PRESS RELEASE 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
The Currie family boasts a rich history in the property valuation profession. Richard Currie comes from a lineage of SAIV members. We interviewed him and he shared some great history on his great-grandfather, grand-father, father and son on their involvement in the Institute and the valuation profession. Read what he had to say by
The South African Institute of Valuers (SAIV) emphasises the importance of women being recognised as equal players among their male counterparts in the field of valuation and property. Having assumed various roles, including positions of leadership in the valuation and property sector, SAIV VP Natalie Ginsberg says working in a male-dominated industry means that, more often
PRESS RELEASE Insurrection, looting, rates rebates and COVID-19: SAIV draws attention to how current events impact property valuation 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
An AGM is an Annual General Meeting that is held once a year. It is a meeting to which all owners are invited and at which they need to make certain decisions. A body corporate is run by all its owners, who then chose a number of people to represent them on a day-to-day
Get to know the SAIV Vice President Natalie Ginsberg In April, we welcomed our new Vice-President, Natalie Ginsberg, who is also chair of the SAIV Southern Branch. Get to know more about her by pressing play and discover her professional journey.
Industry leader: Meet Jenny Falck 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 Jenny Falck, a professional valuer at Appraisal Corporation, to find out more about her 30 years’ experience valuing,
PRESS RELEASE 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
Sectional Title Series A series of articles to help everyone understand in practical terms what Sectional Title is about. WHAT IS AN EXCLUSIVE USE AREA? It is actually just what it says. An area of the common property that is set aside for the exclusive use of one owner of a unit in a
In Memory of Chelsea Brown (1997 - 2021) (This article was originally posted on BizCommunity as a Youth Month feature - 30 JUN 2020, by Sindy Peters) Chelsea Brown is a student representative at the South African Institute of Valuers (SAIV) Northern Branch executive. A University of Johannesburg alumna, Brown has found her passion
