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Gain expert insights on business valuations, partnership disputes, and rent roll assessments.
Discover how to value goodwill, select the right valuer, and navigate real estate agency sales
with advice from industry professionals to make informed decisions.
What is a Rent Roll Valuation Conclave and When is it Used?
A rent roll valuation conclave brings opposing expert witnesses together to clarify the issues in dispute before a matter proceeds to court. Find out more.
What the New Capital Gains Tax Rules Mean for Your Real Estate Business
Capital gains tax reforms from 2027 will change how property businesses are taxed on sale. Here is why a robust valuation now could save you in the future.
What is the Value of Staff Stability
While the value of your people is hard to calculate, there’s no denying the stability of the team running your business every day represents a significant portion of what a purchaser is buying, whether it’s part of a rent roll or your entire agency.
What do the Changes to Property Investment Regulations Mean for Rent Roll Valuations?
As a rent roll or property management agency, now’s the time to think about the potential effects of the latest government changes and how to adapt to conditions as they evolve.
Systems and Process Quality as Value Drivers in a REA Valuation
One of the strongest indicators of true business value, and one often underestimated by vendors, is the quality of systems and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
How to Avoid a Worst-Case Director Disruption
As a real estate business owner, you have so many things on your mind each day, but losing a business partner or co-director without warning probably isn’t one of them.
What Tranche 2 Means for the Value of Your Real Estate Agency
From 1 July 2026, Tranche 2 of Australia’s Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) Act will change, bringing real estate agents and some other businesses under the same compliance requirements as banks and financial institutions.
The Silent Value Killers in REA Businesses
If you’re thinking of having your agency valued with the intent to sell it or borrow money so you can expand, first consider whether any of these issues could reduce the final figure.
How Ancillary Fees Influence the Value of a Rent Roll
Ancillary fees can significantly improve the appeal and overall worth of a rent roll. If they’re not well-balanced, they can trigger client dissatisfaction, regulatory scrutiny or lost income.
What Happens if You Breach the Restraint of Trade Clause in a Sale Contract?
When a real estate agency or rent roll changes hands, one clause to be aware of is restraint of trade.
This clause exists to protect the buyer’s investment. If a vendor ignores the fine print, the fallout can be serious for everyone.