October 2026 Commercial & Industrial Property Market Report
Industrial and logistics opportunities, gross rental comparisons and available operating space across Gauteng’s northern and north-western business nodes.
October market snapshot
This month’s report focuses on industrial and logistics property in Longmeadow, Meadowview, Longlake and Linbro Park, together with rental and operating-space comparisons across the wider northern region. It also highlights selected facilities and the planned industrial buildings at Bankenveld City.
The campaign reports vacancy rates of 1.5% in Longmeadow and 4.7% in Linbro Park. These are supplied campaign figures; the underlying total stock used to calculate them was not included.
All availability and development information is a snapshot for October 2026. The source includes new developments as well as existing space; listed operating space should not be interpreted as immediately occupiable stock throughout.
Industrial & logistics node snapshot
Rental and operating-space figures below use the October Excel comparison tables. Unit counts and vacancy rates are reported in the campaign.
Longmeadow
| Category | Units | GLA (m²) | Gross R/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini · 100–1,000 m² | 0 | 0 | 95 |
| Midi · 1,001–2,000 m² | 0 | 0 | 95 |
| Maxi · ≥2,001 m² | 1 | 4,286 | 80.00 |
Reported vacancy rate: 1.5%
Meadowview
| Category | Units | GLA (m²) | Gross R/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini · 100–1,000 m² | 0 | — | — |
| Midi · 1,001–2,000 m² | 0 | — | — |
| Maxi · ≥2,001 m² | 2 | 11,786 | 94.00 |
Longlake
| Category | Units | GLA (m²) | Gross R/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini · 100–1,000 m² | 1 | 898 | 113.00 |
| Midi · 1,001–2,000 m² | 0 | 0 | 102 |
| Maxi · ≥2,001 m² | 3 | 28,433 | 103.00 |
Linbro Park
| Category | Units | GLA (m²) | Gross R/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini · 100–1,000 m² | 11 | 5,324 | 89.75 |
| Midi · 1,001–2,000 m² | 0 | 0 | 85.67 |
| Maxi · ≥2,001 m² | 3 | 21,915 | 88.33 |
Reported vacancy rate: 4.7%
A dash denotes a missing source value. Source rentals are shown even where listed operating space is zero; these do not represent an available unit or a property-specific offer.
Northern & north-western regional comparisons
Separate rental and space charts keep the different units clear. Every value is also available in the accompanying table. These charts use the main data block in each October Excel file.
Mini units · 100–1,000 m²
Average gross rental (R/m²)
All bars start at zero; scaled to the largest value in this chart.
Listed operating space (m²)
All bars start at zero; scaled to the largest value in this chart.
View source figures
| Area | Average gross rental (R/m²) | Operating space (m²) |
|---|---|---|
| Barbeque Downs | 100.00 | 1,724 |
| Centurion | 75.38 | 1,118 |
| Clayville | 97.33 | 0 |
| Corp Park | 80.00 | 0 |
| Eastgate Ext | 90.00 | 0 |
| Honeydew | 73.00 | 2,461 |
| Kya Sand | 56.07 | 6,218 |
| Kyalami | 97.67 | 1,519 |
| Lanseria | 75.00 | 1,113 |
| Laser Park | 90.00 | 514 |
| Linbro Park | 89.75 | 5,324 |
| Longlake | 113.00 | 898 |
| Longmeadow | 95.00 | 0 |
| Midrand | 88.18 | 3,482 |
| North Riding | 68.75 | 3,174 |
| Samrand | 95.00 | 1,019 |
| Strijdom Park | 80.00 | 346 |
| Wynberg | 48.80 | 1,570 |
Midi units · 1,001–2,000 m²
Average gross rental (R/m²)
All bars start at zero; scaled to the largest value in this chart.
Listed operating space (m²)
All bars start at zero; scaled to the largest value in this chart.
View source figures
| Area | Average gross rental (R/m²) | Operating space (m²) |
|---|---|---|
| Clayville | 62.00 | 1,166 |
| Corp Park | 80.00 | 1,016 |
| Kya Sand | 53.50 | 0 |
| Kyalami | 95.00 | 5,305 |
| Lanseria | 85.00 | 0 |
| Laser Park | 65.00 | 0 |
| Linbro Park | 85.67 | 0 |
| Longmeadow | 95.00 | 0 |
| Louwlardia | 99.50 | 0 |
| Midrand | 85.00 | 1,678 |
| Muldersdrift | 75.00 | 0 |
| North Riding | 85.00 | 2,406 |
| Samrand | 95.00 | 0 |
| Wynberg | 48.00 | 3,990 |
Maxi units · 2,001 m² and larger
Average gross rental (R/m²)
All bars start at zero; scaled to the largest value in this chart.
