On the House and Desktop Valuations

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  1. Beelzebub

    Beelzebub Well-Known Member

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    Just wondering what the formula used by sites such as On the House compared to bank desktop valuations?

    I just typed my properties into On the House and the site gave me a number much higher than reality.

    I know these sites are inaccurate; I'm wondering if the banks use software that is equally inaccurate?

    My theory is that if I go to someone like ANZ who do 90% lends of desktop vals and their software is somewhat similar, maybe I can release equity a little earlier than I was planning.

    Also, while I'm here: are there any other sites such as On the House that I can type my addresses into?
     
  2. Danmicb

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    The obvious 'free' sites that come to mind that you can type your address into - realestate.com.au, domain.com.au, CBA property app, investar (sign up for free trial)....I'm sure there are others around.

    I recently had a desktop bank val done by CBA for a property and it was identical down to the dollar amount to the CBA property app....not sure if that is anything to go by though, could be coincidence.
     
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    Scott No Mates Well-Known Member

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    Range = Avg (Pick 3 low sales in past year) to avg (3 high sales in same time frame)

    Don't worry about condition, land size, related parties, direction of prevailing wind, frontage, walkability, views, etc.
     
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    Wind direction is very important. Better capital growth with properties in areas with prevailing NW winds.
     
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    Wind direction is vital when near offensive industry eg tip, abottoir, crematorium etc
     
  6. Corey Batt

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    You have to ask yourself whether you want to build a house of cards based on inaccurate desktop based valuations, or better to build a sustainable portfolio.

    Desktops can go either way so can potentially spite you just as much as provide you with a generous result - it's a lot more practical and sustainable to build a portfolio using structured lending which extends your capacity, than going with lenders just because they give you a desirable inaccurate valuation, but poor long term outcomes. Don't spite future you just to chase short term 'good' results.
     
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    Good point. I thought you were being a smart ass.


    Yeh definitely, My general idea is to decrease the LVR as my portfolio grows to mitigate risk: however, this would only be my second IP. The plan is to just get the first two, then be a little more conservative with LVR with every future purchase.
     
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    Just get a broker to do a servicing calculator and some upfront vals then decide on future strategy.
     
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  9. Colin Rice

    Colin Rice Mortgage Broker Business Member

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    Desktops can be one strategy of a few when determining available equity but as Corey stated not at the expense of your overall strategy to build a portfolio as the wrong lender at the wrong time in the acquisition phase can stop you in your tracks.