White colonial land dispossession stretches back to the expansion of Dutch settlements in the Cape following the arrival of the Dutch East India Company in South Africa in 1652. This displacement of the indigenous population led to wars with the colonial settlers. Following the formation of the Union of South Africa in 1910, the
Under South African law, the transfer of property is subject to a seller – or purchaser, if otherwise agreed – obtaining various compliance certificates prior to lodgement and registration in the Deeds Registry. These certificates, which are statutorily mandated under the Regulations published in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, are designed
Against the backdrop of consecutive interest rate cuts and heightened investor confidence, property experts widely predict a relatively positive outlook for South Africa’s residential property market in 2025. For these industry specialists, the country’s property landscape will be characterised by several key trends. Continued interest rate cuts will drive demand Although predictions vary, the
On 15 & 16 January, Members of the SA Institute of Valuers made their way to Heidelberg for an agricultural workshop with a bit of flair. The two-day event blended perfectly the elements of a seminar and excursion where delegates learned not only through listening to presentations but also by visiting farms and looking
From the President’s Desk Dear Members, As we wrap up 2024 and prepare for a well-deserved festive break, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your contributions; however big or small, that have played a positive role towards the success of the South African Institute of Valuers. But most
Dear Valued Members, As the year draws to a close, I would like to take this opportunity to reflect on an eventful and productive 2024 for the South African Institute of Valuers. Your support and engagement have been instrumental in our shared successes, and I am pleased to share some of the year’s highlights: Ethical
I was privileged to be invited to attend and deliver a paper at the V20 Summit and Conference in São Paulo, Brazil from the 30th of September to the 1st of October 2024 as a representative of the SAIV. The creation of the V20 was as a consequence of the collapse of the world’s
On 15 November, delegates and presenters gathered at the Dolphins Leap Conference in Gqeberha for the SAIV Eastern Cape Branch Seminar, for what would be a day filled with informative presentations and great networking opportunities. Andries Klopper, Eastern Cape Branch chairperson, set the scene by officially opening the event and welcoming all delegates. Maartje
Green buildings have become synonymous with images of high-rises made from sophisticated materials and adorned with extravagant landscaping that is pleasing to the eye. Whilst such structures are testament that buildings can indeed have a premium look-and-feel and still be “green”, often, these types of buildings are associated with expensive technologies that are not
São Paulo, October 2, 2024 — The Valuation 20 Summit (V20) brought global leaders in valuation from G20 member countries to São Paulo to discuss key issues and opportunities in the valuation profession. Presided over by Ben Elder, Global Director of Valuation at RICS, with support from Secretary Raymond Moran, Coordinator of the Valuation
