Capital gains appraisal

A defensible value for a past date.

Retrospective opinions of value for a change in use, an inheritance, or a deemed disposition — to support your capital-gains reporting.

Capital-gains calculations often hinge on what a property was worth at a specific past date. We prepare a retrospective opinion of value for that date, supported by sales evidence from the relevant period.

When it’s used

Where a retrospective appraisal fits.

Change in use When a principal residence becomes a rental, or a rental becomes your home.
Inheritance or deemed disposition Establish value as at the date of inheritance or a deemed disposition.
A historical valuation date Value as at a specific past date, such as when a property first became taxable.

What’s involved

How the appraisal is prepared.

Period sales research

We identify sales of comparable properties from around the relevant historical date.

Comparable analysis

We analyse those sales and adjust for differences to arrive at a value for that date.

A written report

You receive a written retrospective report you can share with your accountant.

Please note

Requirements vary by situation. We don’t provide tax advice — please confirm what is needed for your circumstances with your accountant or the Canada Revenue Agency.

Professional designations

Residential appraisal services are completed through Crownfield Valuation Group Inc. by qualified appraisers with professional appraisal designations that may include CRA, P.App., AACI, P.App., and DAR, as applicable to the assignment.

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