How a Hobart engagement runs
A Hobart matter starts with a call to understand the business, the reason a valuation is needed and the date it should relate to. Once we can confirm the engagement is suitable, the scope and a fixed fee are set out in writing before any analysis begins. Financial statements, contracts, leases and other supporting documents are then uploaded through a secure link rather than emailed as attachments, and a video call is available whenever it is more useful to talk something through directly. A draft valuation is issued for your review once the work is complete, and the signed report follows after any questions have been resolved. There is no office in Hobart or elsewhere in Tasmania, and a site visit is not part of the standard process. Working this way means the fee and turnaround stay the same whether a business is on the mainland or across the strait.
What we value in Hobart
Tourism plays a substantial role in the Tasmanian economy, and Hobart engagements often involve accommodation providers, tour operators, hospitality venues and related visitor businesses. Food and beverage production is just as prominent, from small producers to larger processing and export operations connected to the state's agricultural base, along with the farms and agribusinesses that supply them. Professional services firms, including accounting and legal practices, and retail businesses serving both residents and visitors also feature regularly. As with any location, the work centres on identifying sustainable earnings, understanding the assets and obligations that go with the business, and applying the basis appropriate to the reason for the valuation, whether that is a shareholder exit or another trigger entirely.
Working with your Hobart accountant or lawyer
Several of our Tasmanian matters are instructed by an accountant or lawyer acting for their client, and others begin with the owner, who brings their adviser in once scope and fee are settled. Either way, the finished report is written for professional review, with assumptions and methodology set out clearly enough for an adviser to assess the reasoning, not just accept a final number. With your authority, we are glad to speak directly with your accountant or lawyer once a draft is ready, whether to confirm a detail or work through their questions. If you are advising a client, our page for accountants and lawyers explains how these engagements are usually structured.
Timing and fees for Hobart businesses
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. Sign-off | Review the draft and respond | Finalise and issue the signed report |
Standard signed reports start from $1,495 plus GST ($1,644.50 including GST) for suitable, straightforward matters, with more complex work, such as multiple entities or a historical valuation date, quoted once the scope is understood. A typical draft is ready 5 to 7 business days after all requested information has been received, and because the engagement is remote, no travel costs are added for a Hobart or wider Tasmanian matter. See our fees page for the full structure, or get in touch to discuss timing for your matter.
General information only. Valuation Group is based in Double Bay, Sydney, and does not maintain an office in Hobart. Engagements are delivered remotely unless a site visit is agreed at scoping.