Residential Property Valuation
An independent, inspected valuation of a house, townhouse or apartment, signed by a qualified valuer. Fixed fee, ordered online in minutes.
What a residential valuation is for
A residential valuation is an independent opinion of the market value of a home at a stated date, prepared for a stated purpose. People order one before buying or selling, when a home moves between family members or entities, for tax and stamp duty, for a self-managed super fund, after a separation and when an estate is being administered.
It is not an agent’s appraisal. An agent’s price estimate is a marketing opinion given in the hope of winning a listing. A valuation is prepared by a qualified valuer with no interest in the outcome, it is built on sales evidence, and it states its purpose, date and basis of value so anyone relying on it can see exactly what it covers. Read the difference.
What the valuer looks at
- The land: size, shape, slope, aspect, zoning and any overlays such as heritage, flooding or bushfire.
- The dwelling: construction, age, condition, floor area, layout, accommodation and recent improvements.
- Other improvements: garaging, pools, outbuildings and landscaping.
- For apartments and townhouses: the strata or community scheme, the quality of the building, parking and the position of the unit within the building.
- Location: street appeal, amenity, transport and schools, and anything that detracts, such as main-road or commercial exposure.
- Sales evidence: recent comparable sales, adjusted for the differences between each sale and your property.
Which residential valuation do you need?
The right report depends on what it is for. Most homeowners need one of four.
| Report | Fee incl. GST | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Desktop Property Assessment | From $330 | Straightforward matters where an inspection is not needed |
| Residential Property Valuation | $660 | Buying, selling and the market value of a standard home |
| Tax, Transfer & Compliance Valuation | $880 | CGT, stamp duty, related-party transfers, SMSF and estates |
| Family Law & Legal Valuation | From $1,650 | Separation, mediation, property settlement and disputes |
Tell us the purpose in the quote flow and it recommends the right report, with the exact fee shown before you pay.
Prestige, unusual and regional homes
The $660 fee covers a standard metropolitan house, townhouse or apartment. Prestige, heritage-listed and architecturally unusual homes have fewer true comparable sales and take longer to value properly, so they are quoted on scope. Homes outside the capital cities and the regional centres we list may involve travel. In every case you receive a fixed fee before anything is charged.
Questions people ask
How much does a residential property valuation cost?
A standard metropolitan house, townhouse or apartment is $660 including GST, with an inspection and a signed report. A desktop assessment starts at $330 where an inspection is not needed. Tax, transfer and compliance reports are $880, and family law reports start at $1,650.
How long does a residential valuation take?
We aim to deliver the signed report within 2 to 3 business days of the inspection. You choose suitable inspection times straight after ordering.
Will my bank accept the valuation?
Usually not for lending. Most lenders order valuations from their own panel and will not rely on a report you commission. If the valuation is for a loan, check with your lender or broker first.
Do I need to be at the inspection?
Someone needs to give the valuer access. It can be you, a tenant, an agent or anyone you nominate. Most house inspections take well under an hour.
What is your property worth?
Tell us what you need valued and why. We’ll show you the right valuation and what it costs.