For agricultural valuers, no two farm inspections are ever quite the same. Beyond valuation methodologies and market information, the work requires practical knowledge, adaptability and an understanding of the unique characteristics of agricultural properties. For Karen Van Velden, a Professional Valuer with 16 years of experience in the Karoo, the job has provided plenty
“A unique group of rich South Africans building mansions in the middle of nowhere,” published on 9 September 2026, presents an interesting perspective on how South Africans operating within the informal economy build and preserve wealth. The article highlights an interesting form of wealth creation in South Africa’s informal economy: rural property. Large homes
How the Municipal Property Rates Act treats South Africa's wind and solar farms Wind and solar farms as multipurpose properties — entries in the valuation roll require both valuation and apportionment between freehold and leasehold. South Africa's shift toward renewable energy has quietly created one of the more interesting valuation and rating puzzles under
The SAIV Central Branch 2026 Agricultural Seminar, held in Bloemfontein on 3–4 September 2026, brought together valuation professionals, agricultural experts and industry stakeholders for two days of learning, knowledge-sharing, practical insights and meaningful networking. From the opening welcome by Kobus Nel, Central Branch Chair and President of the SAIV together with MC Anne-Marie Delport
Housing governance is where statute meets daily life. When procedure slides into habit, participation shrinks to those who shout loudest or live closest. When the official minutes of my sectional title scheme reduced my formal statutory submission to “a letter of concern from an owner living abroad” I realised how easily the law can
7 August 2025 – The global valuation profession faces a pressing challenge: a growing skills shortage compounded by low public career awareness, threatening the sustainability of this critical industry. This is one of the most important agenda items at this year’s V20 Africa 2025 conference, being held in Cape Town in September. Dianne de
16 July 2025 – As global business confidence continues to slide, the V20 Africa 2025 Conference is set to convene international leaders in Cape Town at a time when the need for reliable, transparent valuation standards has never been more pressing. Dianne de Wet, former President of the South African Institute of Valuers (SAIV),
The Valuation 20 (V20) Summit and Conference, a leading global platform for valuation professional organisations, is set to take place at Cape Town International Convention Centre from September 15 to 16, 2025. Held for the first time in South Africa, this year's event, themed "Valuation for Sustainability and Inclusive Growth: Bridging Finance and the
AN APPROACH TO VALUING INVADED LAND AND HIJACKED BUILDINGS Contributed by Dianne de Wet – Professional Valuer, President of SAIV The South African constitution entrenches the Bill of Rights, which is a cornerstone of our democracy and affirms the right to dignity, equality and freedom, including the freedom of movement. The State must
On March 26, the KwaZulu-Natal Branch Annual General Meeting and Seminar brought together valuation professionals and industry experts at the Master Builders Association building in Westville, Durban for an inspiring and insightful event. Masterclass Highlight: "Life’s Lessons – Adapting & Thriving" was the seminar’s theme. Attendees had the incredible opportunity to gain wisdom from seasoned valuation
