16 January 2023. The environmental, social and governance (ESG) framework is a critical topic. The green premium drives the need for investors, property owners and property valuers to focus on ESG and incorporate these factors into their investment and valuation criteria. Concerning the valuation industry, in simple terms, it means that the property sector can
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In the video below Past SAIV President, Patrick O'Connell shares some insight into his property valuation career.
Announcement of the new 6th Council, Administration staff and acting registrar The 6th Council of SACPVP was inaugurated on the 19th of October 2022 in Pretoria. The Council's main functions are: The registration of Professional Valuers, Professional Associated Valuers and Candidate Valuers. Maintenance of their integrity. Enhancement of their status. Improvement of their academic
There often exists a close similarity between ethics and morals within society, and quite often, the two are used interchangeably. However, it is important to understand that with reference to the former, there are multiple legal frameworks and guidelines that dictate standard professional practices that one needs to follow. While the latter, refers to an
PECAN NUTS AND SOIL Pecan nut trees do well in a well-drained deep soil with a medium texture. The alluvial soils along rivers are excellent for pecan nut trees, provided the permanent water level is at least 5 m or more below the soil surface to ensure good drainage. Clay content preferably not more than 35%, but
Background and the South African market The pecan nut (Carya illinoinensis) is indigenous to North America, where it grows wild along the Gulf of Mexico and around the Great Lakes. The pecan nut tree can produce even when very old. There are 400-year-old trees in Mexico still bearing nuts. The Chinese began buying pecans in 2004.
The South African Institute of Valuers (SAIV) hosted the Berg Seminar at Cathedral Peak Hotel, nestled in the beautiful and serene mountains of the Drakensberg. Taking place over 2days, the event kicked-off on Friday, 28 October and featured knowledgeable speakers providing insightful presentations. Georgina Smit, head of technical at the Green Building Council South Africa (GBCSA)
16 November 2022. The South African Institute of Valuers (SAIV) hosted the Berg Seminar at the Cathedral Peak Hotel on 28 – 29 October 2022. The place was abuzz as the delegates arrived in anticipation of a great speaker line-up and an exciting programme outlined with presentations, panel discussions, entertainment and engaging networking sessions
Written by: Jenny Falck Even though the property valuation profession in South Africa has a much larger profile than, say, 20 years ago, there are still many myths and uncertainties surrounding the profession, the environment in which it operates and the reasons for its existence. It is therefore essential that the What, Why, Who and
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