Press Releases
Securing the Right Retail Location: What a Strategic Development Partner Brings to the Table
Key Takeaways Retail expansion timelines shrink significantly when a retailer partners with a property development company that manages the full journey from site selection to occupation. Data-driven site analysis, zoning expertise, and market research remove much of the guesswork from securing high-performing retail locations. Purpose-built retail spaces designed around footfall, visibility, and brand positioning outperform retrofitted or compromised sites. Atterbury's retail property development track record across South Africa and beyond gives expanding retailers access
Building Workplace Environments That Attract and Retain Top Talent
Key Takeaways Corporate services that extend beyond office space into amenity-rich, mixed-use environments give employers a measurable edge in recruitment and retention. Atterbury's property development services create precincts where the surrounding environment actively supports the businesses within them. Built-to-suit corporate spaces within professionally managed developments support hybrid working models without compromising company culture. Partnering with an experienced corporate services company for your workplace strategy strengthens employer brand and positions your organisation as a progressive
University of Pretoria and AttSolar Mark Major Milestone with Official Sod-Turning Ceremony for Landmark Solar PV Facility
The University of Pretoria, together with AttSolar and its project partners, officially marked the start of construction on its large-scale solar PV facility with a sod-turning ceremony held at Persequor Park on 6 May 2026. The event celebrated a major milestone in the development of the renewable energy project, which will deliver long-term clean energy to the University through a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement. AttSolar, a partnership between the Atterbury Group, Fledge Capital
Maximising Commercial Property Value in South Africa’s Evolving Market
Occupancy patterns are shifting across South Africa's commercial property market. Tenant expectations have moved on from five years ago. Regional markets in Gauteng and the Western Cape aren't moving at the same pace, and for investors holding commercial portfolios, a wait-and-see approach quietly erodes value. What actually separates a property that grows in value from one that just ticks along? More often than not, it's how the asset is managed. Partner with experienced asset
Flexible Lease Solutions: Structuring Property Terms Around Your Business Goals
A standard five-year commercial lease with fixed annual escalations looks neat on paper. For a CFO at a growing business, though, that neatness can become a straitjacket. Not because of the property itself, but because the terms don't bend when the business does. Growth isn't linear. Headcount projections shift mid-year. Some quarters are tight on cash, others have room to push forward, and your property commitment shouldn't pretend otherwise. When lease terms can't accommodate
Atterbury Continues Its Mauritius Journey with Mall de Flacq
Led by Development Executive Pieter Olivier, the project builds on over a decade of retail development experience in Mauritius. Reading Time: 5 minutes Atterbury’s journey in Mauritius continues with the development of Mall de Flacq, a 24,000m² lifestyle destination rising in the eastern region of the island. Developed in partnership with Alteo and Ascencia, the project represents the next chapter in a long-standing collaboration built on trust, shared expertise and a common vision for
How Property Development Choices Shape Supply Chain Efficiency
Reading time: 4 minutes For CFOs and procurement managers, the cost of a poorly located or underspecified industrial facility rarely shows up on the lease agreement. It shows up in delayed deliveries, elevated transport costs, compliance retrofits — and the slow operational drag that compounds quietly month after month. The quality of the property development behind your facility is a strategic financial variable, not just a real estate consideration. This guide covers the criteria
Achieving Consistent Operational Standards Across a Multi-Location Corporate Portfolio
Reading time: 4 minutes Managing corporate facilities across multiple regions is one of the more quietly demanding responsibilities an Operations Director carries. The core challenge isn't finding suitable space in any single location. It's maintaining consistent operational standards, service levels, and employee experience across a portfolio that spans different cities, different buildings, and often different property owners with competing priorities. When those standards drift, the consequences are rarely dramatic. They accumulate. One regional office
How to Accelerate Your Retail Expansion Strategy in South Africa
Reading Time: 4 minutes Retail expansion strategies succeed or fail based on execution speed. For leasing managers and property acquisition teams managing national or regional rollouts, the challenge isn't identifying growth opportunities, it's securing prime retail space quickly enough to capitalise on them before competitors do. Streamlined negotiation processes, clear approval chains, and strategic access to premium locations create advantages that propel well-planned expansion timelines forward. The retail brands that thrive are those that
