# Tools & Data Sources — Domain Catalog

> Merged tool & data-source listings across all 22 components. Items are grouped by their parent component for context. See [README](README.md) for the full wiki, [digest](digest.md) for the 500-word overview.

### 01. Sales Comparison Approach (CMA)

| Name | Type | Link | Notes | [ref] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoreLogic / Cotality AVM (AU) | Commercial AVM | https://www.corelogic.com.au | 200M+ property attribute records; AI/ML hybrid hedonic + comparables model; used by Australian banks | [#5] |
| RP Data (CoreLogic AU) | Data platform | https://www.corelogic.com.au/our-data | Backend for most Australian bank valuations; API access to comparable sales history | [#5] |
| Hedonic OLS regression | Statistical method | — | Standard form: ln(price) = β₀ + β₁(land_size) + β₂(bedrooms) + ... + ε; OLS in semi-log format most common [ref: #7][ref: #8] |
| Repeat Sales Index (Case-Shiller / RBA variant) | Statistical method | https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/rdp/2006/pdf/rdp2006-03.pdf | Restricts to repeat transactions to control quality mix; lacks single-sale data; used for time adjustment derivation [ref: #8] |
| Hybrid Hedonic-RSI model | Statistical method | — | Combines hedonic and repeat-sales to capture both quality adjustment and property-specific price path | [#8] |

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### 02. Income Capitalisation & DCF

| Name | Type | Link | Notes | [ref] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARGUS Enterprise | CRE DCF software | altusgroup.com | Industry standard; institutional-grade DCF modelling | [#6] |
| ARGUS EstateMaster | Development / hold DCF | altusgroup.com | AU-specific; widely used by AU valuers and developers | [#6] |
| CoreCast | DCF automation platform | corecastre.com | Market data integration, automated sensitivity analysis | [#3] |
| Excel NPV() | Spreadsheet function | microsoft.com | Standard implementation for DCF calculation | [#2] |
| CBRE AU Cap Rate Outlook | Market data | cbre.com.au/insights | Quarterly AU cap rate benchmarks by sector | [#4] |
| KPMG Commercial Property Update | Market data | kpmg.com.au | Quarterly AU sector returns and cap rates | [#5] |
| API Valuation Protocols | Standards / guidance | api.org.au/standards | AU mandatory valuation standards | [#11] |
| RICS Red Book | Global standards | rics.org | IVS incorporation; DCF guidance standard | [#10] |

### 03. Cost Approach & Development Residual Appraisal

| Name | Type | Link | Notes | [ref] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feasly | Online feasibility calculator (AU) | feasly.com.au | RLV calculator with state-specific cost presets, GST margin scheme handling, bank-ready output | [ref: #27] |
| Excel (custom static models) | Spreadsheet | — | Most small-to-mid AU developers build custom static residual models; sensitivity via data tables | [ref: #28] |
| API Valuation Protocol (2025) | Standards document | api.org.au/knowledge-hub | IVS-aligned terminology and method selection guidance; mandatory reference for AU valuers | [ref: #3] |

### 04. Valuation Standards & Reporting (IVS, API, RICS, USPAP)

| Name | Type | Link | Notes | [ref] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IVS Online | Standards access platform | https://ivsc.org | IVSC members/sponsors: free access; others: subscription | [ref: #33] |
| API ANZVGP111 | AU guidance note PDF | https://www.api.org.au/standards/ | Valuation Procedures – Real Property, effective 1 Jan 2025 | [ref: #34] |
| RICS Red Book Global 2024 | Global valuation standard | https://www.rics.org/...red-book-global | Dec 2024 publication, effective 31 Jan 2025; incorporates IVS | [ref: #35] |
| USPAP 2024 | US appraisal standard | https://appraisalfoundation.org/pages/uspap | Open-ended; Standards 1–4 for real property; Advisory Opinion 41 for AI/AVM use | [ref: #36] |

