Integrated Real Estate Advisory and Capital Solutions

Java Capital and Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) bring together specialist Real Estate advisory, capital strength and execution capability. Designed to provide integrated Real Estate Advisory for South African property companies, Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT) and investors, the partnership spans Corporate Finance, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A).

See the opportunity. Structure the capital. Move it forward.

In Real Estate, seeing the opportunity is only the beginning.

Turning it into value takes sector insight, the right capital structure and the ability to execute, particularly as activity returns to South Africa’s Real Estate market and private capital plays an increasingly important role in funding new opportunities.

That is the thinking behind the partnership between Java Capital and Standard Bank.

It brings together Java Capital’s specialist Real Estate Corporate Finance and Real Estate Transaction Advisory expertise with Standard Bank’s capital strength, structuring capabilities and broader banking ecosystem, creating a more connected way to help clients move from opportunity to outcome.

Specialist insight, backed by serious capability

Java Capital brings 25 years of Real Estate experience and deep relationships across the sector. In the past 10 years alone, it has advised on more than 450 transactions and raised approximately R125 billion in capital. Since 2014, Java Capital has also been trusted adviser to 20 new Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) listings.

Standard Bank brings deep Real Estate and Investment Banking expertise, with the ability to originate, advise, structure, underwrite and deploy capital at scale. This is supported by institutional and private capital distribution capabilities and expertise across the capital structure.

Together, we can think beyond a single product or transaction.

One opportunity, more ways to unlock it

Our integrated capabilities span the following:

Strategic and Real Estate Corporate Finance Advisory
Real Estate M&A
Transaction origination and structuring
Equity Capital Markets for listed and unlisted Real Estate
Private and property capital raising
Senior, mezzanine and structured debt solutions
Property portfolio and direct asset transactions
Selective co-investment opportunities, subject to the relevant approvals

For property companies, REITs, developers, asset owners and investors, that means advice and capital no longer need to be separate conversations. We can look at the opportunity first, then bring together the thinking, structure and capital required to move it forward.

Let’s talk about what you see next

Whether you are considering an acquisition, raising capital, repositioning a portfolio or exploring a new growth opportunity, talk to us about where you want to go and what it could take to get there.

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Authority and trust signals

Java Capital

25 years of specialist real estate experience through Java Capital
More than 450 transactions advised on by Java Capital over the past 10 years
Approximately R125 billion in capital raised by Java Capital over the past 10 years

Standard Bank

One of the leading dedicated Real Estate platforms in sub-Saharan Africa through Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Banking
Global Banking & Markets (GBM) Awards, Africa 2026 Winner: Investment Bank of the Year
R3.8 trillion in total assets across Standard Bank Group as at 30 June 2026

Last updated: August 2026

Frequently asked questions

What is the proposed Java Capital and Standard Bank partnership?

It is an integrated Real Estate Advisory, Capital Markets and investment proposition combining Java Capital’s specialist sector and transaction expertise with Standard Bank’s Real Estate and Investment Banking expertise, capital strength, structuring capabilities and broader banking ecosystem.

What services will the proposed real estate platform provide?

The proposed capabilities span strategic and corporate finance advisory, property mergers and acquisitions, equity capital markets, private capital raising, transaction structuring, senior, mezzanine and structured debt solutions, property portfolio transactions and selective co-investment opportunities.

How can property companies raise capital in South Africa?

Depending on the business and transaction, Real Estate capital raising in South Africa may take place through listed or unlisted equity markets, private capital or debt solutions. The proposed platform is designed to consider the client’s broader strategic and capital requirements before identifying an appropriate route.

Does the proposition provide M&A advisory for property companies?

Yes, Real Estate M&A Advisory and Corporate Finance Advisory are core elements of the proposed mandate, combining specialist sector insight with transaction structuring and execution capabilities.

Does the proposition provide REIT advisory in South Africa?

Yes, the proposed platform is designed to work with listed and unlisted property companies, including Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT), across strategic advisory, M&A, capital raising and relevant transaction requirements.

How can complex real estate transactions be structured?

The appropriate structure depends on the opportunity, the client’s objectives and the capital required. The proposed platform brings together strategic advice with debt, equity, private capital and structured Real Estate finance capabilities to consider the transaction across the capital structure.

How does an integrated real estate advisory and capital approach benefit clients?

Bringing specialist sector advice and capital capabilities together allows opportunities to be considered more holistically. Rather than treating advisory, capital raising and financing as separate requirements, the partnership can consider the strategy, structure and capital required to move an opportunity forward.

Why bring Java Capital and Standard Bank together?

The proposition combines Java Capital’s specialist Real Estate advisory expertise, relationships and transaction experience with Standard Bank’s existing origination and structuring capabilities, capital strength and broader Corporate and Investment Banking ecosystem. The aim is to connect strategic advice and capital more closely, helping clients take opportunities further.

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