About Aon Asset Valuation Services

Aon is a market leader in the valuation and reconciliation of tangible assets. Our team of accredited expert valuers have an intimate knowledge of valuations and valuation methods, with extensive experience in accounting, tax compliance, litigation, financial reporting and insurance valuations. We cover the complete range of tangible assets including land, buildings, plant, equipment, infrastructure, mobile plant and fine arts across all industries.

An independent valuation by an accredited valuer will provide you with the peace of mind that you have the accurate value of your tangible assets for any purpose required.

Aon Valuers are still working during COVID-19:

Our Valuers are fully compliant with social distancing and the strictest of the most current of precautions under the Department of Health
Our Australian team has over 40 valuers specialising in tangible assets – plant, machinery and property with seamless access to our international team.

For the foreseeable future we acknowledge travel and site attendance restrictions will curtail our normal processes, however, Aon is well experienced and set up entirely for this exact scenario.

Why would I need a valuation?

Litigation and dispute resolution
Litigation and dispute resolution in legal action involving tangible assets, valuers are commonly engaged to assess asset values, comment on all matters relating to assets and to provide expert advice in accordance with court rules. We can provide independent valuations and expert witness valuation reports for these proceedings.

Tax Purposes
A professional valuation provides a sound basis for determining your fiscal obligations in accordance with Australian revenue legislation. Valuations may be required for capital gains tax, stamp duty, state landholder duty requirements, and division 40 and 43 obligations. As registered Tax agents we are fully qualified to meet tax valuation requirements.

Family Law
In a family law settlement, an independent valuation provides objectivity and clarity in often difficult circumstances. Aon provides valuations in accordance with family law court requirements, acting as either single or adversarial expert.

Accounting standards & compliance
To meet Australian and International Accounting Standards (including IFRS and US GAAP requirements) in the assessment of market value when businesses are acquired, ongoing impairment testing, and regular revaluations to fair value.

Mergers and acquisitions
Knowing the value of your assets can provide you with an advantage during negotiations for mergers, acquisitions and disposals, and maximise ongoing benefits from the correct allocation of value between tangible assets and goodwill both from a balance sheet and taxation position

Insurance
The whole purpose of insurance cover is to put you back in the position you were in before the loss. An accurate declaration of asset value by an independent valuer will guarantee full protection of those assets in the event of a loss.

We value just about anything

Land and buildings

All types of land, buildings and site improvements including specialised and restricted use assets.

Antiques and fine art

Find the value of your private and commercial collections, ranging from artwork and books to stamps and coins and other collectables.

Plant, machinery and content

We can value all classes of machinery, equipment and contents, including stock and work in progress.

Infrastructure and specialised assets

We have valued every type of specialised infrastructure including airports, shipping ports, railways and freeways.

Heritage buildings

Accurately reporting the value of buildings with cultural, historic or architectural significance.

Stock and inventory

We can value the entire warehouse property together with the existing stock and inventory.

Pubs and clubs

All types of licensed venues including pubs, bars and nightclubs.

Why Aon

Accredited valuation experts
We have a global and local team of certified practising valuers.

We value just about anything!
We can value a complete range of tangible assets including fine art, land, buildings, equipment and machinery and much more!

Remote valuations
We can perform remote building and equipment valuations from the desktop via advanced aerial imagery or using our virtual survey technology.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are answers to some commonly asked questions.

Can you do a valuation remotely / virtually?

Yes! Both Building and Equipment Valuations from the desktop are standard industry practice. We are able to do this with access to advanced aerial imagery or using our virtual survey technology.

How much does a valuation cost?

The cost of a valuation depends on the type, location, quantum of the asset, along with the purpose of the valuation. However, to help provide more cost-effective solutions, Aon has developed a tablet-based data capture system which makes the process quick and smooth. Contact us for a no-obligation quote.

Do you provide Expert Witness reports?

Yes. We have expert valuers with up to 40 years of experience as expert witnesses, across numerous jurisdictions. Whether it’s family law or other litigation, we can act as single expert or adversarial expert. At Aon, we understand the law and are fully versed in court rules.

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Are you accredited?
Yes! All of our valuers maintain active membership and accreditation with national and international professional bodies including the Australian Property Institution (API), Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), and American Society of Appraisers (ASA) and, as a matter of fact, we are the first plant and machinery valuation firm in Australasia to be accredited under the Property Institute of New Zealand for quality assurance. This is the only accreditation scheme in the world specifically designed for tangible asset valuers. In addition, we are one of just eight valuers on the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) valuation panel and sit on various state revenue panels.

What definitions of value do you use?
Our valuers are versed in a range of valuations definitions and methodologies in accordance with international standards including market value, fair value, forced and orderly liquidation value, reinstatement / replacement value, going concern.

What regions do you cover?
Aon’s Asia-Pacific team of valuers cover anywhere in Australia, New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific Region, and have access to an international team we can call on for anywhere else in the world.

How long will a valuation take?
While this depends mainly on the type of asset, at Aon, we’ve developed our own tablet-based data capture system to provide speedier and more cost-effective solutions.

What type of assets do you value?
You name it, we value it! We cover the complete range of tangible assets including but not limited to:

Aircraft
Antiques & Fine Art
Collections
Cultural and heritage assets
Fleet
Hotels
Infrastructure
Land
Marine vessels
Mobile plant assets
Plant, equipment and machinery
Power stations
Quarries
Refineries
Sawmills
Service stations
Specialised Buildings
Stock and materials
Strata

What industries do you cover?
From artwork to zoos - Aon has in-depth expertise across a very wide range of industries including but not limited to:

Aged Care
Agribusiness
Automotive
Aviation
Banking & Financial Institutions
Chemicals
Construction
Education
Energy & Natural Resources
Entertainment and Leisure
Family Law & Litigation
Food & Beverage
Government
Healthcare
Engineering
Heritage & Museums
Hospitality
Insurance
IT & Telecommunications
Manufacturing
Media & Communications
Mining
Not for Profit
Pharmaceuticals
Professional Services
Racing & Sporting
Real Estate & Housing
Religious Services
Retail and Wholesale
Rural
Transport
Utilities & Power

What is a valuation?
A valuation is when a qualified valuer assesses certain aspects of a tangible asset to determine its market value. Understanding the value of your tangible assets is an important aspect of ensuring you are maximising their returns. An independent valuation is essential for many aspects of business including tax and accounting reporting, court cases or litigation, transactions such as mergers, acquisitions and disposals, insurance purposes, as well as corporate governance practices.

An independent valuation by an accredited valuer will provide you with the peace of mind that you have the accurate market value of your tangible assets for any purpose required.

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