One Coordinated Team
Design, planning, structural input and construction sit with one accountable team.
For Cape Town landlords, managers and tenants
White Boxing And Office Fit-Outs In Cape Town, Done Properly And On Time
Empty space earns nothing. We strip, repair and prepare units for new tenants, and fit out offices that work for the people using them. Apply for a Private Project Assessment to start.
- One team for strip-out, repairs, finishes and handover
- A programme built around your lease or occupation date
- Clean, tenant-ready space you can put on the market
Every application is reviewed for project fit before an on-site assessment is arranged.
Established 2019•30 years experience•Cape Town and surrounds
A Vacant Unit Needs A Clear Route Back To Earning
Dear Cape Town landlord or business owner,
White boxing and office fit-outs are driven by dates. A landlord needs a clean shell to market. A tenant needs a working office by occupation day. Missed details can delay both.
The work often crosses strip-out, partitions, ceilings, lighting, flooring, kitchens and final compliance items. When each trade works from a different brief, handover becomes the problem.
Property Haus coordinates the scope, programme and site team around one handover date, with Matthew personally reviewing each suitable project.
Clear Scope And Programme
The work and sequence are defined before the main build moves forward.
30 Years Experience
Practical building and property judgement applied to every decision.
An Owner-Led First Step
Matthew personally reviews every suitable application before the team makes contact.
If a unit is becoming vacant or a lease date is approaching, apply for a Private Project Assessment. Tell us the floor area, current condition, required handover and who needs to approve the work.
CEO, Property Haus & CoEstablished 2019•30 years experience•Cape Town and surrounds
White boxing and fit-outs
Every Week A Unit Sits Empty Is Rent You Do Not Get Back
When a tenant moves out, the clock starts. The unit needs to be stripped back, repaired and made ready for the next lease, often with very little notice.
Fit-outs are the other side of the same coin. A new tenant has a date to move in and a business to run. The work has to be right the first time.
White Boxing
Old fittings removed, walls, ceilings and floors repaired, and the unit returned to a clean, neutral shell.
Office Fit-Outs
Partitions, ceilings, lighting, kitchens and finishes delivered around how the team works.
Tenant Installations
Landlord and tenant requirements coordinated so handover is smooth on both sides.
Lease-Date Programmes
Work planned backwards from the date the space must be ready.
Areas we work in across Cape Town
- Cape Town CBD
- Woodstock
- Salt River
- Century City
- Montague Gardens
- Paarden Eiland
- Bellville
- Tyger Valley
- Claremont
- Epping
- Airport Industria
- Brackenfell
Got a unit coming vacant or a fit-out on the way? Tell us the size, the date and what the space needs.
Commercial capability inspiration
From Vacant Shell To A Working Office
Cape Town office work showing white boxing, tenant installation and practical fit-out capability.
Before and after concept
See What A Properly Planned Upgrade Can Change
A matched-angle view showing the type of practical transformation the right scope and sequencing can achieve.
White Box To Tenant-Ready Office
The same unit moves from a clean neutral shell to a practical office layout with meeting space, workstations and durable finishes.
Selected project stories
From Operational Challenge To A Clear Project Outcome
Commercial scenarios showing how the brief, site constraints and programme can be brought into one direction.
Project 01
Returning A Unit To A Clean Shell
Strip-out · Repairs · White boxing- The challenge
- The outgoing tenant leaves partitions, worn finishes and services that no longer suit the next lease.
- The approach
- The unit is stripped back carefully, defects are repaired and the shell is made neutral, clean and easy to market.
- The transformation goal
- A straightforward white-boxed space with fewer unknowns for the next landlord or tenant brief.
Project 02
A Fit-Out Built Backwards From Move-In Day
Partitions · Lighting · Flooring · Kitchenette- The challenge
- The business has a fixed occupation date and needs a functional layout without overbuilding the space.
- The approach
- The programme is set around approvals, long-lead items and handover, while the layout follows how the team actually works.
- The transformation goal
- A practical office that is ready for people, technology and daily operations.
Mutual project fit
Is Property Haus The Right Fit For Your Project?
The strongest projects begin when the scope, expectations and way of working make sense for both the client and the Property Haus team.
- A commercial, retail, office or industrial property project
- A project investment from approximately R500,000
- An owner, landlord, tenant or authorised decision-maker
- A business that values a clear programme and minimal disruption
- Work that needs planning, technical input and construction to work as one
- Once-off handyman call-outs or very small repairs
- A single trade quoted in isolation with no coordination needed
- A project where price is the only deciding factor
- An urgent start without time for proper scoping
Limited project capacity
To protect personal oversight, communication and build quality, Property Haus accepts a limited number of major commercialprojects at a time.
Applications are assessed for suitability before progressing.
Established 2019•30 years experience•Cape Town and surrounds
Plan before you build
Speak With Us Before The First Decision Costs You
A more informed first step for owners and managers planning substantial work on an operating property.
Before work begins, the scope must account for the building, the people using it and the date it needs to be fully operational. Early decisions about access, phasing and specialist input protect both the programme and the business.
Apply for a Private Commercial Project Assessment. Matthew will first call to understand and qualify the project. Suitable projects are then invited to an on-site assessment for a clearer view of what the work may require.
