Our Team
Paul Leogreen
Director/Registered Valuer
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Director
Registered Valuer
Paul graduated from Massey University with a Business Degree in 1992 and a Business Diploma in 1997. He joined Morgans Property Advisors as a contractor in 2014 after having his own business for 10 years and as a valuer with Bayleys Real Estate. He became a shareholder in 2016 together with his wife Jane and is now together with Blair Taylor, a director in the company.
Paul enjoys sport and is an active golfer and swims and cycling when possible. He enjoys watching and supporting his children’s sporting and cultural activities.
Paul is a director of ValGroup and has a focus on keeping Morgans Property Advisors as the pre-eminent valuation company in the region.
Paul’s specialist advisory areas are:
Commercial/Industrial Valuations
Insurance Valuations
Residential/Lifestyle Valuations
Qualifications: ANZIV, SPINZ, BBS (Valn & Prop. Mgmt), Dip. BS (Marketing)
A registered valuer since: 1998
Member of: New Zealand Institute of Valuers, Property Institute of New Zealand
Based at: Morgans Property Advisors, Palmerston North.
Email: pleogreen@morgans.co.nz
Cell Phone: 027 540 8994
DDI: 06 350 3714
06 350 3714
Paul LeogreenDirector
Registered Valuer
Paul graduated from Massey University with a Business Degree in 1992 and a Business Diploma in 1997. He joined Morgans Property Advisors as a contractor in 2014 after having his own business for 10 years and as a valuer with Bayleys Real Estate. He became a shareholder in 2016 together with his wife Jane and is now together with Blair Taylor, a director in the company.
Paul enjoys sport and is an active golfer and swims and cycling when possible. He enjoys watching and supporting his children’s sporting and cultural activities.
Paul is a director of ValGroup and has a focus on keeping Morgans Property Advisors as the pre-eminent valuation company in the region.
Paul’s specialist advisory areas are:
Commercial/Industrial Valuations
Insurance Valuations
Residential/Lifestyle Valuations
Qualifications: ANZIV, SPINZ, BBS (Valn & Prop. Mgmt), Dip. BS (Marketing)
A registered valuer since: 1998
Member of: New Zealand Institute of Valuers, Property Institute of New Zealand
Based at: Morgans Property Advisors, Palmerston North.
Email: pleogreen@morgans.co.nz
Cell Phone: 027 540 8994
DDI: 06 350 3714
Blair Taylor
Director/REGISTERED Valuer
0274 930 702
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Director
Registered Valuer
Blair graduated from Massey University in 1993 with a Bachelor of Business Studies majoring in Valuation and Property Management.
Prior to joining Morgans Property Advisors in 2013, Blair worked in the financial sector, having been a Foreign Exchange Dealer for ten years and then six years in both Corporate and Commercial Banking in Wellington and Palmerston North. Blair and his wife Linda became shareholders in 2019 and is now, together with Paul Leogreen, a director in the company.
Blair's move back to Palmerston North was for the lifestyle the city offered, having bought a rural lifestyle property overlooking the city he is busy taming the land.
Blair and Linda have two teenage daughters, one has now left home while the other is in her final year at PNGHS.
Blair’s specialist valuation and property advisory areas are:
Residential
Commercial
Insurance
Qualifications: ANZIV BBS (Valuation and Property Management), Member PINZ.
Based at: Morgans Property Advisors, Palmerston North.
Email: blair@morgans.co.nz
Cell Phone: 0274 930 702
DDI: 06 350 3713
06 350 3713
Blair TaylorDirector
Registered Valuer
Blair graduated from Massey University in 1993 with a Bachelor of Business Studies majoring in Valuation and Property Management.
Prior to joining Morgans Property Advisors in 2013, Blair worked in the financial sector, having been a Foreign Exchange Dealer for ten years and then six years in both Corporate and Commercial Banking in Wellington and Palmerston North. Blair and his wife Linda became shareholders in 2019 and is now, together with Paul Leogreen, a director in the company.
