Property Valuation for Deceased Estates Australia
Independent property valuations for deceased estates, probate, and succession matters. Date of death valuations for executor and administrator duties. RICS-certified.
About This Purpose
What Is Property Valuation for Deceased Estates?
When a person passes away and their estate includes real property, an independent property valuation is required for probate, distribution among beneficiaries, and capital gains tax calculations. Executors and administrators have a legal obligation to establish the market value of each property at the date of death, and this value forms the foundation for all subsequent estate administration decisions.
Landmark provides date-of-death valuations that are accepted by the Australian Taxation Office, state revenue offices, and the courts. Our retrospective valuation methodology draws on market evidence from the relevant date — comparable sales, listings, and market conditions at the time — to establish a fair and defensible market value. Each report is prepared in accordance with RICS Red Book Global Standards 2025 and the International Valuation Standards, ensuring it withstands scrutiny from any authority or interested party.
We understand the sensitivity of deceased estate matters and work efficiently with solicitors, executors, and family members to minimise stress during a difficult time. Our valuers communicate clearly, respect timeframes dictated by probate proceedings, and deliver comprehensive reports that satisfy all legal and taxation requirements.
Our Promise
Why Landmark Valuations.
RICS Compliance
Every valuation follows RICS Red Book Global Standards 2025 and IVS. Reports accepted by banks, courts, the ATO, and regulatory bodies across Australia.
Legal Defensibility
Prepared to withstand legal scrutiny. Court proceedings, tax disputes, regulatory submissions — our reports provide authoritative evidence of market value.
National Coverage
Valuers across all eight Australian states and territories. Consistent quality, single point of contact, wherever your property sits.
Next Steps
What happens after the valuation?
The valuation report is provided to the executor or solicitor for inclusion in probate documents and estate administration records. It establishes the cost base for capital gains tax purposes — if the property is later sold by the estate or a beneficiary, the ATO uses the date of death value to calculate any capital gain or loss.
The valuation also ensures fair and equitable distribution among beneficiaries. Where multiple properties are involved, independent valuations provide an objective basis for dividing estate assets. In disputed estates, a RICS-certified valuation carries significant weight with the courts and can help resolve disagreements between beneficiaries without costly litigation.
Compliance
RICS Red Book Compliant.
Every valuation we produce adheres to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Red Book Global Standards 2025 and the International Valuation Standards (IVS). Your report is recognised by banks, courts, the Australian Taxation Office, and regulatory bodies worldwide. RICS regulation brings rigorous quality assurance, professional indemnity insurance, and a complaints handling process that protects your interests at every stage.
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Coverage
Every state, every territory.
RICS-regulated valuations from Sydney to Hobart, Darwin to Perth, and every postcode in between.