We’ll help you explore:
- A realistic investment range for the vision
- The likely professional and planning requirements
- A sensible scope, sequence and next step
- The costly blind spots worth investigating early
A more coordinated way to build
Why We Stand Apart, From Plans To Project Completion
Property Haus brings the planning and construction conversation together so fewer decisions fall between disconnected parties.
| What Your Project Needs | Separate Designer | Typical Contractor | Property Haus Integrated Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| A design shaped around how your property should operate | Yes | Usually build-led | ✓ Coordinated |
| Architecture and planning input | Core service | Often external | ✓ Coordinated |
| Structural and specialist coordination | External | As required | ✓ Coordinated |
| Scope and programme considered before the main build | Partial | Varies | ✓ Defined early |
| One accountable direction from planning to handover | No | Sometimes | ✓ One team |
| The property’s operation, finish and future value considered together | Design-led | Build-led | ✓ Integrated view |
Apply to see whether your project is a suitable fit.
Established 2019•30 years experience•Cape Town and surrounds
The project roadmap
A Clearly Managed Project, From First Brief To Final Handover
Every suitable project follows a considered sequence so design decisions, specialist input and construction stay connected.
Brief And Qualification
We establish the property, business need, decision-makers, timing and operating constraints before arranging a site assessment.
On-Site Project Assessment
Suitable projects move to a focused site visit to understand existing conditions, access, operations and practical constraints.
Scope And Professional Input
The work, approvals, drawings and specialist requirements are coordinated around one clear commercial brief.
Investment And Programme
Costs, responsibilities, phasing and a realistic sequence are defined before the main work begins.
Build Around The Property
The site, trades and decisions are coordinated around the agreed scope and the building's operational needs.
Review And Handover
The completed work is reviewed, final items are resolved and the space is handed over against the agreed scope.
The people behind your project
Meet Your Commercial Project Team
Matthew Vermeulen
CEOYour first point of contact, responsible for understanding the vision and carrying a suitable project into the Property Haus process.
Warren Paulse
Director of Projects and PlanningHolds the programme together, from planning requirements through to how the build is sequenced on site.
Wesley Ross
Site Foreman and Maintenance CoordinatorRuns the day-to-day site discipline that keeps workmanship, trades and timelines on track.
Daniel Hellenberg
Head of Architecture & PlanningGuides the architectural and planning thinking required to translate your ambitious project into a practical direction.
Janice Vermeulen
HR & Finance DirectorSupports the operational and financial disciplines behind an organised, professionally coordinated project.
For qualifying Cape Town projects
The Property Haus Private Fit-Out Assessment
Work Backwards From The Date The Space Must Be Ready
Matthew will review the unit, floor area, lease requirements and handover date. Suitable projects move to an on-site assessment so the scope and programme can be built around the real space.
- Your priorities, operational needs and current constraints
- Likely planning, structural and specialist considerations
- A sensible scope, sequence and next step
- Whether Property Haus is the right project partner
Minimum project investment: R500,000
A limited number of major commercial projects are accepted at a time.
Your first step
How The Private Project Assessment Works
An application does not automatically book a site visit. The project is reviewed and qualified first.
1Submit Your Commercial Project Application
2Receive A Qualification Call Within One Business Day
3Suitable Projects Move To An On-Site Assessment
Suitable applicants are contacted within one business day.
Established 2019•30 years experience•Cape Town and surrounds
Verified Property Haus client feedback
What Our Clients Say
Google Rating5.0Based on 8 reviews
Leroy Williams5 reviews
Matthew, the owner, made everything so straightforward and stress free. He genuinely cares about his clients.
Property renovationCraig Hendricks4 reviews
Did our kitchen and living room extension in Durbanville. The team was on time every day, tidy, and the finish is top notch.
Living area and kitchen renovation, DurbanvilleMatt Royal6 reviews
We were incredibly happy with the end result of our renovation. You really made our dream a reality!
Home renovationAnelisa Mthembu8 reviews
So happy with how our renovation turned out in Newlands. Matthew was always available to answer questions and delivered on time.
Home renovation, NewlandsKyle Jason Caesar3 reviews
Mathew is excellent to work with and very professional.
Property projectDavid Miller7 reviews
Matthew and Warren were brilliant on our Constantia renovation. Clear communication throughout and the workmanship speaks for itself.
House renovation, ConstantiaGeorgianna Barends4 reviews
It has been a pleasure working with Property Haus and Matthew. They are fast and effective.
Property management and maintenanceJohan van der Merwe5 reviews
Complete overhaul of our living space in Plattekloof. Professional from start to finish and wrapped up right on schedule.
Full home renovation, PlattekloofWhat you can expect
Your Property Haus Project Standard
Two non-negotiable principles that keep a complex projectmoving in one direction.
Property Haus standard
One Team. One Clear Direction.
Planning, design, structural requirements and construction are coordinated around the same vision for your property.
Property Haus standard
A Clear Scope And Programme.
The project is considered and structured before the main build moves forward, with responsibilities and next steps clearly communicated.
Before you apply
Your Questions, Answered
Clear answers to the questions property owners and managers most often ask before beginning.
What does white boxing include?+
Usually stripping out previous tenant fittings, repairing walls, ceilings and floors, and returning the space to a clean neutral shell. The exact scope depends on the lease and the building.
How quickly can a fit-out be done?+
It depends on the size, finishes and approvals involved. We give you a realistic programme once we have seen the space and understood the brief.
Can the property keep operating during the work?+
Often, yes. It depends on the scope, safety requirements and access. We discuss phasing, noisy work, deliveries and isolation areas during the assessment.
Can you work from our architect's or landlord's plans?+
Yes. We review the available drawings, approvals and landlord requirements, identify gaps and coordinate the construction scope from that point.
Will the first assessment include a final quotation?+
Not usually. A responsible quotation needs a clear scope, site understanding and any required professional input. The assessment establishes what must be defined first.
Which parts of Cape Town do you cover?+
Property Haus considers suitable commercial and industrial projects across Cape Town and surrounding business districts. Access and project logistics are reviewed with every application.