### 05. Title & Legal DD (AU Torrens + Section 32)

| Name | Type | Link | Notes | [ref] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LANDATA (Land Victoria) | Title register | https://www.land.vic.gov.au/ | Official VIC Torrens register; title search, plan copies | [#10] |
| NSW Land Registry Services | Title register | https://www.nswlrs.com.au/ | Official NSW Torrens register; digitised from 1863 | [#10] |
| InfoTrack | Multi-state search platform | https://www.infotrack.com.au/ | Aggregates property, title, ASIC, court searches across AU | [search results] |
| triSearch | Multi-state search platform | https://www.trisearch.com.au/ | Competitor to InfoTrack; title, encumbrance, planning | [search results] |
| PEXA | Digital e-conveyancing | https://www.pexa.com.au/ | National settlement platform; mandatory in most states | [#13] |
| FIRB Online Portal | FIRB applications | https://firb.gov.au | Foreign investment approval applications and guidance notes | [#11] |
| ATO Foreign Investment Register | Registration | https://www.ato.gov.au | Post-settlement registration requirement for foreign buyers | [#11] |
| AustLII (Sale of Land Act 1962) | Legislation | https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/vic/consol_act/sola1962100/ | Primary legislation governing s.32 in Victoria | [#1, #2] |

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### 06. Zoning, Planning Overlays & Heritage

| Name | Type | Link | Notes | [ref] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VicPlan | Web map viewer | plan.vic.gov.au/vicplan | Official VIC zone & overlay viewer; data realigned weekly | [ref: #69] |
| Victorian Heritage Database (VHD) | Official register | vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au | All VHR places, HO-listed places, grading | [ref: #65] |
| NSW Planning Portal Spatial Viewer | Web map | planningportal.nsw.gov.au | LEP zones, heritage items (Schedule 5), DCPs | [ref: #62] |
| Queensland DAMS | GIS mapping | planning.qld.gov.au | Heritage register mapping, overlay data | [ref: #68] |
| Heritage NSW Portal | Permits & info | heritage.nsw.gov.au | State Heritage Register applications | [ref: #70] |
| VicSmart | Fast-track permit | planning.vic.gov.au | 10-day decisions for eligible minor works; excludes heritage-overlaid land for major works | [ref: #57] |
| Feasly FSR Calculator | Dev feasibility | feasly.com.au | FSR/GFA based financial modelling | [ref: #58] |
| SAPPA (SA) | Web map | sappa.sa.gov.au | South Australia: best integrated heritage+planning viewer; referenced as national benchmark | [ref: #57] |

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### 07. Physical Inspection, Building, Pest & Hazardous Materials

| Name | Type | Link | Notes | [ref] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS 4349.1-2007 | Australian Standard | Standards Australia (paid) | Pre-purchase residential building inspections; scope, accessible areas, defect classification | [ref: #73] |
| AS 4349.3-2010 | Australian Standard | Standards Australia (paid) | Timber pest inspections; scope, tools, report requirements | [ref: #84] |
| Cladding Safety Victoria | Government agency / portal | https://www.vic.gov.au/cladding-safety | Check building cladding risk classification; CSV program status | [ref: #78] |
| Residential Cladding Rectification Register | Government register | https://www.buyingfor.vic.gov.au/residential-cladding-rectification-register | Pre-qualified cladding rectification contractors | [ref: #85] |
| WorkSafe VIC Asbestos Portal | Regulatory tool | https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/properties-containing-asbestos-notification-and-plans | Asbestos notification and plan approval | [ref: #77] |
| Safe Work Australia Asbestos Register Guide | Guidance document | https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/doc/asbestos-registers-workplace | Model register template and guidance (WHS Reg. Chapter 8) | [ref: #81] |
| MCG Quantity Surveyors (Sinking Fund Forecasts) | Commercial QS service | https://www.mcgqs.com.au/sinking-funds/ | Strata capex forecast reports; 3–4 week delivery | [ref: #79] |
| Tyrrells Property Consultants | Commercial DD report provider | https://www.tyrrells.com/services/commercial-property-due-diligence-report/ | Full building + services condition assessments for non-residential property | [ref: #80] |

