Successful Relocation for Step Ahead Shoes

Step Ahead, a trusted footwear retailer with over 30 years in business, needed to relocate their Fourways head office. The property they were leasing had been sold for residential conversion, creating an urgent need to secure a new space that met their unique requirements: proximity to their original location, ground-floor access for stock handling, and minimal disruption to their operations.

James Trenchard , Galetti Corporate Real Estate Commercial Property Consultant identified the ideal space in the Killarney Building at Fourways Golf Park. This ground-floor unit was conveniently located next to their former office, ensuring easy accessibility for staff and deliveries. James also worked with landlords to negotiate key modifications, and layout adjustments, to make the space move-in ready.

Our leasing services prioritize understanding client needs, aligning tailored property searches with specific timelines, and handling negotiations to ensure smooth transitions.

We will ensure:

1. Detailed Briefing: Listening to client requirements, from location to operational functionality.
2. Focused Search: Leveraging market knowledge and technology to identify the best-fit options.
3. Seamless Transition: Managing negotiations, property modifications, and lease agreements.

?Addressing Market Trends

The relocation highlights a growing trend in Johannesburg: the conversion of office parks into residential developments, as seen with Fourways Office Park’s 15,000m2 transformation by Live Easy. These shifts often leave businesses needing quick solutions, underscoring the value of agile property partners like Galetti.

With their new head office secured, Step Ahead continues to deliver quality footwear and service to customers through their flagship stores in Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Cape Town. Galetti Corporate Real Estate ’s tailored, efficient solutions once again demonstrate why they are leaders in corporate real estate.

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Contact James Trenchard : [email protected] / (+27) 84 550 3847