Prestige Property Valuations
No two prestige properties are the same. Neither is our approach. Opteon's prestige valuers combine decades of market knowledge with the analytical depth of Australia's largest independent valuation firm.
High quality homes need high quality expertise
Opteon's prestige specialists have spent their careers at Australia's most exclusive addresses - developing trained eyes, market relationships, and contextual judgement that genuinely complex properties demand.
We understand why a harbourfront position on one street commands $8 million more than the next, or why a penthouse with panoramic views outperforms comparable floor plans by a factor of two.
"Higher interest rates aren't hurting Australia's best prestige homes. They're simply separating the exceptional from the rest."
Gabriel Carreno, Director – Residential Prestige, Opteon
20 +
Dedicated prestige specialists across Australia
14 B+
Approx. worth of prestige assets valued annually
Every prestige valuation scenario covered
From landmark residential estates to complex legal and financial matters, our prestige team delivers the accuracy and credibility that high-stakes situations demand.
Our Coverage
We have a team of more than 500 local valuers providing coverage across 98% of Australia’s postcodes. Our experts have local knowledge from metropolitan to rural areas and expertise with a wide range of property types.
Our Technology
Our technology enhances the valuation process for everyone involved with customisable, automated workflows and centralised systems to access, manage, and deliver your reports.
Our Process
We integrate innovation into every step of our process from ordering a valuation to receiving your final report. Our seamless valuation experience combines the human expertise of our valuers and the efficiency of our technology.
Independent. Accurate. Built for complexity.
Our prestige specialists hold the experience and credentials to provide valuations that hold up under the scrutiny of courts, lenders, the ATO, and sophisticated parties on all sides of a transaction.
Our Prestige Experts
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Gabriel Carreno
Director - Residential Prestige
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Ryan Sargant
State Director - Residential
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Matthew Tall
Director
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Adam Hughes
Regional Director - Residential
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Andrew Glasson
Regional Director - Residential
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Anthony Salce
Regional Director
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Cindy Burgess
Regional Director - Residential
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Fiona Castle
Regional Director
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Marion Simonds
Regional Director - Goulburn North, East and Western VIC
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Simon Pascoe
Regional Director - Residential
Gabriel Carreno
Areas of Expertise
- Prestige Market Value Assessments
- Banking and Finance Valuations
- Matrimonial and Family Court Valuations
- Taxation (Stamp Duty, Capital Gains & Tax Dep)
Industry Experience
Gabriel is an Associate Member of the Australian Property Institute (API) with over 20 years’ experience in the residential valuation industry. He has an established track record as a Prestige Property Valuer and Director, specialising in the valuation of high-value residential assets.
Gabriel holds formal qualifications in the property and real estate sectors and is recognised for delivering high-quality valuation reports across a diverse range of residential properties, with a primary focus on the prestige market. In his role as Director at Opteon, Gabriel leads a team of prestige valuers, providing leadership, management, training and mentorship across a range of valuation disciplines.
Formal Qualifications
- Associate Member of the Australian Property Institute (API Member No. 69422)
- Certified Practicing Valuer
- Advanced Diploma Property Valuation
- Diploma Business Real Estate Management
Ryan Sargant
Areas of Expertise
- Residential property valuations
- Valuations for mortgage security purposes
- Valuations for property taxation, legislation and policy purposes
- Valuations for pre-purchase / pre-sale advice
- Valuations for family court
- Valuations for expert witness
- Valuations for government agencies
- Mass valuation modelling
- Asset valuations for financial reporting purposes
- Rental valuations
Industry Experience
Ryan commenced employment with Christie Whyte Moore, now Opteon (Western Australia), in September 2002. He assumed the role of Senior Valuer, Perth office in 2008. In 2014 Ryan became a Director and Equity Partner of Opteon Western Australia prior to the integration of the business.
Ryan’s experience includes the preparation of valuations and consultancy for a range of residential property types. He conducts residential valuations, specializing in prestige residential and regional valuations. He maintains client relationships based on mutual ethics and integrity.
Ryan currently leads the Western Australia and Northern Territory residential valuation teams. Ryan is responsible for the regions operational performance, financial performance and stakeholder engagement.
