Dina Porteous agent profile

Dina Porteous

Pearls of Umhlanga Sales Specialist

Verified FFC

Credentials

Principal, Registered with the PPRA

Languages

English

Services

Residential Sales

More about Dina

Dina Porteous has been a registered Property Practitioner since 1991.As a Principal Owner of a Real Estate Franchise, her business gave her the opportunity to learn and master all the sectors of the property industry. This included Leisure Rentals, Property Management, Long Term Rentals, Residential and Commercial Sales and undoubtedly she became the agent of choice for developers in her area. Her brought knowledge of the industry gave her a skills advantage that literally assisted her clients from the beginning to the end of their property investments. Dina believes that collaboration and networking is key to reaching sales and marketing objectives.Dina served as a member of the Estate Agency Affairs Board, she is a founding member of Real Estate Business Owners of South Africa (REBOSA) established to lobby interest on behalf of real estate business owners. She is Community Expert Practitioner in Real Estate Highest Qualifications.PG Dip - Management (UCT)Highest DesignationCharter Practitioner Real Estate

Estate Agent Property News Articles

Market & Opinion

Thinking of selling your home privately? What South African sellers should know

25 Nov 2025

With the rising cost of living and tighter bank lending conditions, many homeowners are looking for ways to cut costs when selling, including the idea of avoiding estate agent commission by selling privately. While this may seem like a way to keep more money in your pocket, the risks in today’s market are far higher than most people realise. A private sale can quickly become expensive, stressful, and legally risky if you’re not fully prepared.

Market & Opinion

Selling an Overpriced Property: How to Bounce Back and Attract Buyers

18 Aug 2025

When it comes to selling a home, every property owner dreams of securing the best possible price. Unfortunately, one of the most common mistakes sellers make is setting the price too high. While it might seem like a good idea to “test the market,” overpricing can backfire, leaving a home stuck on the market for months, attracting little interest, and eventually forcing the seller to accept less than fair value.

Industry

Overpricing Costs South African Homeowners Time and Money, New MyProperty Report Finds

10 Sep 2025

South African homeowners risk losing both time and value when they overprice their properties, according to the newly released MyProperty Sentiment Index 2025. The report, based on feedback from over 200 estate agents, reveals that over 75% of homes end up selling below the asking price — and in many cases only after extended delays.

Market & Opinion

Africa’s Wealth Boom: What It Means for South Africa’s Property Market

27 Aug 2025

Africa’s millionaire population is set to soar by 65% over the next decade, according to the newly released Africa Wealth Report 2025 by Henley & Partners and New World Wealth. This rapid growth is reshaping the continent’s economic map — and South Africa, with its thriving high-end real estate sector, stands to benefit significantly.