Question 1

What is RatesAppeal and how does it help with property valuation appeals?

Accepted Answer

RatesAppeal is Australia's leading property research tool that helps property owners find comparable sales data using government sources. It provides evidence for land valuation appeals by analyzing recent property sales, land values, and market trends to support your objection to council valuations.

Question 2

How do I research comparable property sales for my land valuation appeal?

Accepted Answer

Simply enter your property address into RatesAppeal's search tool. Our system will find recent sales of similar properties in your area, analyze land values, and provide detailed comparable sales data that you can use as evidence for your property valuation objection.

Question 3

Is RatesAppeal free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes, RatesAppeal offers free property research for basic searches. We also provide premium features for detailed analysis and comprehensive comparable sales reports for $49 per property address per year.

Question 4

What data sources does RatesAppeal use?

Accepted Answer

RatesAppeal uses official government property data from state land registries, council valuation records, and real estate databases to ensure accurate and up-to-date information for your property research and valuation appeals.

Question 5

How accurate is the property sales data?

Accepted Answer

Our property sales data comes directly from government sources and official land registries, ensuring high accuracy. We regularly update our database to provide the most current information available for property research and valuation appeals.

Question 6

Can I use RatesAppeal data for my land valuation objection?

Accepted Answer

Yes, RatesAppeal is specifically designed to help property owners prepare evidence for land valuation objections. Our comparable sales data and analysis tools provide the supporting documentation needed for successful property valuation appeals.

Question 7

What areas of Australia does RatesAppeal cover?

Accepted Answer

RatesAppeal covers all Australian states and territories, providing property research and comparable sales data nationwide. Our database includes properties from all major cities and regional areas across Australia.

Question 8

How do I get started with my property research?

Accepted Answer

Getting started is easy - simply visit our website, enter your property address in the search tool, and our system will automatically find comparable sales and provide detailed analysis. No registration required for basic searches.