



                         Consent of Independent Auditors
                         -------------------------------

      We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" in (i)
the Form S-3 Registration Statement of Highwoods Properties, Inc. (Reg. No.
333-39247) and the related Prospectus, (ii) the Form S-3 Registration Statement
of Highwoods Properties, Inc. (Reg. No. 333-61913) and the related Prospectus,
(iii) the Form S-3 Registration Statement of Highwoods Properties, Inc. (Reg.
No. 333-51671-01) and the related Prospectus, and (iv) the Form S-3 Registration
Statement of Highwoods Realty Limited Partnership (Reg. No. 333-51671) and
related Prospectus.





                                    /s/ KPMG Peat Marwick LLP




November 19, 1998

