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
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,
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
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
