The World Association of Valuation Organisations (WAVO) has signed a Memorandum of Collaboration with the Pan American Union of Valuation Associations (UPAV) on Thursday 8 October 2026 in Madrid Spain
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The global voice of the valuation profession
WAVO acts in the public interest. It supports the consistent application of the International Valuation Standards (IVS), promotes best practices, sets criteria for educational standards, and facilitates lifelong learning across borders.
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6th IVSC–WAVO Global Valuation Conference
16–18 November 2026, Cologne, Germany. Hosted by HypZert as part of its Anniversary Annual Convention.
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Elevate the standard of valuation. Worldwide.
Comprehensive courses, certifications and continuing education for valuers and real-estate professionals, built on International Valuation Standards and jointly developed with the IVSC.
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"One of the main goals of WAVO is to be the global umbrella organisation for VPOs through our Global Education Hub. This educational portal is set to contain numerous education courses from across the globe, setting the standard for quality and competency aligned with the International Valuation Standards."— Robert Hecek AM, Executive President, WAVO
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About WAVOConsistently high quality, in the public interest.
WAVO is a body which brings together professional property valuation organisations that represent valuers and related property consultants employed in private practice, business and industry, the public sector, and education — as well as specialised groups that interface frequently with the profession.
We carry out our mission by promoting best practices, supporting robust and consistent standards, encouraging higher education, and facilitating lifelong learning among our members and their members.
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"To ensure the provision of services of consistently high quality and uniformity, in the public interest."— WAVO Mission Statement
Our MissionWhy WAVO exists.
WAVO is exploring becoming the global umbrella association for Valuation Professional Organisations (VPOs) — a federation model, with associates and affiliates of similar member organisations that support and complement the valuation profession.
- WAVO acts in the public interest and has no profit-making purpose.
- To be the global voice of the valuation profession.
- WAVO serves the public interest by working closely with VPOs to develop and enhance the valuation and related professions, ensuring services of consistent high quality and uniformity.
- WAVO carries out its mission by promoting best practices, supporting robust and consistent standards, encouraging higher education, and facilitating lifelong learning among the members of its member organisations.
Key ObjectivesFive priorities driving our work.
Serve the public interest by enhancing a global valuation profession that is transparent and consistent.
Promote the global valuation profession and speak out on the current issues facing the profession.
Provide feedback and input to the IVSC on the development of International Valuation Standards (IVS), and work on their adoption and implementation as the global standard for the profession.
Assist, guide and monitor the application of the IVS.
Strengthen governance relating to compliance with WAVO Professional Member Organisations (PMOs) for VPOs.
What We DoFour pillars behind everything WAVO does.
Guidelines & Best Practice
Supporting robust, consistent standards across member organisations, developed alongside bodies such as the IVSC.
WAVO World Recognised Valuer
An international mark of recognition for valuers who meet WAVO's standard of competence, held across member countries worldwide.
Congresses & Conferences
Convening the profession worldwide — from the WAVO Congress to joint IVSC-WAVO Global Valuation Conferences.
Education Hub
Structured, expert-led training on international valuation standards — for professionals, regulators and students alike.
Global Standards
Promoting best practices and consistent, robust valuation standards.
Public Interest
Consistently high quality and uniformity, provided in the public interest.
Lifelong Learning
Facilitating education and lifelong learning among members worldwide.
International Recognition
An international mark of recognition through the WAVO WRV programme.
16 national valuation bodies across four continents
WAVO's network spans professional valuation bodies and standards partners across the globe.
Congresses & conferences.
Where the global valuation profession convenes — flagship WAVO gatherings past and upcoming. Browse all events →
Why WAVONavigate global valuation standards with confidence.
We carry out our mission by promoting best practices, supporting robust standards, and facilitating lifelong learning among members worldwide.
- Best Practice Promotion
- Consistent Standards
- Higher Education
- Lifelong Learning
Recognised valuers who bring expertise and integrity to every engagement.
In the SpotlightLatest from WAVO.
Robert Hecek appointed Member of the Order of Australia
WAVO congratulates Executive President Robert Hecek, LFAPI, Chair of APIV, on his appointment as a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours List.
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IFSS – Common Principles now in Chinese
The IFSSC has produced a Chinese version of the International Fire Safety Standards – Common Principles, following discussions with the Chinese Government.
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Education Hub officially launched
The WAVO Global Education Hub is now live, opening the IVS Training Series to valuation professionals worldwide at a special launch rate.
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Standards developments and announcements from across the WAVO network. All news →
GuidelinesFrequently asked questions.
Can't find what you're after? Reach the WAVO secretariat directly.
Professional property valuation organisations representing valuers and related property consultants in private practice, business, industry, the public sector or education are eligible to apply.
WRV is WAVO's international mark of recognition, identifying valuers across member countries who meet WAVO's benchmark for professional competence.
The Hub's flagship IVS Training Series is developed jointly with the IVSC technical boards; completers receive a certificate jointly issued by IVSC and WAVO.
Programme and registration details are published as an Invitation Booklet ahead of each event, linked from the Congresses section of this site.