Frequently Asked Questions

The valuation process is a detailed systematic procedure a CPV follows to determine the market value or rental value of a property. Steps involved in valuation process are as follows: Written Instructions need to include the name of the instructing party, the property address and the purpose of valuation. Additional information such as contact details

Our company can sometimes assist with minor plant and equipment items but will usually refer this type of work to appropriate professionals.

Our company undertakes real estate valuations and will usually refer business valuations to appropriate professionals.

The type of property required to be valued may affect the time it will take to complete. Residential valuations usually take between 2 to 5 working days to complete. Commercial, due to the more detailed methodologies and less comparable evidence, generally take between 5 to 10 working days for smaller properties and longer for larger,

When you instruct us to prepare a Valuation Report on your property, you will receive a detailed formal report prepared by a CPV which is recognised by the courts if necessary, the Australian Taxation Office and financial institutions. The report will include a detailed legal and physical description of the property being valued, information from

The type, size and location of property to be valued and the purpose for the valuation (taxation, stamp duty, family law, etc.) differ and therefore we recommend you contact us for a free quote.

Property owners, prospective purchasers, financial institutions, Accountants and Solicitors, as well as anyone with an interest in property may request valuations but if there is to be any difficulty for the valuer to gain access, that should be discussed prior to instructions.

In short, the term “Due Diligence of a property” can be defined as “a comprehensive investigation into the attributes and both positive potential and risks which a property or a development has”. Due Diligence is more widely considered when a prospective purchaser is considering buying or developing a property and if a Valuer is being

The term “Sworn Valuer” was commonly used in the Independent Property profession in the first half of the 20th century and was enshrined in various Australian State legislation. It related to the swearing in of expert witnesses in court. The states used to regulate the property valuation profession and accordingly a Valuer could not legally

This is the Australian Property Institute which is the main organisational base for Valuers and other independent property advisory professionals in Australia. A google search of the API can provide details of its purpose, membership and activities. This institute had former names including the Australian Institute of Valuers (AIV) and The Australian Institute of Valuers