Blair's move back to Palmerston North was for the lifestyle the city offered, having bought a rural lifestyle property overlooking the city he is busy taming the land.
Blair and Linda have two teenage daughters, one has now left home while the other is in her final year at PNGHS.
Blair’s specialist valuation and property advisory areas are:
Residential
Commercial
Insurance
Qualifications: ANZIV BBS (Valuation and Property Management), Member PINZ.
Based at: Morgans Property Advisors, Palmerston North.
Email: blair@morgans.co.nz
Cell Phone: 0274 930 702
DDI: 06 350 3713
Ken Pawson
Director/Registered Valuer
027 449 1311
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Director of Pawson Property Solutions Limited trading as Morgans Property Advisors (Whanganui)
Registered Valuer
Ken's experience in valuation is extensive; he has worked as a valuer for over 31 years. He established the independently owned and operated Whanganui branch of Morgans Property Advisors in 1995.
Dedicated to the profession, Ken has built a strong team in Whanganui, providing high-quality property valuation and consultancy services. Ken is also a former director of Valgroup network, a network of independent valuation practices throughout the country.
Ken is actively involved in the local community. His currently President of the Whanganui Mountain Bike Club and in the past has been a charter member of Whanganui's Daybreak Rotary Club and President of the Whanganui High School Rowing Club.
Away from work, Ken enjoys a variety of outdoor adventure activities and travel as well as time with family and friends.
Ken's specialist advisory areas are:
Commercial valuations
Rural valuations.
Qualifications: FNZIV, FPINZ, B Com (VPM)
A registered valuer since: 1988
Member of: Property Institute of New Zealand, NZ Institute of Valuers, Land Valuation Tribunal, Wanganui Chamber of Commerce
Based at: Morgans Property Advisors Whanganui.
Email: ken@morganval.co.nz
Cell Phone: 027 449 1311
Office: 06 347 8448
06 347 8448
Ken PawsonDirector of Pawson Property Solutions Limited trading as Morgans Property Advisors (Whanganui)
Registered Valuer
Ken's experience in valuation is extensive; he has worked as a valuer for over 31 years. He established the independently owned and operated Whanganui branch of Morgans Property Advisors in 1995.
Dedicated to the profession, Ken has built a strong team in Whanganui, providing high-quality property valuation and consultancy services. Ken is also a former director of Valgroup network, a network of independent valuation practices throughout the country.
Ken is actively involved in the local community. His currently President of the Whanganui Mountain Bike Club and in the past has been a charter member of Whanganui's Daybreak Rotary Club and President of the Whanganui High School Rowing Club.
Away from work, Ken enjoys a variety of outdoor adventure activities and travel as well as time with family and friends.
Ken's specialist advisory areas are:
Commercial valuations
Rural valuations.
Qualifications: FNZIV, FPINZ, B Com (VPM)
A registered valuer since: 1988
Member of: Property Institute of New Zealand, NZ Institute of Valuers, Land Valuation Tribunal, Wanganui Chamber of Commerce
Based at: Morgans Property Advisors Whanganui.
Email: ken@morganval.co.nz
Cell Phone: 027 449 1311
Office: 06 347 8448
Tony Jones
Registered Valuer
027 353 7706
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Registered Valuer
Tony has worked as a property valuer for over 20 years. He joined Morgans Property Advisors in 2007. Formerly a farmer, Tony has a thorough understanding of rural and lifestyle properties. Supporting the profession, he was a committee member of the Manawatu branch of the Property Institute of New Zealand, including two years as the chairperson.
Tony is passionate about the rural community and the outdoors. He embraces the outdoors with cycling, diving and hunting but also enjoys family time and watching sport.
