The Acutts name has been synonymous with property in South Africa for over 170 years. Founded in 1851 by Robert Acutt as R. Acutt & Sons, Land Auctioneers and Real Estate Agents, the business has grown into a respected legacy, establishing one of Durban’s most prominent families and playing a key role in the city’s development. Today, Acutts stands as one of South Africa’s top 20 real estate franchise groups and a major player in the property industry nationwide.

Today, Acutts Real Estate is a dynamic, multi-faceted national brand with over 30 offices across South Africa. The company offers a comprehensive range of real estate services, including residential sales and letting, commercial and industrial property, farms, vacant land, leisure properties, new developments and property management.

The esteemed Acutts legacy continues through Pat Acutt, a fifth-generation custodian of the family name, and Jonathan Acutt, representing the sixth generation. Under their visionary leadership, the company has achieved remarkable growth, expanding beyond the borders of KwaZulu-Natal in 2003 and firmly establishing itself as a trusted and influential name in the South African property market.

Pat is as dedicated to the success of Acutts as his predecessors, who over the past 170 years were involved in transactions concerning almost every piece of real estate in Durban. His curriculum vitae also indicates his commitment to the property industry as a whole, as evidenced by his serving two terms of office as chairman of the Institute of Estate Agents, Durban and Natal Coast. In addition, he has also been a national councillor and vice-president of the Institute and national chairman of its Residential Specialist Division.

His son, Jonathan, is the Managing Director of the Acutts group who continues to take the company into the future of real estate. With the advance of real estate related technology, Jonathan will continue to ensure that Acutts will always offer the best possible real estate services to its clients. Jonathan has also achieved much in the industry by also serving as past chairman of the Institute Durban and Coastal, as well as serving as a director on the national Institute board.

Acutts achievements are plentiful. Amongst the continued success of our Property Management Division, which supports Body Corporates, Homeowners Associations, and Share Block Schemes with the day-to-day administration of Sectional Title and community living, focusing on practical, transparent management to help trustees and owners meet their responsibilities with confidence.

Acutts currently employs over 150 people, all members of the dynamic property giant known for its ethics and professionalism, personalised service and proud tradition of always aiming to be "the agents you can trust".