Frequently Asked Questions

1. What type of Property do we value?
2. Do we value Plant & Equipment?
3. Do we value Furniture & Chattels?
4. Do we value Antiques, Art work and Jewellery?
5. Do we value Businesses?
6. For what purposes do we do Valuations?
7. Are you a Registered Valuer?
8. Are you Members of the A.P.I and AVAA?
9. Do you need to come inside our house?
10. How long does it take to get a Valuation done?
11. How long will you be on-site?
12. Will you make an appointment time to inspect the property?
13. Does anyone need to be at the house for your inspection?
14. Do I get a report?
15. On some internet web sites, I can type in my basic house details and get the value of my house. Why do I need to pay for a Registered Valuer?
16. What Does a Valuation Cost?
17. What is the name of the valuer?

1.What type of Property do we value?

• Residential dwelling
• Rural Residential
• Acreage
• Units/Townhouses
• Vacant Land
• Block of Flats
• Residential Development Sites
• Prestige Homes

2. Do we value Plant & Equipment?

• Yes - AVAA Certified Practicing Valuer

3. Do we value Furniture & Chattels?

• Yes – for Family Law purposes, Insurace, Auction Realisation

4. Do we value Antiques, Art work & Jewellery?

• Yes - Antique Furniture only - no artwork or no jewellery 

5. Do we value Businesses?

• No

6. For what purposes do we do Valuations?

• Mortgage Security
• Pre-Sale
• Pre-Purchase
• Property Settlement/Family Law
• Family Transfers
• Deceased Estates
• Historical/Retrospective Valuations
• Stamp Duty
• Capital Gains Tax
• GST
• Management Rights
• Residential Rent Rolls
• Compensation Claims including:- Resumptions – whole or part of Property and Easement Acquisitions
• Chattels Valuations
• Family Law
• Insurance
• Insolvency
• Asset Realisation
• Auction

7. Are you a Registered Valuer?

• Yes – Registered in both Queensland and New South Wales

8. Are you Members of the A.P.I and A.V.A.A?

• Yes – We are Certified Practicing Valuers and Associates of the Australian Property Institute & A.V.A.A. Certified Practicing Valuer for Chattels/Plant and Equipment

9. Do you need to come inside our house?

• Yes – A full internal inspection is required.

10. How long does it take to get a Valuation done?

• We can normally do the job within 1-2 working days, providing we can get access to inspection the property.

• Tenanted properties require 24hrs notice via a Form 9 Entry Notice, to be sent out by the Managing Agent, therefore allowing for delivery, it could take 2-3 days to gain access to a tenanted property. Whereever possible, we endeavour to co-operate with the Tenant/Agent to arrange a time that suits all parties.

11. How long will you be on-site?

• Around 30 minutes inspection time for an average suburban house.

12. Will you make an appointment time to inspect the property?

• Yes – We will make a definite appointment at a time that suits all parties and yes, we will arrive on time for appointments.

13. Does anyone need to be at the house for your inspection?

• Yes – an adult must be present during the inspection.

• Tenanted properties require an Agent to meet the Valuer at the property or an Agent to arrange that the tenant is home. The Valuer will not pick up keys to a tenanted property.

14. Do I get a report?

• Yes – Usually a minimum of 5 pages.
• Your Property Valuation Report includes:

1. Legal description
2. Details of land
3. Improvements – including fit out and presentation
4. Market evidence
5. Comments
6. Valuation
7. Photos
8. Maps; and
9. Any other relevant information.

15. On some internet web sites, I can type in my basic house details and get the value of my house, why do I need to pay for a Registered Valuer?

• Beware of these cheap instant "Valuation" sites. They are predominantly based on "information rich, knowledge poor" statistical data techniques and are no way associated with formal valuations conducted by Registered Valuers. Additionally, within a couple of days, you are contacted by a Real Estate Agent offering a Market Appraisal – your data has been "on-sold" as your contact details are mandatory fields to obtain the "cheap valuation", as they say "There are no such things as free lunches!"

16. What Does a Valuation Cost?

• Costs can vary depending on the type of the property, location, current or historical market value.
• For the "average" single dwelling in greater Brisbane, a current market valuation report would typically be in the range of $400 to $500.
• For an accurate fixed price quote, click and complete "Request for a Quote".

17. What is the name of the valuer?

John Leeson