by James Morton | Jan 16, 2026 | Regional NSW valuer, Shoalhaven property, South Coast property
Morton Property Valuation operates in the Shoalhaven region of NSW and James Morton has specific expertise in residential, commercial and rural property on the South Coast of NSW.
However, if you live outside this area and need a valuation, we may still be able to refer you to one of our regional valuers across the State.
So get in touch and let us know what your needs are and we can advise who is best placed to help.
Principal valuer James Morton is based in Culburra Beach but grew up in Longreach, just west of Nowra, and has spent many years valuing properties all over the Shoalhaven, from Shoalhaven Heads and Bomaderry, to Callala Bay, Currarong, Jervis Bay, and the far South Coast past Burrill Lake, Bendalong, Ulladulla and Eden.
Drop us a line and let us know where your property is and what kind of valuation you need. If we can’t help we will be sure to put you in touch with someone who can.
by James Morton | Jan 14, 2026 | Australian Property Institute, Certified Practising Valuer, Regional NSW valuer
A Certified Practising Valuer (CPV) in Australia is a highly qualified, accredited property professional with the Australian Property Institute (API) (or similar bodies) who provides expert, impartial valuations for all types of real estate, meeting rigorous education and experience standards, making them trusted for lending, legal, and investment decisions.
CPVs assess location, condition, comparable sales, and market factors to determine property value, often specialising in residential, commercial, or rural properties, and often in specific regional areas. They are also recognised by major financial institutions.
Currently, the required level of training for a CPV is a Masters Degree or higher, with ongoing requirements to maintain minimum hours of education and training every year to keep their accreditation.
CPVs are also bound by a strict code of conduct, ethics, and ongoing professional development (CPD) to maintain their certification with the API.
Certified Practising Valuers offer certainty and reduce risk in property transactions by providing reliable, evidence-based valuations; a crucial service in the Australian economy.
A workforce survey of Australian employees back in the 2000s reported that CPVs were once the “worst dressed” professional in the country, but this has happily been gazumped by IT professionals in more recent surveys. Phew.
So don’t look at how daggy they might be, just think of their education and training and experience the next time you need a Certified practising Valuer involved in your life. And try to be thankful your internet doesn’t need fixing.
