Charting the Future of Valuation in Europe

About this Survey

The valuation profession is undergoing significant change — from advances in technology to the rise of ESG and intangibles, evolving market demands, and a shifting regulatory landscape. The IVSC Europe Committee is leading this survey to gather insights from across the valuation ecosystem on how the profession must evolve to stay relevant, credible, and fit for purpose.

Your responses will directly inform the IVSC’s standards development, thought leadership, and engagement with regulators, valuation bodies, and market participants across Europe and beyond. The survey takes less than 10 minutes to complete and all responses are anonymous. Thank you for contributing to this important conversation.

Instructions

Please answer each question based on your experience and perspective.
For multiple choice questions, select the option(s) that best reflect your view.
Some questions allow you to select more than one option or include a short written answer.
Responses will be analysed to identify trends and differences across countries, sectors, and stakeholder types.

SECTION 1: About You

In which country are you primarily based?(Required)

Country

Which best describes your organisation?

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

Other (please specify)

Which best describes your professional role?

Valuation practitioner

User of valuations

Policy or regulatory professional

Academic or educator

Other

Other (please specify)

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

SECTION 2: The Future of Valuation

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?

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?

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

Other (please specify)

Additional comments

Do you have any further comments in relation to this section 'The future of valuation'?

SECTION 3: Standards and Professionalism

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

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

Other (please specify)

Additional comments

Do you have any further comments in relation to this section 'Standards and Professionalism'?

SECTION 4: Technology and Innovation

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

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

Other (please specify)

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

Other (please specify)

Additional comments

Do you have any further comments in relation to this section 'Technology and Innovation'?

SECTION 5: ESG and Emerging Priorities

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

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

Other (please specify)

Additional comments

Do you have any further comments in relation to this section 'ESG and Emerging Priorities'?

SECTION 5: SECTION 6: Final Reflections

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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Charting the Future of Valuation in Europe

About this Survey

Instructions

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

Standards

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Get involved

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