Tyger Valley: Cape Town's Northern Powerhouse for Business and Living

Let’s talk about what’s happening in Tyger Valley right now. It’s always been a solid choice for commercial property, but the last six months? It’s gone from strong to seriously hot.

Set in the northern suburbs of Cape Town, Tyger Valley’s surrounded by Bellville, Durbanville, and the growing Tyger Valley Waterfront. It’s long been a strategic spot, with major office parks like The Edge, Tijger Office Park, Tygervalley Office Park, Bonitas Office Park, Belvedere Office Park, Avanti Towers, and Glacier Place anchoring its business appeal. There’s no shortage of Tyger Valley office space to rent, from coworking setups to full-floor corporate suites. And now, demand is peaking.

Cape Town office vacancies are sitting at a 15-year low—around 6.3%—with Tyger Valley being in the leading that trend. Commercial property values are rising, rental yields are stronger, and both investors and tenants are pushing to get into the area. Prime office rentals have ticked up by over 2% in the last year alone, and with supply tightening, that trend looks set to continue.

The Tyger Valley Waterfront, for instance, has seen sectional title prices jump more than 74% in five years. In Bellville, just next door, values rose 52.5% between 2010 and 2022. Western Cape-wide, prices have surged about 39% since 2019. This is a landlord’s market—and a rare window for smart acquisitions.

The uptick is being fueled by businesses relocating from Gauteng, plus a fresh wave of young professionals moving into Cape Town’s northern suburbs. Places like Tyger Valley, Parow, and Durbanville offer the best of both worlds: city-grade infrastructure without the CBD price tag.

Residential projects like Monarch, a luxury 255-unit development in Tyger Valley Waterfront, are selling out within weeks—often to buy-to-let investors. Meanwhile, the R1 billion Groot Phesantekraal Shopping Centre in Durbanville is already under construction and expected to reshape the retail and lifestyle offering north of Tyger Valley.

And that’s not all. The planned Galleria at the Bellville Velodrome is one of the most ambitious mixed-use proposals in the city, expected to feature commercial, retail, and lifestyle components. Combine that with the newly upgraded New Boston Centre and Bellville CBD is showing serious signs of revival.

Public infrastructure is keeping pace. Fibre internet is fast and stable, with providers like Vumatel and the city-backed V-NET project extending coverage. Public transport is sorted too, with Metrorail, Golden Arrow, and taxis running through the area. There are even plans on the table for MyCiTi BRT expansion. For businesses looking for accessibility, Tyger Valley has it sorted.

Commercial tenants are increasingly choosing buildings like Santam HQ and Worley Parsons regional offices for their staff-friendly design and amenities. And with future-forward developments like Glacier Place and Avanti Towers leading the way in design and sustainability, the area’s architectural profile is evolving fast.

Whether you’re a corporate looking for flexible office space in Tyger Valley, a startup hunting for a coworking spot, or an investor eyeing commercial rentals with rising yields—this market is moving.

Let’s not forget the surrounding industrial areas. Stikland Industrial, Brackenfell Industrial, and Epping Industrial are all within easy reach, making Tyger Valley incredibly appealing for logistics, warehousing, and hybrid businesses that want a retail front and back-end operations nearby. With arterial routes like the N1 and R300 feeding directly into these zones, the access is seamless.

If you're interested in seeing what’s currently available, or want advice on leasing or buying, reach out to Marnitz van den Bergh at ANVIL Property Smith. He’s got the listings and knows every building, every street, and every new project coming up.

About Marnitz:

Marnitz van den Bergh built his reputation in Gauteng’s commercial property scene and now heads up ANVIL Property Smith’s Cape Town northern belt. He’s a sharp negotiator with a background in IT—so he brings both people skills and data sense to the table. Since relocating to the Cape, he’s led deals in Tyger Valley, Century City, Plattekloof, and Durbanville.

He’s been awarded multiple national top broker titles, worked closely with listed landlords, and is known for being honest, driven, and genuinely invested in his clients’ outcomes. Whether you're looking to invest, lease, or get a grip on the Tyger Valley commercial landscape, he’s the person to call.