Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Cost of Valuations (including GST)

Residential:

Standard dwellings                                                                   $   480

Large dwellings                                                                         $   580

Superior residences with lake or river views up to             $1,000 

Tauwhare, Horotiu, Ngaruawahia and Ohaupo                  $   520

Cambridge                                                                                 $   540

Te Awamutu, Taupiri, Huntly, Morrinsville                            $   540

Raglan, Ohinewai and Matamata,                                         $   570

Revaluations                                                                              $   390

Farmlets (depends on size of house)                                   $600-$850

Blocks with very large houses                                                $800 to $1,200

Progress payments                                                                  $   190

Commercial or industrial properties incur time based fees and an estimate will be provided on request.

Time Frame for Report

Residential -- normally 2 days within Hamilton City, or in close proximity
Farmlets -- normally 2 days in close proximity to Hamilton City
Commercial and industrial -- 2 to 3 days is aimed at, depending upon report complexity

What is Involved

Physically inspection of property, inside and out, including measuring up buildings, photographs, inspection of applicable sales evidence in locality, and drafting report to comply with NZIV/PINZ standards plus Compliance Statement IVS3.

Content of Report

Legal Description, including copy of Computer Freehold Register Identifier; Rating Valuation; Valuation calculation and methods adopted; supporting sales and rental evidence (if applicable); Property Risk Analysis; description of property, zoning, building age, construction and condition, any other buildings and site development; comment on any areas of concern, such as zoning; title encumbrances and building construction, plus whether any further investigation of these is warranted; compliance statement; and International Valuation Standards and valuation policies adopted in preparing the report.