Unit 7 Glenkey Place, situated at 45/49 Aviation Crescent in Airport City, has been leased to Auto Armor Paarden Eiland (Pty) Ltd, trading as One Stop Auto. The transaction was concluded by Guy de la Porte of Airport Property, and follows shortly after the unit was sold to a private investor.
Lease Details at a Glance
The key terms of the transaction are as follows:
- Property: Unit 7 Glenkey Place, 45/49 Aviation Crescent, Airport City, 7490
- Size: 219m²
- Tenant: Auto Armor Paarden Eiland t/a One Stop Auto
- Monthly rental: R21,560 excluding VAT
- Lease term: three years, commencing 1 April 2026
One Stop Auto took occupation soon after the sale of the unit was finalised, relocating its operation from Paarden Eiland. For the new owner, this meant the property was let almost immediately, which is the kind of outcome investors look for when buying industrial stock in this node.
About One Stop Auto
One Stop Auto offers a complete professional solution for vehicle owners. Its services include panel beating, spray painting, paintless dent removal, window tinting, car washes, automotive pain protection, and scratch and dent removal.
Bringing these services together under one roof is convenient for customers, who do not need to take their vehicles to several different suppliers. It also requires a workshop with enough floor space, good access and a location that customers and staff can reach easily. The 219m² unit meets those requirements.
Why Airport City works for the Automotive Parking Trade
Airport City offers strong connectivity. The precinct is approximately 22km from the Cape Town CBD, with easy access to the N2, R300 and M5, as well as other arterial routes. This makes it straightforward for customers to drop off and collect vehicles and for suppliers to make deliveries.
The area is also close to established labour markets and is well served by public transport networks. For a business that relies on skilled support staff, this is a practical advantage. Employees can get to work without difficulty, which helps with recruitment and retention.
In addition, the property is within five minutes of the Cape Town International Airport. This provides immediate access to air cargo facilities and international connectivity, which benefits many of the business operating in the node, whether or not they use the airport directly.
Outgrowing Unit 7 Glenkey Place already
The lease is a good outcome for all parties, but it also says something about One Stop Auto’s growth. The business is rapidly outgrowing Unit 7 Glenkey Place, and we are already searching for larger premises on its behalf. This is a pleasing problem to have, and it reflects the demand for the company’s services since the move from Paarden Eiland.
Find the right replacement property will take some care. The business needs more space, but it must also keep the ease of access and the same proximity to customers and labour that made Airport City suitable in the first place. Watch this space for a future post once that deal has been concluded.
Local Knowledge makes the Difference
Transactions like this one depend on knowing the market well and responding quickly. Airport Property maintains its office in the heart of Airport City, in the Dachser building, ensuring rapid response to tenant, owner-occupier and investor requirements.
Being based in the node means our broker sees what is available, what is changing and what tenants are looking for. In this case, that allowed Guy de la Porte to place a tenant in the unit soon after the sale, to the benefit of both the investor and the occupier.
Looking for Industrial Space in Airport City?
Whether you are business looking to relocate, an owner-occupier considering your options, or an investor assessing the market, Airport Property can assist. Contact Guy de la Porte to discuss your requirements, and to find out what is available in Airport City and the surrounding area. The letting of Unit 7 Glenkey Place shows what can be achieved with the right property, the right tenant and a broker who knows the area.
