"A value is valuable when the value of value is valuable to oneself."
Dayananda Saraswati 1824-1883
Values and valuation are much discussed but often misunderstood. In the financial world this can lead to misunderstanding, market inefficiency and mispricing.
Valuology advises valuation providers, valuation users and professional organisations on how their processes and procedures can be improved to ensure that valuations are properly prepared and understood by those who rely on them. Our objective is to maximise market confidence in the valuations provided and minimise risks for providers and users.
To see what we do click or download our ebrochure.
IVSC consultation draft on proposed changes to standards.
The IVSC has issued a consultation draft of changes it is proposing to the IVS, to be effective from 31 January 2028.
The main proposed changes are:
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A new IVS 107 on Quality Controls
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The IVS 200 series on businesses and business assets have been rewritten to give clear instructions rather than discuss concepts
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IVS 410 Development Property has been merged with IVS 400 Real Estate.
Comments are required before 30 April 2026.
We have a dedicated page with links to the IVSC’s proposals to which we will also upload our comments once we have digested the detail.
Resources for Valuers
We have published a few books on techical issues that valuers may find helpful. More information can be found by following the "Books" link below:
Working in conjunction with Valos we have also produced checklists to help see whether a set of valuation terms or a report are compliant with the RICS Valuation Standards:
Keeping Lookout
We review proposed new laws, regulations and standards that are relevant to valuers. We then produce summaries of the key things valuers need to know and what we think of the proposals. We also provide a copy of any response we make to consultations.