Tony's specialist advisory areas are:
Rural Valuations - All types and value ranges
Compensation
Lifestyle Valuations
Maori Land
Rural Lease Valuations
Qualifications: FNZIV, FPINZ, BCom, Dip Com (Val)
A registered valuer since: 2000
Based at: Morgans Property Advisors, Palmerston North and Whanganui.
Email: tony@morganval.co.nz
Cell Phone: 027 353 7706
Office: 06 323 1455
06 323 1455
Tony JonesRegistered Valuer
Tony has worked as a property valuer for over 20 years. He joined Morgans Property Advisors in 2007. Formerly a farmer, Tony has a thorough understanding of rural and lifestyle properties. Supporting the profession, he was a committee member of the Manawatu branch of the Property Institute of New Zealand, including two years as the chairperson.
Tony is passionate about the rural community and the outdoors. He embraces the outdoors with cycling, diving and hunting but also enjoys family time and watching sport.
Tony's specialist advisory areas are:
Rural Valuations - All types and value ranges
Compensation
Lifestyle Valuations
Maori Land
Rural Lease Valuations
Qualifications: FNZIV, FPINZ, BCom, Dip Com (Val)
A registered valuer since: 2000
Based at: Morgans Property Advisors, Palmerston North and Whanganui.
Email: tony@morganval.co.nz
Cell Phone: 027 353 7706
Office: 06 323 1455
Chris Price
Registered Valuer
027 342 3337
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Chris Price
Registered Valuer
Chris graduated from Massey University in 2008 with a Bachelor of Business Studies majoring in Valuation and Property Management, then completing a Graduate Diploma in Business Studies focusing on Rural Valuation.
Chris then worked in the Waikato for five years before moving back to Feilding to be closer to family. Prior to joining Morgans Property Advisors, Chris completed six years with a nationwide valuation firm and in the process gained his registration.
Supporting the profession, he is the current Property Institute Manawatu Branch Chair.
With a young and active family Chris enjoys getting out and exploring what the region and country has to offer, while when he has some time to himself he attempts to iron out his golf swing.
Chris’ specialist valuation and advisory areas are:
Residential
Lifestyle
Rural
Qualifications: MPINZ, BBS (Valuation and Property Management),
Grad.Dip. BS (Rural Valuation)
A registered valuer since: 2014
Member of: New Zealand Institute of Valuers, Property Institute of New Zealand
Based at: Morgans Property Advisors Palmerston North.
Email: chris@morgans.co.nz
Cell Phone: 027 342 3337
DDI: 06 280 4224
Registered Valuer
Chris graduated from Massey University in 2008 with a Bachelor of Business Studies majoring in Valuation and Property Management, then completing a Graduate Diploma in Business Studies focusing on Rural Valuation.
Chris then worked in the Waikato for five years before moving back to Feilding to be closer to family. Prior to joining Morgans Property Advisors, Chris completed six years with a nationwide valuation firm and in the process gained his registration.
Supporting the profession, he is the current Property Institute Manawatu Branch Chair.
With a young and active family Chris enjoys getting out and exploring what the region and country has to offer, while when he has some time to himself he attempts to iron out his golf swing.
Chris’ specialist valuation and advisory areas are:
Residential
Lifestyle
Rural
Qualifications: MPINZ, BBS (Valuation and Property Management),
Grad.Dip. BS (Rural Valuation)
A registered valuer since: 2014
Member of: New Zealand Institute of Valuers, Property Institute of New Zealand
Based at: Morgans Property Advisors Palmerston North.
Email: chris@morgans.co.nz
Cell Phone: 027 342 3337
DDI: 06 280 4224
Clinton Peter
VALUER
027 449 1312
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Valuer
Clinton has been a qualified and registered valuer in South Africa and has been active in the property valuation profession for over 25 years. Prior to joining Morgans Property Advisors he has worked as a valuer in the commercial property finance sector for major commercial banks. Clinton also has experience in the residential and rural sphere within the private sector.
