Property rates and taxes determined and collected by municipalities affect all property owners in South Africa.

Property rates and taxes are directly related to property valuations. The Municipal Property Rates Act of 2004 provides an opportunity for property owners to object to and appeal against their property valuations. Since it directly affects their finances, property owners attempt to have their valuations decreased to save money on rates and taxes, and the Valuation Appeal Boards are tasked with adjudicating these appeals. Valuation Appeal Boards, although independent from municipalities, are increasingly becoming a public forum where members of the public voice their dissatisfaction with local government.

The objective of this course will be to analyse, interpret and discuss the provisions of the Municipal Property Rates Act of 2004 with specific emphasis on the objection and appeal processes provided therein and the Valuation Appeal Board’s process and procedures, obligations, responsibilities and consideration of appeals by property owners lodged against municipal property valuation determinations. Attention will also be given to the role of valuers and legal representatives at the appeal hearings.

Join us for this three-hour course.

This course will be held remotely, most likely on Zoom - exact details will be sent to registered participants a few days before the course.

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