Practice Valuations
Valuvet has been providing appraisals to the veterinary profession since 1996. Our appraisals are undertaken by experienced specialist veterinary accountants. We understand your practice like no one else can.
ValuVet
2 Genoa Court
Cleveland, QLD 4163
Australia
P (07) 5292 5162
Beginning of Financial Year
/by Paolo LencioniThe end/beginning of the financial year is an important time for most veterinary practices – it is often a quiet time in the clinic, but a busy time in the office and for management. A bit of a checklist could include: Creating a budget for FY2022 – there is a lot of talk about creating […]
When Profit isn’t Profit: How to boost your practice valuation by understanding add-backs
/by Simon PalmerSo, you’ve decided to sell your practice and after years of blood, sweat and tears, doing whatever’s necessary to build it into the success it has become, you want to make sure you get top dollar for it. One of the primary indicators of the price that a buyer will be willing to pay is […]
INDUSTRY UPDATE MARCH 2021
/by Paolo LencioniHave low interest rates lead to higher valuations for vet practices? Real estate prices have gone up in all major cities, has this been reflected in vet practice valuations? Our valuations are based on profitability before interest, so no, interest does not influence our valuations. Practices have become busier and more profitable – this has […]
Protecting Yourself From a Bad Valuation
/by Simon PalmerA practice or real estate sale is usually a high-stakes transaction involving hundreds of thousands, or millions, of dollars changing hands. Quite often, the buyer and seller will base the price paid for a practice on an appraisal or valuation that has been done by an accountant. …And yet, if a business or real estate […]
Frequently Asked Questions About Vet Practice Valuations
/by Simon PalmerA valuation can be one of the most important tools in a business. It can help you with business strategy and planning, it can guide the decision to sell your practice and retirement planning. Somehow though, there is little understanding among vet practice owners surrounding: When should a practice owner get a valuation? Where they should go […]
INDUSTRY UPDATE NOVEMBER 2020
/by Paolo LencioniThe current paradox in the veterinary economy – high workload with vet shortages It certainly seems that for the veterinary industry, the current COVID-19 crisis has had an economic outcome that would have been hard to predict. While so many other industries have lost customers and had to reduce staff hours, the pet industry has flourished […]
Equipment Valuation FAQs
/by Anne LencioniAny business is made up of both tangible assets (those that you can see and touch, like equipment, fit-out and furniture) and intangible assets (like goodwill, brand recognition and intellectual property). There are many misconceptions about how these different asset classes should be treated in a business valuation and sale. To address these misconceptions, we […]
The (unsung and underappreciated) virtues of a regional rural practice purchase
/by Simon PalmerFor every good practice that Practice Sale Search has for sale in one of the state capitals, we have many buyers competing with each other to submit a winning bid… and yet… when the practice is located in a regional or rural centre, the demand often dwindles… Why is this? There are many reasons that […]
How can your business do better in the face of a possible recession?
/by Paolo LencioniThere is no doubt that we are facing a global recession. The extent to which it will affect veterinary practices is unknown, but an astute business owner would be wise to at least give this some thought, and NOW is the right time to do this. Regardless of whether you are thinking about the value […]