Pictured above: Matthew Anwyl
A new registration scheme for valuers will start in April to
reinforce professional standards and raise consumer confidence in
the delivery of valuation advice.
The RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) has set up
the scheme to enable chartered surveyors who carry out valuations
according to RICS 'Red Book' standard to register and have their
competence monitored.
The Valuer Registration Scheme is welcomed by chartered
surveyors Berrys at Shrewsbury who plan to register 11 of their
valuers across the North West and Midlands.
"We have regularly carried out Red Book valuations for many
years now and this new scheme will increase the credibility of
valuers and provide a clear route for customers to find the best
regulated and qualified professionals for the job," said Matt
Anwyl, managing partner of Berrys.
"The 'Red Book' is the bible for valuers and although a lot of
surveyors offer 'Red Book' valuations we believe that the register
with its commitment to regular audits will ensure the quality of
valuations is to a high standard.
"Although the register doesn't officially start until April,
financial organisations such as the AMC (Agricultural Mortgage
Corporation) will start stipulating that valuations for their
mortgages should only be conducted by surveyors listed in the
Valuer Registration Scheme."
The cost of registration will be around £140 per surveyor
and those listed will have to meet specified requirements and be
prepared to have their valuations audited at any time.
"Sound, independent valuations are vitally important in this
modern world, underpinning nearly all financial decisions,
from home mortgages to major investment and corporate finance
transactions, and the Red Book and Valuer Registration with
regulation will ensure a high standard is retained throughout the
profession," he added.
For further details contact Matthew Anwyl at Berrys on 01743
271697 or email matt.anwyl@berrybros.com. To view Berrys website
please visit www.berrybros.com