Long-standing industry experts since 1989

OUR PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

OUR VALUATION SERVICES

Horrigan Kamitsis Valuers provide professional independent valuation and consultancy services on all asset classes including residential, commercial and industrial properties.

Their team includes experienced prestige residential valuers, commercial / industrial valuers and specialists in multi-tenanted residential properties including flats, duplexes, and boarding houses.

Mortgage Security

Forensic Valuations

Insolvency & Trustee

Valuations & Superannuation

Accounting & Portfolio

Pre-purchase & Pre-sale

Capital Gains Tax

Stamp Duty

Family Law

Property Consultancy Solutions

Compulsory Acquisition & Compensation

Road & Rail Estimates

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Why trust HKV with your property valuation requirements?

A valuation is more than a figure; it is an expert opinion that must be credible, defensible, and supported by market evidence.
HKV is regarded across the property and legal industries as a trusted authority in valuation, delivering independent, market-leading advice supported by decades of experience and deep local knowledge.
In contrast to many online “valuation providers” often operating as lead-generation websites that outsource work to contractors, HKV valuations are completed by qualified, highly experienced valuers who are accountable for the quality of their analysis and conclusions.
Our reports and opinions have been judicially endorsed in major Court proceedings over many years, reflecting the confidence placed in HKV’s work by legal professionals and decision-makers.
Established in 1989, HKV has built an outstanding client base including most South East Queensland councils, State Government departments, major Australian banks and financial institutions, leading legal firms, and a wide range of private and publicly listed investors.
Whether your valuation is routine, high-value, urgent, or complex — HKV provides trusted advice with clarity, precision, and integrity.

Are all property valuers the same?

No, and the difference matters.
Property valuation is an expert discipline, requiring market insight, judgement, and experience. The quality of a valuation hinges not only on data, but on the valuer’s ability to interpret evidence and apply professional reasoning to the specific asset and market conditions.

Clients should be cautious of valuers who promote the lowest fee or the fastest turnaround as their primary selling point. In valuation, rigour, credibility, and defensibility are what protect your interests — particularly when decisions, disputes, or audits arise.
HKV is known for delivering valuations that are thorough, well-supported, and prepared to the highest professional standards. Find out more

What is the difference between a valuation and an appraisal?

In Queensland, the distinction is important.
A valuation can only be completed and certified by a Registered Valuer under the Queensland Valuers Registration Act (regulated by the QVB). A valuation is a professional opinion intended for formal use, often for lenders, legal matters, taxation, compliance, and dispute resolution.
Real estate agents are not legally permitted to provide certified valuations, which is why they use the term appraisal instead.
If you require a report that carries professional standing and evidentiary credibility, you need a valuation completed by a registered professional valuer. Find out more

What is the difference between a Quantity Surveyor (QS) report and a valuation?

A Quantity Surveyor is a specialist in building cost assessment, not market value.
QS reports are commonly used for accounting and taxation purposes, particularly for depreciation schedules and relate primarily to the cost and remaining useful life of improvements.
However, QS reports do not provide market valuation advice and cannot assess land value, the overall value of an improved property (land + improvements), or market-driven factors such as buyer demand, appeal, functional utility, or highest and best use.
A registered valuer assesses value based on market evidence and professional judgement, incorporating comparable sales analysis, local market conditions and demand, functionality and obsolescence, design, quality, and presentation, and highest and best use.
Crucially, the cost of construction rarely equates to market value. Only a registered valuer can interpret the market and provide a valuation that reflects real-world purchase behaviour and investor sentiment.

What about automated or online valuations?

Automated valuations in Queensland and Brisbane can be useful as a broad guide, but they should not be relied upon for any matter requiring accuracy, accountability, or professional credibility.
Most automated estimates are generated using algorithms based on limited datasets and broad market modelling. They cannot reliably account for factors such as renovation quality and presentation, internal condition, layout and functionality, views, elevation, aspect, and local influences, unique improvements or major detractors, and nuanced demand drivers within a micro-market.

Can I trust a valuation without an inspection?

The absence of a physical inspection significantly increases the risk of assessment error.
A true valuation requires a full internal and external inspection conducted by a qualified and registered valuer, supported by evidence-based analysis and professional judgement. Without this, critical factors affecting value may be overlooked or misunderstood.
For lending, legal matters, litigation, SMSFs, taxation, acquisitions, or dispute resolution, an automated estimate or “desktop” valuation without an inspection is not a substitute for professional valuation advice. Importantly, under self-assessment rules, if a valuation relied upon is later found to be incorrect following audit, the Australian Taxation Office will not hold the provider or issuer responsible, the liability rests with you.
As with many decisions in life, the fastest and cheapest option often carries consequences after the event. When accuracy matters, it is worth asking whether saving a few hundred dollars justifies the potential risk, cost, and inconvenience later. More info

How much do valuations cost?

Valuation fees reflect the time, expertise, and scope required to produce a report that is accurate, thorough, and defensible.
As a general guide, Standard short-form residential valuations commence from $350 + GST. Prestige long-form residential valuations may range from $2,500 + GST and above, depending on the asset, complexity, and location. Commercial and industrial valuations generally commence from $2,000 + GST.
HKV makes quoting straightforward.

Simply click the Request a Quote button on our website, complete a short form, and a team member will respond within 24 hours with a written proposal.
Specialised matters, including litigation, resumptions, and complex asset classes, are quoted on a case-by-case basis to ensure the scope and requirements are appropriately addressed.

