What types of commercial property do you value?

All commercial asset classes, including office buildings, retail premises, industrial warehouses and logistics facilities, development sites, hotels, service stations, childcare centres, medical centres, cold stores, hospitals, universities and other specialised commercial properties. Going concern assessments are also undertaken where the value of the property is tied to the business operated from it.

Why do I need an independent commercial property valuation?

Independent valuations are commonly required for mortgage finance, financial reporting under AASB 13, AASB 116 and AASB 140, capital gains tax, stamp duty, compulsory acquisition, partnership and shareholder disputes, and litigation. A report from an independent Certified Practising Valuer gives the party relying on it a credible, defensible opinion of market value.

How do you decide which valuation method to use?

The method follows the asset and the purpose. Income producing property is generally assessed by capitalisation of income and, for larger or more complex assets, discounted cash flow. Vacant land, owner occupied premises and smaller properties are assessed by direct comparison, and specialised assets may call for summation. A second approach is used as a cross check where the evidence supports it.

Can you prepare valuations for financial reporting?

Yes. Our valuations comply with AASB 140 Investment Property, AASB 116 Property, Plant and Equipment and AASB 13 Fair Value Measurement, including the fair value hierarchy. Reports are prepared by Certified Practising Valuers and are accepted by external auditors.

Do you prepare market rent assessments?

Yes. We assess market rent for lease negotiation, rent review, lease determination and litigation across all commercial asset classes. The assessment analyses the lease terms, comparable leasing evidence and the incentives prevailing in the market at the review date.

What information will you need from us?

The property address, the purpose and date of the valuation, a copy of the title and any plans, the current leases and tenancy schedule, outgoings statements, and any building reports, development approvals or recent capital works information you hold. We confirm the list when we scope the job.

Fees are fixed and quoted upfront. The fee depends on the property type, size, complexity and location. Complex or portfolio valuations are quoted individually. No valuer can guarantee how a lender, auditor, revenue office or court will treat a report, but a fully documented report gives the party relying on it what it needs to accept the figure.

How long does a commercial property valuation take?

Turnaround depends on the size and complexity of the asset. Standard commercial valuations are typically completed within five to ten business days of inspection. Complex assets and portfolios are quoted individually, and urgent requests can often be completed in 24 to 48 hours depending on complexity and purpose.

Public Sector Valuations

Independent valuation advice for government and public-sector.

Sovereign Valuations provides independent property and business valuation advice to government agencies, statutory authorities and public-sector organisations across Australia.

Our work includes compulsory acquisition, financial reporting, transaction due diligence, specialised assets, leasing matters and expert evidence.

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Public Sector Valuation Expertise

Compulsory Acquisition

Valuation and compensation advice for infrastructure and government acquisition matters, including expert evidence where required.

Infrastructure & Major Projects

Valuation advice for transport, utilities, precinct planning and other major public infrastructure projects.

Financial Reporting

Independent valuations of property and specialised assets for financial reporting and statutory purposes.

Specialised Property

Valuation of complex and specialised assets where conventional property analysis alone may not be sufficient.

Market Rent & Leasing

Market rent assessments, rental reviews and valuation advice relating to government-owned and occupied property.

Expert Evidence & Disputes

Independent expert valuation evidence for contested matters, tribunals and courts across Australia.

Why Sovereign Valuations

Independent. Experienced. National.

Our senior valuers regularly advise on complex, specialised and disputed property matters. Engagements are senior-led, evidence-based and undertaken independently.

With valuers operating across Australia, Sovereign Valuations can assist with individual assets through to complex multi-property and infrastructure assignments.

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For valuation advice relating to government property, infrastructure, compulsory acquisition or specialised assets, speak directly with our valuation team.

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