REAL RATES

08/09/2026

Joburg has granted more than R300 million in pensioner rates relief, supporting thousands of elderly homeowners. At RealRates, we make sure your property valuation is correct so you never miss out on benefits you deserve.

​The City of Johannesburg has confirmed that pensioner homeowners who currently receive property rates rebates do not need to re-apply during the 2026/27 financial year. Existing approved rebates will automatically continue until 30 June 2027, subject to the applicable terms and conditions. The ex...

07/09/2026

Your home becoming more valuable is good news. Your rates becoming unfair is not. 📊🏠

Property values can rise over time, but that does not automatically mean every municipal valuation is accurate.

If your home’s municipal value has increased significantly, it is worth checking whether it reflects the property’s true market value and whether your monthly rates remain fair.

Real Rates helps homeowners review their valuations and challenge inflated values where valid grounds exist.

Visit www.realrates.co.za for more information.

04/09/2026

She owns the property. She deserves complete control over the numbers behind it. 👩‍💼🏡

This Women’s Month, we recognise the women who own homes, build property portfolios, manage household finances and protect valuable family assets.

Understanding your municipal property value is part of responsible ownership. If the value is inflated, your rates may be inflated too.

Real Rates helps women property owners review their municipal valuations and take informed action where necessary.

Visit www.realrates.co.za to learn more.

02/09/2026

Owning a high-value property does not mean you should accept unfair rates. 🏡✅

A valuable home is an important asset. It should be managed with the same care as any other major investment, including checking whether its municipal valuation accurately reflects the property.

Real Rates helps established property owners identify inflated municipal values and navigate the objection process professionally.

Protect the value of your property without overpaying for it every month.

Visit www.realrates.co.za to learn more.

31/08/2026

Higher tariffs are painful enough. An inflated property value could make the impact even worse. 📈⚠️

Municipal tariffs and your property’s municipal valuation both influence what you pay. If tariffs increase while your property is also overvalued, your monthly account may be taking a double hit.

Real Rates helps homeowners assess whether their municipal value is fair and professionally challenge it where there are valid grounds.

Do not assume the bill is correct simply because it arrived.

Visit www.realrates.co.za to find out more.

28/08/2026

That higher municipal bill deserves more than a quick glance. 👀🏡

Your monthly property rates are linked to the municipal value assigned to your home. If that value is higher than the property’s fair market value, you could be paying more than necessary month after month.

Real Rates helps property owners review their municipal valuation and manage the objection process where valid grounds exist.

Take a second look before accepting the number.

Visit www.realrates.co.za to learn more and start your enquiry.

27/08/2026

Article Spotlight: https://realrates.co.za/blogs/news/can-you-object-to-your-property-valuation-more-than-once-the-rates-act-rules

🚪 Missed an objection opportunity - or unhappy with the outcome? That does not always mean the door is permanently closed.

Whether you can challenge a municipal property valuation again depends on the valuation roll, the decision already received and the correct legal process. A second objection, an appeal, a supplementary roll and a Section 78 review are not the same thing. ⚖️📋

Using the wrong process could cost you valuable time, so make sure you understand the rules before deciding what to do next.

🔎 Read the full explanation here:
https://realrates.co.za/blogs/news/can-you-object-to-your-property-valuation-more-than-once-the-rates-act-rules

The Municipal Property Rates Act gives you one objection per valuation roll — but appeals, supplementary rolls and Section 78 create second chances. The rules.

25/08/2026

Article Spotlight: https://realrates.co.za/blogs/news/how-long-does-a-property-valuation-objection-take

⏳ Waiting months for a property valuation objection outcome can feel alarming—but a delay does not automatically mean your objection has failed.

Municipal valuation objections can take time to assess, particularly when municipalities are processing a large number of submissions. Property owners also need to understand what happens to their accounts while they wait and when a successful correction may take effect. 📬🏠

If you have already lodged an objection—or plan to submit one—this is information you need before the waiting begins.

📖 Read the full timeline guide:
https://realrates.co.za/blogs/news/how-long-does-a-property-valuation-objection-take

Most municipal rates objections in South Africa take 3 to 6 months from submission to outcome, plus 30 days to appeal. Full timeline, stage by stage.

20/08/2026

Article Spotlight: https://realrates.co.za/blogs/news/what-evidence-do-you-need-for-a-municipal-valuation-objection

📄 The wrong evidence could weaken an otherwise valid municipal valuation objection.

A neighbour’s lower municipal value, an online estimate or a property’s asking price will not necessarily prove that your property has been overvalued. A successful objection needs relevant market evidence, accurate property information and a clear motivation linked to the correct valuation date. 🏘️🔍

If you are considering an objection, you need to know which documents strengthen your case—and which arguments may not carry enough weight.

📚 Find out what evidence you may need:
https://realrates.co.za/blogs/news/what-evidence-do-you-need-for-a-municipal-valuation-objection

Winning a rates objection is about proof: comparable sales, a registered valuer's report and the right supporting documents. The full evidence checklist.

18/08/2026

Article Spotlight: https://realrates.co.za/blogs/news/municipal-property-valuation-objection-south-africa

🏠 Think your property has been overvalued? Simply complaining about the amount will not correct it.

A municipal property valuation objection is a formal process that requires the correct documentation, credible market evidence and a properly motivated argument. Missing a deadline or submitting a weak objection could prevent a legitimate concern from receiving the consideration it deserves. 📑⚖️

Before submitting anything, understand the process, your rights and what a strong objection should contain.

📖 Read the complete South African guide:
https://realrates.co.za/blogs/news/municipal-property-valuation-objection-south-africa

Step-by-step guide to lodging a municipal property valuation objection in South Africa: Section 49 notices, objection forms, deadlines, evidence and appeals.