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Dee Akin

Principal Property Practitioner & CEO

As the Founder, CEO, and Principal Property Practitioner of Afriq Properties, I am passionate about building one of Africa's leading independent real estate brands.

With over a decade of experience in the property industry, I lead the strategic growth of Afriq Properties across residential and commercial sales, leasing, property management, luxury real estate, and property development. My focus is on creating a high-performance organisation built on integrity, innovation, operational excellence, and exceptional client service.

While my career began in property sales, my role today is centred on leadership—developing people, scaling businesses, forging strategic partnerships, and building systems that create sustainable growth. I believe great real estate companies are built by empowering great people.

I hold the Master Practitioner in Real Estate (MPRE) designation. I am also an NHBRC-accredited Home Builder, providing practical expertise in property development and construction compliance.

My academic background includes a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing from the University of South Africa (UNISA), together with specialist certifications in Property Investment and Practice from the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits University) and Property Development and Investment from the University of Cape Town (UCT).

I am passionate about advancing the professionalism and transformation of Africa's real estate industry through leadership, mentorship, innovation, and collaboration. I enjoy connecting with investors, developers, business leaders, financial institutions, and fellow property professionals who are committed to shaping the future of real estate across the continent.

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R 999,000
Apartment for sale in Carlswald
Just Listed
Live, Relax & Enjoy – 2-bed Apartment In West End Estate
Enjoy relaxed estate living in West End Estate, Midrand — modern open-plan kitchen, communal pool and gym, two bedrooms and one bathroom, plus 24-hour security.
2
1
72m²
R 5,799,000
House for sale in Blue Valley Golf Estate
Just Listed
Luxury Family Living In Blue Valley Golf Estate
Resort-style family living in Blue Valley Golf Estate with covered patio, pool and braai for memorable entertaining; four bedrooms (three en-suite upstairs) and triple garage.
4
4.5
3
536m²
676m²
R 4,195,000
House for sale in Kyalami Hills
3-bedroom Home In The Heart Of Kyalami
Enjoy relaxed family living in gated Kyalami AloeVale Estate — covered patio with built-in braai, pool and wrap-around garden; pyjama lounge, three bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and double garage.
3
2.5
2
528m²
529m²
R 6,450,000
House for sale in Fountainbrook Estate
Development
4-bedroom Luxury Family Home For Sale In Fountainbrook
Relax in contemporary family living in a sought-after suburb, with open-plan spaces, modern kitchen and scullery, cosy pyjama lounge, private garden, and sparkling pool.
4
4
2
337m²
543m²
R 6,150,000
House for sale in Fountainbrook Estate
Development
4 Bedroom Newly Built House For Sale In Fountainbrook
Enjoy relaxed family living in a quiet, family-friendly neighborhood with a private pool and easy-maintenance garden; four bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms and a three-car garage complete the home.
4
3.5
3
468m²
327m²
R 4,950,000
House for sale in Bryanston
Development
Brand-new Contemporary 3-bedroom Home In Bryanston
Effortless entertaining and secure estate living in Bryanston's West End Estate, steps from Sandton City and top schools; covered patio with pool and private landscaped garden, three en-suite bedrooms.
3
3.5
1
256m²
246m²
R 3,350,000
House for sale in Raslouw
Development
3 Bedroom Newly Built Home In Raslouw
Secure family living in Du Vin Security Estate, Raslouw — bright open-plan flows to enclosed patio, upstairs coffee station, modern kitchen with scullery; three bedrooms, 2.5 baths, double garage.
3
2.5
2
209m²
400m²
R 65,000 / month
House to rent in Dainfern Valley Estate
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Fully Furnished 4-bedroom Family Home To Rent In Dainfern Valley Estate
Family-focused living in prestigious Dainfern Valley Estate, with effortless entertaining on a covered patio overlooking a sparkling pool and mature garden; four en-suite bedrooms and three-car garage.
4
4.5
3
1,174m²
R 15,000,000
House for sale in Steyn City
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Discover Steyn City: Golf, Leisure & 24-hour Security!
Embrace Steyn City's resort lifestyle in Johannesburg with Jack Nicklaus golf access; expansive residence offering six bedrooms, eight bathrooms and a triple garage.
6
8
3
1,376m²
R 22,000,000
House for sale in Steyn City
5 Bedroom House For Sale In Steyn City
Secluded family retreat facing a verdant greenbelt in a sought-after estate, perfect for effortless entertaining with a cinema and covered braai; five en-suite bedrooms and expansive garaging.
5
5.5
6
1,638m²
R 17,999,000
House for sale in Blue Hills Equestrian Estate
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Grand 5-bedroom Mansion In Prestigious Blue Hills Equestrian Estate
Equestrian estate living in Blue Hills with expansive entertaining and family spaces — private cinema, five bedrooms, five bathrooms and a four-car garage.
5
5
4
980m²
5,600m²
R 6,500,000
House for sale in Fourways
Development
The Hamptons Style Residence In An Exclusive Estate Opposite Steyn City
Hamptons-inspired entertainer's lifestyle in exclusive River Stone Estate, just outside Steyn City, with private heated pool and jacuzzi, five bedrooms, 5.5 baths, double garage.
5
5.5
2
543m²
638m²