Property Research
Smart Spaces. Bold Future.
At Urban-Econ, we provide practical research insights to create smart, sustainable property investments by turning opportunities into well-informed, future-focused developments. With a strong focus on research, financial modelling, and strategic planning, we support everything from retail and residential projects to industrial and hospitality developments.
Our team uses solid data, market insight, and spatial analysis to guide land-use decisions, identify opportunities, and assess feasibility - making sure every project is financially sound and aligned with current economic trends. Whether it’s mapping, land audits, or investment strategy, we deliver practical, forward-thinking solutions that help developments grow with purpose.
Our Property Development Services cover the following markets:
Retail
Industrial
Hotel & Tourism
Medical
Motor Retail & Filling Stations
Office
Warehousing
Business Tourism
Education
Residential
Services
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Market Research Studies
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Status Quo Profiling
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Development Motivations
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Development Land Identification
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Property Business Ventures
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Country Intelligence for Property Investment
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Strategic Information Research
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Financial Viabilities
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Development Value Propositions & Business Plans
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Surveys
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Geographic Information System Services
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Geo-Referencing
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Policy & Strategy Development
Flagship Projects
Mogale Mega/Smart City Feasibility
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North West Province, South Africa
Urban Econ was appointed to perform a socioeconomic impact assessment to determine the potential socioeconomic implications of the proposed Mogale Smart City, its project activities, and associated infrastructure. The study's goal was to identify, predict, and evaluate the geographical, social, economic, and cultural aspects of the environment that could be impacted by the Smart City's development. Furthermore, the assessment aimed to recommend the most effective alternatives for mitigating negative impacts to an acceptable level while maximising positive effects.
Atterbury First Land Fresh Produce Market Cost Benefit Analysis for BFI Submission
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City of Tshwane Metropolitan municipality, Gauteng Province, South Africa
Urban-Econ Development Economists have been appointed by Atterbury to compile a Cost Benefit Analysis for the Atterbury mixed-use fresh produce Agro-Processing Hub in Pretoria. The CBA completed was in order to submit an application to obtain funding or a portion of the development. Urban-Econ built the CBA model, together with compiling a report to be incorporated into the larger project submission for funding.
SA Township Infrastructure Needs Assessment
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South Africa
Urban-Econ Development Economists were appointed by the DBSA to conduct a research study to assess the present and prospective conditions, needs and costs regarding infrastructure in South African townships. The study focussed on four townships in metropolitan municipalities namely, Soweto (City of Johannesburg), Khayelitsha (City of Capetown), Mdantsane (Buffalo City) and Mangaung (Mangaung). The key activities of the study entailed workshops with each township’s communities and interviews with government officials and key organisations in the infrastructure sector. Other tasks involved in the study included a literature review, township profiling, determination of costs and revenue of infrastructure requirements and funding and investment recommendations.
Housing Rental Market Covid-19 Impact
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Gauteng Province, South Africa
As a substantive role player within this market, the GPF invest funds into the affordable rental market, student accommodation and social housing . Urban-Econ was therefore appointed to investigate how the pandemic and associated lockdowns has impacted the housing market in Gauteng.
