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Bruton Knowles Partners with CIPFA on New Asset Valuation Network Forum to Support Public Sector

7 October 2026

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Bruton Knowles has partnered with the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) to launch the Asset Valuation Network Forum, aimed at supporting public sector organisations with capital asset valuations. The forum will address practical challenges and policy changes, providing a platform for professionals from local government and other public sectors to share knowledge. This initiative responds to a demand from CIPFA members and will begin with an online session on 25th November 2026.

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Efforts to improve consistency and understanding in public sector asset valuations have gained fresh momentum with the launch of a dedicated forum for finance and property professionals. The initiative responds to ongoing calls from local government bodies and related organisations for more accessible, practical guidance in an area often complicated by shifting regulations and accounting standards.

For public sector organisations, accurate asset valuation remains a critical factor in financial reporting, capital planning, and regulatory compliance. The new forum aims to provide a practical platform for sharing expertise and addressing real-world challenges, supporting both experienced practitioners and those new to the field.

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Press Release

National chartered surveyor Bruton Knowles has partnered with the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) to launch the Asset Valuation Network Forum, a new series of sessions for public sector organisations navigating capital asset valuations.

Established in response to demand from CIPFA members for more opportunities to develop and share asset valuation knowledge and experience, the forum will bring together professionals from across the local government sector including county councils, unitary authorities, and city, town and community councils, as well as representatives from blue-light services and universities.

Bruton Knowles specialists will lead discussions on practical challenges, including valuation discrepancies and legislative and policy changes affecting the sector.

Helen McLeod-Baikie, Head of Public Sector Valuations and Partner at Bruton Knowles, said: “We are delighted to be partnering with CIPFA on such a valuable new initiative. Our team are dedicated specialists in CIPFA valuations, consistently providing tailored and trustworthy advice to public bodies nationwide. We understand firsthand the complexities around public sector valuations and their specific requirements, and we’re excited to use our knowledge and long-standing expertise in this area to support organisations across the UK.”

The sessions will be open to members of the CIPFA network, as well as Bruton Knowles clients free of charge. They are aimed at individuals at all stages of their career, from graduates through to experienced professionals looking to discuss key updates or those in need of any refreshers.

Mark Poppy, Property Network Advisor at CIPFA, added: “For a while now, this new asset valuation network in conjunction with Bruton Knowles is something our members have been asking for. We appreciate Helen and her team working with us in order to start offering this support from November.”

The first session will take place online on 25th November 2026. CIPFA network members or Bruton Knowles clients interested in attending the sessions can contact: [email protected] or [email protected].

Bruton Knowles is one of the UK’s most established independent chartered surveying firms, providing specialist property advice across valuation, commercial property, utilities and infrastructure, compulsory purchase and land rights.