Independent valuation evidence for family law matters.
Property and business valuations for parties, solicitors and jointly instructed matters. We provide clear analysis, transparent assumptions and reports that can be examined in negotiation, mediation or court.
A defensible value starts with a defined instruction.
The asset, interest, valuation date and information available should be agreed at the outset. We analyse the relevant market evidence and explain material assumptions, particularly where parties provide different facts. Our opinion remains independent regardless of who pays the fee.
How we assist family law matters
Property valuations
Residential, commercial, development and specialised real estate interests.
Business interests
Operating businesses and ownership interests analysed by our business valuation specialists.
Expert support
Reports, supplementary analysis, conferences, mediation and evidence where the engagement requires it.
A conclusion that can be scrutinised.
We set out the facts, methods and limitations that matter to the parties and their advisers.
- Title, ownership and the interest to be valued
- Inspection, property characteristics and planning position
- Comparable sales and income evidence for property
- Financial statements and earnings adjustments for businesses
- Assumptions supplied by parties and areas of disagreement
- Valuation date, method, calculations and sensitivity
Clear steps through a sensitive matter.
We work with the instructing parties or lawyers to keep the scope and information request clear.
Instruction
Confirm the assets, date, purpose, expert requirements and timetable.
Investigation
Inspect and analyse the relevant records, market and financial evidence.
Report and support
Issue an independent opinion and assist with questions or expert process if instructed.
Questions we’re asked.
Speak with a valuer if your matter needs a more specific answer.
Can one valuer be instructed by both parties?
Yes. We can accept joint instructions where the scope, access to information and expert requirements are agreed.
Can you provide a retrospective valuation?
Yes, if suitable historical evidence is available. We identify the valuation date and any material limits on the information.
Do you value businesses as well as property?
Yes. Our team includes property valuers and business valuation specialists.
Can your valuer give evidence?
Where instructed and subject to availability and court requirements, our experts can assist with conferences and evidence.
Discuss the assets and the timetable.
Tell us the interests, valuation date, parties and any court or mediation deadline. We will confirm the scope and fee discreetly.