IPD started its work in South Africa in 1996 with the first property index published in 1997. In 2002 IPD South Africa was formed as an independent operating subsidiary of the IPD Group. From our office in Johannesburg we offer the full range of IPD products, including the core IPD Portfolio Analysis and Benchmarking services, index production and bespoke research projects. We also offer additional services that include:

Operating Cost Benchmarking Service (OCBS) - Quarterly service providing analyses and benchmarks of rentals, operating costs and recoveries.

South African Retail Performance Benchmarking Service (RPBS) - analysis of shopping centres on a quarterly basis. Includes benchmarking at centre level by detailed merchandise category.

Nodal Analysis - comprehensive analysis of commercial property statistics for key areas and nodes.

Valuation Report - A detailed look at commercial real estate market data and real estate valuation practice in South Africa.

Research and Publications - Clients wishing to produce their own publications or conduct their own research can have the same access to results and report production skills that go into our research publications.

IPD (Investment Property Databank) is now in its 16th year of reporting on the South Africa commercial property market. At the end of 2010, the Databank included over 1,970 investments with a total value of ZAR185 billion. 

View the latest results of the IPD South Africa Property Index, or download the launch presentation (pdf).

View the latest results here

Click here to view the latest IPD retail trading density index for South Africa

Visit the South African Property Owners Association website www.sapoa.org.za