### 08. Environmental, Contamination & Climate Risk DD

| Name | Type | Link | Notes | [ref] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Unearthed | Web portal | https://www.environment.vic.gov.au/sustainability/victoria-unearthed | EAO, PSR, audit locations, groundwater maps; free public access | [ref: #87] |
| AFRIP | Web portal | https://www.ga.gov.au/scientific-topics/community-safety/data-and-products/afrip | 1,500+ flood studies; last updated 2018; standard first-pass tool | [ref: #103] |
| Coastal Risk Australia | Web map | https://coastalrisk.com.au | 5 m LiDAR inundation scenarios for 4 SLR projections; NGIS/CRCSI | [ref: #104] |
| XDI Climate Valuation | SaaS / API | https://xdi.systems | Address-level VaR; 7 hazards; TCFD-aligned reports | [ref: #99] |
| Munich Re RMP | Consulting / model | https://www.munichre.com/rmp | Actuarial insurance cost trajectory; portfolio-level climate risk | [ref: #101] |
| NABERS Portal | Web portal | https://www.nabers.gov.au | Issue, verify, and search NABERS ratings; BEEC certificates | [ref: #95] |
| NatHERS AccuRate / FirstRate5 | Software | https://www.nathers.gov.au | Residential 7-star thermal shell modelling tool | [ref: #98] |
| Landchecker | PropTech | https://landchecker.com.au | VIC overlays incl. EAO; flood zones by address; planning zones | [ref: #105] |
| Domain Risk Profiles | PropTech | https://australianpropertyupdate.com.au | Flood, bushfire, coastal erosion risk scores per property; 1–10 scale | [ref: #105] |
| Climate Council Risk Map | Web map | https://www.climatecouncil.org.au/resources/climate-risk-map | National climate risk by postcode; publicly accessible | [ref: #106] |

### 09. Financial DD: Rent Roll, Opex, NOI, Capex

| Name | Type | Link | Notes | [ref] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Re-Leased | Property management SaaS | https://www.re-leased.com | Aged arrears reports, budget vs. actual, income forecasts; strong AU market presence | [ref: #107] |
| MRI Software (AU) | Property management SaaS | https://www.mrisoftware.com/au | Industry standard for larger commercial portfolios; exports rent roll, lease expiry schedule, aging receivables | [ref: #116] |
| AppFolio / Yardi | Property management SaaS | (US-based platforms) | Export audit-ready rent roll, lease expiry, receivables reports used in AU transactions | [ref: #117] |
| SRO Land Tax Calculator | Government tool | https://www.sro.vic.gov.au | Victoria land tax estimation based on site value; official SRO calculator | [ref: #118] |
| WealthWorks Depreciation Guide | Educational resource | https://wealthworks.com.au/blog/property-depreciation-investment-guide-division-40-43-australia-2026 | Comprehensive AU Div 40/43 guide for 2026 | [ref: #113] |
| BMT Tax Depreciation | QS firm (AU) | https://www.bmtqs.com.au | Produces ATO-compliant Div 40/43 depreciation schedules for commercial property; also covers CGT interaction | [ref: #124] |
| Capital Claims (ACP QS) | QS firm (AU) | https://www.capitalclaims.com.au | Commercial depreciation schedules; one of Australia's major QS firms | [ref: #113] |
| AIQS | Professional body | https://www.aiqs.com.au | Sets professional standards and accredits quantity surveyors; benchmark source for capex cost rates | [ref: #123] |
| Feasly (AU) | QS / feasibility tool | https://www.feasly.com.au | Cost estimation guides for Australian property; AIQS-aligned | [ref: #123] |
| ContractSent | CapEx template | https://www.contractsent.com/capex-forecast-model-template/ | Downloadable 10-year capex forecast model template (generic) | [ref: #121] |

### 10. Commercial Lease Analysis

| Name | Type | Link | Notes | [ref] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VSBC Mediation Service | Dispute resolution | https://vsbc.vic.gov.au | Free/low-cost mediation for retail lease disputes under RLA 2003 (Vic); preferred over VCAT for cost | [#15] |
| ABS CPI (All Groups) | Data source | https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/economy/price-indexes-and-inflation/consumer-price-index-australia | Official quarterly CPI data for lease review calculations | [ref: #129] |
| Austlii (Retail Leases Act 2003) | Legislation | https://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/vic/consol_act/rla2003135/ | Full legislative text; check latest version | [ref: #142] |

