Property Valuation Services
Vals SA is highly regarded as one of the leading valuation firms in Adelaide. We’ve achieved this by staying true to our core values, accuracy, honesty, and integrity. We have provided our clients with quality property valuation services with these core values.
For a professional property valuation in Adelaide, our team is second to none. Each of our valuers is a Certified Practising Valuer (CPV) accredited by the Australian Property Institute (API) and registered with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), with many also holding AVI qualifications. With over 20 years of experience, our experts have become adept at valuing all property types—including residential, commercial, and industrial. This exceptional combination of extensive experience and rigorous accreditation ensures that our valuations are delivered with the utmost accuracy, honesty, and integrity, making us the ideal choice for your property valuation needs.
As an independent valuations firm our clients can trust that our reports are transparent and free from any agendas or third-party influence. We base our reports on objective data, comprehensive research, and detailed investigation to guarantee our clients accurate valuations. We provide professionally formatted documents that adhere to the standards outlined by the API and are always accepted by the Federal Courts, State Revenue Offices and other financial establishments.
We are a full-service valuation company; we offer a wide range of valuations to cater to the exact needs of our clients. We understand that the world of valuations can be confusing, so we’ve provided a brief description of each of our services below for your convenience.
- Capital Gains Tax Valuation
- Industrial/Commercial Property Valuation
- Compensation Property Valuation
- Deceased Estate Valuation
- Family Law Property Valuation
- Financial Reporting Valuation
- Internal Accounting Valuation
- Mortgage Security Valuation
- Pre-Sale/Pre-Purchase Valuation
- Plant & Machinery Valuation
- Property Settlement Valuation
- Property for Separation
- Property Valuation for Tax Purposes
- Related Party Transfer
- Rent Valuation
- Retrospective Property Valuation
- Stamp Duty Valuation
- Unit Entitlement Valuations
- Strata Insurance Valuation
Our Property Valuation Services:
Capital Gains Tax Valuation
Whenever there is profit from the sale of any asset, it will incur Capital Gains Tax (CGT). The tax is a percentage of all profits that have been made over the financial year. To aid in the determination of what is owed in capital gains tax, you may order a specialised valuation.
Capital gains tax valuations are conducted by certified valuers, not real estate agents or other property professionals. A certified valuer will investigate the market data of your local area at the point that you gained ownership of the property. This retrospective market value is used to calculate how much you’ve profited. Our CGT valuations are accurate and impartial. With a transparent report, the evidence is clear.
Commercial Property Valuation
Commercial properties are any property that is connected to a business. It is a property that is used to generate income and not used as a residential dwelling. We cater to businesses large and small, with all sorts of commercial property types including, storefronts, offices, and warehouses.
Our team of valuers provide commercial property valuations for many reasons, be it pre-sale/pre-purchase, rent or tax purposes, we will provide a valuation report that suits your exact needs. As commercial valuations are often time-sensitive, we deliver our professional reports with little or no delay without any loss of detail and accuracy.
Compensation Valuation
If your property is ever unfairly affected by an outside source, then you are entitled to compensation based on the value that has been lost. For these situations, it is incredibly important to seek out the services of an independent valuer so that the valuation is unbiased, and you can secure fair compensation.
For many, they have been affected by compulsory acquisition. This is where a government agency forces a property owner to sell their property, in part or in full, to make way for new infrastructures such as roads or railways. An accurate calculation of the value of your losses is the only way to be sure that you are adequately compensated, this can only be provided by a certified valuer.
Deceased Estate Valuation
When handling a deceased estate, it is important to ensure a fair division. A valuation must be conducted, accurate to the Date of Death (DOD) so that the executor of the will can divide the estate in accordance with the will of the deceased.
As deceased estate valuation cases are quite sensitive for our clients, our team at Vals SA treat all deceased estate cases with compassion and understanding. We aim to make the process as easy and stress-free as possible. Our valuations are delivered in a timely manner, thanks to the efficiency and professionalism of our senior valuers.
Family Law Property Valuations
Valuations that are to be submitted for a Family Law Courtroom must meet strict requirements to be seen as legitimate evidence. We deliver legally certified documents, correctly formatted to the standards of the courts and we do so with quick turnarounds.
If your property dispute has escalated to the courts, then it will require a long-form valuation report. This is like a short form that is used in settlement cases but with greater detail. We have never had a report rejected by the courts, which saves you time and money which could have been lost if you had submitted a poorly formatted valuation from another provider.
Financial Reporting
This is a standard accounting practice, where a business discloses its financial statements for a specific period. Examples of financial statements include balance sheets and stockholders’ equity statements. Often done on a quarterly or annual basis, this practice will provide an accurate report of a company’s financial status.
At Vals SA we provide financial reporting services that are fully compliant with the standards set by the Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) and the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS® Standards). We have provided our services for companies large and small, from small businesses, local government agencies, mining companies to large private institutions.
Strata Insurance Valuation
To ensure that you are only paying the premiums you need to be paying, you must submit an accurate valuation report to your insurer. You’d want adequate cover, true to the value for your property and the best way to achieve this is with the help of an independent valuer.
We have helped clients throughout South Australia, to save thousands from paying unnecessarily large premiums. With an in-depth investigation into your property, of both internal and external factors, we ensure our reports are incredibly detailed with nothing important left out of our calculations. As independent valuers, our work is unbiased and therefore a true valuation of your property.
Internal Accounting Valuation
Internal accounting is important to get a good understanding of your financial position. This can be useful for many things such as considering new investments, redirecting current ones, or expanding your portfolio. No matter the use, our valuers’ expertise means that we can tailor valuations to suit your exact needs.
