Philip Gullan: A Decade of Excellence in Cape Town’s Luxury Property Market
For more than a decade, Philip Gullan of RE/MAX Living has built a reputation as one of Cape Town’s leading luxury property specialists, combining deep local market knowledge with a highly personal approach to real estate. As the leader of Team Gullan and property practitioner at RE/MAX Living for over 6 years, Philip has established himself within the RE/MAX network as a consistently high-performing agent, with a particular focus on Cape Town’s prestigious Atlantic Seaboard including Clifton, Bantry Bay, Fresnaye and Camps Bay as well as select high-end properties throughout Cape Town and the Western Cape. But for Philip, luxury real estate has never simply been about selling exceptional homes. It is about people, relationships, strategy and service.
More Than Property. It’s About People.
After more than ten years in the industry, Philip says one of the things he enjoys most about real estate is the fact that every transaction is different.
“No two properties, clients or transactions are the same.”
That is particularly true at the luxury end of the market, where selling a property requires considerably more than putting a listing online and waiting for a buyer.
It requires an understanding of the property, the market and, most importantly, the people involved. For Philip, this means carefully positioning a property, understanding what makes it unique, negotiating strategically and finding creative ways to connect exceptional homes with the right buyers whether they are based in Cape Town, elsewhere in South Africa or overseas.
A Personal Approach to Luxury Real Estate
At the heart of Philip’s approach is a simple philosophy: relationships matter.
His business has been built around being hands-on, responsive and available throughout the entire property journey. In a luxury market where discretion, trust and attention to detail are essential, Philip believes that the quality of the service provided is ultimately what defines an agent’s reputation.
“Luxury real estate is ultimately a service business, and I believe long-term reputation is built through the way you conduct yourself on every transaction, not simply through sales figures.” It is this relationship-driven philosophy that has helped Philip develop long-standing connections with clients and build a business based on trust and referrals.
Building Team Gullan
As his business has grown, Philip has surrounded himself with a close-knit team that shares the same commitment to high standards.
Team Gullan is built around collaboration, accountability and a shared focus on delivering exceptional service. The team combines the traditional strengths of relationship-driven real estate with modern marketing, digital strategy and international exposure. Social media has become an increasingly important part of this approach. Through carefully produced digital content and targeted online marketing, Team Gullan has been able to showcase Cape Town’s exceptional properties to audiences around the world. This global reach has not only increased exposure for sellers but has also generated significant sales directly through digital platforms.
Recognised Among the Best
Philip’s commitment to his clients and his results over the years have seen him recognised as one of the top-performing agents within the RE/MAX network.
Team Gullan has likewise established itself among the leading teams, achieving RE/MAX Diamond Club status in 2021 and 2022, followed by RE/MAX Double Diamond status in 2023, 2024 and 2025. During this period, the team has been involved in billions of Rands worth of property transactions, representing some of Cape Town’s most sought-after residential real estate. Team Gullan has also been recognised as one of the top 50 RE/MAX Teams Globally. While these achievements are an important reflection of the team’s success, Philip remains focused on something more fundamental: the individual client experience. For him, every mandate is important, regardless of the property or the circumstances.
RE/MAX Living Cape Town and Team Gullan on the Global Property Map
Cape Town’s luxury property market has increasingly attracted attention from international buyers, investors and lifestyle purchasers and Team Gullan has embraced the opportunity to showcase the city to a global audience. Through RE/MAX Living the power of an international brand has brought Cape Town property to a global stage. With over 145 000 agents operating globally in over 120 countries Team Gullan is among the best of the best, offering bespoke services and global reach to his extensive network of discerning clients.
Over the years, Team Gullan has been fortunate to collaborate with major international property platforms and creators, including renowned property content creator Enes Yilmazer. These collaborations have helped introduce Cape Town’s extraordinary homes and lifestyle to millions of potential viewers around the world, highlighting the calibre of property available along the Atlantic Seaboard and beyond. For Philip, international exposure is an important part of modern luxury real estate.
The right buyer for a Cape Town property may not necessarily be in Cape Town or even in South Africa.
Why Cape Town?
It is easy to understand why Philip is passionate about working in Cape Town’s luxury residential market. The city offers a rare combination of natural beauty, lifestyle, world-class scenery and exceptional residential property. From the dramatic coastline of Clifton and Camps Bay to the sophisticated residential streets of Bantry Bay and Fresnaye, Cape Town offers a diversity of luxury living that few cities can match. The limited availability of prime land, combined with growing international interest in the city, creates a particularly compelling environment for luxury property.
Philip believes Cape Town will continue to strengthen its position as one of the world’s most desirable lifestyle property destinations. And having spent more than a decade helping buyers and sellers navigate this market, he is excited about what lies ahead. Susan Watts CEO of RE/MAX Living maintains that with a continually growing market share in Cape Town Atlantic Seaboard, City Bowl and Western Seaboard, RE/MAX Living as the top RE/MAX Multi office in the country is perfectly positioned as a market leader and continues to boast impressive group sales with 2025 ending on a new R4.5Billion high. Cape Town is the epitome of a burgeoning City economy and the expansion shows no signs of subsiding. Cape Town was recently proud to announce that the value of Cape Town property developments in the Cape Town CBD, conservatively estimated, increased from R9.0 billion in 2024/2025 to R12.8billion in 2025/2026. It is an exciting time for our City.
Looking Ahead
Despite the growth of Team Gullan, the recognition and the significant transactions, Philip says his fundamental approach has remained unchanged.
Every mandate matters. Every client relationship matters. And you are only as good as the service you provide on your next transaction.That mindset continues to guide both Philip and his team as they work with buyers and sellers across Cape Town’s luxury property market.For clients looking to buy or sell a premium property in Clifton, Bantry Bay, Fresnaye, Camps Bay or other sought-after areas of Cape Town and the Western Cape, Philip Gullan and Team Gullan of RE/MAX Living offer a combination of, experience, market knowledge, personal service and international reach combined with the strength of a recognised and trusted global brand - RE/MAX.
With more than a decade in the industry and a track record built on relationships rather than simply sales figures, Philip’s approach is refreshingly straightforward: Know the market. Understand the client. Represent the property properly. And deliver exceptional service - very time.