The Truth About House Valuations in Divorce (And the Dirty Tricks)

🎧 Listen to this episode if…

You've been told to "just get the house valued" but nobody's explained who, how, or what it costs Your ex reckons the house is worth a completely different number Your ex won't let a valuer through the door – or is stalling on purpose You separated years ago and don't know which date the house gets valued at You're heading into mediation and need a number that holds up ⚠️ Disclaimer: General information only, not legal advice. Based on Australian family law. Always get independent legal advice for your circumstances.

🛟 This episode discusses manipulative and controlling behaviour. If you're in danger call 000. Support: 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732).

About this episode:

You can't divide the property until you know what it's worth. Mum and I unpack appraisals vs valuations, the panel-of-three process for choosing a single expert valuer, the joint letter, the seven-day rule that stops a stalling ex, the dirty tricks people pull, and the date trap – your house is valued at mediation or trial, not the day you separated. Plus strategies for every personality type, from amicable to manipulative and controlling.

⏱️ Timeline

00:00 – What Is Your House Really Worth in Divorce?

01:00 – Why a Valuation Is the Foundation of Property Settlement

02:00 – Legal Disclaimer

03:00 – Why Property Division Is a Mathematical Exercise

04:00 – Rates Notices and Numbers That Don't Count

05:00 – The "Willing But Not Anxious" Test