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101 Main Street
Merewether NSW 2291

ClientJohn Smith
Instructing PartyClaymore Advisory for, Echidna Capital Pty Ltd as Trustee for the Echidna Mortgage Trust
Assessment Purpose First mortgage security
Date of InstructionThursday, 12th July 2018
Our Reference987654321
Your Reference123456789

Overview

Market Value As Is


Market Value
With Vacant Possession
$1,000,000


Estimated Insurance Value
Insurance should be arranged
by the Body Corporate

Interest Valued

Fee simple with vacant possession.

Date of Inspection

19 February 2018

Date of Valuation

20 February 2018

Currency of Valuation

90 days from the date of valuation, or such earlier date if you become aware of any factors that have any effect on the valuation.

We confirm that the valuer does not have any pecuniary interest that would conflict with the proper valuation of the property.

Signatories


Andrew Ballard AAPI CPV
Regional Director
API No: 12345 WA Lic No: 67890
Inspecting Valuer


Claire Robinson AAPI CPV
Associate Director
API No: 98765 WA Lic No: 43210
Counter Signatory

Mortgage Considerations

Conditions Precedent to Issue of Mortgage Funds

No

Suitability as Security

Whilst the suitability of the property as security is the commercial prerogative of the lender, the subject property is considered to be suitable security for first mortgage security purposes, subject to the comments within this report.

Property Details

Address

1 Farm Street Merewether NSW 2291

Location

The Malaga industrial area is situated on the eastern side of Alexander Drive bound by Reid Highway to the south, Illawarra Crescent to the north, Weir Road to the east, north of Marshall Road, and the proposed Tonkin Highway extensions to the east, south of Marshall Road. The Malaga industrial area predominantly services the northern and north eastern corridors of the Perth metropolitan area.

More specifically, the subject property is located west of Cogla Street, east of Malaga Drive, south of Mulgul Road and north of Victoria Road.

Title Reference

Lot 9 Strata, Plan 34659, Volume 2139, Folio 846

Tenure Type

Freehold

Registered Proprietor

Trenclemente Nominees Pty Ltd

Unit Entitlement

The property has a unit entitlement of 12 out of 100 in the Strata Plan, which is a 12 % share in the common property.

Current Planning

General Industrial - City of Swan

Planning Scheme

Town Planning Scheme No.3

Regional Planning

Industrial - Metropolitan Region Scheme

Existing Use

Office Warehouse

Existing use conforms

Services

Electricity, town water, sewerage, gas, and telephone services are connected.

Risk Overview

Cashflow Certainty

Are there significant concerns with the ability of the property to sustain the market net income over the next three years?

No

Lettability if Vacant

If vacant or owner occupied does the valuer reasonably believe the property may not be lettable within a six month period at the adopted market rent?

No

Saleability

Are there any attributes of the property which would significantly impact on its ability to be saleable at the assessed value level within a six month marketing period?

No

Market Volatility

Is the market for this asset likely to have an abnormally high degree of volatility?

No

Market Metrics

Current

HIGH
LOW
STEADY
LOW

Forecast
(12 Months)

HIGH
STEADY
STEADY
LOW

Total Stock (sqm)

Total Vacancy

Purchase Demand

Supply Additions (sqm)

Property Profile & Risk

Market

Marketability

Reasonable — given non-specific improvements however somewhat offset by the lack of office component.

Market Activity

Experiencing low sales volumes and limited activity.

Recent Market Direction

Softening

Market Volatility

The market for similar properties in this location in the past has generally demonstrated moderate market volatility.

Selling Period

Estimated 3-6 months, assuming proper marketing and a realistic asking price. The estimated selling period is typical for this type of property in this location.

Likely Buyer Profile

Owner occupier

Last Known Sale

$253,000 ($230,000 on an assumed GST exclusive basis) on 14 June 2005

Prior Sale Comment

The GST status of this sale is unknown

Current Contract Price

$400,000 (GST Status yet to be confirmed by vendor) on 29 January 2018.

In assessing the Market Value, we are aware that the property is currently under contract for $400,000 dated 29 January 2018.

Having sighted a copy of the contract we advise no detrimental conditions or restrictions are contained within the contract which would adversely impact on the assessed Market Value. Based on the most recent comparable sales evidence, the current contract price of $400,000 is considered to be in in line with market. 1

Asset

Highest & Best Use

The highest and best use for the property is considered to be

Functionality

The property is functional for the existing use.

Specialisation

Non-specialised asset

Capital Expenditure

During our inspection we did not note any items requiring immediate capital expenditure, other than items which would normally be undertaken as part of an ongoing regular maintenance program..

Acquisition/Resumption

Nil noted

Encumbrance Comment

Nil noted

Occupancy/Cashflow

Occupancy Status

The property is currently owner occupied, and in accordance with Valuation Standards our valuation for mortgage security purposes has been assessed on a vacant possession basis.

Leasing Demand

Leasing demand for properties similar to the subject is currently softening.

Letting Period

4-6 months (with incentives typically required).

Foreseeable Factors Likely to Impact on Value 3-5 yrs

Currently foreseeable factors which may impact specifically on the future value of the subject property include; Foreseeable increased supply of similar style property; Possible upward pressure on yields which (all other factors held constant) would have an adverse impact on value; Expected improvement in local economic conditions

Asset Management

Asset Complexity

The property is a standard asset class.

