... and practising valuers in Kenya and interviews of key informants from registered and practising valuers, valuers' clients (commercial banks) and professional bodies. Findings The study found that client influence negatively impacts the valuation profession, contributing to inaccurate valuation outcomes...

... to achieve greater accuracy in practice. Design/methodology/approach An online questionnaire was designed and administered on the Australian Property Institute (API) registered valuers, attempting to examine their perceptions on the current state of valuation accuracy in Australia. The variables...

...Abdul-Rasheed Amidu; David Boyd; Fernand Gobet Purpose Behavioural studies of valuers have suggested that valuers rely on a number of cognitive strategies involving reasoning and intuition when undertaking a valuation task. However, there are few studies of the actual reasoning mechanisms...

... been argued that the use of technology-based advanced valuation methods can help to narrow the gap between asset valuations and actual sale prices. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the property valuation methods being adopted by Australian valuers and the factors influencing their level...

...Sara Wilkinson; Dulani Halvitigala; Hera Antoniades Purpose Valuers face significant challenges as valuation becomes automated and the role evolves from economic analysis to data handling and processing. The purpose of this paper is to identify new knowledge and skills Valuers will need...

...Sara Wilkinson; Hera Antoniades; Dulani Halvitigala Purpose Valuers face significant challenges as processes become automated and the role evolves to data handling and processing. To survive and thrive, valuers must respond to a changing market. The purpose of this paper is to examine the issues...

... to be liable for damages for economic loss due to a fall in the property market. To do otherwise is to risk making the valuer the insurer of all of the client’s risks. © MCB UP Limited 1996 Clients Damages Insurance Liability Negligence Valuers The past few months have seen a number...