It’s always about spaces, ideas, and people, which is why we’re constantly inventing and innovating, connecting these dots in ways they never have been before, uncovering the hidden potential so that we can uplift people, communities, and spaces for the better on every project.
We turn retail on its head
At Ancora Group we are constantly reinventing and innovating. We flip things forward and are passionate about creating opportunities and building relationships.
Expert services
We are the retail property and leasing strategists for over 45 different retail centres in and outside of South Africa, with a client base that includes private individuals as well as listed developers and landlords.
Tailored solutions
With years of direct experience within the local retail leasing and development market, you can trust in our ability to provide meticulously tailored solutions for your business needs.
589k m² of Retail Space
23 Retail Properties
R6bnAsset Value
HOW WE BEHAVE
Our BRAVE Values
Bold
We fight for what we believe in, never settling for anything at face value. We challenge our industry by breaking barriers and shaking things up.
Resourceful
We hunt down the best solutions, leveraging every available resource to make it happen, combining our book-smarts with people-smarts.
Accountable
We are hands-on and invested in the outcome. We are motivated by the success we bring to our clients. That’s why we deliver with excellence and integrity.
Visionary
We set big-picture goals that are future-fit and sustainable. We see what others don’t. The untapped value that sits within a vacant piece of land, the next big retailer that’s just the idea of a budding entrepreneur, the job creation in every single DWG.
Energised
We have a young, hungry team, with a passion to find and mix the right connections, ensuring a fresh approach.
HOW IT STARTED
Our Story
Finlay Mall Leasing was born out of Finlay and Associates, a respected property company established over 30 years ago.
The property management division of Finlay and Associates was acquired by Broll in June 2015, while a small portion of the team, branched off to continue with retail development under the banner of Finlay Mall Leasing.
Following her appointment as Managing Director, Marianka Victor proceeded to acquire Finlay Mall Leasing in 2017 and established Ancora Group, a dynamic company geared to provide comprehensive, tailored solutions to retailers and developers.
From the onset, Ancora blazed new trails and amassed proven experience in expanding national footprints into rural or secondary target markets. In collaboration with Finlay Mall Leasing, our team has collectively developed and managed over 937 000 m2 of retail space. This has resulted in a deep understanding of the optimal shopping centre design and tenant mix strategy required by retailers and developers for a successful venture.
