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What Makes a Block of Units Hard to Value? Real-World Traps for Victoria Sellers (2026)

September 21, 2026

Selling a block of units in Victoria can be tricky to value, especially when there are no recent sales for similar properties or the block has unique features. Simon Abbott explains why assets like older walk-up units, mixed commercial/residential, or properties with unusual zoning or non-standard titles often stump even experienced valuers. Key factors: recent comparable sales (or the lack thereof), strength of rental income, land size vs improvements, title structure (strata, company share, tenants in common), and buyer type (investor, developer, syndicate). Simon demonstrates step-by-step how to handle valuation when there’s no clear market guide, using real inquiry patterns, yield analysis, and developer feasibility checks. Practical tips, cautionary vendor stories, and CPA/valuer checklists included.

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