What is the impact of the 4th industrial revolution? This is going to be a buzz phrase for the next 10 years to come or more and there is no way of avoiding it. If someone talks to you about the 4th industrial revolution, they are essentially talking about the 8 main technologies: Artificial
In the previous article I discussed the importance of climate when determining the value of a farm. Rainfall, temperature, wind, frost and hail were of specific importance. In this article we are going to take a closer look at one of the biggest factors influencing the value of a farm, namely the level of
Why is a career in property valuations better than others? We speak to valuers who have made significant career changes to become a property valuer. Among these is Geoff Douglas who used to be a high school teacher and guidance counsellor prior to pursuing a career in property valuations. We asked him about the
Common property is anything that is not a section. A section is what an owner takes transfer of when they buy a sectional title unit. It is shown on the sectional title plans. A unit is the section plus its portion of the common property (based on the participation quota (PQ). So, common property
In the previous article, I discussed the importance of locality when determining the value of a farm. Location in relation to relevant markets and unsafe areas were of specific importance. In this article, we are going to take a closer look at another major role player in the valuation of farmland, namely climate. Climate
Dianne de Wet is a member of the South African Institute of Valuers (SAIV) National Executive and has been involved in the property industry since 1993. In this interview, she provides us with more insight on how one can become a valuer.
INTRODUCTION The Provincial Heritage Resources Authority Gauteng is a governmental organisation that is responsible for the protection of heritage sites in Gauteng. PHRA-G is established and governed in terms of the National Heritage Resources Act 25 of 199 (the Act). WHAT DOES PHRA-G GOVERN? In terms of this Act, any building or site which
Buying a farm can be a daunting experience – especially for first time buyers! There are so many factors that need to be taken into consideration. What ultimately determines the monetary value of a farm? What will financiers regard as important when considering a loan application? The concept of the VALUE of a property
Industry leader: Meet Jerry Margolius Every month, SAIV profiles some of our most established property valuers who have become leaders in the industry due to many years of experience. This month we are profiling Jerry Margolius, a professional valuer and the owner of Jerry L Margolius & Associates CC, to find out more
A valuer is a professional trained to determine such values, execute feasibility studies and provide expert advice on property-related matters. As such, an independent valuer can provide impartial and motivated reports on the value of real or limited rights to land. We caught up with Northern Branch Executive member, Pelo
