The do’s and don’ts when it comes to investing in commercial property In light of National Savings Month, which aims to promote debate around the key aspects and benefits of saving, Jeremy Lang - regional general manager at Business Partners Limited (BUSINESS/PARTNERS) - says that traditional savings vehicles may not always be the best option for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and that investing for growth may be more beneficial than sitting on a lump sum of cash. Lang says that in the current economic environment, investing in property may be a viable option for SME owners to consider as a long-term savings mechanism. “In 2016, industrial property was the top performing sector in the South African property market, with a total return of 13.6%. Over the last 10 years, it has proven to be a relatively stable and resilient asset class in terms of generating positive returns over the medium to long-term,” says Lang. “As such, both commercial and industrial property are good inve...