Fourways Area Guide

Lydon Hanger-Hill, Commercial Property Broker

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Area Overview

FOURWAYS: THE ULTIMATE BUSINESS DESTINATION


Welcome to Fourways: Where Business, Lifestyle, and Growth Collide

If you've spent even five minutes in Johannesburg's northern suburbs, you know Fourways isn't just "up and coming" anymore — it's arrived. Fast. This once sleepy patch of farmland has exploded into one of the city's most vibrant business hubs, mixing corporate ambition with lifestyle perks you won't find just anywhere.

Today, Fourways stands tall as a magnet for industries like finance, tech, healthcare, hospitality, and retail. Whether you're a scrappy startup looking for flexible office space or a blue-chip heavyweight needing a prestigious address, Fourways has options to fit just about any brief.

And let’s be real: once your team realises they can pop down to Montecasino or grab a flat white at Tasha’s after a client meeting — good luck getting them to work anywhere else.


Fourways at a Glance

  • Location: Sandton region, northern Johannesburg

  • Key Industries: Finance, Technology, Hospitality, Healthcare, Retail

  • Transport Links: N1 Highway, William Nicol Drive, Gautrain bus routes

  • Nearby Hubs: Sandton CBD (15 min), Lanseria Airport (20 min)

  • Demographic: Rapidly growing middle and upper-middle-class market


Why Businesses Are Betting Big on Fourways

Strategic Location

  • Immediate highway access (N1 Western Bypass, N14 toward Pretoria)

  • Direct links to Sandton, Randburg, Midrand, and Centurion

  • Easy reach to Lanseria and O.R. Tambo International Airports

Strong Infrastructure

  • High-speed fibre internet almost everywhere

  • Reliable power supply (with many buildings offering full backup solutions — a must during loadshedding)

  • Ample parking ratios (often 4–5 bays per 100m²)

  • Modern, green-certified buildings that cut operational costs

Workforce Appeal

  • Young, educated talent pool nearby

  • Great schools like Crawford and Dainfern College for relocating executives

  • Work-life balance: golf estates, gyms, shopping, and leisure within arm’s reach

Business Ecosystem

  • Collaborative vibe with networking hotspots at Design Quarter, Montecasino, and The Forum

  • Growing co-working and flexible space scene (think Spaces Fourways and FutureSpace)

  • Incentives for large tenants from major landlords (don't be shy to negotiate!)


Hotspots: Where the Commercial Action Happens

Fourways Mall Precinct

A serious game-changer. After a R2 billion revamp, Fourways Mall is now a 178,000m² giant. Beyond shopping, the precinct is evolving into a mixed-use powerhouse with:

  • Office pockets suited for professional services

  • Retail spaces for client-facing businesses

  • Access to hotels, gyms, and major banks

Design Quarter

Slightly more boutique, Design Quarter brings a stylish edge. Perfect for creative agencies, architects, and consultants looking for:

  • Small to mid-sized offices

  • Walkable amenities (cafés, niche shops)

  • A "cool factor" that's tough to fake

Montecasino Node

Around the Italian-village-themed Montecasino complex lies a thriving business zone:

  • Monte Circle: AAA-grade offices with high-end finishes

  • The Pivot: Integrated hotel/office/retail complex

  • Great for hospitality, finance, and event-driven industries

Emerging Business Nodes

Look out for new growth nodes around:

  • Steyn City edge (pushing into Fourways North)

  • Broadacres Business Centre (tech and light industrial boom)

  • Cedar Road corridor (lots of "tech-adjacent" developments)


The Best Commercial Developments in Fourways

Monte Circle Office Park

  • Modern, energy-efficient buildings

  • Backup power and water

  • Restaurants, gyms, and hotels within walking distance

Fourways Office Park

  • Mature gardens and tranquil surroundings

  • 24/7 security, fibre ready, generator back-up

  • Great fit for SMEs needing cost-effective prestige

The Pivot at Montecasino

  • Upmarket office suites next to hotels and entertainment

  • Ideal for client-facing businesses needing wow-factor

Design Quarter Offices

  • Creative, lifestyle-focused workspaces

  • Rooftop areas and informal meeting spots


Infrastructure: Built for Business

Transport Links

  • N1 William Nicol off-ramp = your best friend

  • Major roads like Witkoppen, Cedar, and Main Roads criss-cross easily

  • Gautrain Bus Route connects to Sandton Station

Telecommunications

  • High-speed fibre is non-negotiable — and readily available

  • All major networks covered for mobile and fixed-line services

Utilities

  • Reliable Eskom grid (but most parks offer backup power)

  • Water reticulation is solid, with increasing investment in sustainable water solutions

Environmental Leadership

  • Green Star-rated developments on the rise

  • Solar installations common in newer parks

  • Water harvesting and energy-efficient designs are becoming standard


Life Beyond the Boardroom: Amenities and Lifestyle

Retail Therapy

  • Fourways Mall: 400+ shops, dining, movies

  • Cedar Square: Quirkier shopping, outdoor lifestyle stores

  • Broadacres Shopping Centre: Convenient essentials

Eat, Drink, Play

  • Montecasino: Restaurants, theatre, cinema, casino

  • Local favourites like Tiger's Milk, The Steamworks Gastropub, and Mythos

Health and Wellness

  • Virgin Active, Planet Fitness, private gyms

  • Medical centres and day hospitals within a 5km radius

Schools and Childcare

  • Crawford International Fourways

  • Dainfern College

  • Little Village Montessori

Residential Options

  • Dainfern, Fourways Gardens, Cedar Lakes, and new luxury apartments popping up near Steyn City


Typical Office Rentals in Fourways (2025)

  • Premium Grade (e.g., Monte Circle, Pivot): R180–R210/m²

  • A-Grade (e.g., Fourways Office Park, Design Quarter): R130–R160/m²

  • B-Grade (older, good condition): R90–R120/m²

Pro Tip: Negotiating parking bays, TI allowances (Tenant Installations), and rent-free periods is 100% standard. Work with a broker who knows the local players.


Conclusion: Why Fourways?

Bottom line? Fourways is the real deal. It's big-city energy without the Sandton chaos (and price tag). It offers smart infrastructure, a dynamic commercial property market, and the kind of lifestyle that keeps employees happy — and productivity high.

If you're serious about growing your business in Johannesburg, Fourways isn't just "an option" anymore. It's the option.

Looking for office space in Fourways? Let's chat. Your next big move might be just a coffee meeting away.


(And yes, parking at Fourways Mall is still confusing — you're not imagining it.)