Property Valuer career guide
Property Valuers assess the market value of residential, commercial and land assets for sales, mortgages, taxation and investment decisions.
Career guide reviewed by Certyz · October 2026
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What does a Property Valuer do?
Property Valuers assess the market value of residential, commercial and land assets for sales, mortgages, taxation and investment decisions.
- Office
- Residential properties
- Commercial properties
- Site visits
- Property consultancies
- Banks
- Mortgage lenders
- Surveying firms
- Local authorities
How to become a Property Valuer
Property valuers develop specialist expertise in property markets, valuation methods and legislation before becoming qualified professionals.
Degree or Degree Apprenticeship in Real Estate, Surveying or Property followed by professional experience.
RICS
Skills and progression for Property Valuer
- Analytical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Communication
- Report writing
- Numerical analysis
- Senior Valuer
- Associate Director
- Director
- Partner
- Business Owner
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