In this 25-minute podcast episode, the panellists from Cushman & Wakefield | BROLL discuss the latest commercial property trends in South Africa. ‘Mantsi Moiloa, the Director of Strategy and Consulting, discusses the need for landlords to invest in amenities and optimise their portfolios while balancing the risks associated with power supply. Calvin Crick, the Managing Director of Transaction Services, emphasises the importance of quality amenities and office space design in the commercial property market. Sean Berowski, the head of Capital Markets, highlights the compliance aspect of buying properties and the need to ensure buildings are compliant and fit for purpose. The panellists also discuss the growing emphasis on sustainability and ESG (environmental, social, and governance) practices in the commercial property industry. Landlords who fail to comply with energy performance ratings and energy usage standards may be subject to fines, and tenants are increasingly driving the push for sustainable buildings. Overall, the panellists emphasise the need for landlords to invest in amenities and comply with regulations while balancing risks and opportunities in the ever-changing commercial property market.