Note from the Chief Executive
Dear Colleagues
This report highlights several important developments Rebosa has been actively working on in recent months. We’ve secured key concessions on behalf of our members, including clarity on Admin Fees, historical penalties, FIC inspections, and improvements to compliance processes.
The launch of PropCert will significantly simplify FFC renewals and since Rebosa covers the service fee, using PropCert effectively offsets nearly half of your annual membership fee. We’ve also negotiated substantial savings on valid BEE certificate verifications through AQRate, offering further support ahead of FFC renewal season. Charter Academy’s alternative CPD offers a more affordable, user-friendly option for property practitioners.
We encourage you to read this report in full and take note of the progress made to support and protect your business.
Jan le Roux
Chief Executive, Rebosa
IMPORTANT UPDATES
FFC Renewals made Simpler with PropCert
All Principals, Non-Principals, Candidates, Attorney Employees and Managing Agents whose FFCs expire on 31 December 2025 must apply for their FFCs to be renewed before 31 October 2025.
Principals must remember to renew first so that their agents FFCs are not delayed or cancelled.
To simplify the FFC renewal process Rebosa has endorsed an online application platform called PropCert.
Rebosa members can use this platform at no cost, as Rebosa covers the R150 (VAT inclusive) service fee on their behalf. Non-members are required to pay the service fee directly.
The platform helps property practitioners stay compliant with the Property Practitioners Act and saves time, effort, and paperwork. All documents are safely stored on a secure server environment and can always be accessed when needed. The PPRA application and supporting documents are automatically sent to PPRA from the platform and the application progress can be tracked online in real time.
The PropCert platform will open on 7 July 2025.
Use the following link to create an account and profile to begin your FFC renewal journey.
Need help:-
Email: propcert@rebosa.co.za
The issuing of FFCs is dependent on the PPRA’s IT system being operative. PropCert lodges the applications and cannot ensure prompt responses from PPRA.
Download Benefits of Using PropCert using the link below:-
Renewal Process for Principals of Multiple Firms on PropCert
Principals who are registered as the principal of more than one firm are required to submit a renewal application on the platform for each individual firm. However, it is important to note that only one renewal fee is payable to the PPRA. The PPRA does not require a separate payment per firm; instead, a single payment covers the renewal of all firms under the same principal.
Despite the platform requesting a proof of payment (POP) upload for each renewal application, principals must upload the same original proof of payment for each submission. The system requires a POP for each application purely for processing purposes, not as evidence of additional fees due.
Free PropCert Access for Rebosa Members
PropCert is available free of charge to Rebosa members, as Rebosa covers the service fee on their behalf. Most of the major real estate groups in the country are members of Rebosa. Agents should be reminded of the firm’s membership.
REBOSA Mandatory Disclosure Form
Rebosa applied to the Property Practitioners Regulatory Authority (PPRA) for a conditional exemption from the provisions of section 67(1) of the Property Practitioners Act, 22 of 2019, read together with regulation 36 of the Regulations.
These provisions require that a Mandatory Disclosure Form (MDF), in the prescribed format, be completed and annexed to every sale and lease agreement. However, the prescribed MDF has presented a number of practical challenges, particularly within the residential sector. Additionally, no official version existed for residential lease transactions.
We are pleased to confirm that the PPRA has granted Rebosa and its members a conditional exemption from section 67 and regulation 36, specifically for residential property transactions. This exemption is granted on the proviso that Rebosa has developed and submitted a revised version of the Mandatory Disclosure Forms, which members may now use in place of the prescribed format. These revised MDF documents have been designed to address the practical difficulties previously encountered and ensure appropriate coverage for both sale and lease agreements in the residential sector.
Members who choose to utilise the Rebosa MDF templates must ensure that:
The forms are completed using the official Rebosa templates provided; and
A copy of the PPRA exemption letter is retained in their compliance files for inspection purposes.
PPRA inspectors have been formally advised that Rebosa members are permitted to use the Rebosa MDFs. However, during inspections, they will request the exemption letter as confirmation of both Rebosa membership and the authority to use the exempted forms.
