Property valuations for family law, estates and disputes
When a valuation may be tested in Court or at mediation, you need a valuer who writes for that audience. Joe Stinear AAPI CPV has given expert evidence in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia and VCAT, and values property across Melbourne and the holiday regions, from apartments to prestige homes above $80 million.
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Family law
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Single expert appointments, jointly instructed, or reports for one party
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Reports prepared in line with the expert evidence provisions of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Family Law) Rules 2021
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Inspections arranged sensitively with both parties, with attendance by either party on request
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Retrospective valuations at separation or another relevant date
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Review of the other side's valuation, with written comments or a full rebuttal report
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Availability for conferences, mediation and giving evidence
Deceased estates and estate planning
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Date-of-death valuations for probate and CGT cost base
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Valuations to support distribution, sale or transfer between beneficiaries
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Advice on reserve price and sale strategy, if the estate decides to sell
Disputes and litigation
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Partnership and co-ownership disputes
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Related-party and family transfers
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Shadow expert support during proceedings
Independence
We never value a property we have been engaged to buy, sell or advise on, and we complete a conflict check before every instruction. Read our full independence policy on the Valuations page.
Turnaround and fees
Standard reports usually within 3 business days of inspection, or within 48 hours, by arrangement. Fixed fees, quoted before we start. Rates for firms that instruct us regularly.
CPD for lawyers
We provide complimentary CPD sessions for lawyers and legal professionals. These sessions cover a range of property and valuation related issues and can be tailored for your team's needs.
Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.