Independent property valuations for lawyers, accountants and their clients

Melbourne Property Advisory prepares valuations for family law, deceased estates, capital gains tax, SMSF and related-party transfers. Every report is prepared and signed by Joe Stinear AAPI CPV, a valuer with more than 20 years in inner Melbourne property, appointments on properties above $80 million, and experience giving expert evidence in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia and VCAT.

 

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Why lawyers and accountants use us

 

• In the market every week. Our buyer's advocacy team inspects, bids and negotiates across Melbourne and the holiday regions every week. Our valuer works from auction results, off-market sales and buyer demand that have not yet reached the sales databases.

• Built to withstand scrutiny. Reports meet Australian Property Institute and International Valuation Standards Council requirements and, for Court matters, the expert evidence rules of the relevant Court. Joe has given expert evidence in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia and VCAT.

• Prestige family homes. High-value homes across Melbourne and the holiday regions, including appointments above $80 million.

• Current or retrospective. Valuations at today's date or any past date, including the 1 July 2027 CGT reset date.

 

Independence

 

Because we also act for property buyers and sellers, we keep our valuation work strictly separate.

• We never value a property we have been engaged to buy, sell or advise on.

• We complete a conflict check before accepting every instruction and confirm the result in writing within one business day.

• Our fee is fixed before we start and never depends on the value we report.

 

What we value for

 

For lawyers

• Family law property settlements, as single expert or for one party

• Deceased estates, probate and estate planning

• Disputes, mediation and litigation

• Review of another valuer's report (shadow expert or rebuttal)

• Related-party transfers and stamp duty

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For accountants

• 1 July 2027 CGT market value

• Retrospective CGT valuations

• SMSF annual and audit valuations

• Family and related-party transfers

• Land tax and municipal rates objections

• Market rent assessments

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Turnaround and fees

 

• Standard reports usually within 3 business days of inspection.

• Urgent reports within 48 hours, by arrangement.

• Fees are fixed and quoted before we start.

• Rates for firms that instruct us regularly, and for portfolios of properties, on request.

 

How to request a quote

 

1. Complete the quote request form, or email valuations@melbprop.com.au.

2. We complete a conflict check and confirm the fee and delivery date within one business day.

3. We arrange access directly with the occupant or agent you nominate.

4. You receive a signed PDF report by the agreed date.

 

Valuer CV and sample report

 

Joe's expert CV and a redacted sample report are available to lawyers and accountants on request.

 

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