Proposed amendments to the Property Rates Policy for 2024/2025 – Ethekwini Municipality
February 7, 2024
The Ethekwini Municipality’s Draft Rates Policy 2024/2025 is now open for public comment until the 15th March 2024.
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New Tool Measures Vertical Equity in Property Tax Assessments
January 26, 2024
The coastal town of Ipswich, Massachusetts, 30 miles north of Boston, has about 6,000 homes built over the course of five centuries.
Hilandale Homeowners Association ta Woodland Hills Wildlife Estate Homeowners Association v Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality
January 19, 2024
Ben Espach gives his reaction to the judgement handed down in the High Court in Bloemfontein
Ratepayers revolution brews after court victory in Bloemfontein
January 19, 2024
A recent court case in Bloemfontein could give the power to local ratepayers to seize back control of rates and services that local governments refuse to provide
Rates Watch Newsletter 2023/3
December 13, 2023
As the year draws to a close, we would like to thank our clients, colleagues and staff for another busy and successful year. The Rates Watch offices will be closed from 12 December to 9 January, during which time we hope our staff enjoy a well-earned break. We wish you all a wonderful festive season and a restful holiday!
Ekurhuleni: GV2021
December 11, 2023
In Ekurhuleni, the monthly savings from objections, appeals and valuation queries for our clients is nearly R12 million.
City of Johannesburg – Objection Results & Appeals: GV2023
December 11, 2023
Our clients will save just over R10 million per month for the 2023/24 financial year.
City of Johannesburg – Public Notice Calling for the Inspection of Supplementary Valuation Roll and lodging of objections
November 2, 2023
The City of Johannesburg GV2018 SVR06 supplementary valuation roll open for inspection
Joburg property valuation objections extended as metro’s emails are still down
October 18, 2023
The Johannesburg property valuation objection process has been extended as municipal emails are still faulty.
City of Johannesburg extends General Valuation Roll (GVR2023) appeal period
October 6, 2023
The City of Johannesburg extends the General Valuation Roll (GVR2023) appeal period to 30 November 2023.
Joburg shuts down Metro Centre offices ‘indefinitely’
October 4, 2023
The City of Johannesburg has confirmed the indefinite closure of the Metro Centre building in Braamfontein.
Media release: eThekwini Court case – Sapoa
September 28, 2023
SAPOA has noted with concern the recent reports in The Mercury newspaper, and the comments ascribed therein to eThekwini mayor Mxolisi Kaunda.
Excessive rate hikes by big metros unsustainable – Sapoa
September 22, 2023
Commercial property body says it has reached out to key SA cities to begin a consultation process.
Devi | Jozi Property Valuations
September 19, 2023
Following the release of the latest roll, #TheDeviShow received concerned emails from a few residents who received shock valuations with some properties more than doubling in worth, leaving residents with unaffordable rates bills.
Pensioner Rebates 2023
September 18, 2023
Are you a pensioner in Joburg who has applied for pensioner rebates? Please note that..