He served a four year term as a member of the Valuation Appeals Board in South Africa and was active in the profession. He served on the executive of the local branch of the South African Institute of Valuers. He is one of the founding members of the valuation student mentorship program in the South African Institute of Valuers which enables graduates to be provided with the necessary training and experience in order to become registered.
Clinton enjoys watching rugby and is an avid golfer.
Qualifications: National Diploma in Property Valuation (University of South Africa).
Based at: Morgans Property Advisors Whanganui.
Email: clinton@morganval.co.nz
Cell: 027 449 1312
Office: 06 347 8448
06 347 8448
Clinton PeterValuer
Clinton has been a qualified and registered valuer in South Africa and has been active in the property valuation profession for over 25 years. Prior to joining Morgans Property Advisors he has worked as a valuer in the commercial property finance sector for major commercial banks. Clinton also has experience in the residential and rural sphere within the private sector.
He served a four year term as a member of the Valuation Appeals Board in South Africa and was active in the profession. He served on the executive of the local branch of the South African Institute of Valuers. He is one of the founding members of the valuation student mentorship program in the South African Institute of Valuers which enables graduates to be provided with the necessary training and experience in order to become registered.
Clinton enjoys watching rugby and is an avid golfer.
Qualifications: National Diploma in Property Valuation (University of South Africa).
Based at: Morgans Property Advisors Whanganui.
Email: clinton@morganval.co.nz
Cell: 027 449 1312
Office: 06 347 8448
Andrew Walshaw
Registered Valuer
021 224 0210
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Associate
Registered Valuer
Andrew has worked for Morgans Property Advisors for over 20 years. As a senior advisor, he brings some 30 years of experience to his work. He worked in Christchurch and Whanganui prior to joining Morgans Property Advisors in Palmerston North.
Andrew enjoys road cycling and photography. Now his children are off his hands he appreciates the importance of work life balance. Travel with his wife Wendy is a focus.
Andrew’s specialist advisory areas are:
Commercial valuations
Urban valuations
Body corporate management
Qualifications: ANZIV, SPINZ, Dip Ag, Dip F Mgt, Dip VPM
A registered valuer since: 1988
Senior Member of New Zealand Institute of Valuers, Member of Property Institute of New Zealand
Based at: Morgans Property Advisors, Palmerston North.
Email: andrew@morgans.co.nz
Cell Phone: 021 224 0210
DDI: 06 350 3719
06 350 3719
Andrew WalshawAssociate
Registered Valuer
Andrew has worked for Morgans Property Advisors for over 20 years. As a senior advisor, he brings some 30 years of experience to his work. He worked in Christchurch and Whanganui prior to joining Morgans Property Advisors in Palmerston North.
Andrew enjoys road cycling and photography. Now his children are off his hands he appreciates the importance of work life balance. Travel with his wife Wendy is a focus.
Andrew’s specialist advisory areas are:
Commercial valuations
Urban valuations
Body corporate management
Qualifications: ANZIV, SPINZ, Dip Ag, Dip F Mgt, Dip VPM
A registered valuer since: 1988
Senior Member of New Zealand Institute of Valuers, Member of Property Institute of New Zealand
Based at: Morgans Property Advisors, Palmerston North.
Email: andrew@morgans.co.nz
Cell Phone: 021 224 0210
DDI: 06 350 3719
Paul van Velthooven
Now Retired
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Paul graduated from Canterbury University in 1978 and Lincoln College in 1982. He commenced employment with Morgans Property Advisors in 1987 after a stint with the Valuation Department. He became a shareholder and a director in 1990. He sold his interest in the company in 2019, moving to a consultancy role within the company. Paul retired on 2 August 2023 after more than 40 years in the industry.
Paul has been active in the valuation profession from the outset including various roles as Secretary and President of the local institute branch. As well as running a progressive and successful business he committed to ensuring that the valuation industry was and continues to be robust and future focused. Many graduates employed by Morgans have been mentored by Paul and went on to attain registration.
