Canadian Valuation Group (CVG) is a leading real estate property tax consulting firm specializing in non-residential properties. As a full-service real estate valuation company, we are dedicated to providing client-focused efficiency along with valuation and consulting services by using a team approach. Our mission is to accurately provide commercial real estate valuations with strong supported value estimates.
We know the market inside and out, and the core of our business is holding the municipality accountable and getting our clients’ property taxes reduced. Our business model is as low risk as possible for you. We conduct a review and free consultation to determine if your property is being over-assessed. If so, we appeal your assessment, and fight to ensure the taxes the City is trying to impose are fair, correct and equitable. We’re committed to our clients coming out ahead; as such, we offer a choice of an hourly rate, or a contingency agreement – where we don’t get paid until we get your tax bill reduced.
We specialize in both rural and urban properties in Alberta; however, we currently provide assessment services to clients from across British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Our methods incorporate the highest ethical standards, consistent quality control, good service and on-time delivery.
We offer:
Fast, reliable personal service
No cost or obligation property reviews
Thorough knowledge of geographic characteristics and trends
Accurate, well documented and thoroughly supported value estimates
We take pride in offering quality non-residential valuations and consulting, and have established a strong reputation in the local real estate industry for accuracy, reliability and accountability.
Assessment Review
It is your right to pay only your fair share of property tax. At CVG, we conduct a comprehensive review of how tax and assessment officials decided how much tax you pay, then make sure you are given every possible benefit. This process includes:
Documentation – We gather the documents used to determine your tax level.
Verification – Inaccuracies, omissions or inconsistencies in these documents are recorded.
Analysis – Determining how assessors used the documents to draw conclusions and verify with our current market conditions.
Appeal Preparation – Identifying grounds for appeal and preparing all required documents.
Appeal Management – Attending to all submissions, correspondence or other paperwork, representing you at any hearings. And keeping you fully informed every step of the way.
Why Can My Taxes Potentially be Lowered?
It’s simple! Properties in Alberta are assessed using a method called mass appraisal. Mass appraisal is the process of valuing a group of properties as of a given date, using common data, mathematical models, and statistical tests. Mass appraisal techniques allow assessors to value a large number of properties in a short period of time. However, as our success rate in lowering tax assessments show, each property is unique. Many individual property variables are often overlooked and as such, result in an inaccurate assessment value by the city or township.