PROPERTY VALUATIONS FOR CAPITAL GAINS TAX (CGT)
CURRENT AND RETROSPECTIVE PROPERTY VALUATIONS FOR CGT
Need to establish the market value of a property for capital gains tax (CGT)?
Property Pricer provides independent property valuation reports for CGT and tax purposes across Australia, including backdated valuations for dates years or even decades in the past.
Whether you need to establish what your property is worth today or what it was worth on a specific historical date, we provide a clear, evidence-based assessment of market value supported by property data, comparable sales and detailed analysis.
Trusted by accountants, SMSF auditors, property investors and professionals who need clarity, compliance and confidence in their valuation outcomes. Order your property valuation today or speak to our experienced team about your property.
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WHEN DO YOU NEED A PROPERTY VALUATION FOR CGT?
Australian tax law requires market value to be established in a number of circumstances. Some of the most common situations involving property include:
- your main residence becoming an investment or rental property
- Transferring property to a family member or related party
- Gifting or inheriting a property
- Changes in ownership or beneficial ownership
- Other circumstances where the market value substitution rules apply
The appropriate valuation date and tax treatment depend on your individual circumstances. If you are unsure which date should be valued, we recommend confirming the required valuation date with your accountant or tax adviser before ordering your report.
HOW TO ORDER
- Tell us about the property by submitting an order form.
- Select the required valuation date: choose today’s date or nominate the historical date required for your CGT.
- Our experienced team analyse the property’s characteristics, relevant market conditions and comparable property sales.
- We create your detailed, accurate property report, including supporting evidence.
TYPES OF REPORTS AVAILABLE
We provide both current and retrospective (backdated) property valuations for all property types in all locations across Australia:
- Residential properties: houses, apartments, townhouses and residential lots
- Commercial properties: industrial, warehouse, office, specialist practices, retail, hospitality, and more
- Land: vacant blocks, bushland blocks, redevelopment sites
Choose your property type
WHY TRUST PROPERTY PRICER FOR YOUR CGT VALUATION?
When tax law requires a market valuation, the Australian Tax Office (ATO) requirement is that the valuation report must be objective and supportable.
- Property Pricer is an Australian-owned and independent private company unconnected to banks, lenders, and real estate agents.
- We are specialists in property valuation – it’s all we do!
- In over five years of operation we’ve never had a property report rejected by the ATO.
- We can value any type of property for you: residential, commercial, land/redevelopment blocks
- Affordable valuation reports with fast turnaround
With transparent pricing and no hidden fees, you’re in safe hands.
Frequently asked questions
What is a property valuation for CGT?
A property valuation for CGT establishes the market value of a property at a particular date for Capital Gains Tax purposes.
The appropriate date depends on the CGT rules applying to your circumstances.
Can you provide a retrospective property valuation for CGT?
Yes. Property Pricer provides retrospective or backdated property valuations for CGT purposes. The valuation establishes the property's market value at a nominated historical date using property information and market evidence relevant to that period.
How far back can a retrospective property valuation go?
A property can potentially be valued many years into the past, provided sufficient information and market evidence are available to support the valuation.
What date should I use for my CGT property valuation?
The correct date depends on why the valuation is required.
For example, in some circumstances involving a main residence that becomes an income-producing property, the relevant date may be when the property was first used to produce income. Other CGT circumstances can require different dates.
If you are uncertain, ask your accountant or tax adviser to confirm the valuation date before ordering.
Do I need a property valuation when I start renting out my home?
You may. Australian tax law includes a rule commonly known as the home first used to produce income rule. Where the rule applies, the property's market value when it was first used to produce income becomes relevant when calculating a later capital gain or loss.
However, the rule has specific requirements and does not apply to every property that becomes a rental. Your accountant or tax adviser can confirm whether you require a valuation.
What Does the ATO Require From a Property Valuation?
Where Australian tax law requires an asset to be valued at market value, the ATO states that the valuation must be objective and supportable. Market value broadly reflects what willing parties dealing at arm's length would agree to for the asset in the open market at the relevant time.
This makes the quality of the evidence supporting a valuation particularly important.
Property Pricer's reports provide an evidence-based assessment of the individual property's market value at the nominated valuation date.
What is the difference between a current and retrospective CGT valuation?
A current valuation determines the property's market value at or around the present time. A retrospective valuation determines what the property was worth at a nominated date in the past.
Retrospective valuations are particularly useful where a CGT event or change in the property's use occurred years ago.
Our Commitment to Innovation and Excellence
"At Property Pricer, we uphold the highest standards of professionalism, ensuring every valuation report is thorough, accurate, complete, and able to withstand scrutiny. Our unwavering commitment is to deliver class-leading, top-quality reports every time, guided by the principle: 'Is it a class act? Is it the best we can do?' If the answer is no, the report is not released. We will refine it until the answer is yes.
"Our goal is to empower you with reports that enable exemplary service to your clients and auditors, or provide you with precise information for critical property decisions. Any deviation from these standards, by us or others, we address promptly to elevate professionalism in property valuation services. We strive to provide unmatched service and quality, and we hope you recognise this dedication with every report you receive from Property Pricer."