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
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
