Top 5 suburbs to rent a warehouse in Germiston

Germiston is one of the best performing industrial towns in South Africa. It is a well-built environment made up of large and modern warehouses that are well-connected to major highways and arterial routes. Latest trends show development activity is strong and tenants are leasing for long periods of time.

The town is located in East Gauteng, which is a region that encompasses a number of other predominantly industrial towns such as Alberton, Boksburg, Benoni, Edenvale, Brakpan and Kempton Park. Together, these towns form the largest concentration of industrial activity in South Africa and have been nicknamed the workshop of Africa.

The suburbs of Germiston

Germiston's success is owed to a network of suburbs that have helped build it into a powerhouse industrial town. Suburbs such as Meadowdale, Wadeville, Airport Park, Driehoek, Elandsfontein AH, Delville and Gosforth Park are sought-after locations for various businesses in this sector.

Top five suburbs

If you're currently on the hunt for an industrial property such as a warehouse or factory in Germiston, take a look at the top five suburbs that you need to consider:

1.  Meadowdale

When it comes to state-of-the-art warehouses, Meadowdale delivers on a grand scale. Most of the properties are AAA-grade and located in secure industrial estates that are perfect for big well-established businesses.

An example of this is the Growthpoint Industrial Estate, which is situated on Meadowdale's Bell Street. It boasts 24-hour security, access control, ample parking, landscaped gardens, and enough space to manoeuvre trucks.

2.  Wadeville

Wadeville is one of the biggest industrial suburbs in Germiston and it is home to businesses of various sizes. Here, you can find huge A-grade warehouses, smaller mini-warehouses, and well-equipped factories. Most of the properties are new or recently renovated, and suit a wide range of businesses such as those in manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution.

3.  Driehoek

Driehoek is growing and is currently expanding its industrial offerings. Although it is not as big as Wadeville or Meadowdale, it does offer premium industrial property which includes small and medium sized factory and warehouse spaces. It also offers some of the most affordable properties in Germiston which are ideal for smaller businesses looking to save on rentals.

4.  Elandsfontein A H

From huge factories to mini warehouses, Elandsfontein A H is an up-and-coming suburb that offers a growing list of premium industrial stock. Factories that span over 5000sqm are hot property, but there is also good demand for mini-factories that range in size from around 350sqm and 500sqm.

5.  Gosforth Park

Big industrial businesses are increasingly attracted to Gosforth Park because of the major developments taking place here. The suburb is renowned for its large warehouse and factory spaces that are located in A-Grade business parks. Gosforth Industrial Estate is a new development in the suburb. It is ideal for logistics, manufacturing, storage and distribution businesses, and features multiple loading docks, ramps, a huge yard area, and office components.

There is plenty of choice in Germiston and businesses have a variety of sizes, prices and locations to choose from. Regardless of the suburb you choose, you can rest assured that you will be placed close to key highways such as the N3, M2, N12, R24, N17 and R24. What's more, the OR Tambo International Airport is situated in Kempton Park which is in the same municipality as Germiston - it lies only 24 minutes away. Road and airport connectivity is essential, especially for businesses involved in logistics and distribution, and freight and cargo.

If you're currently on the market for an industrial property in Germiston, contact 3CUBE Property Solutions today! We will guide you through what the various suburbs offer so you can find the best location for you.