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Is your municipal property valuation too high?
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Rates Watch (Pty) Ltd will ensure that your property is correctly valued and categorised by the municipality so that your rates are calculated based on an accurate value.
Our team of experts is here to assist both individuals and corporates with everything required to lodge an objection with the municipality, as well as monitor future valuations on your behalf. We understand the legislation and the processes involved and take care of everything for you.
For Individuals
Are you paying property rates that are too high but struggling to get assistance from your municipality?
We can help.
For Corporates
Are you managing corporate properties and need to continually ensure that the valuations and rates are correct? We provide an ongoing, comprehensive service to ensure you are never faced with municipality hassles.
How it works
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Register for free
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Step 2
Property Screening
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Step 3
Objection
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Step 4
Appeal
Missed the objection window? We can still help - it’s never too late to apply!
Open Valuation Rolls
| Municipality | Major Town | Valuation Roll | Open | Close |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collins Chabane | Malamulele | GV2023 SVR02 | 2024-12-02 | 2025-01-31 |
| Joe Morolong (Moshaweng) | Mothibistad | GV2021 SVR 03 | 2024-11-15 | 2024-12-31 |
| Kou-Kamma | Kareedou | GV2022 SVR 03 | 2024-01-13 | 2024-02-14 |
| Lepelle-Nkumpi | Chuenespoort | GV2022 SVR 02 | 2024-11-11 | 2024-12-20 |
| Lephalale | Lephalale | GV2020 SVR 16 | 2024-11-01 | 2024-12-06 |
| Mangaung | Bloemfontein | GV2022 SVR 10 | 2024-10-01 | 2024-12-31 |
| Mossel Bay | Mossel Bay | GV2022 SVR 06 | 2024-11-22 | 2025-01-10 |
| Msunduzi | Pietermaritzburg | GV2024 SVR 01 | 2024-12-02 | 2025-02-21 |
| Nama Khoi | Springbok | GV2024 SVR 01 | 2024-12-09 | 2025-01-31 |
| Stellenbosch | Stellenbosch | GV2025 | 2024-11-07 | 2025-01-17 |
Click here for a list of valuation rolls closed in 2024.
Municipalities that should be implementing new valuation rolls in 2025
NOTE: You are kindly requested to confirm implementation dates with the municipality
- Amahlathi Local Municipality
- Amathole District Municipality
- Ba-Phalaborwa Local Municipality
- Big 5 Hlabisa
- Bitou Local Municipality / Plettenberg Bay
- Breede Valley Local Municipality
- Bushbuckridge Local Municipality
- City of Matlosana Local Municipality
- Dawid Kruiper
- Dr. A.B. Xuma Local Municipality
- Drakenstein Local Municipality
- Edumbe Local Municipality
- Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality
- Emakhazeni Local Municipality
- Emalahleni Local Municipality
- Emfuleni Local Municipality
- Giyani Local Municipality
- Govan Mbeki Local Municipality
- Great Kei Local Municipality
- Inkosi Langalibalele Local Municipality
- Kagisano - Molopo Local Municipality
- Kgetleng Rivier Local Municipality
- Lephalale Local Municipality
- Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality
- Magareng Local Municipality
- Makana Local Municipality
- Mamusa Local Municipality
- Mbhashe Local Municipality
- Mbizana Local Municipality
- Merafong City Local Municipality
- Metsimaholo Local Municipality
- Mkhondo Local Municipality
- Mogale City Local Municipality
- Mpofana Local Municipality
- Mthonjaneni Local Municipality
- Msukaligwa Local Municipality
- Mtubatuba Local Municipality
- Musina Local Municipality / Messina
- Nala Local Municipality
- Naledi Local Municipality
- Ngqushwa Local Municipality
- Nkandla Local Municipality
- Phokwane Local Municipality
- Pixley Ka Seme Local Municipality
- Port St Johns Local Municipality
- Prince Albert Local Municipality
- Raymon Mhlaba Municipality
- Richtersveld Local Municipality
- Sunday’s River Valley Local Municipality
- Taung Local Municipality
- Thulamela Local Municipality
- Tokologo Local Municipality
- Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality
- Tswaing Local Municipality
- Umhlathuze Local Municipality
- Umlalazi Local Municipality
- Umsobomvu Local Municipality
- Umvoti Local Municipality
- Victor Khanye Local Municipality
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Johannesburg has initiated legal action against a judgment by a valuation appeal board (VAB) concerning the categorisation of properties used for residential purposes developed on land where the use zone also allows business and commercial use.
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