Construction Opportunity: Land and Property Valuer

Land and property valuer Current Vacancies

2007-03-06:

Land and property valuers estimate the market value of land, buildings and commercial property real estate for clients, with a view to maximising profit from sale or rental income.
Valuers are normally qualified surveyors who specialise in this particular field. They work for private companies, local, regional and national government.
Other aspects of the work include business and insurance valuations, compensation assessment, investment appraisal and performance measurement, rating and taxation, funding, financing and the measurement of property for agency and valuation purposes.
Valuers can also specialise in valuing and auctioneering plant and machinery.
Valuers normally work 37 to 40 hours a week, however, for viewing property and holding auctions, some weekend or evening work may be necessary.
Many auctions are held at weekends to attract the maximum number of potential bidders.
Outdoor work is common for land and property valuers.
Financial institutions, the Civil Service and local government, the Valuation Office Agency are other possibilities.
Many opportunities depend upon building up relevant experience, as well as possessing appropriate academic qualifications.
Some valuers become consultants and work on a freelance basis. There may be opportunities to work with firms offering European cross-border valuation services, as land and property markets open up. Experienced valuersearn between 24,000 and 36,000. (Permalink)

Land Registry Making property tranactions easier for all

2008-02-20: Salary range: 37,173 - 37,173 All appointments to Land Registry are subject to verification checks laid down by the Cabinet Office Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Posts at Head Office in London present an opportunity to gain an insight into many policy and operational areas of Land Registry work. In addition to Registration Officer and Registration Executive posts, Land Registry has an occasional need to recruit specialists at a variety of grades and locations within England and Wales. Posts at Head Office in London present an opportunity to gain an insight into many policy and operational areas of Land Registry work. In addition to Registration Officer and Registration Executive posts, Land Registry has an occasional need to recruit specialists at a variety of grades and locations within England and Wales. Flexible working hours - Comprehensive training and development opportunities to maintain and develop a stable and effective land registration system throughout England and Wales. Home Information Packs (HIPs) (2) Ownership (16) Boundaries: Can Land Registry help resolve a boundary dispute with your neighbour? Business Link National Business Advice Centre. Consumer Gateway Information and advice for consumers. Crown Estate Manages land and property owned by the Queen. Government Gateway Government services over the Internet. Government Network News Press releases from government departments and organisations. Independent Complaints Reviewer Investigates complaints about the Land Registry, the Public Record Office, the Charity Commission and the Housing Corporation. Law Commission Law Commission, Land Registration for the 21st Century: A Conveyancing Revolution. Legal Services Commission Administers two legal schemes in England and Wales. Interested persons should apply to land registry at http://www.landregistry.gov.uk/about_us/current/vacancy/ (Permalink)