Paula Hardy Real Estate

Paula Hardy Real Estate Need advice about commercial property? I help with the buying, selling and leasing of property. This is how I sum up my job. Principal Property Practitioner

I have been passionate about real estate since my early years growing up in Johannesburg — with property dominating conversation at dinnertime, it was an inevitable career. Having both my parents in real estate, I always knew that I wanted to be in the industry and got my first job in commercial real estate 18 years ago. I help companies with the buying, selling, renting and leasing of commercial property in Johannesburg. I build trust with my clients, and I have in depth knowledge about the property market which I enjoy sharing both on and offline. I am particularly strong in the office market as well as Kyalami Business Park. I have worked with a number of global companies over the years, and I prefer working with local entrepreneurial and blue chip companies. Part of what I enjoy is having knowledge of the stock and matching the tenant with the right space. In addition to my property skills, I am photographer and digital ju**ie. I am continuously reading and learning about new trends in social media and digital marketing. The use of technology, data analytics, and social media is a new way of communicating with your customers and building a trustworthy relationship with them. I love taking photos of buildings and marketing commercial property online. My relationships with landlords are equally important as my client relationships. Matching the right tenant with the right landlord doesn't always come easy. If you are interested in chatting to me further about commercial property, connect with me on LinkedIn or email me, [email protected]. The company is registered to the Property Practitioners Regulatory Association.

When a client knows their business inside out, the right property advisor listens first."Paula took the time to understa...
25/09/2026

When a client knows their business inside out, the right property advisor listens first.

"Paula took the time to understand our business requirements and then found the right property for us and insured that everything got handled smoothly." – Tracey, Stalker Properties

DM us if you want the same kind of process.

The office is not dead. It is being rebuilt around the parts remote work cannot replace: flexibility, collaboration, and...
24/09/2026

The office is not dead. It is being rebuilt around the parts remote work cannot replace: flexibility, collaboration, and real engagement.

Midpoint in Midrand is a good example. Office and industrial buildings share infrastructure with retail, restaurants, gyms, padel courts, and green public space, right down to tenants like FOND Roastery, a five minute walk from your desk instead of a fifteen minute drive. It is working: rentals are strong and space is being taken up.

After years of hybrid work, the lesson is simple. If commuting is friction, the workplace has to be worth the trip.

The Woodlands in Woodmead sits inside its own indigenous parkland, a rare setting for a Johannesburg office park. Busine...
23/09/2026

The Woodlands in Woodmead sits inside its own indigenous parkland, a rare setting for a Johannesburg office park. Business operates alongside nature here: calm, secure, and properly managed grounds that support the people working in them, not just the balance sheet.

Most buildings in the park are also certified under South Africa's Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) regulations, giving tenants a clear, standardised view of energy consumption before they sign. Lower environmental impact, better operating costs, a park built for the long term.

Built for organisations that want more than square meterage.

National office vacancy fell to 12.1% in the second quarter of 2026, the lowest level since early 2020.New development h...
22/09/2026

National office vacancy fell to 12.1% in the second quarter of 2026, the lowest level since early 2020.

New development has all but stopped. Only 0.8% of national stock is under construction and 58.4% of that is already pre-let, so almost nothing new is coming to compete for tenants. Prime vacancy sits at 5.1%, against more than 16% for older B and C-grade buildings.

Sandton and Midrand carry some of the highest concentrations of distressed stock in the country, and also some of the tightest quality space. If your lease is up for renewal in the next 12 to 18 months, the well-located buildings are the ones to secure first.

DM us to see what is available right now.

Themba came in with a clear idea of what he needed. We went further."Great experience working with Tash. She gave us opt...
18/09/2026

Themba came in with a clear idea of what he needed. We went further.

"Great experience working with Tash. She gave us options exceeding our exact needs." – Themba Nkonyane

We don't just meet the brief. We improve it.

The workhorse units are earning their keep.Kyalami Business Park is a clear read on supply and demand right now. Even th...
17/09/2026

The workhorse units are earning their keep.

Kyalami Business Park is a clear read on supply and demand right now. Even the B and C grade stock, the no-frills industrial units, is leasing fast and at strong rentals.

When vacancies are scarce and demand holds steady, every well-located unit performs. That is the market today.

Germiston was built on gold. Literally.In 1886, August Simmer and John Jack struck gold on the Elandsfontein farm, right...
16/09/2026

Germiston was built on gold. Literally.

In 1886, August Simmer and John Jack struck gold on the Elandsfontein farm, right in the middle of the Witwatersrand Gold Rush. Their mine gave the area its name, and its future: Simmer and Jack became S&J.

Today that same land carries the S&J Business Park, a 160 to 210 hectare development along the N3. The latest phase, Nine at S&J, is designed to the nines: eave height up to 9.5m, 60kN racking post load, fire sprinklers throughout, a shared yard. Units from 2200sqm to 2700sqm, subdivisible or joined to suit. Rentals from R95/sqm.

The history is in the ground. The opportunity is above it.

Enquire for availability.

What your vacancy rate tells you about negotiating power. South Africa's office vacancy rate hit a 6-year low of 12.1%. ...
15/09/2026

What your vacancy rate tells you about negotiating power.

South Africa's office vacancy rate hit a 6-year low of 12.1%. Your node's number tells a different story.

Johannesburg's decentralised nodes, including Midrand and the wider northern corridor, are still sitting closer to 13 to 14%, well above Cape Town's low single digits. That gap matters. Where vacancy runs higher than the national average, landlords have less room to hold firm on escalation, rent-free periods and tenant installation allowances.

Ask us for the vacancy rate on your specific node before you open a negotiation.

A partner, not just an agent. We're here to get the right outcome, not just close deals.
11/09/2026

A partner, not just an agent. We're here to get the right outcome, not just close deals.

Professional. Responsive. Easy to work with. Let's make your next move simple.
04/09/2026

Professional. Responsive. Easy to work with. Let's make your next move simple.

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