Assessment on the Perception of Registered Valuers

The study has focused on Traditional Valuation Methods (TVM) and Automated Valuation Method (AVM) as an advanced approach for property valuation more especially for rating purposes by assessing the perception of registered valuers upon its adoption. The study is of more importance to property professionals because its findings will assist in coming up with absolute decisions on whether to adopt AVM as a substitute or supplement to TVM or not to adopt it at all. The research methods consisted of a wide review of relevant literature on AVM and TVM coupled with the collection and analysis of empirical data. Primary data was collected by conducting interviews and through the structured questionnaires which were distributed to registered valuers and officials from Mzuzu City Council.