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Hyprop Investments Limited
Integrated annual report and consolidated financial statements
2017
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Intellectual
capital
Hyprop enjoys a significant base of intellectual capital. This is a
competitive advantage in our industry, reinforcing our ability to
attract the desired calibre of skills to underpin long-term growth
and the success of our business.
Extension at Rosebank Mall
We achieve excellence by focusing on our areas of expertise:
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Consistent leadership
– Hyprop management is acknowledged by
investment analysts as expert, consistent and transparent
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Legal resources
– Clear contracts underpin average contractual lease
escalations of 7,9%
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Leasing structures
– Total occupancy rate of 97,6% and rent arrears as
a percentage of rental income at 0,4%
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Information and technology management
– An integrated property
management system provides a comprehensive view of key portfolio
metrics
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Ongoing portfolio enhancement
– Extensions and refurbishments
anticipate and accommodate changing consumer habits and ensure
tenant loyalty
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Open dialogue
with shareholders and transparent investor relations.
The success of our approach is reflected in various forms of recognition
for Hyprop, such as:
1.
Confirmed as a FTSE4Good Emerging Index constituent
2.
Ranked best in the property sector and sixth overall in the Integrated
Reporting and Assurance Services (IRAS) Sustainability Data
Transparency Index (SDTI) – October 2016.
3.
The Hyprop Foundation received the 2017 International Council of
Shopping Centres (ICSC) Foundation European Community Support
Award for the Mandela Day Mosaic campaign run for NGO LEAP
Science and Math Schools (LEAP), a no-fee education provider. The
prize included a donation of USD5 000 for LEAP
4.
Joint winner of the “10 Year Risk Adjusted Return” relative to the
IPD Universe for 2016.