PRESS RELEASE 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
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 Monique Vernooy, of Rode and Associates, who had previously studied towards being a lawyer. We ask about the decision to change careers, and what skills she
WATER Water is one of the three primary natural resources that determine the potential of a farm, together with soil and climate. Water (rain) plays a primary role in dryland production and livestock farming, and water is the heart of irrigation. It not only adds value directly to the farm, but its availability increases
PRESS RELEASE SAIV unpacks what it means to buy a piece of local history 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
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 Sunet Giliomee, of Capval Property Valuations, who use to be a medical nurse. We ask about the decision to change careers, and what skills she brings
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
