E-business and its impact on commercial property valuation in private practice firms

The use of the Internet has grown significantly in private practice surveying firms in recent years. Initially used as a research and communication device, the industry is finding new ways of using this technology. Property valuers have an important role to play in the development of the profession and in some cases it has been suggested that the Internet and new technology may render obsolete the traditional role of the valuer in private practice. This paper sets out to explore whether the suggestions carry any weight. Copyright © 2001 Henry Stewart Publications