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Whether you’re buying your first home, planning a sale, managing a family law matter, or organising your finances, an accurate property valuation in Brisbane is essential. Property decisions often involve significant financial implications, so having a clear, professionally assessed value gives you the confidence to move forward.
Our Property Valuers in Brisbane provide certified, independent valuations across residential, commercial, and development property types. With extensive experience in the Brisbane market and surrounding suburbs, our team of qualified professionals.
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Property Valuation Services
Local Valuers provides independent, evidence-based property valuation in Brisbane, covering houses, apartments, prestige assets, and commercial/industrial property across Brisbane, Logan, Moreton Bay, Ipswich, and the Gold Coast. Our CPV valuers combine local comparable sales/rental evidence with Brisbane City Plan 2014 controls (zoning, overlays, incl. flood/stormwater), improvements, and condition to deliver IVS/API-compliant reports accepted by lenders, courts, and auditors. Expect transparent methodology, defensible conclusions, fixed pricing, fast turnarounds, and post-report support for banks, accountants, and legal teams.
Residential Property Valuations in Brisbane
We provide independent valuations for houses, apartments, and prestige homes across Brisbane and surrounding regions. Common purposes include pre-sale, pre-purchase, refinance, family law, probate, and insurance. Each report assesses land, improvements, condition, and comparable sales, taking into account zoning and overlays under the Brisbane City Plan 2014 to ensure accurate and defensible results.
Commercial Valuations in Brisbane
We deliver valuations for office, retail, industrial, and mixed-use assets across Greater Brisbane and South East Queensland. Reports support lending, acquisition, disposal, rent reviews, lease negotiations, financial reporting, and development feasibility. Our analysis covers market rent, incentives, outgoings, WALE, vacancy, yield evidence, and submarket cap-rate trends.
Business Valuations in Brisbane
We conduct independent valuations of going concerns for sales, mergers, shareholder disputes, and tax purposes. Using income, market, and asset-based approaches, we normalise earnings and separate real property, goodwill, and intangibles. Reports are audit-ready and compliant with APES 225 and ATO standards.
Sworn Valuations in Brisbane
Our API-qualified Certified Practising Valuers prepare sworn reports that are court-ready and suitable for family law, dispute, and statutory matters. Each includes methodology, comparable evidence, and reasoned adjustments, with valuers available for conferences or expert testimony when required.
SMSF Valuation Brisbane
We provide ATO-compliant valuations for Self-Managed Super Funds covering residential, commercial, and related-party assets. Reports support annual audits, acquisitions, disposals, and in-specie transfers, with date-specific assessments, clear evidence, and fast turnaround to meet trustee and auditor deadlines.
CGT Valuation Brisbane
We deliver independent, ATO-ready Capital Gains Tax valuations for residential and commercial properties across Greater Brisbane. Retrospective to the required effective date, our API- and IVS-compliant reports use historical sales, planning reviews, and reasoned adjustments to determine defensible market values for audit and compliance purposes.
How It Works
Brief
Define the asset, purpose, and effective date; confirm fee and turnaround.
Inspection
Conduct on-site or online, assessing condition, improvements, planning controls, overlays, and location factors.
Analysis
Evidence-based modelling of comparable sales, rents, yields, and costs, with transparent adjustments.
Report
API/IVS-aligned report detailing methodology, assumptions, and concluded value.
Follow-up
Ongoing access to your valuer for clarifications, minor updates, or discussions with banks, auditors, or counsel.
why us
Why Choose Local Valuers?
- Independent advice. No sales agenda.
- API-compliant reports prepared by CPV valuers.
- Fixed pricing tied to scope and urgency.
- Widely accepted by courts, lenders, and the ATO.
- Robust local comps database with clear, line-by-line rationale.
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What is a Property Valuation?
Property valuation is an independent, formal assessment of market value. Put simply, we gather the proper evidence and determine a defensible dollar figure for the property. In Australia, valuations are completed by API or AVI-registered valuers who work to recognise professional and legal standards.
