Western Australia’s independent property valuers, Christie Whyte Moore and Valuation Partners, have merged to form the State’s largest property valuation company.

Quantia Valuation Consultants will have over 80 employees in four offices located in West Perth, Bunbury, Mandurah and Dunsborough.

Managing Director, Mark Christie, said the companies’ decision to merge was in response to the needs of its major clients and shifting market trends.

“The property valuation market is always on the move and you have to stay ahead rather than keep up,” Mr Christie said.

“Our largest clients are the major banks and financiers and most lending institutions now prefer to work with larger and fewer valuation firms. It’s all about providing cost efficiencies and streamlined processes, particularly on mortgage security valuations,” he added.

“We provide one point of contact for valuations on all types of property anywhere in the State. Our merger gives Quantia a far greater capacity and bank of market intelligence,” Mr Christie said.

The 10 existing Directors will continue to work in the company and clients of both companies will have continuity of service and staff.

“It’s business as usual,” Mr Christie said.

Quantia also provides property depreciation schedules for taxation purposes through its wholly-owned Opteon Depreciation Schedules business.

Quantia is the Western Australian member of Opteon National Valuers and Property Advisers.