GOVERNMENT VALUATIONS
Sir, —It will probably be of interest to a few readers of “The Press,” as well as myself, if you could tell us if a government valuer has any right to view the interior of a home for valuation purposes? These are questions recently asked by one:—“May I see through?” “What is the lining?” “Bench top and sink?” “What stove?” “Porcelain bath and basin?” “Built-in wardrobes?” and finally “Washing machine or copper and tubs?” —Yours, etc., CURIOUS.
[This letter was referred to the Christchurch branch manager of the Valuation Department (Mr A. J. Traynor), who commented as follows:—“No valuer can make a proper valuation without a complete inspection and in valuing a residence the items mentioned by ‘Curious’ are relevant to its valuation, together with other items which are not apparent with an external inspection only. The authority for a valuer, employed by the Valuation Department, to inspect any property is contained in Section 7 <1) of the Valuation of Land Act, 1951. When requested the valuer would be pleased to produce his authority-card before making his inspection.’’]
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Press, Volume XCIII, Issue 27896, 18 February 1956, Page 5
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