When property assets need to be divided during separation or mediation, an independent valuation provides a fair, neutral, and defensible starting point for all parties.
Unlike a real estate agent's appraisal, a formal valuation is:
A certified valuer provides clarity when emotions and financial decisions intersect, ensuring the valuation is suitable for negotiations, settlement discussions, and — if needed — court proceedings.
We're here to make a stressful process feel a little easier.
Our valuations are relied on by solicitors, mediators, and family law practitioners for negotiations, settlement, and court submissions.
Every report is evidence-based and unbiased providing a fair, defensible reference point for both parties.
We take the time to understand your situation and inspect the property thoroughly. No rushed 10-minute walkthroughs ever.
You talk with the valuer preparing your report not a call centre or admin team so you always feel supported.
Most residential family law valuations are completed within 48 hours of the inspection
Our valuers have a deep understanding of local property markets across the East Coast, ensuring accurate, up-to-date assessments.
City Valuers took so much stress out of the process. They explained everything clearly and the report was delivered quickly. It felt like they genuinely cared.
It's an independent, evidence-based assessment of your property's market value prepared specifically for separation, mediation, or settlement. It's impartial, transparent, and accepted for legal and financial discussions.
A real estate appraisal is an estimate used for selling and marketing. A valuation is a certified, court-compliant report prepared by a qualified valuer. Because it's impartial and evidence-based, it's the only format accepted for family law matters, mediation, and court proceedings.
Yes. All City Valuers reports are prepared by API and VRBQ-certified valuers and are recognised by solicitors, mediators, and the Family Court. They meet all required professional and legal standards for family law valuations.
For most residential properties, reports are delivered within 48 hours of inspection. For commercial or more specialised properties, we'll advise the expected turnaround upfront but we always aim to deliver quickly and clearly.
In most family law matters, a full inspection is required for the report to be considered reliable and court-ready. A desktop valuation may be acceptable only when both parties agree to it, solicitors approve the format, the property is standard and comparable sales are reliable, or there are extenuating circumstances limiting access.
A desktop valuation can work well when the property is standard, comparable sales are recent and reliable, and both parties agree to the format. If the legal requirements of your matter demand a more detailed assessment, we'll let you know before proceeding.
Yes. We can determine the value of your property as at a past date, which is often required if the formal separation date differs from the current market. Retrospective valuations are common in legal and financial settlement discussions.
In many family law matters, both parties jointly appoint a valuer to ensure a shared, impartial reference point. In other cases, each party may choose their own valuer based on solicitor advice. We're experienced in working with both approaches.
Yes — all properties in the asset pool can be valued, including residential, investment, or mixed-use assets.
Yes — we value commercial assets forming part of the shared property pool.
Yes — we prepare valuations that meet both ATO requirements and family law standards.
Yes — we provide valuations across metropolitan and regional areas, using local market data relevant to each location.
Absolutely. We believe in human-first service, which means you'll always speak directly with the valuer handling your case. You can ask questions, clarify details, and feel supported throughout the process.
Yes. If you've received a previous valuation especially from a high-volume firm and would like an independent second assessment, we can provide a fresh, evidence-based review to support your matter.
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