Still a proudly KwaZulu-Natal brand but with an ever-expanding national footprint, Tyson Properties
is a trailblazer in South Africa’s property sector. In 2025, it celebrates its 20th anniversary. Every year, it
has exceeded its forecasts, grown its footprint and increased its market share and service offering.
Launched in 2005 with a single Durban office, the company has evolved into a national operation with
29 offices. Yet, it remains strongly invested in its home province which accounts for half of its revenue.

The remainder comes from the thriving Gauteng and Cape divisions.

Founder and CEO, Chris Tyson, says the company is entering another new age as it embraces market
changing technology and artificial intelligence. From the outset, Tyson Properties created a platform for the
quality agents that have delivered consistent growth. Now, the aim is to ensure that the entire Tyson Properties family remains both competitive and relevant whilst serving valued clients.

An on-the-ground approach sees Tyson Properties continuing to spot those often-unexpected opportunities
extending from the hotspots in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape to the nation’s economic hub of
Gauteng.

Tyson describes KZN as one of the country’s most resilient and stable markets: “The province offers a lot. Property prices are still a lot more affordable than in other parts of South Africa. This, coupled with great
weather, a good lifestyle from the beaches to the Berg and some really good schools make KZN a great
investment.”

Tyson Properties continues to actively rework its business model in KZN to underpin expected growth
in coming years. Tyson points out that both national and provincial governments are working strategically
to upgrade road networks, specifically the N3 linking Durban with Gauteng. Not only has this seen
substantial private sector investment along the route with logistics companies relocating to the Upper
Highway area but resulted in residential expansion to key nodes such as Shongweni where the prestigious
Westown development is taking shape amongst the former sugar cane fields.

The North Coast continues to grow with the launch of the new Club Med resort spurring ever greater interest. “Already, the once-small coastal town of Ballito is abuzz with shopping centres, excellent government and private schools and economic development. While still giving the feel of a coastal town, it has also become an area of choice for working in Johannesburg whilst living on the coast. The airport is only a 15-minute drive away and it’s a quick flight,” Tyson says.

There is also a resurgence of interest in the Midlands and specifically in Howick and Nottingham Road. No
matter where the change or what the new trend, he is confident that Tyson Properties will never be far away.