NQ Valuers provide accurate assessments backed by decades of on-the-ground experience, across all areas of North Queensland. We’re committed to always providing timely, respectful service, with clear communication at all points of contact. Experienced, professional and reliable.

We assess a wide range of property types, including residential, lifestyle, commercial, rural, agricultural and government properties. We have specific expertise in properties representing our local area, including sugar cane, banana, cattle and rare fruit properties. Our residential and lifestyle property assessments encompass family homes, investment properties and lakeside acreage.

We provide property assessments in all locations across North Queensland, from the city to the country, rural and remote. Our service area includes geographic range covered by Cairns Regional Council, the Douglas Shire, Mareeba Shire and Atherton Tablelands, as well as the Cassowary Coast. From the Daintree and Mossman to Mareeba and Millaa Millaa, Mission Beach, Cardwell, Chillagoe and all areas in between. If you are unsure if we can come to you, please contact us.

Once we have been engaged for your property valuation, we will provide you with a completion date for our services. If additional time is required, we inform you before the due date. Most can be completed within 5 business days.

Property valuations are typically valid for a limited time. This is due to ever-changing market conditions and other variable external factors. If your report has expired, we can provide an update for a reduced fee.

The property assessments are conducted and completed by Russell Jarred, the Owner of NQ Valuers. Russell is a Registered Property Valuer in Queensland (VRBQ) and is also a Certified Practicing Valuer (AAPI) member of the Australian Property Institute, with over 17 years of experience in private valuation practice. Russell previously worked for worked for JLL (formerly Propell National Valuers) in Far North Queensland (since 2008) and Northern Property Valuers. He has extensive experience in the local authority areas of Cairns, Douglas, Mareeba, Tablelands and the Cassowary Coast and has been involved in residential, rural lifestyle and rental assessments. Russell completed a Bachelor of Business at the University of Queensland in 1985.

Absolutely. NQ Valuers have extensive experience valuing non-standard properties, including mixed-use sites, remote rural holdings and specialised agricultural land. Each report is tailored to reflect the property’s unique attributes and current market conditions. If beyond our scope we are happy to refer on.

Yes. We supply reliable, well-documented assessments suitable for legal proceedings, estate planning, taxation and accounting requirements. Our property assessor Russell Jarred is a Registered Property Valuer in Queensland (VRBQ) and is also a Certified Practicing Valuer (AAPI) member of the Australian Property Institute, with over 17 years of experience in private valuation practice.

The head office for NQ Valuers is based in Cairns, Far North Queensland. However we are able to travel across our coverage area regularly, conducting inspections but also to meet with Local Professionals and Public officials.

An appraisal is a general market estimate, often provided by real estate agents. A valuation is a formal, evidence-based report prepared by a qualified valuer. It considers specific property attributes, market trends, and legal standards — and can be used for legal and financial purposes.