SAPOA, or the South African Property Owners Association, is the representative body and official voice of the commercial and industrial property industry in South Africa.

SAPOA was established in 1966 by the leading and large property investment organisations to bring together all role players in the commercial property field and to create a powerful platform for property investors. Today our members control about 90% of all commercial and industrial property in South Africa, with a combined portfolio in excess of R150 billion.

We are held in very high esteem by the relevant sectors of government and are therefore consulted on all matters pertaining to the property industry. SAPOA also enjoys representation on key South African bodies, which are key to the country's property development.

Who is SAPOA?

SAPOA is its members. They include:

• Property owners and developers
• Property managers/brokers
• Property investors
• Banks
• Building societies
• Insurance/assurance companies
• Local authorities/government
• Pension funds
• Property consultants
• Architects
• Researchers
• Attorneys
• Accountants
• Contractors
• Academics
• Quantity surveyors
• Civil engineers
• Land surveyors
• Arbitrators
• Town planners
• Landscape architects
• Professional Valuers