercial market

• Upgrade and widening of the William Nicol has improved traffic flow

• Well established infrastructure (Gautrain bus routes) and close to amenities such as schools, entertainment, restaurants and malls

• Very accessible to Sandton CBD

A GRATEFUL CLIENT

A few weeks ago, on a Friday morning, a gentleman obstructed one of the exits to Contantia Park with his vehicle. He was unresponsive for quite a while and security assumed that he was under the influence.

LEE-ANN MONSOUR, ONE OF OUR STAFF, NOTICED HE HAD GONE INTO DIABETIC SHOCK AND CONTACTED THE MEDICS. SHE STAYED WITH HIM UNTIL HE REGAINED

CONSCIOUSNESS.

Well done Lee-Ann and we are glad to hear our client is doing well!

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RETAIL SPACELakeside Mall

Lakeside Mall is situated in the attractive city of Benoni, beside the N12 highway. This pleasant environment is home to many parks, lakes, nature sanctuaries and first class sporting facilities. Lakeside Mall is vibrant and lively, attracting shoppers from all walks of life with its convenient shopping, superb range of merchandise and competitive prices. A quality regional shopping centre, Lakeside Mall is well loved for its strong roots in the community in which it is located and its celebration of all things South African.

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LOCATION & ACCESSIBILITY:

Nestled on the southern banks of the Civic Lake in Benoni, this 68 000m² regional shopping centre is conveniently located just off the N12 highway, with easy access from the neighbouring areas of Brakpan, Springs, Nigel, Boksburg, Benoni and Kempton Park.

TRADE AREA:

The primary trade area for Lakeside Mall is Benoni and its surrounding areas, with the majority of our shoppers travelling from Daveyton, Wattville and Tsakane, as well as the surrounding suburbs of Rynfield, Farrarmere, Lakefield, Northmead and Western Extension.

The secondary catchment area stretches to Boksburg, Springs, Brakpan and Kempton Park.

DISTANCES TO LAKESIDE MALL FROM SURROUNDING AREAS:

Daveyton 15.6km 17 minsWattville 7.1km 13 minsTsakane 23.6km 31 minsBoksburg 7.4km 12 minsSprings 22.6km 21 minsBrakpan 11.4km 14 minsKempton Park 18.2km 16 mins

PARKING:

The centre has more than 3,000 parking bays available, with two levels of undercover parking provided to customers, free of charge.

TENANT MIX:

Lakeside Mall is anchored by Game, Edgars, Woolworths and Checkers, as well as a wide variety of national fashion, service & food related retailers.

TRADING HOURS:

Monday to Friday 09:00 – 18:00, Saturday 09:00 – 17:00, Sunday 09:00 – 14:00.

SERVICES:

Wheelchairs are available, as well as centre gift vouchers.

LEASING ENQUIRIES:

Chantell Roemer on 011 427 1801

NUMBER OF TENANTS:

146

OPENING DATE:

April 1999.

VIBRANT AND LIVELY, LAKESIDE MALL IN BENONI, ATTRACTS SHOPPERS FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE WITH ITS CONVENIENT SHOPPING, SUPERB RANGE OF MERCHANDISE AND COMPETITIVE PRICES. A QUALITY REGIONAL SHOPPING CENTRE; LAKESIDE MALL IS WELL LOVED FOR ITS STRONG ROOTS IN THE COMMUNITY AND ITS CELEBRATION OF ALL THINGS SOUTH AFRICAN.

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GROWSMART’S Expansion & Success

We have had 3 Level 1 competition rounds, which was very exciting for all who participated. We still have 125 schools that need to complete these rounds.

We also recently entered Growsmart into the SOLAL Awards. The ICSC Solal Awards choose the very best of retail marketing across Europe and South Africa and showcase the most effective campaigns. The ICSC received 234 entries from 26 countries and the Growsmart entry has made it onto the list of finalists! The awards will be presented in Copenhagen in June.

In other news, our story writing competition has been well received by the schools and we are looking forward to receiving new fantastic stories for this year’s competition.

Don’t forget to download our latest newspaper, and follow us on Facebook and Twitter!

GROWSMART @GROWSMARTSA DOWNLOAD NEWSPAPER

WE RECENTLY CHECKED IN WITH SOME OF OUR WINNING SCHOOLS, TO SEE HOW THEY FELT ABOUT MAKING IT TO LEVEL 2 IN THE COMPETITION.

PRIMROSE PRIMARY

ST MARY’S

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ANNOUNCEMENTSOur new logo has been launched and we are incredibly proud to reveal it! The new Growthpoint window signifies vision, transparency and it’s a nod to the property industry we are part of. Look at this fabulous Growthpoint logo!

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GROWTHPOINT MAINTENANCE SERVICE DESK

We’re launching the Growthpoint Maintenance Service Desk number. Simply call 0860 444 118 or email [email protected] for a maintenance issue in ANY Growthpoint building. Speed and quality of service will ensure that your fault is attended to quickly and efficiently.

0860 444 118

AUSTRALIA (GOZ) UPDATE

OUR AUSTRALIAN (GOZ) SHARE PRICE HAS INCREASED THREE-FOLD IN ZAR TERMS IN THE 6 YEARS SINCE WE ACQUIRED A CONTROLLING STAKE IN THE ASX-LISTED COMPANY IN 2009.

GOZ also recently became a component of the ASX 300 Index and could be included in the ASX 200 Index in the not too distant future.

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Tesla Energy’s Powerwall, is not new, in fact many South Africans have already reduced their reliance on the grid by installing similar solutions, with items like inverters and car batteries.

But Musk’s wall-mounted battery solution for homes and businesses is the first product of its kind that could gain meaningful scale globally. In addition, when tied to solar panels, it could drastically minimise people’s reliance on dirty energy sources.

• The Powerwall is a rechargeable lithium-ion battery designed to store energy at a residential level for load shifting (using battery power when grid prices are higher, for example)

• It can also act as back-up power and self-consumption of solar power generation

• Available in 7kilowatt-hour and 10kWh configurations, it consists of a lithium-ion battery pack, liquid thermal control system and software that receives commands from a solar inverter

• The wall-mounted unit is integrated with the local grid

For many South Africans, the main focus is having a reliable source of power. Helping save the planet will of course be another positive to this fantastic invention.

TECHNOLOGY TriviaPRETORIA-EDUCATED

ELON MUSK (43), WHO LEFT SOUTH AFRICA IN 1988 WHEN

HE WAS 17, IS ON THE VERGE OF CHANGING THE WORLD

WITH HIS NEW INVENTION. REGULARLY COMPARED TO

GREAT INVENTORS LIKE THOMAS EDISON AND HENRY

FORD, HE HAS CREATED AN INVENTION THAT JUST

MIGHT HELP SOUTH AFRICANS DEAL WITH THE CONSTANT

LOADSHEDDING.

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Until next time...

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