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Fees depend on the property type, size, and purpose of the valuation. A standard residential valuation in Auckland typically ranges from $600 to $1,200 plus GST. Commercial, industrial, and specialist valuations are quoted individually based on complexity. We provide a fixed-fee quote before starting any work — no surprises.
A residential valuation is typically completed within 3 to 5 working days from the date of inspection. The on-site inspection itself usually takes 30 to 60 minutes. Commercial and specialist valuations may take longer depending on the complexity of the property and the amount of market research required. If you need an urgent turnaround, let us know — we can often accommodate tighter timeframes.
Yes. Seagars is on the approved valuation panel of every major New Zealand bank — ANZ, BNZ, Westpac, ASB, and Kiwibank. Our valuations are also accepted by all other significant lending institutions in New Zealand. When you order a valuation from us, you can be confident it will be accepted by your bank.
A council rating valuation (RV or CV) is a mass appraisal used by councils to set rates. It's produced using automated models and is often years out of date. A registered valuation is an individual, detailed assessment by a qualified registered valuer who physically inspects the property and analyses current market evidence. Banks, courts, and the IRD require registered valuations — a rating valuation won't be accepted for these purposes.
Common reasons include: bank mortgage lending and refinancing, buying or selling a property, relationship property settlements, estate and succession planning, insurance assessments, tax and accounting purposes (including brightline and depreciation), lease rent reviews, compulsory acquisition under the Public Works Act, and resource consent or planning disputes. If you're unsure whether you need a valuation, give us a call — we're happy to advise.
During a residential inspection, we assess the property's location, land area and contour, building construction and condition, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, quality of fixtures and fittings, any renovations or additions (consented or otherwise), garaging and outbuildings, and any issues that could affect value such as weathertightness, flooding, or boundary encroachments. For commercial properties, we also review lease terms, tenant covenants, building services, and compliance.
Yes. We can provide valuations specifically for insurance purposes, including indemnity value (market value) and replacement or reinstatement cost estimates. This is particularly useful for high-value properties, heritage buildings, or commercial properties where standard sum-insured calculators may not be accurate.
There's no fixed rule, but most banks require a valuation to be less than 90 days old for lending purposes. If you're not transacting, a fresh valuation every 3 to 5 years gives you a reliable picture of where your asset sits in the market. Property values can move significantly in that time, especially in Auckland.
All our valuers are registered under the Valuers Act 1948 and hold current annual practising certificates. They are members of the New Zealand Institute of Valuers (NZIV) and the Property Institute of New Zealand (PINZ). Several of our senior staff hold Fellow status (FNZIV) and are members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS). Our team includes valuers with bachelor's degrees in property, business, and agriculture.
Our core coverage area is the Auckland region — from Wellsford in the north to Pukekohe in the south. For properties outside Auckland, we can refer you to trusted independent valuation firms in other regions. Our focus on Auckland means we know this market deeply — that's better for you than a generalist covering the whole country.
Market value is the estimated price a property would sell for in an open market transaction between a willing buyer and seller. Going concern value includes the value of the business operating from the property — relevant for hotels, motels, rest homes, childcare centres, and similar trading properties. We use going concern methodology when the business and property are inseparable.
Yes. Our senior valuers have extensive experience giving expert evidence in the High Court, District Court, and Environment Court. We prepare briefs of evidence, attend expert conferences, and present evidence under cross-examination. We've been involved in relationship property disputes, Public Works Act claims, lease rent reviews, rating objections, and resource consent hearings.
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