Services
Development Management
Maru Group offers a fully integrated development management service – from the initial concept to the final hand over of the project. Our aim is to provide the client with a one stop solution and to provide a platform for collaboration between the client, the professional consultants and the contractor.
We specialise in assisting local land owners extracting value from their holdings. We conceptualise the project and drive it forward by utilising strong relationships with professional consultants, retailers and our pool of private and institutional investors.
Asset Management
Maru delivers tailored asset management solutions for institutional and private real estate clients, optimizing portfolio performance through strategic oversight, risk mitigation, and value enhancement.
Our expert team leverages deep market insights, advanced analytics, and proactive asset strategies to maximize returns, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive sustainable growth. From acquisitions and leasing to dispositions and redevelopment, we partner with you to unlock the full potential of your real estate investments.
Property Management
At Maru, we strive to implement effective property management solutions for institutional and private property owners alike.
Sourcing alternative methods of income generation, such as additional advertising signage or solar installations, are always placed high on the agenda. Likewise, effective cost reduction methods such as smart metering systems are viewed as vital to changing the property management landscape within Africa.
Maru leverages technology and offers comprehensive reporting from our integrated online management system. Various data such as budgets, debtors analysis, vacancies, supplier analysis, income and expense analysis and trading figures are produced, along with invoicing and billing for tenants.
Lease Management
With over two decades worth of combined retail tenant experience in African markets, Maru offers world-class expertise backed up by long standing industry relationships. By focusing on tenant mix, layout and design, our specialised retail team manage the entire eco-system of a shopping centre.
Whether it be a retail, office or industrial facility, we will help you meet your leasing requirements by being hands-on and implementing a proactive approach. Our leasing agents are constantly digging for data on market trends and have established industry relationships that assist with providing you with the desired advice for your commercial property asset. We will help you attract high quality tenants via various channels and technologies.
Transaction Management
Our transaction management service streamlines the sale of institutional and private real estate assets, acting as a dedicated agency to facilitate seamless deals. We expertly manage all stakeholders—including buyers, corporate disposers, sellers, legal advisors, conveyancing attorneys, and bond originators—ensuring efficient coordination from negotiation to closing. This end-to-end support minimizes risks, accelerates timelines, and maximizes value for our clients.
Tenant Co-ordination
Unlocking a project's maximum value hinges on seamlessly aligning owner objectives with retailer priorities. Success depends on precise timing—delivering flawlessly, every time, on schedule, within budget.
Our tenant coordination services serve as the vital bridge between developers, landlords, main contractors, tenant fit-out teams, and on-site construction managers. We resolve challenges proactively, delivering value-added solutions across shopfitting, signage, design standards, and comprehensive project scheduling.
Project Management
The relationship between the developer, the operator and the future consumer can make or break a project.
In delivering any project, the management of consultants and contractors is vital to the success of said project. Pre-project planning will enable less Site Instructions being issued. Our experienced team of professionals will ensure aspects such as quality control and rigid cost saving measures are in place.
The ability to manage the construction program will result in financial benefit to the client.
Valuations
Expert analysis of prevailing commercial property market conditions is fundamental to accurate property valuation. Maru Group provides comprehensive valuations for commercial, industrial, retail, and residential properties.