"When a property valuation carries legal, financial or commercial weight, the qualification of the person who prepares it is not incidental, it is everything."
Long & Co. is one of a very small number of practices in the West of Ireland to have two RICS Red Book Chartered Surveyors under one roof. Ronán Long, MRICS MSCSI RV, and Thomas Glavey, MRICS MSCSI RV, bring more than two decades of combined professional experience to formal property valuations for financial institutions, legal professionals, accountants, property developers, insurers and private clients nationwide.
Where matters are sensitive, complex or likely to be scrutinised by lenders, courts, the Revenue Commissioners, auditors or professional counterparties, Long & Co. provides the standard of valuation on which those decisions can confidently rest.
Why Long & Co.
A property valuation which is substandard may be contested or rejected by a Lender, a Court of Law or Revenue. The financial, legal and reputational consequences of this can be significant. The substantiated Valuation, prepared by the qualified professional, will significantly mitigate that risk.
Long & Co.‘s Red Book Valuation service is built around precision, professional independence and the rigorous standards demanded by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Here’s what that means in practice:
Both Ronán Long and Thomas Glavey hold the MRICS MSCSI RV designation; RICS Registered Valuer status, which requires Continuous Professional Development and strict adherence to RICS ethical and professional standards. This is the most demanding Valuation standard available. Very few practices anywhere in the West of Ireland can offer this at a single point of contact, let alone across two senior professionals.
Long & Co. combines deep knowledge of the Irish property market with the professional framework and methodological rigour expected by Ireland's leading financial institutions, legal practices and corporate bodies. Clients receive the calibre of valuation associated with national firms, delivered by professionals who know the local market intimately and are available directly
Every valuation at Long & Co. is drafted and finalised by one of our RICS Registered Valuers. Clients engage directly with Ronán or Thomas, not with junior associates or intermediaries. For matters involving secured lending, litigation, tax compliance or corporate reporting, that process matters considerably.
Long & Co. was established in 2003 and has consistently served the legal, financial and development sectors across the West of Ireland and nationwide. Ronán and Thomas are Panel Valuers for several of Ireland's leading lending institutions and are regularly instructed by solicitors, accountants, banks and property developers on complex and sensitive matters.
Many of the matters for which Red Book valuations are required, such as matrimonial disputes, insolvency proceedings, succession planning or high-value asset transfers, require absolute discretion. Long & Co. operates with the professional independence and personal integrity that these situations demand.
The Standard
The term ‘Red Book’ refers to the RICS Valuation, published by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) — the internationally recognised framework that governs how formal property valuations must be prepared, drafted and presented.
A Red Book valuation differs substantially from a standard estate agent’s market appraisal. It is a formal, independently prepared opinion of value that carries full professional and legal standing, and that can be relied upon by third parties.
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When it's required
A standard agent's appraisal may not be sufficient for the following purposes. A Red Book valuation, prepared by an RICS Chartered Surveyor Registered Valuer (MRICS RV), is the required standard:
The Practitioners
Long & Co.'s Red Book valuation service is delivered by two of the most experienced and credentialled property professionals operating in the West of Ireland today. Both Ronán and Thomas are RICS Registered Valuers, a designation that must be earned through formal examination, supervised professional practice and rigorous ongoing CPD compliance.
Ronán Long
Ronán Long established Long & Co. in 2003, building the practice from origin into a respected centre of professional expertise for buyers, sellers, property developers, financial institutions and the legal and accounting professions across the West of Ireland.
A Member of both the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) and the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (MSCSI), Ronán holds the RICS Registered Valuer (RV) designation and is regularly instructed by banks, professional bodies and property developers for formal valuations and expert opinions. He brings particular depth of knowledge to commercial property, development land and the complex transactions that require a valuation to withstand professional scrutiny.
Before establishing Long & Co., Ronán served as an Army Captain in the Irish Defence Forces, an experience that has shaped his professional character in ways that clients consistently remark upon; precision, composure under pressure and an unwavering commitment to integrity.
Ronán is an active member of the Regional business community, having served as Chair and Board Director with Action Tuam CLG and as President of Tuam Chamber of Commerce. His standing within the professional and civic life of the region reflects the trust built over more than two decades.
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Thomas Glavey
Thomas Glavey possesses a depth and breadth of valuation experience that is genuinely uncommon in the Irish market. A graduate of Limerick Institute of Technology, he has been a Member of the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI) (formerly the IAVI) since 1998, and holds dual Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). He is an RICS Registered Valuer (RV) and holds a PSRA Licence (A–D), enabling him to provide professional advice and act as a selling agent across all property types.
Thomas spent more than a decade working with one of London’s leading independent estate agencies and chartered surveying practices in what is one of the world’s most demanding and high-value property markets. He held senior management roles with responsibility for residential valuation, lettings and property management, reporting directly to Group Directors and the CFO, all while managing staff, CRM integration and client relations at scale.
