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We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statements No. 333-160521, 333-204128 and 333-239289 on Form S-8 and Registration Statements No. 333-193865 and 333-236249 on Form S-3 of our reports dated February 8, 2022, relating to the consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule of Highwoods Properties, Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Company”), and the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2021.