The proposed ANN optimisation procedure aims to resolve some of the issues in using ANNs especially in the case of automated property valuation modelling (AVM).  ANNs and their applications are first reviewed, followed by the discussion of the ANN design methodology and ANN optimisation development.  Paper presented at the 2011 World Congress on Engineering and Technology (CET 2011), held Oct.28-Nov.2, 2011, Shanghai, China