Listed operating space (m²)
All bars start at zero; scaled to the largest value in this chart.
View source figures
| Area | Average gross rental (R/m²) | Operating space (m²) |
|---|---|---|
| Bankenveld | 113.00 | 65,780 |
| Clayville | 82.40 | 13,014 |
| Corp Park North | 85.00 | 3,273 |
| Corp Park South | 85.00 | 15,458 |
| Eastgate Ext | 90.00 | 0 |
| Kya Sand | 68.00 | 5,024 |
| Kyalami | 90.00 | 2,986 |
| Lanseria | 90.00 | 2,600 |
| Laser Park | 90.00 | 0 |
| Linbro Park | 88.33 | 21,915 |
| Longlake | 103.00 | 28,433 |
| Longmeadow | 80.00 | 4,286 |
| Louwlardia | 97.80 | 39,998 |
| Meadowview | 94.00 | 11,786 |
| Midrand | 93.23 | 66,463 |
| Mostyn Park | 85.00 | 0 |
| Muldersdrift | 75.00 | 2,317 |
| North Riding | 85.00 | 39,811 |
| Samrand | 113.00 | 16,687 |
| Strijdom Park | 75.00 | 0 |
| Wynberg | 46.50 | 0 |
Source: Maxi Units_North_Oct 2026.xlsx; Midi Units_North_Oct 2026.xlsx; Mini Units_North_Oct 2026.xlsx. VAT treatment and averaging methodology were not specified in the supplied comparison files.
Featured property opportunities
Featured in the October campaign. Confirm current availability, rentals and specifications with Shaun.
3–4 Drakensberg Drive · Unit 2
4,286 m²
A highway-facing industrial facility in Longmeadow with access to the N3 and Modderfontein Road. Its location supports businesses seeking connections to Gauteng’s key transport routes.
Enquire about this facilityCorporate logistics & distribution facility
Approximately 8,500 m²
The campaign describes approximately 6,500 m² of warehouse space and 2,000 m² of offices over two floors, including canteen and bar areas. The warehouse is reported to offer up to 15 m eaves height, reducing to 8 m over the loading area, in-rack sprinklers and capacity for approximately 13,000 pallets.
Seven loading bays include five dock levellers. The facility is located in a secure business park with access to the N3 and proximity to Marlboro Gautrain station.
Request details and a viewingLarge logistics facility
A large industrial and logistics facility with air-conditioned offices, sprinkler protection and loading facilities. The campaign describes a 500 kVA supply.
Contact Shaun for the current floor areas, eaves heights and detailed specifications.
Request confirmed specificationsAdditional facilities in the campaign
Linbro Park: a 4,566 m² highway-facing facility offered for lease.
Longlake: a 9,677 m² facility listed with a July 2026 availability date. Contact Shaun for current availability.
Discuss your requirementsDevelopment spotlight: Bankenveld City
Bankenveld District City is a mixed-use development in Kelvin View near the N3, N1 and M1 interchange and Marlboro Gautrain station. The campaign presents it as an expansion of the wider Linbro business node, with highway-facing industrial facilities, flexible sizes and potential ownership opportunities.
Planned availability in the campaign: fourth quarter of 2027. Development timing and commercial terms remain subject to confirmation.
| Building | Area (m²) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 7,280 |
| 2 | 4,680 |
| 3 | 6,480 |
| 4 | 27,020 |
| 5 | 10,320 |
| 6 | 10,000 |
Facilities reported let
These properties were marked LET in the October campaign and are included as market context.
| Node | Facility area (m²) |
|---|---|
| Longmeadow | 7,671 |
| Meadowview | 5,393 |
| Meadowview | 12,854 |
| Linbro Park | 1,800 |
Transaction dates, achieved rentals and brokerage attribution were not supplied.
Property owner corner
Considering a sale or sale-and-leaseback? Shalan Properties can assist owners with property sales, investment opportunities and an assessment of their property’s market position.
Desktop broker valuations are offered at R3,000 including VAT per property, as stated in the October campaign.
Request a confidential discussionLooking for current opportunities?
Property availability changes regularly. Visit the Shalan Properties website or contact Shaun for current commercial, industrial and investment opportunities.
Shalan Properties provides leasing, property sales, investment sales, sale-and-leasebacks, tenant representation, space planning and design services, land sales and new developments.
Shaun Coghlan – Director – Shalan Properties
Cell +27 83 652 7341
Email shaun@shalanprop.co.za
Web www.shalanprop.co.za