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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 valuer offers the most accurate way to determine your property's worth without selling. Find one through professional recommendations, online reviews, or the official list of valuers certified by the New Zealand Institute of Valuers.

A standard valuation costs around $800+ GST but varies by property. They are crucial for:

- Selling or buying property

- Securing bank finance

- Impartial assessments like dividing relationship property

Always confirm a valuer's experience and get a quote before engaging their services.

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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Impartiality

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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