In 2023, Ryan was nominated for Opteon’s - Mark Christie Leadership Award.
Formal Qualifications
- Certified Practising Valuer
- Associate Member of the Australian Property Institute (API Member No. 65057)
- Licensed Valuer in the State of Western Australia (Licence No. 44165)
- Bachelor of Commerce (Property) - Curtin University of Technology (Nov 2000)
Matthew Tall
Areas of Expertise
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Mortgage valuations for lending institutions
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Strata Replacement Insurance valuations
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Development Site Valuations
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Pre-sale and pre-purchase valuations
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Valuations for tax implications
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SMSF valuations
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Specialist Retail Valuer for Retail Rent Determinations and Reviews
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Expert Witness in the Supreme Court, Federal Magistrates Court and Family Court
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Mass Valuations for NSW Government entities
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Valuations for Local Government and NSW Government entities
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Financial Reporting valuations
Industry Experience
Matthew Tall has a broad knowledge of real estate markets beginning his career in 1991 as manager of residential, commercial, and industrial investment properties in Western Sydney before making the move to Byron Bay on the NSW far north coast in 1997.
He commenced his valuation career in 2002 joining a small firm which is now known as Opteon (North Coast NSW) in 2004 and becoming partner in 2008. Matthew has gained extensive valuation experience in a wide range of regional property types and markets including residential, rural/rural lifestyle, agribusiness (macadamia nut orchards, sugar cane and tea tree plantations), commercial and industrial properties, development sites, motels, bed and breakfast establishments and backpacker hostels.
Formal Qualifications
- Associate Australian Property Institute
- Associate Diploma of Business (Val)
- API CPD Compliance
- API Risk Management Compliance
Adam Hughes
Areas of Expertise
- Residential property valuations
- Inner north Prestige residential Valuation.
- Valuations of Melbourne’s Apartment market
- Valuations of Rural Lifestyle properties
- Valuations for mortgage security purposes
- Valuations for property taxation, legislation and policy purposes
- Expert Witness Valuations
- Valuations for pre-purchase/pre-sale advice purposes
Industry Experience
Adam has been with Opteon since 2012, working across several different departments providing a broad knowledge of the entire valuation process. Adam is considered a residential property expert and provides a large number of valuations of residential properties within Melbourne’s Metro Areas. Adam manages a team of 15 residential valuers operating in Melbourne’s CBD, Inner North, South East and Outer North East.
Formal Qualifications
- Certified Practising Valuer
- Associate Member of the Australian Property Institute (API Member No. 74191)
- Graduate Diploma of Property, University of South Australia
- Bachelor of Commerce, Deakin University
Andrew Glasson
Areas of Expertise
- Residential property valuations
- Valuations for mortgage security purposes
- Valuations for property taxation, legislation and policy purposes
- Valuations for pre-purchase / pre-sale advice
- Valuations for Family Court
- Valuations for expert witness
- Valuations for government agencies
- Mass valuation modelling
- Asset valuations for financial reporting purposes
- Rental valuations
- Luxury residences
- Small development sites
Industry Experience
Andrew started with Opteon (formerly Christie Whyte Moore) in 2005 and became a Certified Practicing Valuer in January 2008. Andrew has conducted residential valuations throughout metropolitan Perth and regional locations of Esperance, Geraldton & Carnarvon with an extensive understanding of all types of residential property. Since 2014 Andrew has had the performance and management responsibilities for a team of residential valuers. Andrew now specialises in the prestigious western suburbs of Perth.
Formal Qualifications
- Certified Practising Valuer
- Associate Member of the Australian Property Institute (API Member No. 65261)
- Licensed Valuer in the State of Western Australia, License No. 44365
- Bachelor of Commerce (Property & Accounting) completed at Curtin University of Technology in 2005
- Graduate Certificate in Property Valuation completed with Distinction at Curtin University of Technology in 2005
Anthony Salce
Areas of Expertise
- Residential property valuations
- Urban Growth valuations
- Valuations for property taxation, legislation, and policy purposes
- Pre-purchase / Pre-sale advice
- Rating and Taxing Valuation Objections and
- Appeals
- Rental valuations
- Family Law
- Asset valuations for financial reporting purpose
Industry Experience
Anthony has over 19 years’ experience as a valuer and has been employed by Opteon since 2006, with a 1-year secondment in 2018 as a Senior Property Analyst and Officer in Effective Control. He has provided expert advice in this time across varying asset types and locations across Victoria.