Download the documents using the links below:-
Rebosa Mandatory Disclosure Form for the Sale of Immovable Property
Rebosa Mandatory Disclosure Form for the Leasing of Immovable Property
PPRA Letter for Inspection Purposes
Charter Academy CPD Programme Endorsed by Rebosa
In February 2025 Charter Academy launched an alternative CPD programme for property practitioners. The programme is available online at a price of R1 480 all inclusive, R295 less than that of the PPRA. This includes the admin fee of R553 which must be paid over to the PPRA for using an external provider. No additional fees have to be paid to the PPRA. Charter ensures that the details of all participating agents along with their fees are sent to the PPRA in order for their details to be captured and updated on their MyCPD portals. There has been some confusion as PPRA recently sent invoices to participating agents but this has now been rectified as announced in a public notice on the PPRA website:-
(https://theppra.org.za/article/public_notice_charter_academy_cpd_enrolled_property_practitioners)
We urge our members who have not yet enrolled in CPD to take advantage of the Charter Academy offering which is endorsed by Rebosa and fully certified by the PPRA.
The benefits of enrolling in the Charter Academy CPD Programme speak for themselves.
Simpler and more affordable – SAVE R295 (PPRA price is R1,775.00)
Once-off payment of R1 480 (all inclusive)
Fully online. Complete your four modules anywhere and at anytime
Over 30 courses to choose from
Charter Academy handles all the admin on your behalf.
Various payment methods to choose from (Credit/Debit Card, EFT, Snapscan or Zapper)
Certificates of completing issued electronically immediately after completing each module
Fully functional help desk to assist with queries:-
Email – info@charteracademy.co.za
Phone: 011 486 1124
WhatsApp Support: 067 837 6897
Agents’ CPD records will be updated by PPRA in due course when PPRA’s IT system is operative. This delay will have NO impact on FFCs being renewed.
GENERAL UPDATES
B-BBEE Certificates
All registered entities, excluding sole proprietors, are required to submit either a valid B-BBEE certificate or a B-BBEE affidavit as part of their FFC renewal application.
Firms with an annual turnover of less than R2.5 million must complete a B-BBEE affidavit, signed and stamped by a Commissioner of Oaths. The signed and stamped affidavit serves as the B-BBEE certificate. The affidavit template can be downloaded from [insert link].
Firms with an annual turnover exceeding R2.5 million must obtain a valid B-BBEE certificate from a SANAS-accredited verification agency with property sector scope.
REBOSA has secured a discounted rate of R4,550.00 (excluding VAT) for its members through AQRate.
Details on how to access this offer are available for download on the following link:-
Important Note:
It is important to note that CIPC-issued B-BBEE certificates are based on the generic codes and do not reflect the property sector classification or thresholds, and are therefore not accepted by the PPRA.
Review of the 60-Year Criterion in Section 34 of the National Heritage Resources Act (Act No. 25 of 1999)
On 22 April Rebosa made a formal request to the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture and the Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture to formally review the 60-Year Criterion in Section 34 of the National Heritage Resources Act.
Section 34(1) of the Act, which restricts alterations or demolitions of structures older than 60 years without a permit, was designed to protect heritage buildings. However, its application now routinely affects ordinary homes with no historical value, creating unnecessary delays. As the 60-year threshold shifts forward over time, more non-heritage buildings are caught in the net. We fully support the Act’s intent, but call for a more practical, context-sensitive approach that balances heritage protection with the urgent needs of economic growth, housing delivery, and sector transformation.
We await confirmation from the respective recipients and will update members accordingly.
PPRA Admin Fees
In 2024, the PPRA Board passed a resolution introducing administrative fees for various services provided by the Regulator, including registration and licensing transactions. A notice issued by the Registrations and Licensing Department advised that, with effect from 1 November 2024, these services would attract administration fees in accordance with a newly issued fee schedule.
Rebosa formally challenged the imposition of these additional fees, pointing out that the Property Practitioners Act and its regulations prescribe the fees payable for new FFC registrations and Renewals.
Following this engagement, the PPRA acknowledged the concern, and the final schedule of fees no longer includes administrative charges for the issuance or renewal of Fidelity Fund Certificates.
Outstanding Fines and Fees
Please note that the PPRA’s accounting system automatically allocates any payments received towards outstanding amounts on a firm or individual’s account. This includes penalties, interest, or unpaid fees from previous periods. As a result, if there are any arrears owing to the PPRA, such amounts will be deducted from the funds intended for the FFC renewal. Where this occurs, the FFC will not be issued until the full outstanding balance is settled and the renewal fee is paid in full.
2025 Trust Account Audit Reports Submission Reminder
This is a reminder for business property practitioners who are not in possession of trust account exemption letters and have a financial year end of 28 February 2025.
