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Commercial property to let and for sale in Cape Town.

989 properties to let across Cape Town and the Western Cape · Office, warehouse and retail · PPRA-registered · Usually free to tenants and buyers.

Cape Town market snapshot

Asking rates by node, from our live mandates.

Average asking rentals per square metre per month across the space Brightwave currently has on the market, grouped by node. Confirm the full rental breakdown and any additional charges with a broker.

Full rental-rates reportLive as at September 2026

Who you'll be working with

Brokers with a verifiable record.

Meet the whole team
Marnitz van den Bergh, Founder & Director at Brightwave Commercial Property in Cape Town

Marnitz van den Bergh

Founder & Director

13+ years in office, industrial and retail property across Gauteng and the Western Cape.

  • Redefine #1 Top Broker, Gauteng
  • Redefine Top 25 Broker
  • Growthpoint Top 25 Commercial Broker
Matthew Miller, Director | Senior Commercial Property Broker at Brightwave Commercial Property in Cape Town

Matthew Miller

Director | Senior Commercial Property Broker

7+ years on office and retail property in the Cape Town CBD, Gardens, Foreshore and Atlantic Seaboard; 300+ deals concluded.

  • ANVIL Western Cape Broker of the Year ×4
  • Redefine Western Cape Broker of the Year ×3
Calvin de Gouveia, Co-Founder | Candidate Property Practitioner at Brightwave Commercial Property in Cape Town

Calvin de Gouveia

Co-Founder | Candidate Property Practitioner

Office and industrial brokerage across the Southern Suburbs and Montague Gardens, including Claremont A-grade stock and Northern Suburbs warehousing.

Chuanelle Britz, Executive | Candidate Property Practitioner at Brightwave Commercial Property in Cape Town

Chuanelle Britz

Executive | Candidate Property Practitioner

Office leasing specialist for Tyger Valley, Durbanville and surrounding Northern Suburbs nodes, from single suites to full-floor corporate relocations.

Brightwave Property is a specialist commercial property brokerage in Century City, Cape Town, founded by brokers from the top tier of South Africa's commercial property industry. Founder Marnitz van den Bergh has more than 13 years in office, industrial and retail property across the Gauteng and Western Cape markets. Director Matthew Miller has spent more than seven years on office and retail property in the Cape Town CBD, Gardens, Foreshore and Atlantic Seaboard, concluding over 300 deals. That experience now focuses entirely on commercial property across Cape Town and the Western Cape.

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Calvin Sousa De Gouveia - He was our agent. We were looking for an office. Working with other people beforehand, he came in and handled it smoothly, finding alternatives that better matched our top choices that we initially chose.

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What stood out most was his willingness to go the extra mile. He kept me informed every step of the way, communicated honestly and transparently, and consistently advocated on my behalf.

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Finally we viewed a space on their suggestion, which we likely would never have considered. It took a few minutes after walking in to realise it was the perfect space for us.

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For landlords & sellers

Have vacant office, warehouse or retail space in Cape Town?

Open or sole mandates, commission only on a signed lease or sale, and weekly enquiry reporting.

Market insights & articles

Insights from the people doing the deals.

All market insights

Market Trends

Century City Commercial Property Guide

Data-driven insights on Century City's office market: rental rates, vacancy trends, and what the hybrid workspace shift means for corporate tenants.

Analysis

Cape Town CBD Property Market Guide

Comprehensive analysis of Cape Town CBD commercial property: Foreshore developments, rental rates, corporate relocations, and investment outlook.

Market Guide

Claremont Commercial Property Guide

In-depth look at Claremont's A-grade office market: rental benchmarks, occupancy trends at parks like The Oval, and why the Southern Suburbs corridor continues to attract corporate tenants and professional services firms.

Commercial Property, Answered

Frequently Asked Questions

Straight answers about leasing, buying, and relocating commercial property in Cape Town and the Western Cape.

Brightwave Property is a specialist commercial property brokerage in Century City, Cape Town, founded by brokers from the top tier of South Africa's commercial property industry. Founder Marnitz van den Bergh (LinkedIn) has more than 13 years in office, industrial, and retail property across the Gauteng and Western Cape markets, and has been recognised as Redefine Properties' #1 Top Broker in Gauteng, a Redefine Top 25 Broker, and a Growthpoint Top 25 Commercial Broker nationally. Director and senior commercial broker Matthew Miller (LinkedIn) has spent more than seven years on office and retail property in the Cape Town CBD, Gardens, Foreshore, and Atlantic Seaboard, concluding over 300 deals, and was ANVIL's Western Cape Broker of the Year for four consecutive years and Redefine Properties' Western Cape Broker of the Year for three. That experience now focuses entirely on commercial property across Cape Town and the Western Cape.

