PROPERTY VALUATION DATA COLLECTION & STREET VIEW IMAGERY
George Municipality hereby notifies residents that data collection for the compilation and maintenance of the General Valuation Roll and supplementary valuation rolls, will be implemented across the greater George area from mid-April 2026. This process includes the collection of property data and street view imagery for approximately 50 000 properties and forms a critical part of determining property values for municipal rating purposes.
The appointed service provider, DDP Property Valuers Pty (Ltd) will be conducting:
• Site visits to properties,
• Driving through neighbourhoods,
• Capturing street-facing photographs only using mobile applications and related technology,
• Residents are advised that photographs will be limited to external, street-facing views only and that No access to private homes is required unless arranged by appointment,
• Inspections may take place between 07:30 and 19:00, excluding Sundays and Public Holidays,
• Data collection will take place across multiple areas.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING INDENTIFICATION AND VERIFICATION
• Fieldworkers will carry official identification cards at all times.
• They will not wear branded clothing, but will be able to identify themselves on request.
• An official municipal authorisation letter with relevant contact numbers will be available on request to support this process.
• Residents are encouraged to request identification if unsure and/or contact the numbers provided below.
ACCESS TO ESTATES AND COMPLEXES
Residents, body corporates, and management of security estates and gated complexes are kindly requested to cooperate and facilitate access to authorised data collection teams. This is a municipal process applicable to all properties, including those within estates. The Municipality will engage directly with estate management structures; however, cooperation at security access points is essential to ensure the successful completion of this process.
Areas to be visited include Herolds Bay, Le Grand, Residential Estates in George, Pacaltsdorp and Blanco, Langvlei Dunes, Wilderness, George, Thembalethu, Victoria Bay, Hoekwil, Uniondale and surrounding small farms.
CONTACT DETAILS FOR VERIFICATION AND/OR IDENTIFICATION PURPOSES
Municipal officials A Scheepers or J Smith on 044 801 9111 / 9109 for any queries or to verify fieldworkers 07:45 – 16:30, Monday to Friday.
George Municipality appreciates the community’s cooperation and assistance in facilitating this important process.