Herman Chalupsky is a world champion surf-ski paddler with a staggering range of sporting titles to his credit. He has competed on average in three international canoe races every year since he was 18 years-old.

Herman has been in the property industry for over 20 years, all of them in Durban, working the north, south, central and western areas as a broker before establishing his own agency. He says success in business is down to hard work. "The harder you work the luckier you get. This applies in both business and sport."

Herman is renowned in the commercial and industry property industry for the customer loyalty he has engendered. He is available 24/7 and is willing to deal with work issues head-on. His relaxed, friendly disposition belies a steely determination. "I've been through property cycles. It's either feast or famine. How you handle the tough times determines what type of agent you are going to be."

There aren't many bodies of water that Herman has not paddled. Herman has paddled in Spanish rivers, off the Irish, Japanese and Australian coasts, around Manhattan, Tahiti, and France, and then up, down and around South Africa. He has won 23 SA Surf-lifesaving titles, was six times winner of the SA Iron Man title, has taken gold (sometimes twice) in events like the Molokai Ski Race, the World Sea Kayak Champs, the Berg River Marathon, the World Surf Ski Champs, and the New York Canoe Marathon. He was a Springbok surf-lifesaver and canoeist and was SA Army Sportsman of the year in 1983; Natal University Sportsman of the year in 1984 and Natal Technikon Sportsman of the year in 1985.

Herman says Chalupsky Properties is unique in that every agent handles a separate area. "We have specialists in each area, with excellent knowledge of properties and landlords. We have a good rapport with landlords and at any given time we have about 500 active properties on our books. "We have an intimate knowledge of these so clients don't have to go from agency to agency. Our expertise is under one roof."

Herman is married to Michaela and they have one daughter, Ella.

Wayne Ashford, has been with Chalupsky Properties since it first opened.

An avid canoeist and member of the Marine Life Saving Club, Wayne ran his own office automation business before getting into the property industry.

Wayne describes his area as "an eclectic mix of old and new", being established industrial and commercial nodes with new, modern areas adjunct to these. "The new stock is everything you need: clear span warehouses with no columns, good height, and easy access."

Wayne has a keen sense of humor and ascribes his success in business to a close relationship with landlords and developers. "I know my properties and I have a mature relationship with the landlords."

He strives to maintain a lifestyle that balances work and family.

Angela studied at Technikon Natal where she obtained a Diploma in Human Resources. She then continued her studies through UCT and obtained a higher diploma in Systemic Management Practice.

Angela worked at the CCMA for 6 years as an IR Associate and thereafter was employed as a Key Accounts Manager at Capacity Outsourcing (Recruitment Company) for 12 years.

Angela says: 'My philosophy is to work smart, not hard and that working in a team, as a team is the key to a company's success.'

Clive Dalton joined Chalupsky Properties in February 2011.

Since joining Chalupsky, Clive has worked closely with Herman and the other established brokers at Chalupsky Properties to ensure that his knowledge of the industry follows the same high ethics and standards of service that clients expect from Chalupsky Properties brokers and he has now successfully completed his NQF Level 4 & 5.

" I am very happy to be a part of such a dynamic company and I am thrilled with the area that I cover as it has huge potential and opportunities for Chalupsky clients"

Clive, who has a son Kyle, moved to Kwa-Zulu Natal from Johannesburg in the early 80's to study agriculture and was involved in farming and the meat industry in KZN & JHB for over 30 years. He went to St Andrews in Grahamstown and although he has played a lot of sport; has run several marathons and done the Argus many times he admits to being a bun and Coke sportsman when compared to the other boys in the office and does not see himself doing the Dusi any time soon.

But he will be on the banks or the shore cheering them on.

Fixing cars and building things with my father was the highlight of my childhood. It has allowed me to express my creativity and technical abilities. I spend most of my time outdoors and I am always keen to try something new and exciting. I studied Biotechnology and Genetics before I decided to put my studies on hold to pursue a career in property. I joined Chalupsky properties in September 2014 and it has been an incredible experience thus far. I pride myself on being efficient and effective when working with clients and I look forward to making my mark in this industry.

In the 4 years that Kevin has worked in the property industry, he has become an astute broker and earned a very good reputation amongst his peers, landlords and clients.

Kevin spent 10 years in London as an IT Project Manager for Japanese Investment Bank Nomura International Plc. Upon returning to South Africa, he purchased Splashes restaurant in Glenashley and spent 10 years in the hospitality Industry opening up a few bars and running a successful catering company.

Kevin began his Commercial & Industrial Property career with Prop247 in 2018 and moved to Chalupsky Properties in 2021 citing Chalupsky Properties strong name in the Industry for the move.
Kevin's business acumen is an asset when identifying the best properties for his clients.
He has a strong footprint in the Cornubia Industrial precinct having leased out 33% of all initial rentals at Vision Business Park and 25% of all units at Silverstone Business Park.

Although Kevin specialises in Industrial, warehouse and factories, he also has an in-depth knowledge of the Commercial Office sector as well as retail.

Kevin is a devoted father to his son Grayson and an avid sportsman with mountain biking, surfing and golf being his passion.

Kevin is a dedicated and passionate broker and will always go the extra yard for his clients.

Samantha Anderson is an economist who has both public and private sector experience in finance and asset management. She holds a Master's Degree from Cornell University and has worked at the National Parliament of South Africa, National Treasury, Standard Bank and the Ithala Development Finance Corporation.

Her career became focused on the commercial and industrial property sector in 2007 when she became the Divisional Manager of Property Asset Management at Ithala. After many years of service in corporate, in 2015 Samantha took on a business development role in a very small commercial brokerage that she grew and put on the map. Joining Chalupsky Properties in the middle of the Coronavirus pandemic, Samantha has expanded her horizons.


"It is wonderful to join a brokerage that has leverage in the market with a 25-year reputation", says Samantha.


Apart from bringing extensive qualifications and experience to the business, Samantha's adventurous personality is a great fit. She is both a horse and motorbike rider who can claim to have competed in the 2018 Mongol Derby and the Durban to Johannesburg veteran motorbike run for many years on the oldest bike, a 1909 Humber.

Seasoned commercial property broker Trevor Martin has a wide smile, a generous disposition and a sharp eye for a good building.
And he has an encyclopedic knowledge of Durban's commercial buildings and landlords.

A 48-year-old graduate with a higher diploma in marketing management from the erstwhile Technikon Natal, Trevor has been in the property business for 20 years.

In that time, he was a partner at Chalupsky Properties for fifteen years before taking up a management position at JHI Properties for two years and then spent two and half years at Deal Core Property Group before returning to his roots and home at Chalupsky Properties in early 2021.

In the years he has spent in the property industry he has attained all the state required certification and training in real estate and has amassed a truckload of skills negotiating big property sales and leases with entrepreneurs and company listed on the stock exchange.

But, most importantly, he knows key business nodes around Durban like the back of his hand. He has successfully placed hundreds of firms in properties from Jacobs in the South to Dube Trade Port in the North.

"I have a keen eye for the heart of businesses. Good companies must be efficient. The right property is critical to that, so I always keep that in mind. You have to pay attention in any business, but especially in commercial real estate. Listening carefully is everything.

"Businesses concentrate on their key strengths, so they need a broker with the expertise to help them anticipate growth and location in relation to that growth. Moving is disruptive and costly so when you do it, best make sure you chose strategically."

In an era beset by data, Trevor says the commercial real estate business is changing, but not so that online or technical wizardry can change it.

"Brokers can't rely on simply having stock. You must have deep knowledge of businesses and trusted connections. That trumps anything."