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Margin scheme valuation: how it cuts GST on a property sale
How an approved valuation under the GST margin scheme works out GST on the margin, the valuation date, and who can prepare one.
Development site valuation: how development land is valued
The residual land value method, highest and best use, feasibility, and when you need a development site valuation.
Market rent valuation: what your property should really rent for
How a market rent valuation differs from a rental appraisal, how rent is assessed, and why SMSF leases and rent reviews need one.
Land tax valuation: how your land value is assessed and how to object
How land tax is assessed on your land value, how to read your valuation notice, and how to object to a figure that is too high.
Commercial property valuation: how it works in Australia
How commercial property is valued on income, the capitalisation approach and cap rates, and when you need a valuation.
What is a replacement cost valuation?
How rebuild cost differs from market value, what it includes, and why under-insurance is a risk for your sum insured.
The market value substitution rule: when the ATO ignores your sale price
When the ATO uses market value instead of your price for CGT, the arm's length exception, and why a valuation matters.
Property valuation for stamp duty: when you need one
Gifts, family and related-party transfers, and moves into a trust or SMSF, plus how duty is calculated on market value.
What is a desktop property valuation?
How a desktop valuation compares to kerbside and full valuations, when it is accurate, and what it costs.
Off the plan valuation shortfall: what to do when the bank valuation is low
Why an off the plan bank valuation comes in below your contract price at settlement, what it means, and how to fix or avoid it.
What is a retrospective property valuation?
Backdated market values for CGT, deceased estates, family law and audits, how they work and who can prepare one.
Property valuation for capital gains tax: when you need one
Change of use, inherited property and related-party transfers, plus retrospective CGT valuations, explained.
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