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How Much Does a Property Valuation Cost in Australia?

There’s no single answer to what a property valuation costs, because a “valuation” can mean a fast desktop assessment or a full inspected report — and those are different pieces of work. The honest short version: compare scope first, price second. A cheap report that doesn’t suit your purpose is the expensive option.

What actually drives the price
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  • Desktop or on-site. A desktop assessment (records, sales evidence and data, no visit) is the most affordable pathway. An on-site valuation adds a physical inspection, so it costs more. See desktop vs on-site.
  • Property type and complexity. A standard suburban home with plenty of comparable sales is straightforward; acreage, unique, rural, mixed-use or commercial property takes more analysis and costs more.
  • The purpose. A number for your own pre-sale decision is lower-stakes than one that may be reviewed by the ATO, a court or the other side of a dispute — the latter often warrants an inspected report that can be tested.
  • Retrospective (backdated) work. A retrospective valuation as at a past date means reconstructing condition and finding older comparable sales, which is more work — and gets harder the further back the date.
  • Value and risk. Ultra-high-value and commercial assets are quoted individually.

Our pricing
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We publish fixed pricing at our most competitive public rates:

  • Most competitive launch desktop: from $254
  • Most competitive launch on-site: from $587
  • Ultra-high-value / commercial: a senior independent valuation firm, from $1,950 (quote)

Inc GST where applicable. Your fixed price is confirmed for your specific property before you proceed. Final scope depends on property type, location, whether an inspection is needed and the report’s purpose.

Across the market more broadly, a short-form desktop assessment is typically the cheapest option, a full inspected report costs more, and complex, rural or commercial work costs more again — so any two “quotes” are only comparable once you know they cover the same scope.

Why scope beats price
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An online estimate is free, and a real-estate agent’s appraisal usually is too — but neither is a signed, independent valuation, and neither carries professional responsibility for the figure. If your number needs to stand up for tax, a court, a lender or a related-party dealing, the relevant comparison isn’t “which is cheapest” but “which is fit for purpose”. See property valuation vs appraisal.

Purpose-specific pricing
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Some purposes have their own dedicated pathways:

Not sure which pathway fits your budget?
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Your price depends on the purpose and the property. Tell us what the valuation is for and we’ll point you to the right pathway.

Tell us the purpose and we'll recommend the pathway — then confirm a fixed price before you proceed.

Common questions
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How much does a property valuation cost?
It depends on scope. Our fixed launch pricing is desktop from $254 and on-site from $587, with ultra-high-value or commercial property quoted individually (a senior independent valuation firm, from $1,950). Inc GST where applicable, and your fixed price is confirmed for your property before you proceed.
Why do quotes vary so much?
Because "valuation" covers very different work — a desktop assessment, a full inspected report, and complex or commercial jobs are not the same product. Two prices are only comparable once you know they cover the same scope and purpose.
Is a cheaper desktop assessment still ATO-acceptable?
It can be, but it is not a full valuation. Under the API Rules of Professional Conduct a desktop produces an indicative value rather than an IVS-compliant valuation. The real question is evidence quality for your specific property, which is why we confirm the right pathway first. There is no "ATO-approved" status.
Do I pay when I enquire?
No — no payment is taken at the enquiry step. You get a fixed price for your specific valuation first, then decide.
Does a retrospective valuation cost more?
Often, yes. Establishing market value as at a past date means reconstructing the property's condition and finding older comparable sales, which is more work — and harder the further back the date. The same desktop and on-site pathways apply, with scope confirmed up front.
What does a CGT valuation cost?
The same desktop and on-site pathways apply. For the 1 July 2027 cost base reset, dated pricing is handled by the specialist CGT valuation service — see our CGT valuation guide.

Related guides: desktop vs on-site · property valuation vs appraisal · what is a property valuation · CGT valuations.

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General information only — not tax, financial or legal advice. The signed valuation is provided by a qualified valuer.