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CGT property valuation resources
Guides and frequently asked questions for property owners and the advisers who support them.
Property valuation guides
When Do I Need a Property Valuation?There isn't one single rule for when you need a property valuation for tax purposes — but there is a common thread: it comes up whenever a specific date, rather than today, determines what a property was worth. Understanding the handful of situations where this happens can save you from relying on a number that won't hold up if it's ever reviewed.Read guide 6 min read
Understanding the CGT ChangesRecent and proposed changes to how Capital Gains Tax is calculated on property have put a new level of importance on one specific figure: the market value of a property at a relevant date. Rather than relying only on a simple apportionment formula, more CGT scenarios now turn on knowing precisely what a property was worth at one specific point in time — not its value today, and not a straight-line estimate between two dates.Read guide 4 min read
ATO Apportionment vs. Market ValuationBroadly, a taxpayer's position may rely on one of two approaches: a formula or apportionment-based calculation, or an independently established market value at a specific date. The two can produce meaningfully different results — and the gap is rarely just academic.Read guide 4 min read
What Makes a Valuation Defensible?A CGT valuation should be more than a number. A defensible valuation is one that could reasonably withstand scrutiny — from the ATO, a court, or another party to a transaction — because it shows its working rather than presenting a bare figure.Read guide 4 min read
Desktop vs. Full Inspection ValuationTwo ways to establish your property's value — how they differ, and how to work out which one actually fits your situation.Read guide 4 min read
Retrospective Property ValuationsHow a valuer establishes what a property was worth at a date in the past — and why it's more involved than it sounds.Read guide 4 min read
CGT Valuations for Inherited PropertyWhat executors and beneficiaries generally need to know about establishing a property's value for a deceased estate.Read guide 4 min read
CGT Valuations for Accountants & AdvisersHow a defensible, independent property valuation supports the advice you're already giving your clients.Read guide 4 min read
Types of Property Valuation Explained: Desktop, Full Inspection, Commercial & AgribusinessEvery valuation follows the same evidence-based process — but which one you need depends on your property and your purpose. Here's what separates each type.Read guide 5 min readNot sure where to start?
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