Commercial offices moving to Bryanston for so many reasons

Johannesburg has always been known as the economic hub of South Africa, and many businesses have their head offices in the vicinity for so many reasons. Sandton has long been regarded as the epicentre of economic activity within the Gauteng province. However, in recent time this has changed somewhat. With so much commercial enterprises placing themselves within the Sandton area, prices of property have skyrocketed and traffic congestion has increased, hence many have opted to move from Sandton to neighbouring Bryanston. This is according to the property news source Eprop.co.za. The website published an article towards the end of 2017 which made note of this trend within the commercial property market and this has enabled developers to reach other parts of the city. 

“Furthermore, over the past 12 months, Bryanston has seen a steady supply of A-and P-grade office properties with many of these buildings being green rated and offering a lot more space resulting in higher parking ratios, primarily with regards to open air bays”.-https://www.eprop.co.za/commercial-property-news/item/20869-affordable-bryanston-and-fourways-offices.html

It would seem that the area is also keeping within trends within Eco-sustainability and green rated office parks. Leading property specialists OfficePlace have also seen the benefit in offices moving from other neighbouring suburbs and nodes to Bryanston. They have roughly 149 listed properties for rental in the suburb and the premises have a variety of sizes and functions to suit any type of commercial enterprise, no matter how big or small. This is another huge deciding factor for businesses such as Bryanston has varying premises sizes for everyone's commercial needs. 

Bryanston has also opened an entrepreneurial college titled GEN 22 on Sloane, which is seen to take the area even further into the commercial limelight. Sloane street is situated in the heart of Bryanston and according to their website they are spearheading a culture of business not just in Bryanston but other areas of the country and city as well. According to their website they are now the largest startup campus on the African continent. 

“The campus offers disruptive startups and innovative SMEs a complete turnkey solution to scale, from the initial idea all the way to commercialization, funding opportunities and access to markets. Its aim is to nurture the entrepreneurial mindset, ensure their sustainability, and explore the development of new industries and contribute towards job creation in Africa”. -https://22onsloane.co/

22 on Sloane has various workshops and projects that are creating a culture of entrepreneurship which has also led many experts to give the area the title of being the silicon valley of Johannesburg and South Africa, the economic hotspot and college is priding itself on having a world-class team of “entrepreneurs, mentors, scientists, managers, CEOs, and funders” - https://22onsloane.co/. Leading brands including Microsoft have their South African head offices in Bryanston. 

These are all huge deciding factors that are putting Bryanston on the commercial property map. These are all contributing reasons why various companies and individuals are wanting to move to this regarded suburban and commercial node as in Bryanston there really is something for everyone’s needs in terms of both office space and housing. 

It would seem there really isn’t a better time to invest in this highly regarded node for commercial operations for any size company within various different industries. OfficePlace has a highly regarded team of brokers who are waiting to make your commercial property dreams a reality. Get in contact with one of their regarded brokers today and start your next office headquarters out of the Bryanston area.