How long do valuations take to complete?

HKV valuations are completed efficiently while maintaining the rigour expected of a professional report.
For most straightforward residential and commercial valuations, turnaround is typically 3 to 5 business days, and urgent matters can often be expedited upon request.
Each valuation quote includes an estimated turnaround time, and our team is available to assist if you have deadlines or specific requirements.

How can I be sure I am choosing a trusted valuation company?

There is no substitute for experience. When choosing a valuation firm, consider how long they have operated in the industry and whether their website transparently acknowledges their regular clients. Firms that do not list clients may simply lack them.
Horrigan Kamitsis Valuers (HKV) are trusted by major banks, large and small law firms, individual solicitors, and numerous local and state government departments. If leading institutions rely on a valuation firm, you can be confident in their expertise and credibility.
HKV delivers independent, evidence-based valuations backed by decades of experience, a respected and unrivalled reputation across the legal and financial sectors, and judicial endorsement in significant Court matters.
Whether your property is straightforward or complex, residential or commercial, high-value or time-sensitive, the Horrigan Kamitsis team provides clarity, confidence, and professional integrity at every stage.
An impressive website with google adds and questionable reviews might be masking an under resourced ‘one-man band’ working from under their house without any reputable clients and no guarantee they will be around in two years’ time when the valuation comes under scrutiny. It is simply not worth the risk.
Request a quote online or contact HKV today to engage one of South East Queensland’s most trusted valuation firms.

SERVICES

Mortgage Security Purposes

Residential mortgage valuation reports are completed in accordance with the Residential Valuation Standing Instructions (1.1.4) issued by the API and Australian Banking and Finance Industry. Horrigan Kamitsis Valuers also provide mortgage valuations for commercial and industrial properties, residential flats and boarding houses.

Forensic Valuations for Litigation Purposes

Chris Kamitsis FAPI is often engaged as an independent expert in litigation matters. In this regard, Chris is aware of his obligation to the Court and the relevant Court Rules. He has provided evidence to the Land Court of Queensland, the Planning & Environment Court of Queensland, the Queensland Magistrates Court and the Supreme Court of Queensland.

Insolvency and Trustee Valuations

Horrigan Kamitsis Valuers is often engaged to carry out valuations for bankruptcy and insolvency purposes. They also provide advice to trustees on methods of disposal and means of maximising value for sale purposes.

Valuations for Superannuation / Taxation Purposes

ATO approved valuations for SMSF tax and audit purposes for commercial, industrial and residential property.

Valuations for Accounting / Portfolio Purposes

Horrigan Kamitsis Valuers can provide professional “whole of portfolio” solutions to accountants and public companies.

Pre-Purchase and Pre-Sale Valuations

Prudent purchasers and sellers should be properly armed with robust and comprehensive valuation advice before making any important decision regarding real estate. Horrigan Kamitsis Valuers provide valuations for this purpose.

Capital Gains Tax Valuations

Horrigan Kamitsis Valuers is aware of the ATO requirements for valuations and can provide robust and comprehensive reports for CGT reporting purposes, including retrospective assessments.

Stamp Duty Valuations

Horrigan Kamitsis Valuers is aware of the Office of State Revenue requirements for valuations and can provide robust and comprehensive reports to assist in stamp duty reporting purposes, including retrospective assessments.

Family Law Valuations

Horrigan Kamitsis Valuers provide property valuation services across all asset classes (residential, commercial and industrial) for family law purposes. They are familiar with the Family Law Rules 2004 (Part 15.5 – Expert Evidence) and are aware of their obligations as single experts pursuant to Rule 15.09 of the Federal Magistrate Court Rules 2001.

Property Consultancy Solutions

Horrigan Kamitsis Property Valuers in Brisbane can provide strategies and consultancy for resolving complex property issues. They can quickly identify weaknesses in existing property portfolio strategy and outline avenues of achieving better outcomes in property dealings.

Valuations for Compulsory Acquisitions / Compensation Purposes

Horrigan Kamitsis Valuers have extensive experience in this field of valuation and often provide compensation assessments in accordance with the Acquisition of Land Act 1967. Horrigan Kamitsis Valuers represent constructing authorities as well as claimants in these matters and make themselves available to attend ‘without prejudice’ conferences and mediations. They have extensive experience in dealing and liaising with other experts in these matters including town planners, traffic and acoustic engineers, hydrologists and legal advisors. In 2011 Chris Kamitsis FAPI presented a paper at the Australian Property Institute (API) Gold Coast Conference titled “The Valuers Role in Compulsory Acquisition”. To obtain a copy of his paper, please contact our office. Horrigan Kamitsis Valuers also have experience in attending mediation conferences and presenting evidence to the Land Court of Queensland if required.

Valuations for Road / Rail Estimates

These assessments assist local and state Government agencies with budgeting and costing large scale projects. Horrigan Kamitsis Valuers have completed the following costs estimates: Kessels Road Upgrade Project Moggill Road Upgrade Project Warrigal & Padstow Road Upgrade Project Gateway Motorway North & South Port of Brisbane Motorway Granchester to Gowrie Rail Line

Valuations for Estate Purposes (deceased estate)

Horrigan Kamitsis Valuers provide valuations for Estate Purposes, including deceased estates, which can assist trustees, executors and beneficiaries of Wills and Estates to make informed decisions.

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