Historically, valuations were often called “sworn valuation reports.” More traditional lawyers still use that term, though it’s less common today.
At Local Valuers, B2C clients usually phone or email questions regarding valuation reports. We usually prepare a direct-comparison report using recent comparable sales and broader market data. Before we quote, we review CoreLogic, zoning controls, and market trends to gauge complexity and time required.
The key difference between a valuation and an appraisal is that a real estate agent does an appraisal to help sell a property. In contrast, a valuation is an independent, evidence-based report that gives clients clarity.
Property valuation reports are relied on for legal matters, finance, and internal accounting. Clients often expect a physical inspection during which we take photos, measurements, and notes to support the final written report.
In short, property valuation is an independent market value assessment carried out by a certified valuer and documented in a legally compliant report.
How Much Does a Property Valuation Cost in Melbourne?
Residential property valuation in Brisbane typically ranges from $300 to $1,000.
Commercial valuations are more specialised and usually begin at $1,000. Fees rise with complexity, size, market conditions, and how unique the asset is. Location, property type, urgency, and whether an inspection is required all influence the final price.
Cheaper options from non-certified operators exist, but their reports are often not legally compliant or accepted for formal purposes. Using a certified local valuer provides accuracy, compliance, and confidence, especially for legal, tax, or finance needs.
When comparing fee guides online, confirm the valuer is certified in Australia and that a physical inspection is included in the quoted fee.
How Long Does a Property Valuation Take in Melbourne?
A standard residential inspection with Local Valuers Australia usually takes 10-15 minutes. Our senior, certified valuers have completed thousands of inspections, so the process is smooth and efficient.
After the visit, we prepare a detailed written report, typically delivered within 2-3 business days. We can prioritize same-day turnaround for urgent matters (e.g., bail bond valuations), often completing the job within a few hours.
Factors that can extend timelines include:
Larger land size
Unusual or complex property features
Missing documentation from clients
Complex legal circumstances
Working with an experienced local valuer who is efficient at producing certified valuation reports and familiar with the area can often speed things up.
When is a Valuation Needed in Melbourne?
Property valuations are required for many situations, including:
- Buying or selling – to confirm fair market value before negotiations.
- Divorce settlements/family law – an impartial basis for equitable asset division.
- Probate & deceased estates – establishing a defensible value for inheritance and legal administration.
- Tax purposes – e.g., capital gains tax, stamp duty. The ATO accepts certified valuations from API-registered valuers.
- Insurance & dispute resolution – evidence to support claims or settle disputes.
- Refinancing, bank loans & reverse mortgages – note: Local Valuers Australia does not complete these reports.
In all cases, the valuation provides an independent and legally compliant figure relied upon by courts, accountants and government bodies.
What Local Factors Influence Market Value in Melbourne?
Many factors influence the market value of a property.
- Location and neighbourhood – Often the most significant driver. We consider whether the home sits in a desirable or disadvantaged pocket. Additional factors include proximity to schools, transport, shopping centres and public amenities (e.g., stadiums). The suburb’s reputation strongly affects value.
- Condition and age – Newer, well-kept homes typically sell higher; properties needing work are discounted. We assess elements like window frames, roofing and the overall dwelling condition as they directly impact value.
- Comparable sales – Recent local sales are a major anchor. We scan 50+ sources for sales evidence and include it in our valuation report.
- Economic conditions and interest rates – These shape buyer demand. Beyond sales data, we factor in current interest rates and broader economic settings in Australia and abroad.
- Zoning and development potential – Future subdivision or redevelopment potential can attract a premium.
- Market sentiment and buyer confidence – Local demand, confidence and regional growth trends can push values up or down.
Seasonal factors – Spring and summer are typically more active, seeing heightened auction and inspection activity. This seasonality is reflected and considered in our reporting.