Commercial Space

29/10/2026

How much commercial office space does your business really need?

Too much space can mean paying for unused desks and unnecessary operating costs. Too little can leave your team struggling for room and disrupt day-to-day operations.

Finding the right commercial office space in Cape Town means looking beyond employee numbers. Hybrid working, customer needs, occupancy costs and future growth all play a part.

Our latest Commercial Space Market Intelligence article explores how to assess your space requirements, avoid unnecessary expenses and find the right balance between affordability and functionality. https://bit.ly/4yLk2By

How Much Office Space Does Your Business Really Need? Is your Cape Town office space packed so tightly that there’s hardly room to move, or so big that a trip to ...

28/10/2026

Fitting out your office space is essential prior to occupancy, but it can be a sizeable expenditure.

Here's a look at the real costs that you will need to consider when allocating funds for your office relocation.

What It Really Costs to Outfit an Office in South Africa Like many countries around the world, South Africa’s work culture is constantly advancing, with businesses of all sizes rethinking their ...

26/10/2026

The historic Kings Hotel building in the Cape Town C*D is on the market, with interested buyers preparing offers of R50 million and higher.

Will we see another exciting redevelopment once it changes hands?

The historic Kings Hotel and The Decks retail space in Cape Town’s C*D, dating to 1890, is on the market for R50 million.

16/10/2026

Rent or buy? Which makes more commercial sense for your business in 2026/27?

Buying commercial property in Cape Town can offer long-term stability and greater control over your premises. Leasing, meanwhile, can preserve capital and give your business more flexibility as its needs change. But the decision involves more than comparing a purchase price with a monthly rental. Financing, maintenance, rental escalations, working capital, location and future growth all need to be considered.

Our latest market intelligence article explores the key questions businesses should ask before deciding whether to rent or buy.

Rent or Buy Commercial Property? What Makes Sense for Your Business in 2026 For a business considering its next premises, the decision to rent or buy commercial property can appear straightforward ...

28/09/2026

Cape Town offers businesses an exceptional range of commercial locations, but choosing the right one involves more than finding an attractive building in a popular precinct.

When considering commercial property in Cape Town, businesses need to look at the bigger picture: Where does your team live? How easily can clients reach you? What are the parking, public transport and operating costs? And will the location still work as your business grows?

From the C*D and V&A Waterfront to Century City, Claremont, Newlands and the Northern Suburbs, each commercial node offers a different proposition.

Our latest market intelligence guide looks at the key factors to consider when choosing the right office location for your business.

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Start With the Right Location For a business looking for commercial property in Cape Town, the obvious question is often: where should we be? The answer is less straightforward than it once ...

17/09/2026

What does your office really cost?

The rental rate is only part of the calculation. Operating costs, parking, utilities, annual escalations, fit-out, connectivity and even unused space can all change the true cost of occupying a commercial office.

Our latest article looks beyond the headline rental to examine what businesses should consider when comparing office space, and why the cheapest office isn't always the most cost-effective.

Read the full article on the Commercial Space blog - here:

Beyond the Rental: Understanding the True Cost of Office Space For a business looking for commercial office space in Cape Town, the monthly rental rate is usually one of the first ...

03/09/2026

Could waiting to renew your office lease cost your business more than you think?
In Cape Town’s tightening office market, the biggest cost of leaving a lease decision until the last few weeks may not be a higher rental. It may be losing the ability to choose.
From limited availability in sought-after nodes to fit-out costs, relocation, employee disruption, and lease negotiations, there is more to a renewal decision than simply agreeing on the next rental.

Our latest article looks at why businesses should start thinking about their next move well before the lease expiry date.

Why Waiting to Renew Your Lease Can Cost Your Business If your commercial office lease is due to expire within the next year, waiting until a few weeks before the end ...

20/08/2026

Strong demand from logistics, manufacturing and e-commerce continues to tighten industrial vacancies across the city, with quality premises often secured long before they are publicly marketed.

Our latest article explores what’s driving demand, why rentals continue to rise and how businesses can position themselves to secure the right industrial premises before options become limited.

19/08/2026

Mixed-use developments are changing the way businesses think about commercial space in Cape Town.
For tenants, the value of a location increasingly extends beyond the office itself. Accessibility, security, restaurants, retail, reduced transit times and surrounding amenities can all influence employee experience, client convenience and the overall value of a lease.
Commercial mixed-use precincts are trending strongly in Cape Town. Here’s what’s behind the shift to these spaces and why the wider environment is becoming an increasingly important part of the commercial property decision. https://bit.ly/4hD2mDu

03/08/2026

Businesses aren’t just looking for prestigious office addresses anymore. They’re looking for workplaces that help them perform.

From resilient power and fibre connectivity to flexible layouts, employee wellbeing and ESG, today’s commercial office space has become a strategic business investment rather than simply a place to work.

Our latest article explores how the “flight to quality” is reshaping the Cape Town office market and what it means for landlords and tenants alike. https://bit.ly/4vXgjzv