In 2011, Thomas qualified as a RICS Chartered Surveyor. By 2014, he had moved into the firm’s Chartered Surveyor division where he valued thousands of properties, from leasehold apartments to substantial freehold houses in some of London’s most sought-after areas. The professional rigour, methodological discipline and client-service standards he developed there inform every valuation he undertakes today.
Thomas returned to Galway in 2019, bringing with him a professional standard and an international perspective that is applied directly to the benefit of clients across the West of Ireland. He is a Panel Valuer for several of Ireland’s leading lending institutions and has built particular expertise in agricultural valuations, combining his deep practical knowledge of farm and rural land with the formal RICS framework.
Thomas holds that every client, regardless of the complexity or scale of the matter, deserves the same professional approach and quality of service that the best markets in the world demand. That is the standard he brings to Long & Co.
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The primary users of Red Book valuation services are professionals and organisations requiring formal, independent and RICS-compliant valuations for legal, financial, regulatory or tax purposes. Long & Co. works regularly with the following:
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Banks, credit unions and other lending institutions are required to obtain independent formal valuations before approving secured loans, development finance or mortgage facilities. Long & Co. acts as a Panel Valuer for a number of Ireland’s leading lending institutions, providing valuations that meet the precise standards required by credit committees and compliance teams. Where speed, accuracy and professional independence are non-negotiable, Long & Co. delivers.
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Solicitors across a wide range of practice areas rely on Red Book valuations to support their clients and discharge their professional obligations. Long & Co. is regularly instructed in the following legal contexts:
Long & Co. understands the standards required for court-admissible valuation evidence and works closely with legal teams to ensure reports are prepared to the appropriate standard and within the timeframes that litigation demands.
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Insurers and brokers require formal property valuations to underwrite policies accurately and settle claims fairly. This applies across commercial property, specialist assets, agricultural holdings and high-value residential properties. Long & Co. provides independent Red Book valuations that meet the standards required for policy underwriting, reinstatement cost assessment and insurance dispute resolution.
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Companies, partnerships and professional practices require accurate, independently verified property valuations for a range of corporate and compliance purposes:
Long & Co.‘s reports are prepared to the standard required by auditors, Revenue and other regulatory bodies, providing the assurance that corporate clients and their advisors require.
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Revenue and public sector bodies require property valuations that are fully compliant with RICS standards and capable of withstanding independent scrutiny. Long & Co. provides formal Red Book valuations for:
Where Revenue or a public body may challenge a valuation, clients need a report that stands on its own merits. That is precisely what Long & Co. provides.
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For individuals involved in high-value private property transactions, estate planning, pension asset transfers or litigation, a formal and independent Red Book valuation provides the certainty and professional standing required. Long & Co. operates with complete discretion and understands the importance of absolute confidentiality in personal and high-value matters.
Services for private clients include valuations for Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) arrangements, inheritance planning, high-value sale and acquisition advice and matrimonial matters.
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Charities and not-for-profit organisations are required by the Charities Regulator and other regulatory bodies to obtain independent valuations for property transactions and asset reporting. Long & Co. provides formal RICS-compliant valuations to meet these regulatory requirements, ensuring that trustees and boards can demonstrate proper governance in property matters.
Asset Classes
Red Book valuations span all major property sectors. As updated RICS global standards continue to evolve, with an increasing emphasis on ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) compliance in commercial property, Long & Co. maintains current professional competence across each of the following asset classes.
Long & Co. provides formal Red Book valuations for high-value residential properties, residential investment portfolios, shared ownership arrangements and properties subject to dispute or legal proceedings. This includes probate valuations, matrimonial valuations and properties requiring formal assessment for tax or lending purposes. Thomas Glavey's background of valuing thousands of properties across one of the world's most demanding residential markets in London provides a depth of residential valuation expertise that is brought directly to bear on West of Ireland properties
Long & Co. valuations cover all major commercial property asset classes: office buildings, retail units, industrial and logistics facilities, as well as hospitality properties including hotels, licensed premises and pubs. Commercial property valuations are frequently required for secured lending, corporate reporting, acquisition due diligence and investment appraisal. Each valuation is prepared with rigorous market analysis and full compliance with RICS standards.
Agricultural land valuation is an area of expertise for Long & Co. Thomas Glavey combines his RICS Registered Valuer qualification with a lifelong understanding of farming and rural land management, having grown up on a family farm and actively managing agricultural land alongside his professional practice. This gives Long & Co. a distinctive advantage in farm valuations, agricultural land sales, forestry and woodland assessments and rural estate matters. Valuations are frequently supported by specialist reports and are prepared to the standard required by Revenue, lending institutions and estate practitioners.
Land with development potential, investment portfolios and mixed-use assets require valuation expertise that encompasses planning, yield analysis and market dynamics. Long & Co. provides formal RICS valuations for development land acquisitions and disposals, planning-related feasibility assessments, investment property appraisals and portfolio valuations. Ronán Long's extensive experience in development consultancy and his long-standing relationships with property developers across the region make Long & Co. a trusted first port of call for development-related valuation work.
