How to become a land and property valuer
There are several routes to becoming a land and property valuer. You could complete a university or college course, an apprenticeship, or on-the-job training.
You should explore these routes to becoming a land and property valuer to find out which is the right one for you. Although some of these options have certain qualification requirements, many employers are more interested in people who are enthusiastic, willing to learn and can follow instructions.
University
You could complete an undergraduate degree to become a land and property valuer.
Alternatively, you could complete a specialised higher qualification approved by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, or a distance learning course with the University College of Estate Management.
If you already have a non-accredited undergraduate degree in a relevant subject, such as law, economics or maths, you could complete an accredited postgraduate qualification in surveying to help you become a land and property valuer.
Some employers advertise graduate trainee schemes for entry level land and property valuers which would help you develop your skills in the workplace.
College/training provider
You could complete a college course which offers an introduction to surveying to help you on your career path to becoming a land and property valuer, such as a level 3 diploma in Construction and the Built Environment or a T Level in Construction Design, Surveying and Planning.
Alternatively, you could train in law or conveyancing to gain useful knowledge for a career in land and property valuation.
You could complete a professional qualification through the Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) such as Level 4 Diploma in Conveyancing Law and Practice or a Level 6 Diploma in Conveyancing Law and Practice.
If you’d prefer to focus on law, you could complete a Level 3 Professional Diploma in Law and Practice or a Level 6 Professional Higher Diploma in Law and Practice.
Apprenticeship
You could complete a chartered surveyor degree apprenticeship, to help you gain a job as a land and property valuer.
Apprenticeships are open to anyone over the age of 16. As an apprentice, you’ll be fully employed by a company and expected to work a minimum of 30 hours a week. Your time will be split between on-the-job experience and attending a college or training provider.
Work
If you have previous experience working for an estate agent or land agent, or qualifications which enable you to work as a surveying technician, you may be able to complete further qualifications on-the-job to become a land and property valuer.
Work experience
Work experience is essential to gaining employment within the industry. You could gain this at school, or by working weekends and holidays with a company or relative who works as a land and property valuer. Potential employers will always be pleased to see work experience listed on your CV.
Skills
Additional skills which could benefit anyone considering a job as a land and property valuer include:
- Knowledge of building and construction
- Excellent communication skills
- Good maths and analytical thinking skills
- Ability to pay attention to detail.
