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A PROPERTY MARKET TRAILBLAZER TURNS in other parts of South Africa. This, coupled with
great weather, infrastructure and some really good
20 IN 2025 schools makes KZN a great area in which to invest,”
he observes.
Still a proudly KwaZulu-Natal brand but with
an ever-expanding national footprint, Tyson The group is actively reworking its business models
Properties continues to be a trailblazer in South in its home market to underpin growth over the
Africa’s property sector. next few years. It has already tripled its head count
in the Pietermaritzburg and Midlands franchises.
In 2025, the company will celebrate its 20th
anniversary. Every year, the company has exceeded Tyson says the national and provincial governments
its forecasts, grown its footprint and increased its were working strategically to upgrade the road
market share and service offering. networks, specifically the N3 linking Durban
with the economic hub in Gauteng. This has seen
Tyson Properties’ team has proved to be the substantial private sector investments along the
perfect guide for buyers and sellers. route with logistics companies relocating to the
Launched in 2005 with a single Durban-based Upper Highway area.
office, the company has grown into a national The North Coast continues to grow. “The once-small
operation with 590 employees in 26 offices. Tyson coastal town of Ballito is now abuzz with shopping
Properties has scooped both national and global centres, excellent government and private schools
awards while remaining grounded in sound ethics and development. While still giving the locals a
and strong stakeholder relationships. feel of a coastal town, it has also become an area
Tyson Properties is planning to extend its reach of choice for working in Johannesburg and living
still further. on the coast. The airport is only a 15-minute drive
away and it’s a quick flight,” Tyson says.
Founder and CEO Chris Tyson’s approach is to spot
the often-unexpected opportunities in different But activity is not confined to the coast and
parts of the market as it evolves. Tyson says that there is a very real resurgence
in the Midlands with areas such as Howick and
Tyson Properties is hitting the hotspots in Nottingham Road doing exceptionally well.
the Western Cape and Eastern Cape, while
Johannesburg remains the nation’s economic hub. No matter where the change or what the new trend,
he is confident that Tyson Properties will never
Turning to KZN, Tyson says this province remains be far away. As one of KZN’s (and the country’s)
both one of the most resilient and stable markets most iconic property brands, it has matured into a
in the country. “The province has a lot to offer and company that will always be a leader rather than a
property prices are still a lot more affordable than follower and one of which he can be proud.

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