Certified Property Valuers
Explore our certified property valuation services in Australia. We provide thorough and precise valuations for residential and commercial properties.
Your Trusted and Certified Property Valuers
Welcome to Local Valuers Australia, your reliable and certified property valuers for valuations nationwide. Our team of certified valuers brings over 25 years of industry experience, delivering exceptional service tailored to meet your unique needs.
As property valuers, we are dedicated to empowering property owners, investors, and stakeholders by providing accurate property valuation insights that facilitate informed decision-making.
Our goal is to establish ourselves as Australia’s premier property valuation service, recognised for our integrity, expertise, and unwavering commitment to client satisfaction.
What We Do
Certified Property Valuation
Our property valuers in Australia cover everything from minor additions to full rebuilds. A local valuer can assess your property accurately and professionally. We follow established procedures by the Australian Property Institute (API) to deliver detailed valuations along with clear information and advice, enabling clients to make informed decisions quickly. Regardless of property type or valuation purpose, as certified practicing valuers, we are here to help like your local real estate agents.
Our Services
Local Valuers Services
At Local Valuers Australia, we offer a comprehensive range of valuations to cater to your specific needs
Residential Valuations
Whether you are buying, selling, or seeking a valuation for tax or legal purposes, our residential property valuations offer a clear understanding of your property's true value. Our expert valuers valuate various factors, including location, condition, and recent sales data, to provide you with accurate reports.
Commercial Valuations
Navigating the commercial property market can be complex. Our property valuer team specialises in evaluating retail spaces, office buildings, and mixed-use properties. Our valuer deliver detailed insights that help business owners and investors make sound decisions.
Industrial Valuations
From warehouses to manufacturing facilities, our industrial valuations cater to a diverse range of properties. Valuers from our team analyse market trends, property specifications, and economic factors to provide you with a comprehensive valuation.
Rural Valuations
Understanding the unique aspects of rural properties is essential for fair market valuation. Our valuers are experienced in assessing farms, agricultural land, and rural estates, ensuring you receive a thorough valuation tailored to your needs.
Our Property Valuation Team
Local Valuers Australia has a team of government-registered property valuers who are members of the Australian Property Institute (API). We adhere to the API’s code of professional practice, code of ethics, and rules of conduct. Our valuers regularly undertake continuing professional development studies through the API to stay current with industry standards and best practices.
We possess the local knowledge and expertise to address clients’ property valuation queries promptly. In addition to our primary offerings, we provide the following:
Free Quotes
Get a free quote for your requirements over the phone.
Confidentiality
We ensure all client information is handled with the utmost confidentiality.
API Certified Valuers
We hold all appropriate certifications from API.
Compliant Reports
Our reports meet all legal requirements and are tailored to suit your needs.
Our valuers strive to deliver quality valuations anywhere in Australia.
Specialised Offerings
Pre-Mediation Valuation
In family law disputes, our pre-mediation valuations provide an independent assessment of property values, facilitating fair negotiations and reducing conflicts during mediation.
Mediation/Family Law Valuation
We deliver accurate valuations for equitable settlements in mediation and family law cases. Our detailed reports ensure transparency, helping all parties understand the true value of their assets.
Deceased Estate Valuation
Our expert valuers provide comprehensive assessments for deceased estates, facilitating fair and legal distribution of assets among beneficiaries.
Insurance Valuations
Our insurance valuations ensure you secure the right level of coverage by accurately assessing the market value and replacement costs of your property, helping you avoid underinsurance or overinsurance.
Land Tax Valuation
We provide accurate land tax valuations to help property owners determine their tax obligations and understand the financial implications of land ownership.
Pre-Purchase Valuation
Our pre-purchase valuations give buyers the confidence to make informed decisions by providing a thorough assessment of the property's market value and potential investment risks.
Pre-Sale Valuation
Our valuers helps sellers maximise their property's market value with detailed pre-sale valuations, allowing them to set competitive prices and attract potential buyers.
Rent Review Valuation
Our rent review valuations ensure fair rental agreements by analysing market trends and comparable properties, reflecting accurate rental values.
Building Valuation
Our building valuations cater to sales, insurance, and taxation needs, considering factors like condition and location to provide accurate property assessments.
These valuation services offered by us ensure that our clients receive tailored, expert advice across a wide range of property-related needs, helping them make informed and confident decisions through detailed report.
Certified Australian Valuers by Australian Property Institute
With over 25 years of experience, our professional valuers are well-versed in the local property landscape. We provide residential, retail, rural, and industrial property valuation reports for all unique requirements.
As certified property valuers, we use industry-leading software and trusted data to deliver accurate, informed valuations. Whether you need a valuation for capital gains tax, stamp duty, superannuation, or any other purpose, we’re here to help.
Business Valuations
Does your business need to be valued? Our professional business valuers brings over 30 years of industry experience to provide expert assessments tailored to your needs.
