South African listed property continues its strong recovery, with the ALPI delivering roughly 7–8% year-to-date and nearly 45% over the past year, supported by improving fundamentals and easing macro pressures.
The apparent sector-wide recovery in NAV discounts is misleading. While the weighted average sits near parity, most companies still trade at discounts, revealing a highly skewed valuation distribution.
Performance and valuations are increasingly bifurcated: large SA-focused retail and logistics REITs trade near or above NAV, while smaller and European-exposed counters remain at deep discounts.
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South African Listed Property Review - February 2026