The principals must ensure that their auditors submit the trust account audit reports to the Property Practitioners Regulatory Authority (PPRA) on or before 31 August 2025.
Read the full PPRA Notice below:-
https://www.rebosa.co.za/2025-trust-account-audit-reports-submission-reminder/
Historical Penalties – Reinstatement Without Penalties
As of 20 June 2024, practitioners returning to the industry after a period of absence are no longer penalised for failing to deregister, provided they were not active in the sector during that time. To avoid penalties, they must submit an affidavit confirming they did not operate as property practitioners while unregistered, along with supporting documents. Penalties will still apply to those who continued to work without a valid FFC.
Affidavits can be downloaded on Rebosa’s website ( and emailed to Kgaugelo.mphago@theppra.org.za, and follow up queries to vukani@theppra.org.za
Information Regulator and PAIA Compliance
The deadline for submitting the annual PAIA Section 32 return to the Information Regulator was 30 June 2025. If you have not yet submitted your return, this is now overdue and must be actioned without delay to ensure compliance.
In addition, all property practitioners are reminded that PAIA Manuals must be publicly accessible on your company website.
Template PAIA Manuals are available for download on the Rebosa website to assist you in meeting these statutory obligations.
https://www.rebosa.co.za/introduction-to-paia/
Qualification Status Update: SSETA Engagement
Rebosa is constantly engaging with SSETA to urgently address delays that are severely hindering career progression in the sector.
EISA Delay: No EISA centres, venues, or exam dates have been confirmed nationally. Candidates who completed the new NQF4 OC qualification cannot proceed without EISA to write the PDE4
NQF5 Unavailable: The NQF5 qualification (for Principals) is currently not being offered. We are awaiting the reinstatement of the legacy qualification NQF5 Real Estate as a stop-gap.
These delays are preventing practitioners from progressing, opening agencies, or earning an income, undermining transformation and entrepreneurship.
We have requested SSETA to provide an urgent update on EISA rollout, availability, and timelines, as well as confirmation on the NQF5 reintroduction.
Candidate estate agents may enrol for the NQF4 legacy qualification until 30 June 2026, or enrol for RPL if they have been active as an agent for 12 months or more.
Candidate Property Practitioner Status Upgrade to Non-Principal
What Is a Status Upgrade?
This is the process whereby a candidate Property Practitioner (PP) upgrades their status to become a Non-Principal PP in the real estate industry.
Who is Eligible to Upgrade their Status?
A candidate PP who:
Holds or held at the relevant time, a valid Fidelity Fund Certificate (FFC) as a candidate property practitioner.
Passed the NQF4 Real Estate qualification.
Passed the Professional Designation Examination Level 4 (PDE4).
How To Upgrade Your Status?
Read full notice on how to upgrade your status by accessing the link below:-
PDE Exam Date
The next PDE exam will take place on 14 August 2025. Registration for enrolment opened on the PPRA portal on 1 July 2025 and closing date for registration and payment is 31 July 2025.
PPRA and LPC Joint Communique on The Prohibition of Unethical Conduct Between Property Practitioners and Conveyancers
Both entities have received numerous complaints regarding the practice amongst property practitioners and conveyancers in terms of which professional work is allocated to conveyancers in exchange for kickbacks in the form of either monetary rewards or other incentives.
Conveyancers and property practitioners are hereby reminded that this practice constitutes a contravention of their respective Codes of Conduct. The LPC and PPRA will be working together to eradicate this practice and will take a zero-tolerance approach when it comes to prosecuting incidences of non-compliance.
Read the full notice below:-
Mr Clarence Caitin of the PPRA confirmed though “The practitioner should only be concerned when the coffee, lunch or entertainment is part of an arrangement in terms of which the practitioner’s clients are obliged or encouraged to use that particular conveyancer’s services”.
Unlawfully Conducting and Offering Free Property Evaluations
Property Practitioners are reminded that they may not use the term ‘Valuations’ in their marketing and advertising material. This is in contravention of the Property Valuers Profession Act and the Property Practitioners Act.
Read the full notice here:-
https://www.rebosa.co.za/market-and-rental-valuations-assessments-in-respect-of-immovable-property/
PPRA – South African Revenue Service Webinar: Understanding 3rd Party Rental Data Reporting Requirements
Many members were interested in the webinar the PPRA held on 5 June 2025 with SARS on ‘Understanding Third Party Rental Data Reporting”. The link to the recording and supporting documents can be accessed on Rebosa’s website.
