CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
 
     We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements
(Form S-3 Nos. 33-93572, 33-97712, 333-08985, 333-13519 and 333-3890 and Form
S-8 No. 333-12117) and related Prospectuses of Highwoods Properties, Inc. and in
the Registration Statement (Form S-3 No. 333-3890-01) and related Prospectus of
Highwoods/Forsyth Limited Partnership of our reports dated January 23, 1997 with
respect to Anderson Properties and January 24, 1997 with respect to Century
Center included in its Current Report on Form 8-K/A dated January 9, 1997 as
amended on February 7, 1997, filed with the Securities Exchange Commission.
 
                                          ERNST & YOUNG LLP
 
Raleigh, North Carolina
February 7, 1997