Role

Registered Valuer / Director

Qualifications
  • Member of the New Zealand Institute of Valuers
  • Member of the Property Institute of New Zealand (MPINZ)
  • Post Graduate Diploma Property Valuation
  • Bachelor of Commerce
  • Diploma of Farm Management

Experience

Kate is the Director and owner of Valuation Partners. 

Having spent over 10 years working in marketing and research overseas, Kate returned to New Zealand in 2008 to complete a Graduate Diploma in Property Valuation at Lincoln University and embark on a career in property valuation. She started working in Christchurch during her studies and then began full time employment on the completion of her course, gaining her registration in early 2012.

Kate undertakes a variety of valuations covering residential, lifestyle and commercial property and has a particular interest in energy efficient homes and new builds and works with a variety of architects and builders in this space to support mutual clients.  

Kate is based in Canterbury and for the past 4 years has been a weekly visitor to Queenstown lakes for work. She is also an experienced researcher, looking at feasibility of development projects and property market trends.

Kate enjoys building strong relationships with colleagues and clients and completing projects to the very highest standards.  In addition to her formal training, Kate offers wide industry knowledge and a high level of business acumen and understanding to her clients.