ECONOMIC CLIMATE
In the current economic climate, businesses and entrepreneurs actively seek alternative strategies to boost their revenue. The significance of location cannot be understated, especially regarding industrial space. There is a growing demand for properties close to essential transportation facilities, within reasonable proximity to central business districts in Johannesburg and Pretoria, while also being at the epicentre of industrial development and urbanization. Industrial properties have shown remarkable stability, even during challenging economic times. Consequently, the demand for such properties has continued steadily, particularly with the country’s burgeoning entrepreneurship and the property industry’s saturation.
LOCATION
One area that has caught the attention of many is Samrand, strategically located between Johannesburg and Pretoria in Midrand. It is swiftly emerging as the preferred location for industrial development. Samrand is renowned for its reliable electrical supply, high visibility, excellent exposure, and expansive spaces for development, not to mention its centrality to various main roads and amenities. Several industrial properties are available for leasing within the Samrand business park. These properties offer modern, spacious, and well-constructed warehouse and factory spaces. Among the high-demand areas is Centurion, mainly due to its advantageous geographical positioning and superb industrial precincts. Samrand boasts exciting new developments, offering an immense 58,000 sqm warehouse and factory space. In the heart of Samrand lies the Innovation District, known as Central Point. This industrial park provides exceptional accessibility to major transportation routes and numerous additional advantages at competitive rates. Among the perks are energy-efficient air-conditioning and lighting, solar panel compliance, top-notch 24-hour security, and beautifully landscaped gardens. Units in the Innovation District are available for lease and purchase, offering a variety of packages tailored to meet individual needs. The Sterling Industrial Park, completed at the end of 2019, is an integral part of this sought-after district. The park offers a range of units for leasing, varying from 2,500 sqm to 4,500 sqm. Sterling Industrial Park is dedicated to providing power and efficiency within the premises, featuring airtight security perimeter fencing encompassing all units.
TRANSPORT LINKS
The Gautrain, a prominent public transport system, also significantly influences the region’s development. Plans have been outlined to extend the existing system by adding new tracks and stations to serve a wider area. This includes the establishment of new stations at Samrand, Waterfall, and Modderfontein, creating a Y-link to connect Pretoria to directly OR Tambo International Airport, procuring additional rolling stock and buses, enhancing parking facilities at the Hatfield, Pretoria, and Rosebank stations, and commercializing the Centurion and Midrand station areas. The N1 highway is conveniently located nearby, providing easy access to all arterial routes. The N1 Business Park is a very safe and secure upmarket industrial estate and offers a great selection of different-sized warehouses to rent in Louwlardia, situated between Pretoria and Johannesburg in Samrand, Centurion and is currently home to 6 blue-chip companies with excellent 24-hour security on site. The industrial park offers exceptional exposure to the ever-busy N1 freeway and excellent signage opportunities. This park is ideally close to Old Johannesburg Road and easily accessible via the N1 freeway, Samrand off-ramp.
Arrow Business Park is situated at the midpoint between Centurion and Midrand. The park sits in the central node of Samrand, which serves as a critical link between Pretoria, Midrand and Johannesburg. The site is accessible and connects directly with the Samrand Avenue offramp.