Tony Pillay agent profile

Tony Pillay

Credentials

Schooled at Glenover Secondry Dale Carnegie Leadership Training Graduate School Of Marketing (GSM) EAAB Manager at Harcourts Gateway

More about Tony

Tony Pillay comes from a financial background and has the expertise in running his own business and managing real estate franchises.

He has been in the real estate business for over 20 years which has made Tony very passionate in his craft of commercial, industrial sales and letting.

He is currently managing Trafalgar’s diversified property portfolio in the Durban and surrounding areas

Estate Agent Property News Articles

Market & Opinion

The property market finds its footing again - here's what's driving the recovery

22 Oct 2025

The latest FNB Estate Agents Survey for Q3 2025 paints a cautiously optimistic picture of South Africa’s residential property market. After months of uncertainty, market activity, agent confidence, and buyer sentiment have all improved, particularly in the affordable housing segment, which continues to drive growth nationwide.

Industry

Overpricing Costs South African Homeowners Time and Money, New MyProperty Report Finds

10 Sep 2025

South African homeowners risk losing both time and value when they overprice their properties, according to the newly released MyProperty Sentiment Index 2025. The report, based on feedback from over 200 estate agents, reveals that over 75% of homes end up selling below the asking price — and in many cases only after extended delays.

Market & Opinion

Pricing smart: The real difference between a home's value and its marketability

30 Oct 2025

In today's ever-evolving real estate market, understanding the intricate balance between a property's value and its marketability is crucial for both sellers and buyers. We delve into the key differences between these concepts and explore how they impact property transactions. Plus, we'll take a closer look at how a property valuation is done in South Africa.

Market & Opinion

Are homeowners prioritising emotional return on investment over price before making their next move?

18 Jul 2025

An estimated R1.78 quadrillion in wealth is predicted to change hands globally from Baby Boomers to younger generations in the next decade. Known as The Great Wealth Transfer, a majority of these estates will have a home that will change hands, and many inheritors, including adult children, will need to sell them. But as research suggests, these sellers may end up prioritising emotional return on investment (EROI) over price before making their next move and disrupting the transfer of wealth.