Listed Property Investing in South Africa – Technical Guide & Comparison Worksheet

Description

Already interested in listed property? This guide gives you a technical view in straightforward language. Read the abbreviation glossary first, then work through the examples at your own pace.

Understand the difference between a listed property company such as Vukile and a property unit trust such as the Ninety One Property Equity Fund or Sesfikile FR Property Fund. Learn what you actually own, how the underlying rental business works and which figures deserve a closer look.

What is included

• A 34-page PDF guide, researched for the 9 November 2026 edition.
• A four-page printable and fillable PDF comparison worksheet with 55 entry fields.
• Worked examples explaining costs, concentration, net asset value discounts, debt, interest-rate changes and returns.
• Dated examples involving Sygnia, Ninety One, Sesfikile and Catalyst, plus property companies including Growthpoint, Redefine and Vukile.
• A glossary and clickable source register.

Who it is for

Readers who already have an interest in listed property and want to understand the technical details behind the investments. It assumes an interest in the asset class, while explaining the terminology in ordinary language.

How to use it

Start with the glossaries on pages 30–31. The distinction between Vukile and Sesfikile is explained on page 4. Read the examples before completing the separate worksheet. The worksheet records your research; it does not calculate automatically or choose an investment for you.

Digital download only. You receive the guide and worksheet PDFs in a ZIP file. No physical item or editable author master is included. Use a PDF application that supports form fields, save your completed worksheet and reopen it to check your entries.

Named fund figures have stated dates and are educational examples, not live dealing information. This resource does not recommend a fund or assess personal suitability. Capital, income and returns can fall.

By Suletta du Plessis, Get Financial Savvy. Approximately 40 years of financial-advisory experience; Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning, NQF 8. General financial education only.

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