Our industry said goodbye to a legend this year The last year and a half has forced many to say goodbye to family members, friends and colleagues, and the property valuations industry has been no exception. Among the property valuers to leave us is Gert Petrus Wilkinson, who passed away on 7 January
Up until a few weeks ago I was blissfully unaware of the meaning of the term ‘Gaslighter’. This state is quite contrary to the norm actually, as I feel that I am mostly au fait with the English language. When, by chance, I came across the word in an overseas article, I felt momentarily
The latest on the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPI Act) It seems that in the last few years Sectional Title owners have been hit left, right and centre with new legislation and directives. Trustees have been promoted to “scheme executives” in the Community Schemes Ombud Service Act, and are now
Having recently sold their beautiful spacious home in a leafy, quiet suburb, North of Johannesburg, Lennard Cohen and his wife Lisa are settling into their smaller, but comfortable townhouse rather close to their old home. If truth be told, they were forced to scale down by their children, who of late had become downright
PRESS RELEASE SAIV encourages property owners to understand the municipal valuation process, rates and taxes The South African Institute of Valuers (SAIV) would like to encourage property owners to have a better understanding of the municipal valuation process and its effect on rates and taxes payable. Natalie Ginsberg, Vice President
PRESS RELEASE SAIV calls on government to fast-track infrastructure development amid brain drain and economic threat The South African government has long hailed infrastructure development as a prominent tool for economic recovery, especially in the context of the coronavirus pandemic. However, the Economic Recovery and Reconstruction Plan announced in October
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors have become a central tenet in many enterprises’ corporate strategy. While companies track and measure how certain investments impact their overall ESG ratings or performance, many often fail to effectively take the further step to estimate and then capture how such investments translate to return on investment. Corporate
The property market can be tough to navigate. There are many aspects that go into the valuation of a property and it can be overwhelming for those trying to make decisions regarding property sales, purchases, rentals or development. As a property valuer with years of experience in the valuations industry – and in training our next
PRESS RELEASE Historic moment for SAIV as it elects first black President It was yet another historic moment for the South African Institute of Valuers (SAIV) when it elected its first black president at the 2021 National AGM and Seminar held on Thursday, 22 April at the Royal Pearls Hotel
PRESS RELEASE Property Development Projects in Uncertain Times; Wait or Adapt - SAIV National AGM and Seminar 13 April 2021 The South African Institute of Valuers (SAIV) has announced the date for the 2021 SAIV National AGM and Seminar. Built environment professionals and stakeholders from across the country will spend the day in
