Charting the Future of Valuation in Europe

How is valuation changing across Europe, and what will the profession need to stay relevant and trusted?

The IVSC Europe Committee’s 2026 European Valuation Survey is now open. Share your view on the trends reshaping valuation across the region.

The survey takes around 10 minutes, and responses are anonymous by default. Building on last year’s survey, which drew responses from 31 countries, this is part of our growing picture of a profession in transition.

The survey will be replicated across other world regions to offer a perspective on global trends.

This survey is also available in:

Deutsch; Español; Français; Italiano; Nederlands; Polski

1About you

2The future of valuation

3Standards and professionalism

4Technology and innovation

5ESG and emerging priorities

6Trust, public understanding and skills

7Final reflections

About you

A few details so we can compare views across countries, sectors and stakeholder groups. Responses are anonymous.

In which country are you primarily based?(Required)

Which best describes your organisation?(Required)

Valuation firm or service provider

Financial institution or lender

Corporate (non-financial sector)

Regulator, policymaker or statutory authority

Valuation Professional Organisation (VPO)

Academic or research institution

Investor, asset owner or investment firm

Other

Which best describes your professional role?(Required)

Valuation practitioner

User of valuations

Policy or regulatory professional

Academic or educator

Other

What is your main area of valuation practice or interest?

Select all that apply.

Real estate

Business and intangible assets

Financial instruments

Infrastructure, plant and equipment

Non-financial liabilities

Generalist or multi-asset focus

I do not perform or commission valuations

How many years of experience do you have in valuation or a closely related field?

New for 2026.

Less than 5 years

5–10 years

11–20 years

More than 20 years

Not applicable

Approximately how large is your organisation?

New for 2026.

Sole practitioner or fewer than 10 staff

10–50

51–250

251–1,000

More than 1,000

Not applicable / prefer not to say

Do you work on cross-border valuations (assets, clients or portfolios in more than one country)?

New for 2026.

Yes, regularly

Yes, occasionally

Not applicable

Use of your written comments

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The future of valuation

How the role of valuation is changing across Europe.

Which of the following will have the most influence on the future of valuation in Europe?

Select up to 3.

Technology, data, and automation

ESG, sustainability, and intangible value drivers

Cross-border investment and global market integration

Regulatory change and cross-border alignment

Shifting client expectations and valuation use cases

Talent development and skills for the future

Public trust and professional credibility

How would you describe public trust in valuation professionals in your country?(Required)

Very high – valuers are highly regarded and seen as independent experts

High – generally trusted, with some public uncertainty

Moderate – recognised in the industry but limited public understanding

Low – credibility is regularly questioned

Very low – public perception of valuation is poor

Don’t know

How confident are you that valuation practice in your country will remain relevant and fit for purpose in 2030 without significant change?(Required)

Very confident – current practices are forward-looking

Somewhat confident – improvements are needed

Not confident – a major shift is required

Don’t know

What is the biggest risk if the valuation profession fails to evolve in line with market developments?

Loss of trust and relevance

Regulatory intervention or fragmentation

Disintermediation by technology firms or alternative providers

Diminished global consistency

Other

Which improvements are most needed for valuation to remain fit for purpose by 2030?

New for 2026. Select your top 3.

Better quality and integration of data

Stronger governance and documentation of models and assumptions

Closer alignment with regulation and disclosure requirements

Training in technology and advanced analytics

Greater standardisation across markets

Clearer communication of valuations to non-specialists

Stronger safeguards for independence

Other

Any further comments on the future of valuation?

Standards and professionalism

The role of consistent standards and IVSC’s priorities.

How important is it to have a consistent set of valuation standards across Europe?(Required)

Critically important – essential for credibility and comparability

Important – helpful for consistency, especially cross-border

Somewhat important – useful but not essential

Not important – national approaches are sufficient

Don’t know

What should be the top priority for IVSC and its European partners over the next five years?

Supporting convergence and adoption of international standards

Promoting greater recognition of the valuation profession

Addressing ESG, intangibles, and emerging asset types

Strengthening collaboration with regulators

Enhancing education, training, and entry into the profession

Other

To what extent are the International Valuation Standards (IVS) used in your market?

New for 2026.

Fully embedded – the primary framework in practice

Widely used alongside national standards

Partially used in some sectors or organisations

Rarely used

Don’t know

In your view, what most undermines the consistency of valuation across Europe today?

