29 April 2022. The South African Institute of Valuers (SAIV) has applauded the recent re-accreditation of three Wits University programmes in the property valuation profession. “This move is sure to benefit the industry and will see an increased number of professionals enter the market in the coming years,” reports Lerato Pooe, SAIV General Manager....
14 March 2022. The South African Institute of Valuers (SAIV) has announced that applications are open for their 2022 Mentorship Programme, as of 7 March until 30 April 2022. The mentorship programme, now in its third year, aims to match young valuers with accredited professionals and open new personal and professional development pathways....
12 November 2021. It is well understood that the pandemic has been disruptive to our lives, habits, and entire industries. Restrictions and safety requirements have changed what we do, and where. The property market is one such industry which has seen massive shifts which may never be fully reversed – namely as a result of the growing work-from-home culture....
21 October 2021. South Africa’s rich and diverse heritage is commemorated annually during the month of September. However, throughout the year, this diverse heritage is seen in the many properties in the country which have been declared heritage sites. These buildings may be coveted by some property owners thanks to their larger living areas, prime locations and historical significance – but their property value is often difficult to determine. “Additionally, once owned, property owners must consider a long list of restrictions which come with their new piece of history,” explains Natalie Ginsberg, Vice President of the South African Institute of...
2 September 2021. The civil unrest seen in KwaZulu-Natal and parts of Gauteng in July had a devastating impact. The needless destruction of property will be a burden for South Africa into the future. However, the South African Institute of Valuers (SAIV) has informed the public that there may be economic relief for property owners – in the form of rates relief set out in the Local Government: Municipal Property Rates Act, 6 of 2004 (MPRA)....
26 August 2021. In the ever-evolving social, political, and economic landscape of South Africa, there is always a wider impact of current trends and events which goes far beyond news headlines. This is true across all sectors, especially in the property valuations industry where investment sentiment and the economic position of the population plays a massive role in market trends. To unravel the impact of recent events on the market, the South African Institute of Valuers (SAIV) recently hosted an informative webinar which addressed the recent insurrection, looting, rate rebates and COVID-19 impact....
2 August 2021. The South African property industry is multifaceted and ever-changing, requiring highly skilled professionals to help navigate and interpret the market. However, professional property valuers are scarce, and the profession needs active development. The South African Institute of Valuers (SAIV) looks after the interests of property valuers and the local property valuation profession and, as such, is pleased to open this year’s applications for the SAIV Bursary Programme....
25 June 2021: The South African Institute of Valuers (SAIV) would like to encourage property owners to have a better understanding of the municipal valuation process and its effect on rates and taxes payable. Natalie Ginsberg, Vice President of the SAIV says that it is important for the general public to have a better understanding of their rights and responsibilities as property owners in South Africa. “The SAIV values the role of education in our industry and in our country as a whole. It is important to share helpful information and to aid in a greater understanding of the nuances...
10 June 2021. The South African government has long hailed infrastructure development as a prominent tool for economic recovery, especially in the context of the coronavirus pandemic. However, the Economic Recovery and Reconstruction Plan announced in October 2020 – which includes ambitious infrastructure targets – has yet to be meaningfully actioned. The South African Institute of Valuers (SAIV) president, Malusi Mthuli has highlighted the many dire knock-on effects of stalled infrastructure development in the country....
23 April 2021 It was yet another historic moment for the South African Institute of Valuers (SAIV) when it elected its first black president at the 2021 National AGM and Seminar held on Thursday, 22 April at the Royal Pearls Hotel in Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal. Malusi Mthuli, former vice-president of the institute and chair of its Northern Branch will work with the branches across the country to steer the 111-year-old organization towards a path of further growth and influence in the South African built environment industry....