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Estate Agency

Harbour & Holt Properties

Cape Town, Western Cape|Cape Town property, done properly.
Overall Score8.6 / 10
Licenced Since2009
Agents3
EAAB LicenceEAAB-FFC-2009-003341

About the Agency

A boutique independent agency specialising in the Atlantic Seaboard, City Bowl, and Southern Suburbs. Harbour and Holt has operated in Cape Town since 2009 with a strong track record in sectional title apartments, freestanding homes, and luxury short-let management along the coast.

Address

32 Burg Street, Cape Town City Bowl, Cape Town, 8001

Phone

+27 21 424 7700

Email

hello@harbourandholt.co.za

EAAB Licence

EAAB-FFC-2009-003341

Specialisations

  • Atlantic Seaboard residential sales
  • City Bowl apartments
  • Luxury short-let management
  • Sectional title
  • Freestanding homes Southern Suburbs

Areas Served

Sea PointGreen PointDe WaterkantCamps BayFresnayeCity BowlTamboerskloof

Client Ratings

Communication9.0
/ 10
Market Knowledge9.4
/ 10
Negotiation8.2
/ 10
Transparency8.6
/ 10
After-Sale Support8.0
/ 10

Quick Verdict

Harbour and Holt consistently outperforms larger agencies on the Atlantic Seaboard because its agents genuinely know the micro-markets: they know which buildings have levy problems, which Sea Point blocks have noise issues, and which Green Point streets hold value best. The agency is small enough that principals stay involved in deals. Marketing is well-executed for higher-end mandates. Response times and transparency are above the Cape Town agency average. If you are buying or selling in Sea Point, Green Point, De Waterkant, or Camps Bay, this is a well-regarded choice.

Meet the Agents

CH

Claire Harrington

21 deals (12 mo)

Principal Agent

Atlantic Seaboard sales and luxury apartments

Sea PointGreen PointCamps Bay
GO

Gareth Olivier

16 deals (12 mo)

Senior Agent

City Bowl and De Waterkant sectional title

City BowlDe WaterkantTamboerskloof
YD

Yusra Davids

28 deals (12 mo)

Rental Specialist

Long-term rentals and tenant placement

Sea PointGreen PointFresnaye

Client Reviews

AW

Andrea W.

Seller
February 2026

Liked

Claire sold our Sea Point apartment in 11 days at asking price. She knew exactly what comparable units had gone for and positioned us correctly from day one. No guesswork, no inflated mandate promises.

Problems

Nothing significant. The conveyancing attorney was slower than expected but that is outside the agency's control.

Good to Know

Ask Claire for the micro-market data on your specific street before you price. She has granular knowledge of which blocks command premiums and why.

MK

Michael K.

Buyer
December 2025

Liked

Gareth was straightforward and did not play games. Showed us properties that actually matched our brief rather than wasting our time on aspirational listings.

Problems

The De Waterkant market moves fast and we missed two units we wanted. Felt like we needed to be more aggressive with offer timelines.

Good to Know

In the City Bowl market, good properties receive multiple offers within days. Have your finance in order and be ready to move without a long deliberation period.

TM

Thandeka M.

Tenant
November 2025

Liked

Yusra was efficient and professional. Application to lease signature took 6 days, which was faster than every other agent I dealt with in Sea Point.

Problems

The online application portal had a few bugs that made document uploads frustrating. Minor issue but worth flagging.

Good to Know

Sea Point rental demand is high year-round. Do not wait for the perfect property. Good units at fair prices go within days of listing.

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