He believes part of the problem lies with the fact that many would rather pay low rates than seek a revaluation.
"There is a trade-off, if you don't challenge it people assume you pay lesser rates, so that's why a lot of people don't challenge it."
He says this is understandable, but when many use these figures as an assessment of market value, what results is a warped picture.
"The down side of that is, you can't have your cake and eat it too, people aren't really sure of the market value in town."
"The rating value should notbe used to form any part of the assessment of a market value, but many people use it incorrectly for exactly that."
He says while it is possible to have your property reassessed but some individuals my not understand how this is done.
"What about little old Mrs Smith who is 90 years of age, and this is a bit beyond her, she might not be property savvy."
He says to ensure accuracy there should be a system of accountability for QV, in a similar manner to the accountability placed on registered property valuers.
He believes until this happens those looking to accurately assess their properties need to engage the services of a registered vauler.
"The rating value should be obliterated from any part of the market valuation equation."
He says a recent phone call to QV did nothing to assuage his concerns, as the QV office was closed for the holiday period.