Our team has been able to help thousands of clients in getting a better look into their finances and assets. Property is often the largest asset an individual owns, and many look to sell to make new investments. To do this successfully, you must find the true value of the property, and this can only be done by a certified valuer.
Mortgage Property Valuation
Mortgages will not be given until the bank or other financial institution knows the value of the subject property. This is done for the bank’s own security so that they know what your property will sell for should your loan be defaulted on.
Australia’s big four banks i.e., Westpac, ANZ, CommBank and NAB, will often have their own in-house valuers. Smaller institutions often require the use of an independent valuer, which could be in your favour as an independent firm, like Vals SA, will provide accurate and transparent reports that are completely objective and free from self-serving motivations.
Pre-Purchase/Pre-Sale Valuation
Before entering negotiations, both buyers and sellers alike should know the value of the property in question, to be sure that you are not overpaying or underselling the property. A Pre-purchase/Pre-sale valuation is an excellent tool for just that purpose.
When our valuers conduct their property valuations, they investigate many factors that will influence the property’s value, including location, distance to local amenities, size, structural issues, and general condition. This investigation is paired with an in-depth analysis of the current market and comparable properties to calculate the subject’s property true value.
Plant & Machinery
This is a valuation of all your plant and machinery assets. These assets include walk-in freezers, dishwashers, tractors, vehicles, and other heavy machinery. Our valuers use the exact make and model of the assets to ensure we calculate the correct value of each asset.
Plant and Machinery valuations can be used for many purposes such as loans, insurance, the selling of assets or for tax purposes. No matter the reason, the valuers of Vals SA will cater your report for exact needs, and we deliver with speed and accuracy.
Property Valuation for Divorce Settlement
Property settlement is very common in divorces and it’s important that each settlement is fair to both parties. With the use of independent valuation services, both parties will be able to agree on the value of the subject property.
Vals SA provides a report that is a legally certified document, free from bias and is correctly formatted to the standards the situation requires. Valuations are calculated by combining research of the current market (or the market at the time of the divorce) and a thorough investigation into the property. This calculation will provide both parties with an accurate value of the property.
Property Valuation for Separation
For every separation, it is vital to have a fair division of the assets. In most separations the largest asset is property. Our valuers provide clients with a report that is highly accurate and completely transparent. As we are impartial, all parties will be able to agree that our valuation is unbiased and true.
Separations are not easy so we at Vals SA, aim to make the process as smooth as possible. We produce documents that are legally certified and fully compliant with the standards of the law. We deliver each valuation report on time for your proceedings without sacrificing detail and accuracy.
Property Valuation for Tax Purposes
Taxes are an inevitable part of homeownership and the amount you pay can be linked to the value of your property.
To calculate how much your tax liabilities are, you’d want to use the services of a certified valuer. Our highly experienced team of valuation experts have valued properties of all types for tax purposes, including residential, commercial, and rural. That means our local valuers can assist with tax valuations of your home and any investment properties throughout Adelaide and South Australia. All reports are tailored to the property and tax purposes.
Related Party Transfer
When the ownership of a property is transferred from one related party to another, whether they be friends or close family members, taxes are to be paid. To be sure you have the numbers to calculate how much is due, you can order a related party transfer valuation.
Our property valuers will use their expertise in the current market (or retrospective if the case requires) and use a comparative approach to find the value of your property. This combined with looking into internal and external factors that influence property value will produce an accurate valuation. The report itself is quite comprehensive and transparent, meaning you can see for yourself where the value comes from.
Rent Valuation
If you’re ever uncertain about how much rent you should be paying/charging should be, then a rent valuation will clear things up. Whether you’re setting up an investment property or your commercial tenant’s contract is due to be renewed, our reports will help you be more informed.
Our team at Vals SA will provide you with an up-to-date analysis of the local market and sales of all comparable properties from up to six months ago. This is combined with relevant information of the subject property, including size, condition, and any structural issues to accurately calculate the current market value of the property.
Retrospective Property Valuation
Retrospective property valuation is the same as many other forms of valuation with the key difference being the date. While most valuations need to be accurate to the current market, a retrospective examines the market at a previous date in time.
These are often used for handling a deceased estate or tax purposes but could be needed for a variety of reasons. No matter the circumstances, our team of professional valuers can find the value of any property accurate to any point in time. We cater to the needs of our clients, so our reports are tailor-made to suit your exact situation.
Stamp Duty Valuation
Whether it be through an arm’s length sale or a transfer between two related parties, whenever you acquire a property, you must pay stamp duty tax.
With the help of a qualified valuation expert, you can learn the market value of the property you now own. This number is important to properly calculate the stamp duty owed. A local valuer is familiar with the relevant factors surrounding the property that affects its value. Our valuers are local, they are accredited and have decades of experience which aids in completing a more thorough and accurate valuation report for stamp duty tax.
Unit Entitlement
A property that is included in a Strata plan, must be valued before unit entitlements can be issued. A unit entitlement dictates the voting rights of its owner and fees that are to be paid to the Strata.
Unit Entitlements valuations are done before any units can be purchased but a re-evaluation can be made at any time if the owner suspects the current unit entitlement does not reflect the current value of the property or are unsatisfied with the quality of the previous valuation. Whether the entitlement is for a building or land only, Vals SA can help.
Our Team is Ready to Help:
If you would like to request an instant quote or would like more information about our valuation services, contact us today. Simply give us a call on (08) 7009 4449 or fill out our contact form. Our friendly staff are ready and happy to help.