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Valuation

nounval·u·a·tionpronounced val-yoo-AY-shuhn

Last updated 21 April 2026

What does the noun Valuation mean?

The lender's independent assessment of what a property is worth, used to decide how much they will lend against it. If the valuation comes in below the agreed purchase price, the lender may reduce the loan amount, requiring the buyer to cover the gap.

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