1 June 2026
SHW - AI supports valuation. Valuers deliver it
Building Consultancy, Valuation
As Artificial Intelligence continues to gain traction within the property sector, one of its most practical applications emerging is the handling of statutory enquiries for valuation reports.
Traditionally, gathering statutory information - planning history, local authority records, environmental constraints, highways data -has been a time-consuming and often fragmented process. AI is now helping to streamline this. By rapidly searching multiple data sources, AI tools can extract, summarise relevant information and flag potential risks in a fraction of the time, allowing valuers to focus on analysis rather than administration.
However, it’s important not to overstate its reliability. AI outputs are only as strong as the data they rely on. Incomplete datasets, outdated records, or most importantly - misinterpretation of nuanced statutory language - can lead to inaccuracies. As such, professional oversight remains essential.
AI is not replacing valuers, it is augmenting them. The future lies in combining technological capability with professional judgement to deliver robust, defensible valuations.
SHW adopts AI to free up our valuers to focus on factors that influence value, reduce risk and improve our turnaround times.