### 11. Residential Sale-Purchase Agreement DD

| Name | Type | Link | Notes | [ref] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| REIV/LIV Contract of Sale (Sep 2025) | Standard form | https://www.liv.asn.au | Available from LIV bookshop; Sep 2025 edition | [ref: #145] |
| LPLC (LIV Liability Insurance) | Commentary / updates | https://lplc.com.au | Authoritative practitioner guide to VIC contract changes | [ref: #155] |
| REINSW REI Forms Live | Standard form | https://www.reinsw.com.au | Cloud-based NSW contract forms (member access) | [ref: #149] |
| QLS/REIQ New Contract (Aug 2025) | Standard form | https://www.reiq.com | New contract effective 1 August 2025 under Property Law Act 2023 | [ref: #148] |
| QLD Government Seller Disclosure | Regulator | https://www.qld.gov.au/law/housing-and-neighbours/buying-and-selling-a-property/seller-disclosure-scheme | Official Form 2 disclosure requirements | [ref: #18] |
| FIRB / ATO Foreign Investment | Regulator | https://foreigninvestment.gov.au | Guidance notes on residential foreign investment; updated re 2025 ban | [ref: #151] |
| CLIC Hong Kong | Legal information | https://www.clic.org.hk/en/topics/saleAndPurchaseOfProperty | Comprehensive public guide to HK property transactions | [ref: #152] |
| EAA HK Monograph: Conveyancing | Industry guide | https://www.eaa.org.hk | Estate Agents Authority conveyancing monograph including PASP | [ref: #154] |
| SRPA (First-hand Sales Authority) | Regulator | https://www.srpa.gov.hk | FAQ and oversight of first-hand residential sales; Cap. 621 enforcement | [ref: #16] |
| HK IRD Stamp Duty | Regulator | https://www.ird.gov.hk/eng/faq/avd.htm | Official AVD rate tables; SSD/BSD FAQ | [ref: #14] |
| DLA Piper REALWORLD (HK) | Practitioner summary | https://www.dlapiperrealworld.com | Transaction steps, costs, warranties for HK residential | [ref: #15] |
| Allens (AU Nomination Duty) | Commentary | https://www.allens.com.au | Stamp duty pitfalls of nominee clauses | [ref: #17] |

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### 12. Commercial SPA & Asset/Share Transaction DD

| Name | Type | Link | Notes | [ref] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker McKenzie Global Private M&A Guide | Reference guide | https://resourcehub.bakermckenzie.com/en/resources/global-private-ma-guide-limited/asia-pacific/australia | AU and HK chapters: warranties, CP, indemnities | [ref: #162][ref: #165] |
| Clayton Utz AU M&A Tax Roadmap | Legal toolkit | https://www.claytonutz.com/toolkits/australian-m-a-the-offshore-investors-tax-roadmap/ | Asset vs share deal, cost-base step-up | [ref: #158] |
| Hall & Wilcox W&I Insurance Guide | Firm guide | https://hallandwilcox.com.au/thinking/wi-insurance-a-practical-guide-to-the-australian-ma-market/ | Australian W&I market deep-dive | [ref: #171] |
| EY Locked Box vs Completion Accounts | Advisory guide | https://www.ey.com/en_au/insights/law/locked-box-vs-completion-accounts | AU market comparison | [ref: #169] |
| Landers & Rogers (Locked Box) | Legal guide | https://www.landers.com.au/legal-insights-news/M&A-purchase-price-adjustment-mechanisms-completion-accounts-vs-locked-box | Mechanics in detail | [ref: #170] |
| Hamilton Locke (MAC Clauses) | Legal article | https://hamiltonlocke.com.au/material-adverse-change-clauses/ | AU MAC clause analysis | [ref: #173] |
| IRD HK Stamp Duty | Regulator | https://www.ird.gov.hk/eng/tax/sdu.htm | Official HK stamp duty rates | [ref: #176] |
| ACCC Mergers | Regulator | https://www.accc.gov.au/business/mergers-and-acquisitions | New mandatory merger regime Jan 2026 | [ref: #174] |
| Marsh W&I Insurance AU | Insurer | https://www.marsh.com/au/services/private-equity-mergers-acquisitions/products/warranty-and-indemnity-insurance.html | Market broker, indicative premium info | [ref: #171] |
| Goodwin Law Asia W&I Developments | Legal article | https://www.goodwinlaw.com/en/insights/publications/2024/03/insights-privateequity-practices-developments-in-wi-insurance-in-asia | HK/Asia W&I market trends 2024 | [ref: #172] |