Some property assets require specialist knowledge that goes beyond standard commercial valuation. Long & Co. has experience with purpose-built student accommodation, healthcare and medical facilities and infrastructure-related assets. These asset classes demand a clear understanding of operator yields, covenant strength, lease structures and sector-specific market dynamics, all of which are incorporated into the formal Red Book report.
How We Work
Long & Co. operates a clear, structured process for all Red Book valuation instructions. Every step is managed by a RICS Registered Valuer, ensuring full compliance with RICS Valuation Global Standards throughout.
We begin by speaking directly with the instructing party, whether that’s the property owner, solicitor, accountant or the lender's representative, to fully understand the purpose of the valuation, the nature of the asset and any specific requirements or constraints. The purpose of the valuation determines the basis of value to be applied (market value, fair value, investment value, etc.) in accordance with RICS standards.
Having set out our Terms of Engagement, we confirm our instructions in writing, setting out the basis of valuation, the scope of the Report in compliance with Red Book standards. This provides absolute clarity for all parties and ensures the final report meets the stated purpose.
One of our RICS Registered Valuers carries out a thorough on-site inspection of the property. The inspection is systematic and detailed, assessing all factors that are material to value: condition, location, access, tenure, planning status, comparable evidence and any special factors relevant to the asset class.
We undertake comprehensive market research, analysing comparable transactions, current market conditions, planning data and any other factors material to value. Long & Co.'s depth of local and regional market knowledge is a significant advantage at this stage; we’re not relying on data alone, but on an understanding of market sentiment and dynamics that only comes with sustained presence in a market.
The valuation report is prepared in full accordance with RICS Valuation Global Standards (the Red Book). It includes the basis of value, the inspection date, methodology, market evidence relied upon, assumptions and special assumptions (where applicable) and the valuer's signed declaration of independence and compliance. The report is suitable for the stated purpose, whether that’s submission to a court, Revenue, a credit committee or an auditor.
The completed report is delivered to the instructing party within the agreed timeframe. Ronán and Thomas remain available to answer queries, provide supplementary information where required or attend professionally at court or before other bodies where expert evidence is needed.
We dealt with 'Long & Co Estate Agents & Chartered Surveyors' for the first time this week, when we needed a valuation of our property for the LPT. From our first contact with Aisling until we had the report in front of us, we felt in very good and experienced hands. Ronán Long's expertise and down to earth comments during his visit helped us to understand the valuation process much better. For this plus his very timely processing of this matter we would highly recommend Ronán Long to any other client.
Our Accountants required Red Book Valuation Reports on our property portfolio at various stages in recent years. We have been impressed with the professionalism and responsiveness of Long & Co Estate Agents, in providing suitable reports for various purposes.
Long & Co Estate Agents have been reputable Valuers in the Galway/Mayo region for over twenty years, and we rely on their astute Reporting as part of financial review, required for each proposal.
I use property partners for all aspects of my investment property management in Galway as I am based in Dublin. I find Martina incredibly responsive to any query or request I had (often within minutes). In addition all tenant issues were resolved promptly and have always felt that my property is in safe hands with property partners. I would have no hesitation in recommending them.
A pleasure to deal with Ronán and his team, who offer a very professional service. He was very helpful and made the difficult process of purchasing our first home a lot easier.
It was straightforward and fast-paced dealing with Ronán. He was Very professional and easy to correspond with. The sale of the house went very smoothly and quickly. Fees were reasonable and all the bills were paid at the end of the sale.
It was a pleasure to deal with Ronán and his team. Ronán was outstanding in providing insights and suggestions during our recent property search. He supported us from beginning to end, and was transparent from day 1. We were given all the necessary assistance in getting updates from the seller. Ronán was always quick to respond to our queries at the earliest opportunity, thus expediting our transaction deal. We highly recommend doing business with Long & Co. Thank you so much Ronán and Martina for all your support throughout our property dealing.
Pleasure to deal Ronàn and his team, who offer a very professional service. He was very helpful and made the process of purchasing our first home a lot easier.
Had the pleasure of dealing with Martina when selling my house recently. She made the whole process so easy. From the first initial call to the valuation to dealing with any queries, she was always so professional and efficient. Would highly recommend Martina and Property Partners
Long & Co have been managing our rental property since 2020 and considering we live abroad, we needed a company who are professional and operate with integrity at all times. Martina Cullen, our letting agent has been an absolute pleasure to work with over the last 4 years.
Dealing with Tuam Property Partners Long for many years. Great team. Martina was always very professional, taking care of every detail. She was always there for us when we needed an update, very professional, prompt, and responsive. I highly recommend their service; thanks for working with us.
Ronán was highly very efficient and professional in handling the lease of my commercial premises. The process was speedy and transparent and I would highly recommend him as the go-to agent. Thank you Ronán.
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