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TYSON PROPERTIES

Chris Tyson
www.tysonprop.co.za
“Our focus has always been on quality service and
AN AWARD-WINNING BRAND
working together to achieve a winning solution,” says
Tyson Properties is a leading real estate agency and Tyson. Every year, Tyson Properties has exceeded
award-winning brand that has grown from a single office its forecasts, grown its footprint and increased its
with a staff of just six to a national operation with almost market share.
400 agents and 23 offices over 12 years. The company
is known for its effectiveness, pioneering approach to In addition to marketing residential, commercial and
doing business and sound business principles. rental properties, Tyson Properties has expanded its
service offering to include a property management
Through the application of its mission - ‘Communi- division that specialises in the administration of
cation achieves results ... let’s talk’ - Tyson Properties exclusive properties and sectional title developments.
has built up a strong network of business associates, Tyson Properties has been recognised in the “Best
an extensive referral base and a reputation for Real Estate Agency in South Africa” category at the
professionalism and integrity that makes it the brand of
choice for property investors in the province. International Property Awards Africa from 2009 to
2013. It is the only South African company to receive
Managing Director Chris Tyson is hands-on and active two awards in this category. In 2016, one of its agents
within the market place, enabling him to keep abreast of was chosen as the Best Real Estate Agent, South Africa,
trends in the sector. He combines extensive experience Africa and Internationally.
with a unique entrepreneurial flair.
Going forward, Tyson expects Tyson Properties to
He set up Tyson Properties in August 2005 alongside continue as a leader in the provincial property sector.
his business partner, Gavin Cunningham. His vision “We’re not just an estate agency, we are redefining our
was to create a specialist agency that was not only in industry. We embrace change and continually challenge
tune with the needs of the KwaZulu-Natal property tradition. We do business differently, giving our clients
market but one that offered clients exceptional service the winning edge. Our vision is to cement our reputation
and agents a platform to excel. To attract the best as an exclusive agency that represents quality service,
property professionals, he has provided a happy and honesty and integrity. We want to grow our business by
professional working environment, together with partnering with the right people who will live our brand.
training, resources and innovative operational systems. To be known not as the biggest, but as the best,” he says.
Full Name of Company: Tyson Properties Postal Address: PO Box 1271, Hyper by the Sea, 4053
Nature of Business: Real Estate Tel: +27 (0)31 583 2700
Services / Products: Purchase and Sale of Property Fax: +27 (0)86 566 1663
Date Established: August 2005 E-mail: admin@tysonprop.co.za
Customer Base: Property Buyers and Sellers Website: www.tysonprop.co.za
No. of Employees: Almost 400 Active Agents
Bankers: Standard Bank KZN BRANCHES
Ashburton, Ballito, Commercial, Durban North,
KEY PERSONNEL Glenwood, Howick & Midlands, Nottingham Road,
Managing Director: Chris Tyson Morningside,Phoenix, Pinetown, Queensburgh,
Financial Manager: Louise Briggs Richards Bay, Empangeni, Scottburgh, Shelly
CONTACT DETAILS Beach, Umhlanga, Upper Highway Hillcrest, uShaka,
Head Office Westville, Bluff and Yellowwood Park, Tyson Property
Physical Address: Station Building, Lion Match Office Park, Management
892 Umgeni Road, Durban
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