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Find a registered valuer now with our guide

Want to know how much your home’s worth?

Ben Tutty
Last updated: 8 December 2024 | 6 min read
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A registered valuation provides an accurate, impartial assessment of your property's worth. Valuers must be certified members of the New Zealand Institute of Valuers.

Find a valuer by checking the official list, seeking recommendations from professionals like agents or lawyers, and reviewing their experience. Costs average around $800+ GST but vary based on property size, location, and complexity.

Valuations are essential for sellers setting a price, buyers making an offer, and securing bank finance, especially for first-home buyers or construction loans.

How to find a registered valuer

A complete list of valuers who hold a current certificate

Get recommendations from other professionals

Look at online reviews

Look for relevant experience

It's a good idea to get a valuation before selling.

How much does a registered valuation in NZ cost?

Why might I need a register valuation?

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A registered valuation is the most accurate way of finding out what your house is worth, short of selling.

How does the registered valuation process work?

A registered valuer isn’t the only way to find out what your home’s worth

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