Anthony is appointed Regional Director of Victoria, managing a large team specialising in, rural lifestyle, medium residential development, growth corridor off volume valuations, expert witness/family law, pre-purchase advice, prestige residential, CBD apartments and many more. Anthony regularly provides reports to major lenders for first mortgage lending purposes, solicitors for family law purposes, and accountants for taxation purposes as well as advice reports for Government Clients. Anthony presents at various committees, is a panel examiner at API and has been a committee member and Property Council of Australia and a Mentor for the Mentor Program.
Prior roles include:
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Associate Director for Metro
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International Product Manager for Cubetec
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Business development manager for Tax Depreciation Schedules
Formal Qualifications
- Bachelor of Business (Property)
- Associate of the Australian Property Institute
- Certified Practising Valuer
- Fully Licensed Estate Agent
- Accredited Panel Examiner for API
Cindy Burgess
Areas of Expertise
- Residential property valuations
- Valuations for mortgage security purposes
- Valuations for pre-purchase/pre-sale advice
- Valuations for family law / expert witness
- Valuations for mortgagee in possession
- Valuations for rating and taxation
- Rating and Land Tax Objections
Industry Experience
Cindy leads approximately 20 valuers servicing the west of Melbourne. She has been in the real estate industry for over 19 years, 14 of which have been in the valuation industry specialising in residential including mortgage valuations, developments, mortgagee in possession and family law matters within the inner northern and western suburbs of Melbourne. Cindy also possesses knowledge of rating and taxations of all asset classes and statutory regulations across Australia.
Formal Qualifications
- Certified Practising Valuer
- Associate Member of the Australian Property Institute (API Member No. 63362)
- Masters of Business Property, University of South Australia
Fiona Castle
Areas of Expertise
- Mortgage Security
- Family Law
- Mortgagee in Possession
- Stamp Duty Assessment
- Capital Gains Tax Assessment
- Tax Depreciation Allowance Valuations
- Pre-sale/Pre-purchase Advice
- Elite Panel valuer for Commonwealth Bank
Industry Experience
Qualified property practitioner with over 30 years’ experience in the property industry in the UK, Ireland, Hong Kong and Australia including 20 years specialising in valuations (commercial and residential) in Melbourne.
Provision of independent advice and valuation services delivered primarily in City of Bayside but also in City of Kingston, City of Frankston and Mornington Peninsula Shire Council.
Formal Qualifications
- Certified Practising Valuer
- Associate Member of the Australian Property Institute (API Member No. 63191)
- Qualified member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) (1992)
- RICS Oceania Assessor (2000 – present)
Marion Simonds
Areas of Expertise
- Residential property valuations
- Prestige residential property valuations
- Pre-purchase / pre-sale advice
- Rental valuations
- Rural lifestyle property valuations
- Depreciation schedules
- Valuations for Family Law purposes
- Valuations for property taxation, legislation and policy purposes
- Valuations for mortgagee in possession purposes
Industry Experience
Marion has 18 years of experience as a valuer and has been employed by Opteon (Victoria) for over 15 years. In her role as Regional Director (Residential) Marion overseas the residential team in regional Victoria. In addition, Marion herself provides a high volume of residential mortgage valuations in urban and rural areas in the south west region. She provides skilled valuation advice on a range of property types including farmlets, rural lifestyle properties and prestige coastal properties in Port Fairy and the surrounding townships. Marion is aware of the intricacies of providing property advice in an expansive and diverse region of Victoria including regional residential and rural properties.
Formal Qualifications
- Certified Practising Valuer
- Associate Member of the Australian Property Institute (API No. 63016)
- Bachelor of Business (Property) 2003
Simon Pascoe
Areas of Expertise
- Residential valuations for mortgage security purposes
- Valuation of prestige residential properties
- Adelaide CBD apartment valuations
- Rural lifestyle property valuations
- Small scale residential development
Industry Experience
Simon has 18 years of experience in the valuation property industry and has been with Opteon since 2011.
