Market at a glance
- Longmeadow vacancy was 2%, with only two maxi units and one midi unit still available.
- Longmeadow asking rentals were approximately R90/m² to R100/m² gross, depending on size and grade.
- Meadowview stock was dominated by larger logistics units, averaging approximately R99/m² nett, with three prime units available.
- Linbro Park vacancies were approximately 4.4%, with demand remaining strong for well-located space. Three maxi, five midi and five mini units were available.
- Longlake continued to attract major occupiers including Cargo Carriers, Overnight Logistics and Ceva Logistics, while the Suzuki headquarters was nearing completion.
- Two new speculative buildings of approximately 18,000 m² and 10,000 m² were expected to come online from July 2026, with a fully fitted approximately 19,000 m² facility also available immediately.
- The proposed Bankenveld development was beginning to absorb early demand from larger occupiers planning ahead.
Available industrial & logistics stock
Prime highway-facing facilities
- • 7,671 m² facility
- • 4,286 m² facility
Bespoke logistics facilities
- • 12,624 m² new logistics facility
- • 5,105 m² new logistics facility
- • 3,280 m² industrial facility
Large logistics opportunities
- • 19,099 m² fully sprinklered facility — available immediately
- • 18,932 m² facility, divisible to 9,677 m² — occupation September 2026
Corporate industrial stock
- • 8,750 m² highway-facing corporate facility
- • 4,655 m² highway-facing corporate facility
- • 8,500 m² facility — for lease or sale
What this means for occupiers
Available industrial stock has increased across the eastern logistics nodes, which is helping rental growth stabilise. Businesses with a 6–18 month property horizon now have a wider selection, but prime highway-facing and modern logistics facilities remain limited and should be considered early.
Considering a sale or sale-and-leaseback?
Shalan Properties is actively engaging buyers for industrial and commercial property. If you are considering selling your property or exploring a sale-and-leaseback structure, get in touch for a confidential discussion.
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