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### 13. Residential Rental DD & Lease Negotiation (AU + HK)

| Name | Type | Link | Notes | [ref] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TICA | Tenancy screening database | tica.com.au | Australia's largest; 25+ years; agents access member portal | [ref: #185] |
| RTA Web Services (QLD) | Bond lodgement / disputes | rta.qld.gov.au | Online bond lodge, transfer, refund | [ref: #178] |
| Rental Bonds Online (NSW) | Bond lodgement | fairtrading.nsw.gov.au | NSW government bond holding | [ref: #180] |
| NSW Fair Trading | NSW regulator | fairtrading.nsw.gov.au | 13 32 20 | [ref: #179] |
| Consumer Affairs Victoria | Vic regulator | consumer.vic.gov.au | Min. standards guidance | [ref: #181] |
| Tenants Union of NSW | Tenant advocacy | tenantsunion.org.au | Free legal advice, Tenants Advice services | [ref: #179] |
| Rent Check (NSW) | Median rent comparison | fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/rentcheck | Postcode-level median rent data | [ref: #179] |
| RTA Queensland | QLD regulator | rta.qld.gov.au | 1300 366 311 | [ref: #178] |

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### 14. Commercial & Retail Rental DD & Lease Negotiation

| Name | Type | Link | Notes | [ref] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victorian Small Business Commission (VSBC) | Regulator | https://www.vsbc.vic.gov.au | Rent dispute resolution, lease mediation, 5-yr waiver certificates | [ref: #141] |
| AustLII — Retail Leases Act 2003 (Vic) | Legislation | https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/vic/consol_act/rla2003135/ | Full consolidated act text with section links | [ref: #197] |
| Clayton Utz Retail Leases Comparative Analysis | Legal Guide | https://www.claytonutz.com/toolkits/retail-leases-comparative-analysis | AU state-by-state retail lease comparison table | [ref: #142] |
| Properties & Pathways Net Effective Rent Calculator | Calculator | https://www.propertiesandpathways.com.au/net-effective-rent-calculator | Free online face→effective rent converter | [ref: #191] |
| HK Rating and Valuation Department | Regulator (HK) | https://www.rvd.gov.hk/en/faqs/tenancy_matters.html | Rates/Government Rent queries and rateable value data | [ref: #198] |
| HK Land Registry | Regulator (HK) | https://www.landreg.gov.hk | Lease registration, search, title verification | [ref: #189] |
| Conventus Law — HK Leasing Overview | Legal Guide | https://conventuslaw.com/report/overview-of-hong-kong-leasing-law-and-practice/ | Comprehensive practitioner overview of HK commercial lease law | [ref: #188] |
| DLA Piper Real World — HK Leases | Legal Guide | https://www.dlapiperrealworld.com/law/index.html?c=HK&t=commercial-leases | DLA Piper's structured HK lease law summary | [ref: #189] |
| Cushman & Wakefield HK MarketBeat | Market Data | https://www.cushmanwakefield.com/en/greater-china/insights/marketbeats/hong-kong-marketbeat | Quarterly HK retail rental benchmarks | [ref: #194] |
| CBRE HK Commercial Market Report | Market Data | https://www.cbre.com.hk | H1 2025 commercial real estate market review | [ref: #196] |