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Our valuers are dedicated to offering Australians precise and affordable property and business valuations. As inflation and interest rates rise, we remain committed to keeping our services affordable. Our focus on transparency and expertise ensures accurate assessments, empowering clients to make informed decisions based on the true value of their assets.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a property valuation?
A property valuation is an independent formal assessment of market value. In simple terms, it means collecting relevant data and arriving at an exact dollar figure for the property. In Australia, property valuations are typically undertaken by an API-registered or AVI-registered valuer. These valuers provide independent assessments, following Australian and professional legal standards.
Historically, valuations were often referred to as sworn valuation reports, and some older lawyers still use that term today, although it’s less common now.
At Local Valuers, a B2C client typically contacts us by phone or email with questions about property valuation reports. In most cases, we prepare a direct comparison approach report, using recent sales and other market data. Before quoting, we review sources such as CoreLogic, zoning, and market trends to assess the complexity and time required.
The key difference between a valuation and an appraisal is that an appraisal is done by a real estate agent, usually to sell a property, whereas a valuation is an independent, evidence-based report prepared to give clients clarity.
Property valuation reports are relied upon for legal matters, financial decisions, and internal accounting purposes. Clients often expect a physical inspection, during which we take photos, measurements, and notes to support the final written report.
In conclusion, a property valuation is an independent assessment of market value, carried out by a certified valuer and documented in a legally compliant report.
How much does a property valuation cost in Australia?
A residential property valuation in Australia generally costs between $300-1,000
On the other hand, commercial property valuation prices are more specialised and usually start at $1,000 or more depending on market conditions. This depends on the complexity of the resettlement, size of the property and price in today’s market. The location in which you live is also a consideration given it can make any product cost so much more expensive. The property type, along with whether an inspection is needed or not affects the overall fee.
There are low-cost options from uncertified operators on the market these days. But these reports are usually unsuitable for such purposes as legal and financial decisions. To ensure accurate, acceptable reports that are certified, choose a professional valuer from around the corner. This way, you can rest assured of both accuracy and compliance. And if it ‘s required by law or taxation that the report is made in order to be up to standard then having peace of mind is pretty important.
How long does a property valuation take?
A standard residential property inspection usually takes 10–15 minutes with Local Valuers Australia. Our senior certified valuers have carried out thousands of inspections, which makes the process efficient.
After the inspection, we prepare a detailed written report, typically delivered within 2–3 business days. For urgent cases (such as bail bond valuations), we can prioritise same-day turnaround, sometimes within just a few hours.
Factors that can extend timelines include:
- Land size
- Unusual property features
- Missing documentation from clients
- Complex legal circumstances
Using an experienced local valuer often speeds up the process, as they have strong knowledge of the local area and are efficient in completing certified valuation reports.
When is a property valuation needed?
Property valuations are required in many situations, including:
- Buying or selling property – for clarity on true market value.
- Divorce settlements / family law – providing an impartial valuation for dividing assets fairly.
- Probate & deceased estates – establishing accurate property values for inheritance and legal processes.
- Tax purposes – e.g. capital gains tax, stamp duty. The ATO accepts certified valuations by API-registered valuers.
- Insurance & dispute resolution – to support claims or resolve disputes.
- Refinancing, bank loans, and reverse mortgages – though Local Valuers Australia does not complete these reports.
In each case, the valuation provides an independent, legally compliant figure that can be relied upon by courts, accountants, and government bodies.
What factors influence market value?
Many variables combine to determine a property’s market value. At Local Valuers we assess each of the following factors and weigh them together to form a market-reflective opinion of value:
Location & neighbourhood — The suburb and immediate streetscape are primary value drivers. We consider proximity to schools, public transport, retail centres and other local amenities, as well as the suburb’s overall reputation and future precinct plans.
Condition & age — Newer or well-maintained properties typically command a premium; properties that need repair or refurbishment are discounted. Our inspections focus on structural and finish elements (roofing, windows/frames, cladding, services and overall fabric) because these directly affect replacement and holding costs.
Recent comparable sales — Transacted prices in the local market are the most reliable benchmark. We source and analyse recent sales data from 50+ market feeds to identify true comparables; this evidence is included in every valuation report.
Economic environment & interest rates — Broader economic trends and borrowing costs materially influence buyer demand and purchasing power. We monitor domestic and international indicators and incorporate their likely impact on market appetite.
Zoning & development potential — Planning controls, subdivision possibility, and permitted land uses can add a measurable premium — particularly for investors or developers. We review relevant planning overlays and permitted uses as part of our assessment.
Market sentiment & buyer confidence — Local demand dynamics, employment trends and investor confidence can move values independently of fundamentals. We interpret current sentiment and short-term momentum when forming our opinion.
Seasonality — Transaction activity fluctuates through the year; spring and summer typically see higher inspection and auction participation, which can influence short-term pricing. We account for seasonal effects where relevant.