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Frequently Asked Questions

Learn what each section of your property report means and how the data is determined.

Understanding Your Property Report

Property

The top card displays the full street address of the property you searched, along with a Google Street View image and interactive map so you can visually confirm the location.

Property Attributes

Shows the key features of the property — bedrooms, bathrooms, car spaces, land size, building size and property type (house, unit, etc.).

This data is sourced from publicly available real estate listing databases. Where multiple sources are available, we use the most complete and reliable record.

Valuation Estimate

Provides a low, median and high estimated value for the property. When a direct valuation is available from listing data, it is displayed with a confidence rating (High, Medium or Low).

If no direct valuation is available, we calculate an estimate based on recent comparable sales in the same suburb or postcode. These estimates are clearly marked as "LOW" confidence and show how many recent sales were used in the calculation.

Automated Valuation (AVM)

A second, independent valuation derived from a separate automated valuation model. When available, this gives you a cross-reference point to compare against the primary estimate.

Rental Estimate

An estimated weekly rental value for the property, along with an indicative rental yield percentage. This helps investors assess the return potential of the property at current market rates.

Recently Sold in [Suburb]

A table of up to 12 properties recently sold in the same suburb, showing address, property type, bedrooms, bathrooms, car spaces, land size, sale price and sold date.

This data comes from our database of sold property records. If the suburb has not been previously searched, we fetch fresh sold data in real time so you always see the latest results. Once retrieved, the data is cached for instant display on future searches.

Sale History

A chronological list of this specific property's past sales, including the date, sale price and method of sale (e.g. private treaty, auction). This helps you understand the property's price trajectory over time.

Nearby Schools

Lists schools near the property, including the school name, type (primary, secondary, combined), distance and Google rating. School proximity is a key factor in property values, particularly for families.

School data is sourced from Google Places and reflects currently operating schools within a nearby radius of the property.

ACT Cadastral Data

For properties in the Australian Capital Territory, this card shows block/section details, legal description, block size, current unimproved value, residential rates and land tax (if applicable). This data is specific to ACT properties and is not available for other states.

Zoning & Overlays

Shows the planning zone and any overlays that apply to the property. Zoning determines what the land can be used for (residential, commercial, mixed-use, etc.) and is important for understanding development potential or restrictions.

Unlockable Report Sections

These sections are available for free — simply click to expand and unlock each one.

Market Pulse — Days on Market

Shows how quickly properties are selling in the suburb. The "market pace" indicator tells you whether the local market is very fast, moderate or slower based on the frequency of recent sales.

This is calculated by analysing the average time gap between consecutive sales in the suburb over the past 24 months. It also includes seasonal breakdowns showing which time of year has the most sales activity, plus a monthly sales chart.

Comparable Sales Scorecard

Displays recent sales of similar properties in the suburb — matched by property type (house vs unit) and bedroom count. Each comparable shows the address, features, sale price and how it compares percentage-wise to the subject property's valuation.

This gives you real negotiation evidence by showing what buyers have actually paid for similar homes nearby.

Selling Cost Calculator

Estimates the total cost of selling the property, including agent commission, marketing, conveyancing/legal fees, and other common expenses. Costs are calculated based on the property's estimated value and typical rates for the state.

The result shows your estimated net proceeds after all selling costs are deducted.

Seasonal Demand — Best Month to Sell

Analyses 36 months of sales data for the suburb, broken down by month, to identify peak selling periods. This helps you choose the optimal time to list your property for maximum buyer competition.

Agent Performance Ranking

Ranks real estate agents active in the suburb by their sales count and average sale price. This helps sellers shortlist agents with the strongest local track record.

Rankings are derived from sold property records in our database and reflect actual completed sales, not advertising or self-reported figures.

Price per m² Trend

Shows the monthly trend of price per square metre over the past 24 months for the suburb. This is particularly useful for understanding whether land values are rising or falling, especially relevant for properties on larger blocks.

CGT & Selling Cost Overview

Provides an estimated capital gains tax (CGT) calculation based on the property's sale history and current valuation. Includes a plain-English summary of how capital gains are calculated, the CGT discount for properties held longer than 12 months, and an overview of total selling costs.

This is a general estimate only and should not replace professional tax advice.

General Questions

Yes — completely free. No account, no email, no phone number required. Just type an Australian address and your full report is generated instantly.

Our reports combine data from multiple publicly available real estate databases, government records, and mapping services. We cross-reference several sources to provide the most accurate and complete picture possible. Sold property records, valuations, school information and cadastral data are all sourced from authoritative public datasets.

Valuations are estimates based on available data and should be used as a guide only. Where a direct automated valuation is available, it is typically more accurate. Comparable-sales-based estimates (marked as "LOW" confidence) are derived from recent sales of similar properties and carry a wider margin. For a definitive valuation, we recommend engaging a licensed property valuer.

Sold property data is refreshed regularly. For suburbs in active monitoring, data is updated every few hours. When you search a suburb for the first time, fresh sold data is retrieved in real time. The "sold date" shown for each property reflects the actual settlement or auction date as recorded in the public record.

Yes — you can search any residential address across all Australian states and territories. The amount of data available may vary depending on the property's sales history and location. Metropolitan areas typically have more comprehensive data than rural or remote regions.

Market Pulse measures market velocity — how frequently properties sell in a suburb. It calculates the average number of days between consecutive sales over the past 24 months. A "very fast" market means sales are happening frequently (multiple per week), while a "slower" market means longer gaps between sales. This is different from "days on market" (how long a single listing takes to sell), which requires listing date data we don't always have.

Unlockable sections are still completely free. They are presented in an expandable format to keep the initial report concise and easy to read. Click any locked section to expand it — no payment or sign-up required. Once unlocked, the section stays open for your entire browsing session.

Licensed ACT real estate agents register here using mobile OTP verification. Once registered, you'll receive tender invitations by SMS whenever a seller invites you to tender on their property. Your agent dashboard shows pending invitations with a lead-intent rating, submitted tenders, and the outcome once the seller picks a winner.

Submitting a tender is free. A flat $950 + GST success fee only applies if you win the tender and the seller signs an exclusive selling agreement with you within 90 days. Invoices are issued at that point, payable by EFT within 7 days. See our Terms of Service for full details.

Enter any ACT or Canberra address on the homepage and we instantly generate a free property valuation showing low, median and high price estimates, recent comparable sales in the same suburb, suburb median trends, ACT rates and unimproved land value. No account, email or phone number is required.

For a deeper explanation of how online property valuations work, what data they use, accuracy ranges, and when you might need a formal valuation from a licensed valuer instead, read our guide: Free House Valuation in Canberra.

A formal property valuation is performed by a licensed valuer (typically a member of the Australian Property Institute) and used for lending, legal and tax purposes. Costs $400–$800 in Canberra and is the only type of valuation banks accept.

A property appraisal is an opinion of likely sale price, usually given by a real estate agent who has visited the property. Free, but agents sometimes inflate appraisals to win listings — always get appraisals from at least three agents for triangulation.

A price estimate (like our free online valuation) is an automated estimate drawn from comparable sales, suburb data and government records — useful as a starting point before engaging an agent or commissioning a formal valuation.

For standard residential houses with plenty of recent comparable sales nearby, our estimates typically fall within ±5–8% of the actual sale price. For larger or unusual properties, the band widens to ±10–15%. For heritage-listed, rural or mixed-use properties the comparable pool is too thin and we recommend commissioning a formal valuation.

Full methodology including data sources, weighting logic and known limitations is published at /methodology.

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