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    Yes, the question is almost in the same vein as "how long is a piece of string?", but I was wondering how much you think a typical residential property valuation would cost? The property of interest (in the Adelaide metro area) is probably worth in the realm of 650k-700k. It's double story, built in 1950 (with some extensions), has 4 bedrooms, study, 2 bathrooms in the main house, plus a well finished self contained "granny flat" with it's own basic kitchen, and full bathroom. I've read some articles that suggest around 0.1% of the price of the property, which seems a little high. What has been the experience of people here?  Also, is it unusual to make a contract subject to independant valuation?
    Many thanks for your time.

    Profile photo of Jacqui MiddletonJacqui Middleton
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    I got a quote for such a service recently.  Pretty sure it was around the AUD$400 mark.

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    There's nothing wrong with shopping a few quotes. There are different types of valuations, the most common (and the most expensive) is a valuation for mortgage purposes – this is what a bank relies on.

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    Hi all, 
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    Hi JacM and ChristianB

    Thank you both for your advice.

    I ended up going with Southwick Goodyear, a local company in SA that provides "Valuation & Property Services".

    They have quoted me $330 (inc GST) for the service, which seems quite reasonable.

    Thanks again for your advice

    Peter

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    I've paid $440 the last few times I have got a valuation done in Brisbane.

    Profile photo of Richard TaylorRichard Taylor
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    Peter get your mortgage broker to order it for you and it will cost you nothing.

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    Richard

    You can get bank valuation (ANZ/Homeside lending), but you can't get the report though.

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    god_of_money wrote:
    Richard

    You can get bank valuation (ANZ/Homeside lending), but you can't get the report though.

    WIth ANZ you can – or the broker can, unless things have changed recently

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    Profile photo of Richard TaylorRichard Taylor
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    GOM you certainly can as Terry has mentioned.

    And not only limited to those 2.

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    Qlds007 wrote:
    Peter get your mortgage broker to order it for you and it will cost you nothing.

    Hi Richard, how does this work
    will someone come out and value it?
    or will he just pull it off the net

    Profile photo of Jacqui MiddletonJacqui Middleton
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    ANZ uses a company called Land Property Group.  That's who they used on a recent property valuation for me…

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    keiko

    It all depends on the deal can be anything from a desktop / driveby to a full valuation.

    Your Broker should be able to answer that one given the details.

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    ANZ uses a number of companies for valuations. It will vary from area

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    sorry Richard, I kindof ment how do you get the valuation for free. thanks

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    Richard/Terry

    Can you get the hard copy of the valuation?
    I know quite often you only being told about the valuation price

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    yep, a pdf version.

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