5th Avenue Properties
Johannesburg skyline. Every listing we post. All the calls we take. The squares we move… we build something bigger.
Every listing we post. All the calls we take. The squares we move… we build something bigger.

Landlord representation

Representing Your Property. Building Lasting Relationships.

We help commercial and industrial property owners position their premises, engage suitable occupiers and work through leasing discussions. Our local market knowledge and ongoing relationships help bring the property, the tenant’s requirements and the landlord’s priorities together.

Office & industrial property · Gauteng & KwaZulu-Natal

Practical support for owners

From Property Positioning to the Next Leasing Conversation.

Understand the premises, the market and the requirements of the businesses considering your property.

Position your property

Make the Opportunity Clear.

We help identify the strengths of your premises and present the information businesses need to assess them.

  • Property specifications, layout and location
  • Rental position and applicable occupation costs
  • Clear descriptions and accurate property information
  • The occupier requirements the premises can support

Connect with occupiers

Bring the Property and the Requirement Together.

Our work with tenants gives us insight into the practical questions behind a search. We help owners engage with prospective occupiers and progress the discussion.

  • Understand the prospective tenant’s requirements
  • Arrange property introductions and viewings
  • Discuss suitability, timing and occupation needs
  • Support negotiations and communication

Maintain the relationship

Stay Connected as Needs Change.

A landlord relationship can continue beyond a tenant introduction. We help with the market comparisons and property conversations that inform the next decision.

  • Local letting information and market comparisons
  • Feedback from property enquiries and viewings
  • Lease discussions and tenant matters
  • Advice on presentation and changing space requirements

A landlord’s perspective

A Relationship Built Through Ongoing Property Work.

Mike Smith’s testimonial describes Biance Penning’s assistance at Stratford Office Park, from tenant placements and rental agreements to market comparisons and office layouts.

Landlord representation

“Biance has found and placed several tenants for me over the past years.”

Mike SmithMike Smith · Trustee
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The E C Smith Family Trust / Mijov Development Pty Ltd

Advice That Stays Relevant to the Property.

  • Repeat tenant placements over the relationship
  • Assistance with rental agreements and tenant matters
  • Letting statistics to assess market-related rentals
  • Office-layout advice to improve tenant interest
Biance PenningBiance PenningCommercial property advisor · GautengView advisor →

How we work with you

Understand. Position. Engage. Stay Connected.

  1. 01

    Understand

    Discuss your premises, availability, specifications and priorities.

  2. 02

    Position

    Bring the property’s strengths and market context into a clear presentation.

  3. 03

    Engage

    Help prospective occupiers assess the space and progress leasing discussions.

  4. 04

    Stay Connected

    Share feedback and support property conversations as requirements change.

Wider property relationships

Experience Across Funds, Development and Business Property.

Each relationship has its own brief. These client stories illustrate land-acquisition and industrial development work alongside our landlord representation.

West Property Fund property case study
Property fund · Land acquisition

West Property Fund

Shaun Watters helped source industrial land at Richmond Park for a client-specific requirement.

Property fund · Land acquisition

“His negotiation skills helped structure a win-win deal between ourselves and the landowner, enabling us to secure land that supports our client’s long-term growth.”

West Property FundNic Morris · Chief Executive Officer
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Savino Del Bene property case study
Industrial development relationship

Savino Del Bene

Gordon Dawson and the team supported a warehouse development shaped around the client’s logistics requirements.

Industrial development relationship

“Partnering with 5th Avenue Properties on the development of our Cape Town warehouse was a seamless and rewarding experience.”

Savino Del BeneDonovan Phillips · Operating Director
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Understanding the occupier

Know the Business Behind the Property Requirement.

Our work with office and industrial occupiers informs the questions we bring to a property discussion. These clients describe their experience of finding and leasing premises.

Geely South Africa

An office and warehouse requirement, supported by Dean Warricker and Stephanie Stubbings.

Occupier · Office & warehouse lease

“We especially appreciate your commitment in negotiating with the landlord and addressing every request we made.”

Geely South AfricaCynthia Qin
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M-KOPA

Biance Penning supported an office search as the client’s workplace needs developed.

Occupier · Office lease

“She consistently made herself available, was highly responsive, and maintained clear, open communication from start to finish.”

M-KOPACameron Kyle Perumal · Director
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Liquid Concepts

Dean Warricker supported a move into a logistics and distribution facility at Ashworth Logistics Park.

Occupier · Logistics facility lease

“From initial inquiries to signing the lease, the team at 5th Avenue Properties demonstrated an expert and deep understanding of our business needs.”

Liquid ConceptsRickey Jacobs · Chief Executive Officer
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Market knowledge in practice

Understand What Occupiers Are Looking For.

Our advisors’ Insights explain the specifications, occupation costs and building features that influence a property comparison.

People behind the representation

Start with the Right Local Conversation.

Connect with advisors working across commercial and industrial markets in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal.

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Let’s discuss your property

Your Premises. Your Priorities. Our Next Conversation.

Share the location, property type, availability and the support you need. We’ll connect you with the relevant property advisor.