How an Adelaide engagement runs
An Adelaide matter starts the same way any other does: a call to understand the business, the reason for the valuation and the date it needs to relate to. Once we can confirm the engagement is a good fit, the scope and a fixed fee are set out in writing before any work begins. From there, financial statements, contracts, asset schedules and any other relevant documents are uploaded through a secure link, and a video call is available at any stage where talking through a point is more efficient than emailing about it. A draft valuation follows for your review, and the signed report is issued once any questions have been worked through. There is no Adelaide office involved at any point, and a site visit is not assumed as part of the standard process. Our guide to preparing for a valuation is a useful starting point if you want to see what is typically requested before that first call.
What happens, and when
| Step | What you do | What we do |
|---|---|---|
| 1. First call | Outline the business and purpose | Confirm suitability and next steps |
| 2. Scope | Confirm you want to proceed | Set out the scope and fixed fee in writing |
| 3. Documents | Upload records via the secure link | Review the documents and raise queries |
| 4. Draft and sign-off | Review the draft and respond | Finalise and issue the signed report |
What we value in Adelaide
South Australia's economy has long depended on manufacturing and engineering, and Adelaide matters often involve businesses in those areas, from precision engineering firms to broader industrial suppliers. Food, beverage and agribusiness operations are common too, reflecting the wider region's agricultural base, along with health, aged care and allied health providers serving Adelaide's established population. Professional services firms, including accounting, legal and advisory practices, feature regularly, as do retail and hospitality businesses across the metropolitan area. Whatever the industry, the questions we work through are the same: what earnings can the business sustain, what assets and obligations transfer with it, and what basis suits the reason a valuation is being prepared, whether that relates to a family law matter or something else entirely.
Working with your Adelaide accountant or lawyer
A good number of Adelaide engagements are instructed by an accountant or lawyer acting for their client, and others begin with the owner before their adviser becomes involved once scope is agreed. In either case, the report is written so a professional adviser can review the reasoning, not simply accept a final number. With your authority, we are happy to speak with your accountant or lawyer directly, whether that is to confirm a detail early on or to answer questions once a draft has been circulated. If you are advising a client on a valuation, our page for accountants and lawyers sets out how we typically structure these engagements.
Timing and fees for Adelaide businesses
Standard signed valuation reports start from $1,495 plus GST ($1,644.50 including GST) for suitable, straightforward matters, with more involved work, such as multiple related entities or a historical valuation date, quoted once we understand the scope. A typical draft is ready 5 to 7 business days after all requested information has been received. Because the work is carried out remotely, there are no travel costs added to an Adelaide engagement. Our fees page sets out the full structure, and you are welcome to contact us to talk through your matter before deciding anything.
General information only. Valuation Group is based in Double Bay, Sydney, and does not maintain an office in Adelaide. Engagements are delivered remotely unless a site visit is agreed at scoping.