CGT Property Valuations Australia | ATO-Compliant, Fixed Fee

Defensible CGT Valuations.

Retrospective and current market valuations of residential, commercial and rural property — prepared for the ATO, accountants and trustees by certified independent valuers.

Services

Valuations built to withstand ATO scrutiny.

Every report is prepared by a Certified Practising Valuer with full market evidence, comparable sales analysis and a sworn methodology.

Establish market value at any historical date — pre-CGT, deceased estate, or change-of-purpose dates from 1985 onwards. Today's market value for transfers between related parties, SMSF in-specie contributions and family law settlements. Apportionment valuations for properties partially used to produce income or moved in/out of main residence status. Date-of-death market value reports for executors, probate and beneficiary cost-base resets. Independent annual market valuations meeting SIS Act and ATO compliance requirements for trustees. Court-ready expert evidence compliant valuations for litigation, family law and tax disputes.

How it works

From instruction to signed report in 5 business days.

Send the property address and the effective date for the valuation. We inspect physically or rely on documentation for retrospective dates. Comparable sales evidence is researched from RP Data, APM and council records. A signed PDF report is delivered to you and your accountant.

FAQs

Answers before you ask.

Common questions from accountants, trustees and property owners preparing CGT positions.

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What is a Capital Gains Tax valuation?

A CGT valuation is an independent market value assessment of a property at a specific date, used by the ATO to calculate the capital gain or loss when an asset is sold, transferred or changes purpose. The report must be defensible, signed by a Certified Practising Valuer, and supported by comparable sales evidence.

When do I need a retrospective valuation?

Common triggers include: a property purchased before 20 September 1985 that has changed character, a main residence first used to produce income (the 'home first used to produce income' rule), inheritance and date-of-death cost-base resets, and transfers between related parties or into an SMSF.

How far back can you value a property?

We routinely prepare valuations effective from 1985 onwards using historical sales databases, council records, contemporaneous photography and archived market commentary. Earlier dates are possible where evidence supports it.

Will the ATO accept your valuation?

Yes. Our reports follow the ATO market valuation guidelines and the API Professional Practice Standards. Each report includes the valuer's qualifications, methodology, comparable sales schedule and a signed certification — the same format the ATO requests during reviews and objections.

How long does a valuation take?

Standard residential reports are delivered within 5 business days of inspection. Urgent 48-hour turnaround is available for an additional fee. Commercial and rural valuations typically take 7–10 business days.

Do you need to physically inspect the property?

For current market valuations, yes — a physical inspection produces the strongest report. For retrospective dates, a current inspection plus historical evidence (photos, plans, sale records) is the accepted methodology, and a kerbside or desktop assessment is sometimes appropriate.

How much does a CGT valuation cost?

Standard metropolitan residential valuations start from $440 incl. GST. Commercial, rural and complex retrospective assessments are quoted individually. All fees are fixed and confirmed in writing before we begin.

Can my accountant instruct you directly?

Absolutely — most of our work is referred by accountants and tax agents. We can liaise directly, send the report to both parties, and provide an invoice in the name of the property owner or the firm.

Knowledge hub

Written by valuers, with the sections cited.

Eleven guides and a 32-term glossary covering CGT events, cost base, the six-year rule, pre-1985 property and the 30 June SMSF calendar.

9 min read CGT events and valuation dates A reference table matching each common CGT event to the effective date a valuer must work to. 9 min read The six-year rule, and where it ends What the absence rule covers, what it does not, and the valuation the day it runs out. 8 min read The 30 June SMSF checklist What trustees and auditors need in the file before the fund's accounts are signed.
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Most residential CGT valuations from $440 incl. GST. Quotes returned within 2 business hours.