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
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
Client Ratings
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
Claire Harrington
21 deals (12 mo)Principal Agent
Atlantic Seaboard sales and luxury apartments
Gareth Olivier
16 deals (12 mo)Senior Agent
City Bowl and De Waterkant sectional title
Yusra Davids
28 deals (12 mo)Rental Specialist
Long-term rentals and tenant placement
Client Reviews
Andrea W.
SellerLiked
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.
Michael K.
BuyerLiked
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.
Thandeka M.
TenantLiked
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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