CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements
(Form S-3 Nos. 333-39247, 333-51671-01, 333-51759 and 333-61913, and Form S-8
Nos. 333-12117, 333-29759, 333-29763 and 333-55901) and related Prospectuses of
Highwoods Properties, Inc. and in the Registration Statement (Form S-3 No.
333-51671) and related Prospectus of Highwoods Realty Limited Partnership of our
report dated February 18, 2000 with respect to the consolidated financial
statements and schedule of Highwoods Properties, Inc. included in the Annual
Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 1999.


                                        /s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP

Raleigh, North Carolina
March 30, 2000