At APAVAL a desktop property assessment of a standard home, unit or vacant lot is $99 + GST ($108.90 incl. GST), an inspected residential valuation is $339 + GST ($372.90 incl. GST), and a tax, transfer and compliance valuation is $495 + GST ($544.50 incl. GST). Family law, commercial and specialised reports are quoted first. A past valuation date costs the same as today's date.
| Fee | Inspection | |
|---|---|---|
| Desktop Property Assessment | $99 + GST ($108.90 incl. GST) | No |
| Residential Property Valuation | $339 + GST ($372.90 incl. GST) | Yes |
| Tax, Transfer & Compliance | $495 + GST ($544.50 incl. GST) | Where required |
| Family Law & Legal | from $1,650 + GST ($1,815.00 incl. GST) | Yes, quoted |
| Commercial Property | from $1,980 + GST ($2,178.00 incl. GST) | Yes, quoted |
| Development, Rural & Specialised | from $2,750 + GST ($3,025.00 incl. GST) | Yes, quoted |
What changes the price?
- Inspection. A site visit costs more than a desktop report.
- The property. High-value, unusual, commercial, rural and development property takes more work and is quoted first.
- The purpose. Family law, court and disputed matters need a fuller report and are quoted per matter. Stamp duty and related-party transfers are quoted individually.
- Location. Standard residential fees are fixed in the major centres of NSW, VIC, the ACT and the NT; elsewhere the fee is confirmed in writing first.
What doesn't change the price?
The valuation date. Past dates cost the same as today's date. A second date for the same property is $149 + GST ($163.90 incl. GST).
Add-ons
- Extra valuation date (same property): $149 + GST ($163.90 incl. GST)
- Priority residential report, timing confirmed in writing first: $330 + GST ($363.00 incl. GST)
- Rental assessment: $220 + GST ($242.00 incl. GST)
Questions
How much is a desktop property assessment?
At APAVAL, $99 + GST ($108.90 incl. GST) for an indicative value of a standard home, unit or vacant lot in NSW, VIC, the ACT or the NT, for today or any past date.
Is the fee fixed?
Yes for desktop, residential and tax and compliance reports in the major centres. Legal, commercial and specialised reports get a fixed quote before work starts.
This guide is general information, not tax, financial or legal advice. We value property; your accountant, auditor or lawyer decides how a value is used and what evidence they accept. The ATO does not approve or accredit valuers or valuations for CGT purposes.