About

Founded on Conviction.

A vertically integrated platform built for long-term performance
across the full property lifecycle.

Our Story

Built from first principles.

We build and protect our Clients’ REAL Estate dreams.  Our integrated model ensures alignment at every stage of the lifecycle, delivering certainty where others cannot.

Operational discipline. Long-term conviction. A portfolio built to endure.

ERIS Business Model

Creation of property asset value

Property Development

  • Commercial
  • Industrial
  • Student Accommodation
  • Residential

Fund Management

  • MREP
  • SASAII
  • Residential
  • Private Equity Trusts

Heading management of property asset value

  • Leasing & Investment
  • Property Valuation
  • Property / Facility Management / Sectional Title Management
  • Asset Management

ABOUT US

Who we are and what we do?

Eris Property Group (Eris) is a fully integrated real estate development, investment, and services group that offers a range of commercial real estate skills in the South African and sub-Saharan African markets. The full spectrum of services we offer includes:

  • Property Development
  • Asset Management
  • Investment & Fund Management
  • Property Management
  • Student Accommodation
  • Property Valuation
  • Specialist Retail Services
  • Transaction and Advisory Services

How do we do it?

Eris Property Group embraces change and innovation to achieve excellence. Our people, strong reputation, and commitment to core values including professionalism, integrity, excellence, innovation, and equity drive our success.

strengths

Our 7 Strategic Pillars

Investment in Human Capital

Focus on attracting and retaining talent to maintain competitiveness and deliver excellence.

Capital Availability

Maintain sufficient financial resources to enable quick response to opportunities.

Diversification of Revenue

Broaden income streams via geographic expansion and reduced market dependency.

Continued Financial Prosperity

Balance annuity and transactional revenues to support predictable growth.

Technology Platform Improvement

Continuously evolve systems and digital infrastructure for innovation and scalability.

Innovation Focus

Develop new products and solutions to meet evolving market needs.

Brand Awareness and Visibility

Strengthening market presence and reputation through strategic branding efforts.

Building Success Since 1987

Operational discipline. Long-term conviction. A portfolio built to endure.

1987

RMB Properties (Merger of Rand Consolidated Properties and Momentum Property Management)

1987

1987

2008

Eris Property Group was formed on 1 July

2008

2008

2012

Momentum acquisition of Metropolitan Property was absorbed into Eris. This made Momentum a major shareholder

2012

2012

2015

Momentum Africa Real Estate fund ($205m), was established which is an institutional private equity fund that finances and develops Grade A commercial properties

2015

2015

2019

Established an impact fund with an equity of R1,3bn (SASAII & Rise Student Living)

2019

2019

2023

Momentum Real Estate Property on the Momentum balance sheet and transferred into a collective scheme with new capital introduced (ongoing)

2023

2023

Values

What guides us.

Conviction

We back our strategy with long-term capital, not short-term sentiment.

Discipline

Every decision is underpinned by rigorous analysis and operational clarity.

Integration

We develop, own, and operate — ensuring alignment at every stage.

Stewardship

We manage assets and communities with the care of long-term owners.

Leadership

Executive Directors.

Barend de Loor

Chief Executive Officer

Barend is well qualified with a distinguished career in all aspects of property development and investment.

Warren Gers

Chief Financial Officer

Warren started at Eris Property Group (previously RMBP Properties) as Financial Manager, Cape Town region in 1999.

Hugh Basel

Executive Director: Business Development

Hugh started his career at Barclays in 1986 on their Management Development Programme for undergraduates.

Non - Executive Directors

Asokan Naidu

Chairman of the Board

Appointed to board: 9 November 2020

Warren Schultze

Appointed to board: 1 October 2019

Nigel Dunkley

Appointed to board: 9 November 2012.

Lebogang Moepye

Appointed to board: 1 February 2022.

Theo Terblanche

Appointed to board: 01 November 2023

Ebony Wicomb

Appointed to board: 2 June 2026