Frequently asked questions

DeskVal gives you an independent, desktop indicative market price opinion on an Australian property, delivered as a written report. We work from comparable sales and broader market analysis to produce a considered read on value. Because we have no property to list and earn no commission, there is no incentive to inflate or deflate the number. Think of it as the independent second opinion. It is general information only, not a certified valuation.

No, and we are deliberately clear about this. DeskVal is an indicative market price opinion, the kind of comparative market analysis you would use as a second opinion. It is not a certified or sworn valuation, and it is not a bank valuation. Certified valuations are prepared by a registered valuer and carry a different standard and legal weight. If a bank, court, the ATO or another party requires a formal valuation, you should engage a certified valuer. Our guide price opinion vs valuation walks through which document fits which situation.

DeskVal is built for private vendors and purchasers. If you are selling and want a check on the appraisals you have been given, or you are buying and want an independent read before you make an offer, that is exactly what we do. Conveyancers, brokers and other advisers also use DeskVal as a referral when a client wants an impartial second opinion. It is general information only, not advice on your transaction.

A free appraisal usually comes from an agent who would like to win your listing, which can shape the number one way or another. DeskVal has nothing to sell on your behalf and earns no commission, so there is no incentive to inflate or deflate. You get an independent, considered read based on comparable sales and market analysis, delivered in writing. Many people use DeskVal precisely as a cross-check against the appraisals they have received. For the full picture on how appraisals get shaped, read our guide: is your agent's appraisal right? For how appraisals compare with bank valuations and desktop reports, see desktop valuation vs bank valuation vs agent appraisal.

DeskVal is a desktop methodology. We analyse comparable sales and broader market conditions to form an indicative view of value, presented as a range or considered read rather than a single guaranteed figure. Because it is a desktop assessment, it does not involve a physical inspection, and it is an indicative opinion rather than a certified valuation. We do not guarantee accuracy, a sale price or any particular outcome. It is general information to help you make your own decisions.

DeskVal provides desktop indicative price opinions on Australian property, drawing on comparable sales and market data. Coverage depends on the availability of reliable comparable evidence for the property and its location. For more unusual or specialised properties, or for areas where recent comparable sales are thin, get in touch at get@deskval.com.au first and we will confirm whether we can help before you order.

There are three tiers, priced in Australian dollars: the Independent Price Check at $149 (an indicative range plus key comparable sales, in under 24 hours), the Full Desktop Report at $249 (a nine-section indicative price opinion, within 48 hours) and Negotiation Support at $349 (the full report plus a structured counter-position, within 72 hours). No payment is taken on the website — we confirm by email, then send a secure payment link. There is a full refund if you cancel before work starts.

To get started we mainly need the property address and your contact details. It also helps to know the context, for example whether you are buying, selling or negotiating, and any details about the property such as recent renovations or features that may not show up in the public record. We will confirm anything else we need when you place your order. The more context you share, the more tailored your report can be.

The Independent Price Check is delivered in under 24 hours, the Full Desktop Report within 48 hours and Negotiation Support within 72 hours. Turnaround runs from when your payment and property details are confirmed. If timing is tight, tell us when you place your order or reach out at get@deskval.com.au and we will let you know what is possible.

Ordering is straightforward. Choose the tier that suits you at deskval.com.au and follow the prompts. If you would rather talk it through first, email us at get@deskval.com.au with the property address and a little context, and we will help you choose the right tier. We will confirm what we need and the expected turnaround before you commit.

A DeskVal report is an indicative market price opinion and general information only. It is not a certified valuation and not financial, legal or tax advice, so it is generally not suitable where a bank, court, the ATO or another party requires a formal valuation or professional advice. For those purposes you should engage a certified valuer or speak with your accountant, solicitor or broker. If you are not sure what you need, contact us at get@deskval.com.au and we will help point you in the right direction.