Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Cost of Valuations (including GST)

Residential:  
Standard dwellings $ 460
Large dwellings $ 575
Superior residences with lake or river views up to $ 1,000
Tauwhare, Horotiu, Ngaruawahia and Ohaupo $ 515
Cambridge $ 535
Te Awamutu, Taupiri, Huntly, Morrinsville $ 535
Raglan, Ohinewai and Matamata $ 565
Revaluations $ 380
Farmlets (depends on size of house) $ 600 - $ 850
Blocks with very large houses $ 800 to $ 1,200
Progress payments $ 180
Insurance chattels $ 285


Commercial or industrial properties incur time-based fees and an estimate will be provided upon 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.