Certified Property Valuation

The same standard
the banks use.

A full certified valuation including a physical site inspection, comprehensive written report, and registered valuer sign-off. Accepted by lenders, mortgage brokers, and used for pre-purchase and pre-sale decisions.

Physical site inspection Lender & bank grade API / AVI Registered Valuers 90-day validity
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Price by property type.

Final price confirmed at checkout based on property type and location.

What's included

  • Physical site inspection by registered valuer
  • Full written valuation report
  • Comparable sales analysis
  • Market commentary
  • API/AVI registered valuer signature
  • 90-day validity

Typically within 3–5 business days

Includes scheduling the site inspection

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When you need the real thing

When desktop isn't enough —
go certified.

A certified valuation follows the exact methodology used by bank panel valuers. It includes a physical inspection of the property, a comprehensive written report, and is signed by a registered, insured valuer. This is the product that removes risk when there's serious money on the line.

Pre-purchase — protect your LVR

Buying when your LVR is close to 80%? A bank's valuation coming in lower than the purchase price can trigger LMI or kill the deal. A hovr certified pre-purchase valuation lets you see the number before you commit — same methodology, no surprises.

Pre-sale — price with evidence

Agent appraisals are sales tools. A certified pre-sale valuation gives you an independent, evidence-based view of your property's market value before you set the asking price or accept an offer.

Pre-purchase valuation

Know the independent value of a property before you exchange. Prevent over-paying or LVR surprises with your lender.

Pre-sale valuation

Set your asking price based on a certified assessment — not an agent appraisal — and enter negotiations from a position of certainty.

Mortgage & refinancing

Required by some lenders when borrowing over certain thresholds or when LVR is close to 80%. Accepted by major Australian lenders.

Equity release

Understand how much equity you can access before approaching your lender or broker for a top-up or new facility.

Investment portfolio

Accurate, certified valuations for investment properties — suitable for annual reviews, new lending, or portfolio restructuring.

Insurance & disputes

Certified valuations are accepted for insurance sum-insured declarations, strata disputes, and other formal property matters.

Simple Process

How it works

1

Order and confirm details

Submit the property address, confirm the purpose (pre-purchase, pre-sale, refinancing, etc.), and pay the flat fee. We'll confirm the scope and timeline before the valuer is assigned.

2

Independent valuer matched

Our algorithm assigns an API or AVI-registered valuer with experience in your area and no connection to you or any other party in the transaction.

3

Physical site inspection

Your valuer attends the property in person, documents its condition, features, and any relevant factors, and photographs the property for the report.

4

Full report delivered

A comprehensive certified valuation report is delivered within 3–5 business days of the inspection. It's ready for your lender, broker, or adviser immediately.

What clients say

Trusted by buyers, sellers & investors

I used the certified valuation before making an offer on an apartment. It came in $40k below the asking price. I used that as leverage and saved money on the deal.

First Home Buyer

Melbourne

My broker needed a full certified valuation for the refinance. hovr had the valuer at the property within two days and the report the day after. Couldn't be easier.

Property Investor

Sydney

I ordered a pre-sale valuation to give me an honest baseline before meeting agents. It was the most useful thing I did in the whole sale process.

Homeowner

Perth

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Common Questions

Quick answers

A hovr certified valuation follows the same methodology and standards used by bank panel valuers. Most Australian lenders will accept a certified valuation from an API or AVI-registered valuer. However, some lenders require valuations to be ordered through their specific panel — check with your broker or lender first if this is for a mortgage application.

For a certified valuation, yes. The physical inspection is what makes this product lender-grade — the valuer documents the actual condition, features, and any factors that a desktop assessment can't see. If you don't need a lender-grade report, the Desktop Valuation is a more cost-effective option.

The certified valuation includes a physical site inspection; the desktop does not. Both produce a full written report, but the certified report carries more weight with lenders, insurers, and formal processes because it is based on a direct inspection of the property rather than market data alone.

Yes — this is one of the most valuable uses of a certified valuation. You order it on the property you're planning to purchase. If the assessed value is materially below the purchase price, you have the information you need to renegotiate, adjust your deposit, or walk away before committing.

The total turnaround is typically 3–5 business days — including scheduling and conducting the site inspection, and preparing the report. For urgent matters, contact us before ordering and we'll advise on availability.

Not specifically. For SMSF annual returns, the SMSF Valuation ($85) is the correct product — it includes the required SISR Reg 8.02B compliance statement and rental income assessment. For estate, probate, or court matters, the Estate Valuation is appropriate. The certified valuation is primarily for mortgage, lending, pre-purchase, and pre-sale purposes.

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Know the number.
Before it matters.

Pre-purchase. Pre-sale. Refinancing. Whatever the reason — get the certified answer, not a guess.

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  • Physical site inspection
  • Full written report
  • API/AVI registered valuer
  • Lender & bank grade
  • 90-day validity
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Terms & Conditions
  • hovr acts as an agent connecting clients requiring valuations with valuers operating in the area where the property is located.
  • All valuers on our platform are certified and must maintain current registration with either the Australian Property Institute (API) or the Australian Valuers Institute (AVI). Governance and independence are key to a fair market.
  • All information provided by hovr is intended to be general in nature and does not constitute personal financial product advice. Before acting on any information, seek independent financial advice.
  • Full terms and conditions are available via the links in the footer.

Certified Valuation

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