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### 15. Buyer-Side Negotiation Tactics & Strategy

| Name | Type | Link | Notes | [ref] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| REBAA Member Search | Directory | https://rebaa.com.au/buyers-agents/ | Find accredited AU buyer's agents | [ref: #211] |
| EAA Licence Check | Regulator portal | https://www.eaa.org.hk | Verify HK estate agent licences | [ref: #210] |
| ACCC Real Estate | Consumer protection | https://www.accc.gov.au/consumers/specific-products-and-activities/real-estate | Report dummy bidding, auction misconduct | [ref: #200] |
| CLIC HK | Legal reference | https://www.clic.org.hk | HK sale/purchase procedure, confirmor info | [ref: #205] |
| IRD HK | Stamp duty calculator | https://www.ird.gov.hk | HK stamp duty rates post-Feb 2024 | [ref: #201] |
| PON Harvard | Education | https://www.pon.harvard.edu | BATNA methodology, negotiation research | [ref: #202] |

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### 16. Seller-Side Negotiation Tactics & Strategy

| Name | Type | Link | Notes | [ref] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Affairs Victoria — Auction Rules | Government guide | https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/housing/buying-and-selling-property/selling-property/selling-property-by-auction | Official seller checklist, reserve/vendor bid rules | [ref: #224] |
| Sale of Land Act 1962 (Vic), s.41 | Legislation | https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/vic/consol_act/sola1962100/s41.html | Vendor bid statutory rules | [ref: #224] |
| REIQ — Multiple Offer Scenarios | Peak body guidance | https://www.reiq.com/articles/property-sales/what-you-need-to-know-about-multiple-offer-scenarios | QLD framework, applicable nationally | [ref: #225] |
| Estate Agents Ordinance (Cap 511 HK) | HK legislation | https://www.elegislation.gov.hk/hk/cap511 | EAA regulatory framework for HK agents | [ref: #228] |
| EAA "Be Smart" Commission FAQ | HK regulator | http://smart.eaa.org.hk/faqs/about-commission/ | Commission norms and exclusive agency rules | [ref: #228] |
| UNSW Newsroom — Hidden Cost of Failed Auctions | Academic research | https://www.unsw.edu.au/newsroom/news/2026/05/what-is-the-hidden-cost-of-a-failed-property-auction | Quantified auction failure penalty data | [ref: #223] |
| CLIC HK — Sale and Purchase of Property | HK legal centre | https://www.clic.org.hk/en/topics/saleAndPurchaseOfProperty/all | Confirmor sales, deposit, seller remedies | [ref: #220] |
| IRD HK — FAQ on Special Stamp Duty (SSD) | HK tax authority | https://www.ird.gov.hk/eng/faq/ssd.htm | SSD on confirmor/re-sale; liability | [ref: #229] |
| NoAgentProperty — AU Commission Guide 2025 | Industry guide | https://www.noagentproperty.com.au/news/selling-privately/real-estate-agent-commissions-in-australia-2025/ | State-by-state commission breakdown | [ref: #230] |
| SCMP — Selling by Tender in HK | Media / analysis | https://www.scmp.com/specialreports/property/topics/weekend-property/article/2025999/why-selling-property-tender-hong | HK tender mechanics and seller advantages | [ref: #231] |

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### 17. Seller-Side Disposal: Marketing, Method-of-Sale, Disclosure

| Name | Type | Link | Notes | [ref] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| realestate.com.au (REA) | Portal | https://www.realestate.com.au | Dominant AU residential portal; tiers Standard→Luxe | #6 |
| Domain | Portal | https://www.domain.com.au | Second-largest AU portal; strong in VIC/NSW | #6 |
| Centaline Property | HK Agency/Data | https://hk.centanet.com | HK's largest agency; Centadata for transaction records | #16 |
| Midland Realty | HK Agency | https://www.midland.com.hk | Second-largest HK agency | #12 |
| CampaignAgent / VPAPay | VPA Finance | https://vpapay.com.au | AUD VPA finance; up to $40K per campaign | #6 |
| ATO CGT Property Tool | Calculator | https://www.ato.gov.au/calculators-and-tools/capital-gains-tax-property-exemption-tool | ATO's official CGT exemption calculator | #14 |
| REIQ Realworks | Forms | https://www.reiq.com | QLD Form 6/6A, disclosure statement templates | #4 |
| Estate Agents Authority (EAA) HK | Regulator | https://www.eaa.org.hk | EAO Forms 3/4/5/6; codes of practice | #13 |
| Sales of First-hand Residential Properties Authority (SRPA) | Regulator | https://www.srpa.gov.hk | HK first-hand sales ordinance compliance | #5 |
| OpenAgent | Comparison tool | https://www.openagent.com.au | Agent comparison + VPA cost guide | #10 |

