http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/48 Estate Management & Valuation Mon, 03 Aug 2026 07:54:30 GMT 2026-08-03T07:54:30Z http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/31879 Title: Collaborative Valuation: Harnessing Collective Expertise for Enhanced Practice Authors: Liman, Hassan Shuaibu; Amidu, Abdul-Rasheed; Levy, Deborah Abstract: Purpose – Research has investigated the effects of a range of behavioural issues in property valuation, with recent studies focusing on various approaches to enhancing the quality of valuation decisions. This study explores valuers’ opinions on how a collaborative approach enhances property valuation practice. Design/methodology/approach – This study adopts a qualitative research design. Data for the study were collected using semi-structured, in-depth interviews with 17 property valuers that carryout commercial property valuations in Auckland, New Zealand. The interview data were analysed using thematic analysis. Findings – The study identified five major themes related to valuers’ perception of how valuation practice could be enhanced through collaborative valuations. These themes revolve around benefits related either to valuers (i.e. increasing efficiency and managing personal bias), the valuation process (i.e. broadening sources of market evidence and enabling more robust property inspections) or the outcome of the valuation (i.e. improving the overall quality of valuation outcomes). Findings from the study further suggest that expert-novice collaboration provides complementary competencies that enable valuers to reason out their instincts within the valuation decision-making process. Practical implications – These findings call for policy reforms in valuation firms and professional institutions to foster collaborative learning environments that strengthen the credibility and integrity of valuation practice. Originality/value – This study contributes to the limited literature on collaborative valuation by providing empirical evidence on how collaborative practices can influence valuation quality. Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/31879 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/31138 Title: Barriers in achieving quality valuations: the New Zealand perspective Authors: Amidu, Abdul-Rasheed; Levy, Deborah; Bolomope, Muhammed; Liman, Hassan Shuaibu Abstract: Purpose To inform ways of improving valuation quality, this study seeks to understand the lived experiences of practising valuers regarding the challenges of conducting quality valuations. Design/methodology/approach This study adopts a qualitative strategy involving 19 semi-structured interviews with valuers in New Zealand. The interview data were analysed using progressive comparative analysis and the constant comparative method, which yielded comprehensive and well-founded conclusions. Findings The data analysis revealed several challenges that hinder the improvement and maintenance of valuation quality. These challenges were categorised into nine key areas, covering a wide range of issues, including a wide scope of practice, lack of experienced valuers, inappropriate use of graduate valuers, stakeholder expectations, access to relevant information, differing approaches, valuer attitudes and dissatisfaction with compensation. Practical implications The findings of this study have the potential to inform the valuation profession and other stakeholders about the challenges that practising valuers face in conducting quality valuations, which can ultimately lead to improvements in the valuation process. Originality/value This study contributes to the valuation literature, by highlighting the lived experiences of valuers in terms of the potential and challenges pertaining to valuation quality improvement. This has been an area that has received limited attention in the past, and an understanding of these issues has the potential to approach valuation quality in new and innovative ways. Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/31138 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/31137 Title: Adoption of digital technologies in valuation practice: a survey of valuers’ perspectives in New Zealand Authors: Amidu, Abdul-Rasheed; Levy, Deborah; Kasim, Iddrisu; Liman, Hassan Shuaibu Abstract: Purpose The adoption of digital technology among valuers globally remains low, limiting the profession’s ability to modernise and meet evolving market demands. The aim of this study is to investigate the factors influencing technology adoption among valuers in New Zealand. Design/methodology/approach Guided by existing literature and established technology acceptance theories, this study developed a survey instrument that was distributed to registered valuers in New Zealand. Responses from 131 participants were analysed using descriptive statistics and logistic regression. Findings The results reveal that a significant majority of valuers (60.3%) reported the non-adoption of digital technologies, indicating a substantial gap in the profession. The strongest driver of adoption was the valuers’ perception of opportunities, such as improved efficiency, valuation quality and professional transformation, with each unit increase in opportunity perception associated with a more than fourfold increase in adoption likelihood (AOR = 4.58, p = 0.001). While concerns about accuracy and data protection were common, their influence was weaker when opportunity perception was considered. Mid-career valuers (5–10 years of experience) showed lower adoption rates in unadjusted models, although this effect was not significant after controlling for other factors. Educational attainment showed some association, with master’s degree holders more likely to adopt, but this was limited by the sample size. Practical implications Efforts to increase adoption should focus on enhancing valuers’ understanding of the benefits of digital technologies through targeted communication, peer-led training and case-based demonstrations. Regulatory bodies should support this transition by addressing data protection concerns and promoting clear guidelines. Originality/value This study contributes novel insights into the underexplored area of technology adoption in New Zealand’s valuation profession. It highlights the primacy of individual opportunity perception over demographic or organisational factors and offers a foundation for future research and policy development. Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/31137 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/31136 Title: Post-millennial Urbanisation Dynamics of the Traditional Inner City Core of Ibadan Authors: Adeleye, Bamiji Michael; Magidimisha-Chipungu, Hangwelani Hope; Chipungu, Lovemore; Ohadugha, Chukwudi Bernhard; Liman, Hassan Shuaibu; Popoola, yobami Abayomi Abstract: The rate of urbanisation has been fast-tracked by post-millennial occurrences within traditional cities. In understanding urbanisation trends in cities in Africa, such as Ibadan, limited evidence and study have documented the post-millennial changes in the organic and traditional inner city landscapes. Despite the unplanned and uncoordinated urbanisation that is characterised by the influx of people into the inner city core of Ibadan, knowledge in respect of the spatial growth of the inner city local government areas (LGAs) is lacking. The aim of this study was to analyse the form, trends and intensity of urban expansion in the traditional inner city core of Ibadan between the years 2000 and 2020. To attain the aim of this study, three sets of satellite imageries (the Enhanced Thematic Mapper for 2000 and the operational Land Imagers for 2013 and 2020) were subjected to a maximum likelihood supervised classification. The study revealed that four types of urban expansion intensity (highly rapid, rapid, moderate, and very low) were identified as the areas of expansion in the built-up environment −from 6603.12ha to 10287.54ha. The study also revealed that for the period, 2000- 2013, all the local government areas within the core of Ibadan experienced edge expansion, while leapfrogging was identified in two) local government areas, namely, Ibadan North andIbadan Northeast, and edge expansion in three, namely, Ibadan Southwest, Ibadan Southeast, and Ibadan Northeast for the period, 2013 - 2020. The study further revealed varying urbandensification areas within the local government areas in the core of Ibadan, where the urban intensity and expansion types were being influenced by the urban densities recorded in each local government area in the Ibadan core. This study concluded that swift urban planning is required to address the urban sprawl at the edge of each of the inner city LGAs of Ibadan. Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/31136 2025-07-01T00:00:00Z