Simon is one of two associate directors for the South Australian residential valuations department in which he is involved in managing and training staff.
Simon’s specialist area of expertise is in residential valuations,, having vast experience in all residential property types including but not limited to prestige residential, Adelaide CBD apartments, residential development sites and general residential properties across the State.
Simon has been involved with the API for nine years as an examiner for Graduate Valuers transitioning into a Provisional Membership with Residential Property Valuer (PMRPV) accreditation.
Formal Qualifications
- Associate Member of the Australian Property Institute with Certified Practising Valuer (CPV) status
- Bachelor of Business (Property)
What our valuers see that others cannot
Australia's most valuable properties are defined by qualities that resist quantification. Our specialists are trained to read them - and price them accurately.
Irreplaceable location
The difference between deep-water and tidal frontage, panoramic harbour view versus harbour glimpse, or proximity to elite school catchments - our valuers quantify what these distinctions are genuinely worth in the current market.
Architectural quality & craftsmanship
Bespoke finishes, integrated technology, and immaculate presentation command measurable premiums. We assess internal quality with the same rigour we apply to comparable sales analysis.
Scale, scarcity & land
In prestige markets, land value often dominates. We assess land-to-improvement ratios, the impact of construction costs, and whether a property's scale represents an opportunity or a constraint.
Lifestyle & wellness amenity
Private gyms, pools, spas, home cinemas, wine cellars and recreational spaces are increasingly standard at the top end. We understand which features add demonstrable value and which are subjective premiums.
Off-market intelligence
Many prestige transactions never make the public record. Our team's long-standing market relationships give us access to the full picture - not just what appears in registered sale data.
Covering 98% of Australian Postcodes
Key Markets Covered
The Standards That Matter Most
We know that every valuation at this level carries weight. Our approach is built around the qualities that high-value situations demand.
Genuinely independent
Our valuations are uninfluenced by vendor, purchaser, or lender pressure - giving all parties the confidence of a truly objective assessment.
Dedicated prestige specialists
Our Prestige team work in luxury markets day-in, day-out - maintaining the active market knowledge that top-end valuation demands.
National reach, local depth
Opteon is Australia's largest independent valuation firm. We bring the scale and credibility of a national operation with the genuine local expertise of professionals embedded in their markets.
Court-admissible reports
Our valuations are prepared to withstand legal and regulatory scrutiny. We regularly provide expert witness services and are experienced in complex contested matters.
Technology that supports - not replaces - judgement
Our proprietary Valuation Management System ensures quality, consistency and compliance. But at the prestige end, our technology serves as a platform for expert judgement, not a substitute for it.
Confidentiality as standard
We understand the sensitivity of high-profile property matters. Every engagement is handled with complete discretion - from initial enquiry through to delivery of the final report.From enquiry to confident outcome
We make the process clear from the outset - so you always know where your valuation stands.
01Initial consultation Tell us about your property and the purpose of your valuation. We'll match you with the right specialist and provide a clear scope and fee estimate upfront. |
02Property inspection
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03Market analysis & methodology We apply deep sales analysis - including off-market transactions where relevant - calibrated with contextual judgement to arrive at a well-supported opinion of value. |
04Report delivery You receive a comprehensive, clearly written valuation report that explains our assessment and reasoning. We're available to discuss findings with you or your advisors. |
What the prestige market is telling us right now
Australia's prestige property market is showing two distinct speeds in 2026. Best-in-class homes - defined by irreplaceable locations, architectural quality, and genuine scarcity - continue to attract committed buyers and strong outcomes.
Secondary prestige stock, where quality or location falls short of the top tier, is facing extended time on market and increasing price pressure as buyers become more selective.
For owners and buyers navigating this environment, the accuracy of your valuation has never mattered more. An imprecise assessment - whether too high or too low - carries real consequences in a market that rewards precision.
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"Automated valuation models and AI-driven tools lack the critical thinking and contextual judgement required to accurately assess prestige property. They simply cannot capture nuances such as view quality, internal finish, or the value differences from one street to the next - which are often significant." Gabriel Carreno - Director, Residential Prestige, Opteon |
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