Court & Litigation Appraisals in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area
When a property is part of a dispute, you need a value that holds up under scrutiny. We provide independent, certified appraisals for lawyers and the court, and can provide testimony if your case needs it.
- Value as of
- Today or a past date
- Who relies on it
- Lawyers, the court, all parties
- Turnaround
- 2–3 days after inspection
- Signed by
- P.App., CRA
A designated residential appraiser, certified by the Appraisal Institute of Canada (AIC)
Who This Is For
- Litigation lawyers needing an independent value in a property dispute
- Partition and sale applications between co-owners
- Estate and family disputes heading to court
- Insurance, expropriation and other contested valuations
Why Independence Matters in Court
Courts give the most weight to experts who are clearly impartial. Under Ontario's Rules of Civil Procedure, an expert owes a duty to the court to give fair, objective and non-partisan evidence. Our reports are built on documented comparable sales and transparent adjustments, so the reasoning is easy to follow and to defend.
What's in the Report
- Fair market value as of the date the case requires
- Comparable sales, with adjustments explained
- Description of the home, its condition and the neighbourhood
- Photos, and the market conditions at the time
- Prepared to the Canadian Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (CUSPAP)
How It Works
- Request a quote with the address, the value date and a brief note on the matter.
- We confirm scope and fee in writing within one business day.
- We inspect the property, or work from records if access isn't possible.
- Counsel receives the signed PDF report. Testimony is arranged separately if needed.
What We'll Need from You
- Property address and the effective date of value
- Lawyer's contact details and any deadlines
- Access arrangements, or a note if access is disputed
- Relevant documents, such as prior appraisals or listings
Common Questions from Lawyers
Can you provide expert testimony?
Yes. Let us know when you request your quote, and we'll include testimony in the scope.
Can you value a property as of a past date?
Yes. Retrospective appraisals are common in litigation.
What if we can't get access to the property?
We can complete an exterior-only or desktop appraisal and state the limits clearly in the report.
Who is the client?
Usually the lawyer or the party who retains us. The report can be shared with the court and other parties.
Have a property in dispute?
Send the address, the value date and a short note, and you'll have the scope and fee in writing within one business day.