Indluplace warns 2020 dividend will fall as rising municipal charges bite

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The company says SA’s economic position remains difficult as it trims 2019 payout

Like many property groups, residential-focused Indluplace is concerned about SA's weak economy. Picture: SUPPLIED

The group trimmed its dividend 20% to 78.25c for its year to end-September 2019, reporting an 8% rise in operating costs to R273.5m as municipal costs continued to rise above inflation. During the period it doubled its management team to eight, which is expected to lead to a rise in administrative costs, while vacancies are expected to remain flat and rental escalations subdued.It disposed of nine non-core buildings during the period, saying this would continue.

 

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