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Managing Director of Tyson Properties upturns in the marketplace. One either has to have
reserves to ensure sustainability or work within a
HRIS TYSON’s interest in the property budget that creates reserves. This however can stunt
industry started from an early age as his the growth of a company,” says Tyson.
family comes from a property background. Part of ensuring sustainability is apparent in his
CTyson said, “My father had a construction leadership style, which he says is very relaxed.
company. My mother was an agent for many years However, says Tyson, “I expect a lot but also give a
and owned her own agency. I can remember going lot in return. I look at every employee as a partner.”
to property viewings with her as a small boy.”
“I also believe that I’m very inclusive and involve
In 2001, his own real estate career started as an the team in driving projects and campaigns. I have
agent for a small agency in Durban. He then moved always tried to balance the work environment,
to a larger agency, where he built his initial Tyson making it fair for both the agent and the company.
Properties team. In 2005, the first Tyson Properties This is achieved by supporting my internal team
office was opened in Durban.
and building partnerships with outsourced
Over the past year, Tyson Properties has agencies such as our marketing agency and public
consolidated its presence in the KwaZulu-Natal, relations consultant.”
Western Cape and Gauteng markets and now has 31
offices. Going forward, Tyson Properties is expected One of the business development advances that is
to continue as a leader in the KwaZulu-Natal extremely close to his heart is in the development of
provincial property sector and grow the group’s the newly formed After Sales Division. This division
national footprint. will deal with every aspect of the sale, from the date
the sale agreement is signed, to the day that the
In Gauteng, Tyson Properties have extended its property transfers, and beyond. “With the increase
footprint drastically and opened a new flagship of first time buyers coming into the market we feel
office in Dunkeld West to accommodate its growth we can add real value here, ensuring that our clients
into the Sandton and Parks areas. Tyson Properties receive the best possible advice and guidance,”
is also in negotiations to open its third office in commented Tyson.
Johannesburg later this year.
Tyson is also committed to giving back to the
In addition to marketing residential, commercial community, which he says, “is very much a part
and rental properties, Tyson Properties has of who I am and something I am passionate
expanded its service offering to include a property about”. Before branching out into real estate, his
management division that specialises in the early working career was for a large non-profit
administration of a number of exclusive properties organisation. Consequently, each of the Tyson
and sectional title developments. branches has their own social responsibility projects
Although there are many influences on a business in their areas. Tyson Properties is also working hard
success. Tyson says that that it has become a business at developing a group initiative.
owner’s responsibility to make sure that their When not at work, Tyson spends time with his
business is sustainable by constantly challenging the family to ensure that his own life is balanced. He
norm and striving for change and excellence. concluded, “My personal life is very important to
“Often doing new things means cutting existing me and I make sure I balance it. I am married and
budgets to achieve this. We do, however, see this as have a son of four and a half years. We are a very
an advantage and have always used tough times to homely family and we love to travel. We also enjoy
grow the company to position ourselves better for the outdoors and keeping fit.”

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