How a Melbourne engagement runs
Engagements for Melbourne businesses begin the same way they do everywhere: a phone call to understand the business, the purpose of the valuation and the date it relates to. From there we confirm suitability and put the scope and a fixed fee in writing before any work starts. You send financial records, contracts and other supporting material through a secure upload link rather than by email, and a video call is available at any point questions come up, whether that is early scoping or later review of the draft. Once the analysis is finished, a draft valuation goes to you for comment, and the signed report follows once everything is settled. We do not maintain an office in Melbourne, and there is no local team to coordinate with. That is a deliberate part of how the practice is structured, and it keeps fees and timing consistent regardless of where the business is based. A site visit is not part of the standard process, though one can be arranged and scoped if a matter calls for it.
How the engagement unfolds
| Step | What you do | What we do |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Call | Talk through the business and the purpose | Confirm suitability and outline next steps |
| 2. Scope | Agree to proceed | Put the scope and fixed fee in writing |
| 3. Documents | Upload records to the secure link | Review the material and raise queries |
| 4. Sign-off | Review the draft by video or email | Finalise and issue the signed report |
What we value in Melbourne
Melbourne's economy supports a broad mix of businesses, and matters we see reflect that spread rather than any single industry. Professional services firms, including legal, accounting, architecture and consulting practices, are common, alongside manufacturing businesses ranging from food production to specialised engineering. Hospitality is a significant part of the local economy too, from cafes and restaurants to catering and event businesses, and retail remains steady across both the CBD and the suburbs. Education and training providers, allied health practices and technology businesses also feature regularly. Whatever the sector, the exercise is the same: work out the earnings a business can sustain, identify the assets and obligations that go with it, and apply a basis suited to the purpose, whether that is a sale, a shareholder change or another trigger.
Working with your Melbourne accountant or lawyer
Many of our Melbourne matters arrive through an accountant or lawyer who has already scoped the purpose and timing with their client, and others start with the business owner before their adviser is brought in. Either path works, because the finished report is written to be reviewed by a professional adviser, with the assumptions, methodology and supporting workings set out clearly rather than compressed into a single figure. Once a draft is ready, and with your authority, we are happy to speak directly with your accountant or lawyer to walk through the approach or confirm outstanding information. Advisers instructing on behalf of a client should start at our page for accountants and lawyers, which sets out how these engagements are typically structured.
Timing and fees for Melbourne businesses
Standard signed valuation reports start from $1,495 plus GST ($1,644.50 including GST) for suitable, straightforward matters, meaning a single entity with reasonably complete records and a clear purpose. Matters involving multiple related entities, a historical valuation date, or preparation for court are scoped individually and quoted once we understand what is required. For straightforward matters, a typical draft is ready 5 to 7 business days after all requested information has been received, and because nobody needs to travel to or from Melbourne, there are no travel costs added to the fee. Full detail on how fees are structured is on our fees page, and you can contact us directly to talk through your matter before committing to anything.
General information only. Valuation Group is based in Double Bay, Sydney, and does not maintain an office in Melbourne. Engagements are delivered remotely unless a site visit is agreed at scoping.