There is a constant need to determine the value of property for the purpose of financing, reporting to shareholders, cost accounting, mergers or takeovers... through to rent reviews, rates assessment, expropriations, arbitration and litigation. One of the frequent applications of the valuer's skill is to determine values for purchase or sale, and for insurance purposes.

Valuers are qualified to undertake valuations in all classes of properties, including commercial and industrial properties, all types of residential properties, agricultural and special use properties.

However, most valuers tend to specialise and do not undertake the full range of valuations. It is therefore vitally important for clients to select and appoint a registered valuer with the relevant practical experience required to undertake the specific valuation. The General Secretary or the local branches of the Institute can assist potential clients in this regard.

A list of all the members with their specialist fields and their contact information is available from the membership list.