New for 2026. Select up to 2.

Fragmented national standards

Divergent regulation between jurisdictions

Limited availability or quality of data

Inconsistent application and professional judgement

Weak oversight or enforcement

Variation in skills and training

Other

Any further comments on standards and professionalism?

Technology and innovation

How technology, data and AI are shaping valuation work.

How would you describe the current impact of technology on your valuation work?(Required)

Transformative – reshaping how we operate

Significant – widely used, changing workflows

Moderate – some use, but limited impact

Minimal – little use of digital tools

Not applicable

What are the biggest barriers to adopting advanced technology in valuation?

Select up to 2.

High implementation costs

Limited access to high-quality data

Skills or training gaps

Unclear regulation or legal risk

Internal or cultural resistance

Other

What role do you believe valuation professionals will play in a more technology-driven future?

Oversight and assurance – validating models and data

Interpretation and judgement – applying context and insight

Advisory – guiding clients through complexity

Technical – designing and managing valuation models

Minimal – traditional roles will be phased out

Other

How is artificial intelligence (including generative AI and large language models) currently used in your valuation work?

New for 2026.

Not used

Exploring or piloting

Used for research and drafting

Used in analysis and modelling

Embedded in core workflows

Don’t know

What is your biggest concern about greater use of AI in valuation?

New for 2026.

Accuracy and reliability of outputs

Loss of professional judgement / commoditisation

Lack of explainability or auditability

Data security and confidentiality

Regulatory and liability risk

Over-reliance and erosion of skills

I have no significant concerns

Other

Any further comments on technology and innovation?

ESG and emerging priorities

Where ESG and new asset types affect valuation.

How important will ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) factors be in valuation practice over the next five years?(Required)

Critically important – ESG will become integral to most valuations

Important – ESG will influence many but not all valuation scenarios

Somewhat important – ESG will apply in specific sectors or asset types

Not important – ESG will remain marginal

Don’t know

Which of the following areas do you expect to become more central to valuation practice by 2030?

Select up to 3.

Intangible assets (e.g. brand, IP, data)

ESG-related factors (e.g. carbon risk, social impact)

Financial instruments and structured products

Digital assets and tokenised securities

Infrastructure and energy transition assets

Human capital and workforce-related assets

Other

In your experience, how do ESG factors most often affect valuation today?

New for 2026.

They directly affect cash flows, pricing or yields

They mainly affect risk assessment

They are mainly a matter of disclosure and compliance

They have limited effect on value

It varies significantly by asset class or sector

Over the past 12 months, how has the importance of ESG factors in your valuation work changed?

New for 2026.

Increased

Stayed the same

Decreased

Don’t know

Any further comments on ESG and emerging priorities?

Trust, public understanding and skills

Two themes the 2025 report raised but did not measure directly.

Trust in valuation among professional and institutional users (e.g. banks, investors, auditors)

New for 2026.

High

Moderate

Low

Don’t know

Trust in valuation among the general public

New for 2026.

High

Moderate

Low

Don’t know

What would most improve public understanding and trust in valuation?

New for 2026. Select up to 2.

Clearer explanation of what valuers do and how independence is safeguarded

More transparent disclosure of assumptions and methods

Scenario-based or range-based reporting

Greater public visibility of standards and oversight

Stronger professional accountability

Other

Which skills will be most important for valuers to develop over the next five years?

New for 2026. Select up to 3.

Data literacy

AI and technology fluency

ESG and sustainability expertise

Sector or asset-class specialisation

Communicating and explaining professional judgement

Regulatory and compliance knowledge

Ethics and independence

Other

Final reflections

Two quick closing questions.

What three words best describe how you feel about the future of valuation in Europe? — Word 1

Word 2

Word 3

Is there anything else you’d like to share about the future of valuation or your experience within the profession?

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About you

The future of valuation

Standards and professionalism

Technology and innovation

ESG and emerging priorities

Trust, public understanding and skills

Final reflections

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Charting the Future of Valuation in Europe

About you

The future of valuation

Standards and professionalism

Technology and innovation

ESG and emerging priorities

Trust, public understanding and skills

Final reflections

There are more than 200 member organisations of the IVSC, operating in 137 countries worldwide. Join them.

There are more than 200 member organisations
of the IVSC, operating in 137 countries worldwide. Join them.