Paul recognises the future of the profession as being in the hands of the next generation of graduates.
Paul was made a Fellow of both the NZIV and PINZ in 2006.
Paul graduated from Canterbury University in 1978 and Lincoln College in 1982. He commenced employment with Morgans Property Advisors in 1987 after a stint with the Valuation Department. He became a shareholder and a director in 1990. He sold his interest in the company in 2019, moving to a consultancy role within the company. Paul retired on 2 August 2023 after more than 40 years in the industry.
Paul has been active in the valuation profession from the outset including various roles as Secretary and President of the local institute branch. As well as running a progressive and successful business he committed to ensuring that the valuation industry was and continues to be robust and future focused. Many graduates employed by Morgans have been mentored by Paul and went on to attain registration.
Paul recognises the future of the profession as being in the hands of the next generation of graduates.
Paul was made a Fellow of both the NZIV and PINZ in 2006.
Ryan Gildea
REGISTERED Valuer
027 682 1177
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Ryan Gildea
Registered Valuer
Ryan has worked for Morgans Property Advisors since June 2016. Initially joining the company as a Graduate Valuer, Ryan obtained Registration in 2019 and Associate status with the Institute of Valuers in 2021.
Passionate about property, Ryan has completed a number of residential developments and renovations in his own time. In addition to a Valuation degree Ryan also has a Masters degree in Project Management.
In his spare time Ryan enjoys reading in addition to playing and watching various sports.
Supporting the profession, Ryan is currently a committee member for the local branch of the Property Institute and helps organise PINZ events.
Ryans specialist valuation and advisory areas are:
Residential
Commercial
Greenfields valuations
Compensation valuations
Qualifications: BBS(VPM) MConstr(PM) ANZIV MPINZ
Email: ryan@morgans.co.nz
Cell Phone: 027 682 1177
DDI: 06 280 3091
Registered Valuer
Ryan has worked for Morgans Property Advisors since June 2016. Initially joining the company as a Graduate Valuer, Ryan obtained Registration in 2019 and Associate status with the Institute of Valuers in 2021.
Passionate about property, Ryan has completed a number of residential developments and renovations in his own time. In addition to a Valuation degree Ryan also has a Masters degree in Project Management.
In his spare time Ryan enjoys reading in addition to playing and watching various sports.
Supporting the profession, Ryan is currently a committee member for the local branch of the Property Institute and helps organise PINZ events.
Ryans specialist valuation and advisory areas are:
Residential
Commercial
Greenfields valuations
Compensation valuations
Qualifications: BBS(VPM) MConstr(PM) ANZIV MPINZ
Email: ryan@morgans.co.nz
Cell Phone: 027 682 1177
DDI: 06 280 3091
Chrissy Knuth
Registered valuer
027 693 2289
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Registered Valuer
Born and bred in Whanganui Chrissy comes to Morgans with a strong background in the property field, working as a real estate agent for 10 years prior to joining the Morgans Team in 2017 as a Valuer in the Whanganui area.
Chrissy graduated from Massey University with a Bachelor of Business Studies majoring in Valuation and Property Management, then completed a Graduate Certificate in Science in Technology focusing on building construction.
Supporting the profession, Chrissy is the current Property Institute Whanganui Branch Chairperson. Away from work Chrissy enjoys her lifestyle block and horses and her two sons. Chrissy's areas of expertise are Residential, Lifestyle and Rural valuations.
Qualifications: MPINZ, BBS (Valuation and Property Management), Grad Cert. BSC (Building construction) A Registered Valuer since 2022 Member of New Zealand Institute of Valuers & Property Institute of New Zealand
Based at: Morgans Property Advisors Whanganui.
Email: chrissy@morganval.co.nz
Cell: 027 693 2289
Office: 06 347 8448
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Chrissy KnuthRegistered Valuer
Born and bred in Whanganui Chrissy comes to Morgans with a strong background in the property field, working as a real estate agent for 10 years prior to joining the Morgans Team in 2017 as a Valuer in the Whanganui area.
