From the President’s Desk Dear Members, As we wrap up 2024 and prepare for a well-deserved festive break, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your contributions; however big or small, that have played a positive role towards the success of the South African Institute of Valuers. But most
Dear Valued Members, As the year draws to a close, I would like to take this opportunity to reflect on an eventful and productive 2024 for the South African Institute of Valuers. Your support and engagement have been instrumental in our shared successes, and I am pleased to share some of the year’s highlights: Ethical
I was privileged to be invited to attend and deliver a paper at the V20 Summit and Conference in São Paulo, Brazil from the 30th of September to the 1st of October 2024 as a representative of the SAIV. The creation of the V20 was as a consequence of the collapse of the world’s
On 15 November, delegates and presenters gathered at the Dolphins Leap Conference in Gqeberha for the SAIV Eastern Cape Branch Seminar, for what would be a day filled with informative presentations and great networking opportunities. Andries Klopper, Eastern Cape Branch chairperson, set the scene by officially opening the event and welcoming all delegates. Maartje
Green buildings have become synonymous with images of high-rises made from sophisticated materials and adorned with extravagant landscaping that is pleasing to the eye. Whilst such structures are testament that buildings can indeed have a premium look-and-feel and still be “green”, often, these types of buildings are associated with expensive technologies that are not
São Paulo, October 2, 2024 — The Valuation 20 Summit (V20) brought global leaders in valuation from G20 member countries to São Paulo to discuss key issues and opportunities in the valuation profession. Presided over by Ben Elder, Global Director of Valuation at RICS, with support from Secretary Raymond Moran, Coordinator of the Valuation
What made you pursue a career in property valuations? I started work in December of 1962 as a trainee accountant at the Durban (eThekwini) Treasury Department, studying part-time for a commerce degree at the then University of Natal. In 1966, realising I was not cut out to be an accountant, I transferred to the
City of Cape Town International Property Tax Institute recommendations for an audit For its 2022 General Valuation (GV2022), the City of Cape Town (City) invited bids from suitably qualified organizations to undertake a review of the GV2022 process adopted by the Valuations Department. After the Bid Adjudication Committee completed its review of tenders
RATES CLEARANCES EXPLAINED What is a Rates Clearance Certificate? (RCC) A Rates Clearance is a certificate provided by a suitably qualified conveyancer, on application, to transfer the ownership of a property. This a legal requirement. The RCC certifies that there is no current outstanding debt due, by the seller, on the property. The Registrar of Deeds
The Berg Seminar took place at the Drakensberg Sun Resort from 7 – 8 August in the beautiful mountains and valleys of KwaZulu-Natal. Day 1 of this two-day seminar saw five presenters taking to the stage to share with delegates pertinent points on key topics within the property sector. Over the years, The Berg Seminar
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