A client came to us anxious about a potential $100,000 ATO Capital Gains Tax bill on the sale of a 4ha rural residential property, as Capital Gains Tax applies to properties larger than 2 ha even when owner occupied.     With knowledge of the Curtilage principle and detailed market analysis we saved that client approx. $100,000 in Capital Gains Tax.  Not all property and financial advisers know about this CGT exemption that can be claimed for the dwelling on up to 2...

Source: Livewire Australian property has long been seen as a reliable wealth generator, but few have ever quantified its total performance, capturing both price growth and income. Residential investment property ranks as Australia’s third best-performing asset class over the past 20 years (see the Livewire Long Term Investing Report 2025 for full rankings), with an annualised return of nearly 10%. Yet, just as equities within an index can diverge dra...

Source: Domain Brisbane has outmuscled Melbourne for the first time to become Australia’s second-most expensive capital to buy a house, after prices jumped to a record $1.1 million. The Queensland capital’s median house price rose $38,852 or 3.7 per cent over the September quarter, Domain’s latest House Price Report, released on Thursday, showed. Brisbane’s typical house increased $100,238 or 10 per cent over the year – marking the city’s longest growt...

Source: Cotality Australia's rental market is seeing renewed strength as national vacancy rates reach a new record-low, according to Cotality's latest Quarterly Rental Review. Cotality’s seasonally adjusted Rental Value Index saw national dwelling rents post a 1.4% rise in Q3, its largest three-month increase since June 2024, and a significant uptick from the 1.1% lift recorded in Q2. This reacceleration was also apparent in the annual trend, with the 4.3% increase in rents s...

Source: Landers & Rogers Land Valuation - The High Court sets down its interpretation of "improvements" when assessing site value In Valuer-General Victoria v WSTI Properties 490 SKR Pty Ltd [2025] HCA 23, the High Court of Australia clarifies what constitutes an "improvement" when assessing site value under the Valuation of Land Act 1960 (VLA). The case concerned the valuation of a heritage listed property at 490 St Kilda Road and whether the ex...

Source: AVAA The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has recently updated its guidance on the market valuation of assets, reinforcing the importance of objective, supportable, and well-documented valuation practices. The advice is significant for AVAA Certified Practising Valuers as it provides advice to taxpayers on when a valuation is required, what must be included in a report, and the expectations placed on professional valuers. That ATO update underscores the central role that ...

Source: REIQ Prices continued to rise across Queensland’s residential property markets in the June 2025 quarter (April – June 2025) with sustained growth redefining ‘entry level’ properties. The latest median sales results released by the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) show statewide median sales prices for houses rose 3.66% to $850,000, and similarly, units lifted 3.41% to $698,000 over the quarter. As an upcoming Olympic City, Brisbane’s quarterl...

Source: AVAA The Auctioneers and Valuers Association of Australia (AVAA), a proudly member-driven organisation, confirmed its Board of Directors at the Annual General Meeting on 11 September 2025 to lead delivery of the 2025–30 AVAA Strategic Plan. The continuing AVAA National President is Tim Slattery, Co-Managing Director and co-owner of Slattery Auctions and Valuations.  With extensive industry experience and national operations across Australia, Tim provides in...

Source: IVSC Introduction
Although technology has been used in valuations for decades, recent advances may profoundly affect how valuations are performed and reported.
The IVSC recognises that technology continues to evolve and is increasingly influencing valuation practice. As with all developments that have the potential to shape or impact the valuation profession, the IVSC actively monitors advancements in this area. Our commitment remains to support professional valuers by helping th...

Source: AVAA (Auctioneers and Valuers Association of Australia) The AVAA recognises the growing integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI), including generative AI tools, into the valuation profession. While these technologies have the potential to support valuers in research, analysis, and report drafting, their use must remain consistent with professional responsibilities, ethical obligations, and the principles set out in the International Valuation Standards (IVS). Under IVS Framework ...