Legal Documents

Access all legislation, rules, policies, and official documents governing the property valuation profession in South Africa.

Legal Documents & Resources

Legislation

Property Valuers Profession Act

Legislation that establishes the regulatory framework for property valuers in South Africa.

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Professional Standards

Code of Conduct for Registered Persons

Outlines the standards of professional behavior expected from registered property valuers.

Updated: 2004-11-10
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Regulations

Rules for Property Valuers Profession

General Notice 653 published on 13 December 2019 outlining rules for the profession.

Updated: 2019-12-13
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Complaints

Guidelines for Lodging a Complaint

Step-by-step guidance for submitting formal complaints to the SACPVP.

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Complaints

Complaint Form

Official document to be used when lodging a complaint against a registered professional.

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Disciplinary

Rules for Disciplinary Proceedings

Procedures governing disciplinary actions and the handling of misconduct cases.

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Disciplinary

Timeline for Disciplinary Process

Visual or tabulated overview of the steps and timeframes in the disciplinary process.

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Governance

Rules for the Procedure of Nomination

Gazetted rules outlining how nominations are conducted within the Council structure.

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Case Law & Judgments

Lesedi Local Municipality Valuation Roll Compliance Judgment (2026)

High Court judgment concerning the legality and compliance of the Lesedi Local Municipality’s 2024 to 2029 valuation roll process and the lawful implementation of municipal property rates.

Updated: 2026
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Case Law & Judgments

De Sousa and Related Matters: Commissioner of Oaths and Property Valuation Ruling

High Court judgment addressing the validity of electronically signed valuation affidavits, commissioner of oath compliance requirements, and the admissibility of valuation evidence in foreclosure proceedings.

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Case Law & Judgments

Tridevco Subdivision of Agricultural Land Appeal Judgment (2025)

Supreme Court of Appeal judgment relating to the subdivision of agricultural land, statutory interpretation under the Subdivision of Agricultural Land Act, and administrative decision-making concerning land development.

Updated: 2025
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Case Law & Judgments

Leopard Creek Share Block Valuation Appeal Board Judgment (2023)

High Court judgment reviewing the valuation methodology and administrative decision-making process of the Valuation Appeal Board regarding the market valuation of Leopard Creek Share Block Limited property.

Updated: 2023
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Case Law & Judgments

Nkomazi Municipality v Valuation Appeal Board Appeal Judgment (2024)

Supreme Court of Appeal judgment concerning the review of a Valuation Appeal Board decision and the requirement for rational reasoning and proper justification in municipal property valuation appeals.

Updated: 2024
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