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Against the backdrop of consecutive interest rate cuts and heightened investor confidence, property experts widely predict a relatively positive outlook for South Africa’s residential property market in 2025. For these industry specialists, the country’s property landscape will be characterised by several key trends. Continued interest rate cuts will drive demand Although predictions vary, the

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

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