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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 are 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 your property rates 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.
We specialise in all municipal valuation and rating matters
Our services include:
- Creation of a property register / asset register
- Valuation audits
- Valuation objections
- Obtaining reasons from the Municipal Valuer
- Valuation appeals
- Attendance at Valuation Appeal Hearings
- Valuation monitoring
- Checking of Supplementary Valuation Rolls
- Auditing of municipal rates accounts
- Correction of billing on municipal rates accounts
- Strategic planning regarding future municipal valuations and rates payable on development projects
- Monitoring of Annual Rates Policies
- Monitoring of Annual Tariff Policies
How it works
1
Step 1
Register for free
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Step 2
Property Screening
3
Step 3
Objection
4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breede Valley | Worcester | GV2026 | 2025-11-28 | 2026-02-02 |
| Ndlambe | Port Alfred | GV2024 SVR 03 | 2025-11-27 | 2026-01-23 |
| Mossel Bay | Mossel Bay | GV2022 SVR 08 | 2025-11-21 | 2025-12-31 |
| Tswelopele | Bultfontein | GV2022 SVR 03 | 2025-11-21 | 2025-12-29 |
| Drakenstein | Paarl | GV2024 SVR 02 | 2025-10-30 | 2025-12-19 |
| Johannesburg Metropolitan | Johannesburg | GV2023 SVR 03 | 2025-11-12 | 2025-12-19 |
| George | George | GV2023 SVR 05 | 2025-11-06 | 2025-12-13 |
| Collins Chabane | Malamulele | GV2023 SVR 03 | 2025-11-10 | 2025-12-12 |
| Ethekwini - Metro | Durban | GV2022 SVR 05 | 2025-10-17 | 2025-12-12 |
| Mangaung | Bloemfontein | GV2022 SVR 14 | 2025-10-01 | 2025-11-30 |
| City of Tshwane | Pretoria | GV2020 SVR 05 | 2025-10-08 | 2025-11-21 |
| Kouga | Jeffreys Bay | GV2023 SVR 04 | 2025-10-09 | 2025-11-17 |
| Emalahleni | Cacadu | GV2024 | 2025-10-06 | 2025-11-06 |
| Metsimaholo | Sasolburg | GV2019 SVR 06 | 2025-10-01 |  |
| Nama Khoi | Springbok | GV2024 SVR 02 | 2025-08-25 | |
| Bela-Bela | Bela-Bela | GV2022 SVR 03 | 2025-09-15 | |
| Mbhashe | Ibutywa | GV2020 SVR 05 | 2025-09-15 | |
| Endumeni | Dundee | GV2023 SVR 02 | 2025-07-24 | |
| Ditsobotla | Lichtenburg | GV2024 SVR 01 | 2025-08-01 | |
| Lephalale | Lephalale | GV2020 SVR 18 | 2025-08-18 | |
| Sakhisizwe | Cala | GV2024 SVR 01 | 2025-08-25 | |
| Umzumbe | Hiberdene | GV2024 SVR 01 | 2025-08-21 | |
| Ramotshere | Zeerust | GV2024 SVR 02 | 2025-07-05 | |
| Greater Tzaneen | Tzaneen | GV2024 SVR 01 | 2025-08-11 | |
| Mogale City | Krugersdorp | GV2018 SVR 08 | 2025-07-16 | |
| Mogale City | Krugersdorp | GV2025 SVR 01 | 2025-07-16 | |
| Kannaland | Ladysmith | GV2021 SVR 03 | 2025-07-28 | |
Click here for the list of the other valuation rolls closed during 2025.
Municipalities that should implement new valuation rolls in 2026
NOTE: You are kindly requested to confirm implementation dates with the municipality
| Municipality List | |
|---|---|
| City of Cape Town | Merafong City Local Municipality (GT484) |
| Ditsibotla Local Municipality (NW384) | Metsimaholo Local Municipality (FS204) |
| Dr. A.B. Xuma Local Municipality (EC137) | Moses Kotane Local Municipality (NW375) |
| Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality (LIM472) | Mossel Bay Local Municipality (WC043) |
| Emfuleni Local Municipality (GT421) | Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality | Phokwane Local Municipality (NC094) |
| Hessequa Local Municipality (WC042) | Phumelela Local Municipality (FS195) |
| Joe Morolong (Moshaweng) Local Municipality (NW1a1) | Port St Johns Local Municipality (EC154) |
| Kannaland Local Municipality (WC041) | Mbhashe Local Municipality (EC121) |
| Kheis Local Municipality (NC084) | Rand West City (GT485) |
| King Sabata Dalindyebo Local Mun (EC157) | Rustenburg Local Municipality (NW373) |
| Kwadukuza Local Municipality (KZ292) | Saldanha Bay Local Municipality (WC014) |
| Langeberg WC026 | Taung (Greater) Local Munincipality (NW394) |
| Lephalale Local Municipality (LIM362) | Thembelihle Local Municipality (NC076) |
| Mafikeng Local Municipality (NW383) | Tokologo Local Municipality (FS182) |
| Makhudutamaga Local Municipality (LIM473) | Umsobomvu Local Municipality (NC072) |
| Mangaung Local Municipality (FS172) | Umvoti Local Municipality (KZ245) |
| Matjhabeng Local Municipality (FS184) | |
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Latest News
SAPOA’s legal challenge against the 2025/26 Budget adopted by the City of Cape Town was heard in the Western Cape High Court from Tuesday 2 December to Thursday 4 December 2025.
In a significant ruling by the High Court of South Africa (Gauteng Division), the City of Johannesburg sought to overturn a Valuation Appeal Board decision regarding the categorisation of 24 residential units located in Melrose Square on Oaks. On 9 December 2021, the Appeal Board determined that these units should be categorised as “sectional title residential” with effect from 1 July 2013. This differed from the City’s prior categorisation of the units as “sectional title business”.
Property Rates on Second and Further Residential Properties Owned by the Same Entity
Section 17(1)(h) of the Municipal Property Rates Act 6 of 2004 (MPRA) provides that no rates may be levied on the first R15 000 of the market value of properties categorised as “Residential Properties”. This exclusion applies to all residential properties in South Africa.
Section 17(1)(h) of the Municipal Property Rates Act 6 of 2004 (MPRA) provides that no rates may be levied on the first R15 000 of the market value of properties categorised as “Residential Properties”. This exclusion applies to all residential properties in South Africa.