Chrissy graduated from Massey University with a Bachelor of Business Studies majoring in Valuation and Property Management, then completed a Graduate Certificate in Science in Technology focusing on building construction.
Supporting the profession, Chrissy is the current Property Institute Whanganui Branch Chairperson. Away from work Chrissy enjoys her lifestyle block and horses and her two sons. Chrissy's areas of expertise are Residential, Lifestyle and Rural valuations.
Qualifications: MPINZ, BBS (Valuation and Property Management), Grad Cert. BSC (Building construction) A Registered Valuer since 2022 Member of New Zealand Institute of Valuers & Property Institute of New Zealand
Based at: Morgans Property Advisors Whanganui.
Email: chrissy@morganval.co.nz
Cell: 027 693 2289
Office: 06 347 8448
Bianca Dougherty
Registered Valuer
029 453 6000
Farren Halliday
Graduate Valuer
027 636 8344
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Bianca Dougherty
Registered Valuer
Bianca originally joined Morgans Property Advisors straight from university in 2004 and became a Registered Valuer in 2008. She worked in both the residential and commercial sectors for eight years. Following a break from the industry while raising three children, Bianca then returned to Morgans in 2021 and resumed working predominantly with commercial clients in a part-time capacity. In her spare time Bianca enjoys maintaining the family home and lifestyle property as well as spending time with family and friends. Bianca's specialist valuation and advisory areas are:
Commercial
Lifestyle
Rural
Qualifications: MPINZ, BBS (Valuation and Property Management),
Grad.Dip. BS (Rural Valuation)
A registered valuer since: 2014
Member of: New Zealand Institute of Valuers, Property Institute of New Zealand
Based at: Morgans Property Advisors Palmerston North.
Email: bianca@morgans.co.nz
Cell Phone: 029 453 6000
Office: 06 358 0447
Registered Valuer
Bianca originally joined Morgans Property Advisors straight from university in 2004 and became a Registered Valuer in 2008. She worked in both the residential and commercial sectors for eight years. Following a break from the industry while raising three children, Bianca then returned to Morgans in 2021 and resumed working predominantly with commercial clients in a part-time capacity. In her spare time Bianca enjoys maintaining the family home and lifestyle property as well as spending time with family and friends. Bianca's specialist valuation and advisory areas are:
Commercial
Lifestyle
Rural
Qualifications: MPINZ, BBS (Valuation and Property Management),
Grad.Dip. BS (Rural Valuation)
A registered valuer since: 2014
Member of: New Zealand Institute of Valuers, Property Institute of New Zealand
Based at: Morgans Property Advisors Palmerston North.
Email: bianca@morgans.co.nz
Cell Phone: 029 453 6000
Office: 06 358 0447
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Farren Halliday
Graduate Valuer
Farren completed a Bachelor of Business (Property) in 2021 and joined the Morgans Property Advisors team in July 2021 prior to the completion of her Studies.
Farren is now working towards registration as a Graduate Valuer under the supervision of various Registered Valuers. Farren is predominantly working within the Residential and Lifestyle property valuation sectors within Palmerston North and surrounding areas.
Qualifications: BBus(Prop)
Email: farren@morgans.co.nz
Cell Phone: 027 636 8344
DDI: 06 280 3091
Graduate Valuer
Farren completed a Bachelor of Business (Property) in 2021 and joined the Morgans Property Advisors team in July 2021 prior to the completion of her Studies.
Farren is now working towards registration as a Graduate Valuer under the supervision of various Registered Valuers. Farren is predominantly working within the Residential and Lifestyle property valuation sectors within Palmerston North and surrounding areas.
Qualifications: BBus(Prop)
Email: farren@morgans.co.nz
Cell Phone: 027 636 8344
DDI: 06 280 3091