Meet the team behind Brightwave

What types of commercial property do you specialise in?

Brightwave Property specialises in commercial property across Cape Town and the Western Cape: office space, warehouse and industrial or logistics facilities, retail premises, mixed-use developments, and commercial investment stock. We handle both to-let (leasing) and for-sale mandates, helping businesses lease, buy, or relocate into premises that fit their operations, budget, and growth plans.

Which areas of Cape Town do you cover?

Brightwave Property focuses entirely on commercial property in Cape Town and the wider Western Cape. We cover the City Bowl and CBD, the Atlantic Seaboard, the Southern Suburbs, and the Northern Suburbs business nodes including Century City, Milnerton, Paarden Eiland, Montague Gardens, Bellville, Tyger Valley and Durbanville, along with Winelands and outer-metro areas such as Stellenbosch and Somerset West. Our founders bring national experience from the Gauteng and Western Cape markets, but every listing we market today is in the Cape Town region.

How do you help businesses find the right property?

We start by understanding your business: your preferred Cape Town areas, space and layout requirements, budget, operational needs, and growth plans. From there we shortlist suitable offices, warehouses, or retail premises from current Western Cape stock, arrange viewings, negotiate with landlords or sellers on your behalf, and guide you through the deal from first offer to signed lease or sale.

Is there a cost to use Brightwave Property's services?

For tenants and buyers, our property search and brokerage service is usually free to you: our commission is paid by the landlord or seller when a deal completes. If a particular mandate is structured differently, we tell you the cost and terms upfront before you commit, so there are never any surprises.

How quickly can you arrange property viewings?

In most cases we can arrange viewings on the same day, subject to property availability and landlord access. We start by putting together a tailored shortlist of suitable Cape Town premises, then take you to see the spaces that fit your brief and schedule as quickly as possible, so you can act on the right premises without delay.

Can you help negotiate lease terms?

Yes. Our brokers negotiate commercial lease terms on your behalf across Cape Town and the Western Cape, including the rental rate per m², lease period, tenant installation (TI) allowance, escalation clauses, renewal and break options, and the deposit, to secure the best commercial outcome for your business.

Can you help if my business needs to relocate?

Absolutely. Whether you are expanding, downsizing, opening a new branch, or moving your offices or warehouse within Cape Town and the Western Cape, we manage the full relocation: identifying suitable premises, negotiating the lease, and helping you secure the new space with minimal disruption to your operations.

Do you also work with landlords and sellers?

Yes. We act for landlords and sellers as well as tenants and buyers. If you own an office, warehouse, or retail property in Cape Town or the Western Cape, we market it with professional photography, accurate floor and rate information, and targeted exposure to qualified tenants and buyers, then handle viewings and negotiations through to a signed lease or sale. Get in touch to list your property with us.

Do you handle commercial property for sale as well as to let?

Yes. Alongside leasing, Brightwave handles commercial property for sale across Cape Town, including offices, warehouses, and retail premises for owner-occupiers and investors. We help you compare buildings by location, size, condition, and yield, arrange viewings, and negotiate the purchase, whether you are buying premises for your own business or as a commercial investment.

Is Brightwave a registered estate agency?

Yes. Brightwave Capital (Pty) Ltd (Reg. No 2023/229916/07) and all our property practitioners are registered with the Property Practitioners Regulatory Authority (PPRA) and hold valid Fidelity Fund Certificates (FFC No 202614016030000), as required under the Property Practitioners Act 22 of 2019. This means you are working with accountable, regulated professionals on every leasing and sales transaction.

Can you help renew or renegotiate my existing lease?

Yes. If you already occupy commercial premises in Cape Town, we can help you renew or renegotiate your lease, including the renewal rental rate, escalation, lease period, and tenant installation or refurbishment terms. We benchmark your terms against current Western Cape market rates so you negotiate your renewal from an informed position.

Do you help call centre and BPO companies find office space?

Yes. Cape Town is the largest BPO destination in Africa and Brightwave maintains a dedicated call centre and BPO space directory of every office in our portfolio that our brokers have tagged as suitable for contact-centre use, covering backup power, fibre redundancy, seat density and transport access. We shortlist against your seat count and technical brief, arrange inspections, and negotiate the lease on your behalf.

Still have a question? Talk to a Brightwave broker.