Following an exceptional first three quarters of the year, In2Assets is entering the final quarter of 2026 with considerable momentum, a strong auction pipeline and growing demand from buyers across South Africa.
The year to date has been defined by record-breaking results, successful national auction campaigns and sustained investor appetite for well-positioned commercial, industrial and investment property.
A landmark year for In2Assets
One of the defining moments of 2026 came in July, when In2Assets achieved a new South African property auction record by selling a single property for R285.5 million in Mobeni Durban.
The landmark transaction formed part of an outstanding July National Property Auction, during which 20 properties were sold and confirmed, generating a gross turnover of approximately R357.4 million.
Momentum continued into August, with In2Assets’ Combined Property Auction achieving a further R232 million in turnover. These results demonstrate the depth of demand for quality property assets and the ability of the auction process to create competition, price discovery and decisive outcomes within a defined period.
In2Assets also continued its successful national property disposal programme for Telkom. The April and July Telkom auctions brought a combined 39 properties to market, achieving a 100% success rate at the fall of the hammer.
Across the first three quarters of 2026, In2Assets has successfully marketed a diverse selection of assets, including:
- High-value industrial and logistics facilities
- Secure commercial and retail investments
- Corporate and public-sector property portfolios
- Development land and redevelopment opportunities
- Owner-occupied business premises
- Residential and mixed-use properties
These achievements reflect the strength of the In2Assets national buyer database, targeted marketing campaigns and a coordinated auction process that connects sellers with buyers locally, nationally and internationally.
A property market supported by improving fundamentals
The results have been achieved against a gradually improving, although still selective, economic backdrop.
South Africa’s real gross domestic product expanded by 0.5% during the first quarter of 2026, marking the sixth consecutive quarter of economic growth. The South African Reserve Bank has indicated that economic growth remains stable and is expected to move gradually higher over the medium term. South African Reserve Bank Quarterly Bulletin
Improved investment sentiment, more stable operating conditions and a growing focus on capital efficiency are encouraging property owners and investors to reassess their portfolios.
Commercial property performance remains highly asset- and location-specific, but the industrial sector continues to stand out. Demand for well-located warehousing, manufacturing, distribution and logistics properties remains particularly resilient.
During the second quarter of 2026, market rentals for prime 500 m² industrial premises reportedly increased by 7.2% year on year, while rentals for 1,000 m² properties grew by 7.9%. Limited availability of quality industrial stock has continued to support rentals and investor interest in established nodes. Rode Report Q2 2026 market summary
Buyers are active, but increasingly selective
The commercial and industrial property market is not moving uniformly. Buyers remain disciplined and are paying close attention to location, income security, lease terms, operating costs, development potential and the condition of each asset.
Properties with strong fundamentals are attracting meaningful competition, while realistically positioned opportunities are generating interest from owner-occupiers, private investors, property funds and developers.
This makes an effective sale strategy more important than ever.
The auction method brings buyers together within a structured and transparent process, establishes a defined transaction timetable and creates competitive tension around the property. For sellers, it provides an opportunity to test the full depth of the market while retaining the protection of an agreed reserve price.
A strong opening to the final quarter
In2Assets will open the final quarter with a continued focus on bringing high-quality commercial, industrial, investment and development opportunities to market.
The company’s remaining 2026 auction programme will be supported by comprehensive national marketing, direct engagement with qualified buyers, digital advertising, database campaigns and live-streamed auction events. This combined approach allows bidders to participate from anywhere in South Africa or internationally.
For property owners considering a sale, the current market presents an important opportunity. Buyer demand is active, industrial property fundamentals remain encouraging, and investors are seeking assets that offer secure income, strategic positioning or longer-term growth potential.
With only a limited number of auction opportunities remaining before year-end, early preparation will be essential for sellers who want to take advantage of the final quarter.
Backed by record-breaking results and a proven national auction platform, In2Assets enters the last quarter of 2026 ready to build on an exceptional year and deliver further outstanding outcomes for property owners and investors.
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Contact In2Assets to arrange a confidential property assessment and determine the most effective route to market for your asset.
