Joburg property rates | The City has received over 42,000 objections

JOHANNESBURG - Johannesburg ratepayers unhappy with property valuations should file objections despite the deadline having passed according to OUTA's Julius Kleynhans.

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The city has completed the processing of the valuation roll, which was open for objection until 5 May.

It has received over 42,000 objections.

OUTA says if you can't convince the board the valuation is unrealistic, you will be stuck paying inflated rates.