SWOT Analysis


Strengths

  • Proximity to major arterial roads including Reid Highway and Alexander Drive
  • Provision of on-site car parking
  • Located within an established industrial locality
  • Subject development has good exposure to vehicular passing traffic
  • Non-specific improvements well suited to a variety of industrial uses


Weaknesses

  • Internal unit within the development and
  • Current soft economic conditionsand property market


Opportunities

  • Rental income derivable through leasing the premises
  • Provision of office accommodation
  • Improvement in current economic conditions and/or property market/li>


Threats

  • Development of competing premises leading to potentially extended clearance rates and competitive pricing conditions
  • Downturn in the property market and/or economic climate
  • Economic factors including interest rates
  • Inherent property risks (including insurable and un-insurable risks)

Assumptions & Recommendations

Verifiable Assumptions
  • The instructions and information supplied contain a full disclosure of all information that is relevant
  • All values expressed within this report are exclusive of GST unless otherwise noted.
  • The Valuation is prepared based on the Assumptions Conditions and Limitations appended to the end of this Report.
  • We have not sighted the Strata Company minutes or any bylaws/management statements. Our valuation assumes no onerous conditions special levies or major short term capital work items have been raised. Should there be any special levies raised or onerous conditions in by laws we recommend the matter be referred back to our company for further comment as to the likely impact if any on the market value.
Assumptions Requiring Further Consultancy
  • The GST status of the sale is yet to be decided upon by the parties. Our assessment is on a GST exclusive basis. The GST Annexure should be obtained.
Recommended Documents to Sight
  • Contract of Sale (Signed and Dated)
  • GST Annexure

Key Valuation Outputs

Market Value Rate

$1,493/sqm lettable area

Excluding Buildings

$950/ha

Grazing

$850/ha

Irrigation

$1,200/ha

Improvements

Improvements

Main Building Type

Strata warehouse unit occupying an internal position within a ten (10) unit development

Style

Single Storey, conventional

Accommodation

Clear span warehouse, kitchenette and two (2) unisex ablutions. Two (2) manual roller doors (being 3.7 metres wide x 4.4 metres high to the front and 3.7 metres wide x 3 metres to the rear). Truss Height: 5.3 metres minimum - 5.8 metres maximum.

Other Improvements

The property provides a secured concrete open yard to the rear (60sqm). Common property in the development includes: bituminised access areas and standard landscaping.

Construction Year

Circa 1998

Building Services

Lighting

Suspended metal halide high bay lamps

Air Conditioning

Standard Air Conditioning

Electrical

Three Phase Power

Fire Services

Standard Fire Services

Security Systems

Nil Noted

Construction

Walls

Concrete Tilt Panel

Floor

Concrete

Windows

Aluminum

Roof

Metal Deck

Ceilings

Plaster Board

Condition

Internal Condition

Good

External Condition

Good

Repairs & Maintenance

Nil

Pest Infestation

Nil

Gross Floor Area (sqm)

268 sqm

Environmental Issues

Environmental Hazards

Online database searches with the Department of Fire & Emergency Service Bushfire Prone database do not suggest that the subject property is within a Bushfire Prone area.

Site Contamination

Based on our site observations, current and past uses along with surrounding uses, contamination of the site is considered unlikely.

Contaminated Sites

A search of this database revealed the subject property is currently not listed a contaminated site.

Environmental Audit

We have not been provided with an environmental audit, nor are we aware of the property being affected by soil contamination. We have not investigated the site beneath the surface or undertaken vegetation or soil sampling.

Market Evidence

Address
Sale Price
Sale Date
Site Area
Lettable Area
$/sqm Lettable
Lot 1, 10 Matchett Drive, East Bendigo
$390,000
Oct 2017
743 sqm
265 sqm
$1,472
A colour bond and tilt panel warehouse built circa 2018. Includes small kitchen and amenities.
Overall considered inferior to the subject.
104 Roanoak Court, East Bendigo
$560,000
Dec 2017
480 sqm
265 sqm
$1,060
A colour bond and tilt panel warehouse built circa 2018. Includes small kitchen and amenities.
Overall considered inferior to the subject.
21 Wellsford Drive, East Bendigo
$890,000
Apr 2016
1,000 sqm
265 sqm
$1,262
A colour bond and tilt panel warehouse built circa 2018. Includes small kitchen and amenities.
Overall considered inferior to the subject.
Your Property (Valuation)
$425,000
Jul 2018
903 sqm
350 sqm
$1,214

Valuation Methodology & Conclusions

Adopted Valuation Approach — Market Approach

Direct Comparison Method

This valuation method is the most frequently used method and involves comparison of the property to be valued with sales of similar properties. Comparisons can be made in many forms including straight comparison, or analysis on a rate per area basis (such as rate psm, or rate per ha of land).

Direct Comparison Valuation Method
(Rate psqm Lettable Area)
Lettable Area
$/sqm Lettable
Market Value
268 sqm
@ $1,450/sqm
$388,600
268 sqm
@ $1,500/sqm
$402,00
268 sqm
@ $1,550/sqm
$415,000
Indicates Total Market Value
$400,000
Rounding $25,000

Valuation Reconciliation & Conclusion

Having regard to the above calculations, and after taking into account both the positive and negative attributes of the property, from an objective and unbiased, yet balanced point of view, we are of the opinion that the Market Value of the property is $400,000.

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