Know what your property is worth, with a professionally prepared appraisal

A Value Appraisal is generally intended for private decisions and negotiations rather than as formal evidence in tax or court proceedings. Whether a particular document is accepted always depends on the purpose, the applicable requirements and the authority or court concerned. If your value must be formally evidenced or is likely to be contested, we will usually recommend a Full Market Value Appraisal instead.

Every appraisal includes our guided digital property inspection, through which the required photographs and property information are collected in a structured process. An on-site inspection by the appraiser can be added where the property, intended use or available evidence makes it appropriate. We review this with you before the appraisal is commissioned.

An online valuation normally produces an automated estimate from limited property and market data. A Value Appraisal is prepared by an appraiser who reviews your documents, considers the individual characteristics of the property, selects the appropriate valuation method and signs the completed report. It is an individual professional valuation, not an automatically generated estimate.

The appraisal determines the market value at a specific valuation date. That historical conclusion does not simply expire, but its usefulness for a new decision decreases when market conditions or the property itself change. A new valuation or update may therefore be appropriate after significant market movements, renovations, damage, changes in use or the passage of time.

The exact requirements depend on the property, the valuation method and the intended use. Common documents include the land register extract, cadastral map, floor plans and living-area calculation. For rented properties, leases and a rent roll may also be relevant. You do not need to obtain everything before submitting your request. We first review your case and tell you what is required and what is only helpful.

The turnaround depends mainly on the completeness of the documents, the type of property and whether an on-site inspection is required. Once the necessary information is available, Value Appraisals are generally completed faster than Full Market Value Appraisals. If express processing is available for your case, the timing and surcharge will be confirmed before commissioning.

The appraisal is prepared and signed by a qualified property appraiser who is professionally responsible for the valuation. The appraiser reviews the property information, selects and applies the appropriate valuation method and documents how the result was determined. You receive an individually prepared report rather than an automated valuation carrying only a company logo.