### 18. AU Tax & Transaction Costs (state-by-state)

| Name | Type | Link | Notes | [ref] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATO FIRB Fee Tables | Official govt tool | https://www.ato.gov.au/individuals-and-families/investments-and-assets/foreign-resident-investments/foreign-investment-in-australia/fees-for-foreign-residential-investors | Updated 13 May 2026; definitive fee schedule | [ref: #249] |
| SRO Victoria (land transfer duty, FPAD, VRLT, WGT) | Official govt | https://www.sro.vic.gov.au | All Vic state taxes; calculators available | [ref: #250][ref: #253][ref: #254] |
| Revenue NSW | Official govt | https://www.revenue.nsw.gov.au | NSW land tax, transfer duty, surcharges | [ref: #252] |
| QRO (Queensland Revenue Office) | Official govt | https://qro.qld.gov.au | QLD AFAD, land tax, BTR concessions | [ref: #257] |
| Foreign Investment Review Board | Official govt | https://foreigninvestment.gov.au | FIRB guidance notes (PDF); Guidance Note 10 = fees | [ref: #249] |
| AusTax.tools Land Tax Guide | Aggregator | https://austax.tools/land-tax-guide-australia/ | Comprehensive state-by-state comparison; updated 2025-26 | [ref: #251] |
| Wisebuy Home Loans Stamp Duty Guide | Aggregator | https://wisebuygroup.com.au/state-by-state-transfer-duty-rates-for-2025/ | State-by-state rate tables; updated Jan 2026 | [ref: #256] |

### 19. Data Sources, Portals & Practitioner Tools (AU)

| Name | Type | Link | Notes | [ref] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RP Data (Cotality) | Commercial SaaS | https://www.cotality.com/software-solutions/rp-data | $179–$320/mo AUD; 10M+ records | [#1] |
| PropTrack | B2B API/portal | https://www.accc.gov.au/system/files/PropTrack.pdf | REA Group; AVM + market data | [#2] |
| NSW Valuer General Portal | Government portal | https://valuation.property.nsw.gov.au/ | Free land value search; paid certificates | [#3] |
| QLD Property Sales / QVAS | Government data | https://www.qld.gov.au/environment/land/title/valuation/property-sales | Broker-mediated; per-record fee | [#4] |
| VicPlan | Government portal | https://mapshare.vic.gov.au/vicplan/ | Free; weekly zone/overlay update | [#5] |
| NSW Planning Portal | Government portal | https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/spatialviewer/ | Free; Geoscape-integrated | [#6] |
| ARGUS Enterprise | Commercial software | https://www.altusgroup.com/solutions/argus-enterprise/ | Enterprise pricing; DCF + cap | [#7] |
| MRI Software (incl. Cougar) | Commercial SaaS | https://www.mrisoftware.com/au/ | Property mgmt + investment analytics | [#8] |
| EPA Vic Priority Sites Register | Government register | https://www.epa.vic.gov.au/public-registers | Free; daily update | [#9] |
| BAL Toolbox | Open toolbox | https://geoscienceaustralia.github.io/BAL/ | ArcGIS 10.2; Geoscience Australia v2.1 | [#10] |
| ABS Total Value of Dwellings | Government stats | https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/economy/price-indexes-and-inflation/total-value-dwellings/latest-release | Quarterly; free | [#11] |
| RBA Statistical Tables | Government stats | https://www.rba.gov.au/statistics/tables/ | Monthly/quarterly; free | [#12] |