NRI · Australia
Indian property valuation for NRIs and PR applicants in Australia
Australian skilled (subclass 189, 190, 491), partner, student and parent applications commonly include Indian property valuations as evidence of financial capacity and ties, and NRIs settled in Australia sell Indian property and need capital gains, TDS and repatriation support. ValuerDekho matches you with registered valuers who issue dual INR/AUD reports after inspection and courier originals to Australia, and with CAs for net-worth certificates and Forms 145/146. Visa reports cost ₹6,000–₹10,000 and arrive in 24–72 hours; capital gains reports cost ₹10,000–₹20,000. All fees exclude 18% GST.
- Report currency
- INR with Australian dollar (AUD) equivalent
- Who signs
- Registered valuer (Section 514, formerly 34AB) or IBBI RV for the property; CA with UDIN for the net-worth certificate.
- Fees
- ₹6,000 – ₹30,000 depending on purpose
- Timeline
- Visa report: 24–72 hours from documents. Capital gains report: 3–7 working days with inspection. Courier to Australia: 5–8 days.
- Validity
- Home Affairs does not set a validity; reports within six months are treated as current.
- Time zone
- WhatsApp support 07:00–23:00 IST covers Australian afternoons and evenings; early-morning IST calls suit Sydney and Melbourne business hours.
When NRIs and PR applicants in Australia need a valuation
| Situation | Why the report matters |
|---|---|
| Skilled visas (subclass 189, 190, 491) | State nominations and settlement evidence often request asset declarations; a registered valuer's report carries the most weight. |
| Partner visas (subclass 309/100, 820/801) | Financial aspects of the relationship and shared assets are documented; Indian property is valued by a registered valuer. |
| Student visas (subclass 500) and sponsors | Genuine student and financial capacity assessments consider sponsor assets alongside bank funds. |
| Parent visas and visitor visas | Property ownership evidences ties to India. |
Report format that gets accepted
- INR value with AUD equivalent at the RBI reference rate
- Valuer's registration type and number
- Method, comparables and dated photographs
- Names exactly as in the passport
- Signed PDF; original by courier (5–8 days to Australia)
Checklist
- Passport (and OCI if held)
- PAN for any sale or TDS work
- Title deed and chain; society documents for flats
- Latest property-tax receipt and electricity bill
- Photographs or video walkthrough; access via a relative
- For sale: draft agreement, buyer's PAN, NRO account details
Selling Indian property while in Australia
Selling Indian property while Australian-resident: TDS under Section 393(2) (formerly 195) at 12.5% plus surcharge and cess on the full price for long-term gains; lower-deduction certificate under Section 397 (Form 13); repatriation through NRO with Forms 145/146 up to USD 1 million per financial year. Australian residents report the gain to the ATO and claim a foreign income tax offset.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Home Affairs require a specific valuer?
No. A registered valuer's signed report with an AUD equivalent, method and photographs is accepted as evidence of assets.
Can a relative handle the inspection?
Yes. They provide access; you share documents remotely; the report is issued in your name and couriered to Australia.
How is capital gains tax handled between India and Australia?
India taxes the gain first (12.5% without indexation for long-term gains); Australia taxes worldwide income of residents and allows a foreign income tax offset for Indian tax paid.
Other countries
Last reviewed 6 September 2026 by ValuerDekho editorial team. Regulatory references are to the Income-tax Act 2025 and Income-tax Rules 2026 (in force from 1 April 2026) with the former 1961-Act section numbers in brackets. This is general information, not tax or legal advice.