Our Team

Steven began his valuation career in 1972 with the Valuer‑General's Office, undertaking valuations across Victoria for a wide range of purposes and property types.

In 1979, he became the sole valuer for the North Gippsland Valuation Group, where he was responsible for valuations within the Shires of Maffra and Rosedale, as well as the City of Sale.

In 1994, Steven became the principal and owner of Central Gippsland Valuations (now Herron Todd White). Over this period, he completed valuations for an extensive variety of purposes, including mortgage security, compensation and acquisition matters, insurance assessments, financial reporting and family law settlements. His work spanned residential, commercial, industrial, rural and specialist properties. His commitment to professional excellence was recognised in 2006 when he became an Associate Member of the Australian Property Institute.

In 2010, Steven co‑founded Gippsland Property Valuations with fellow director Jonathan Barnett. With decades of experience and an in‑depth understanding of the Gippsland property market, Steven continues to provide clients with reliable, informed and highly experienced valuation advice.

Jonathan has been a dedicated property valuer since 2004 and is fully qualified to assess all classes of property throughout Victoria.

His career began in 2002 when he commenced a Bachelor of Business (Property) at RMIT University in Melbourne. While completing his studies, Jonathan gained hands‑on experience with a valuation firm, supporting senior valuers across the Sale, Maffra, Traralgon, Morwell, Moe and Churchill regions. This early exposure to a diverse range of property types laid the foundation for his broad expertise.

After graduating in December 2005, Jonathan joined Central Gippsland Valuations (now Herron Todd White), where he undertook valuations for mortgage security, financial reporting, statutory rating and insurance replacement purposes. His commitment to professional excellence was recognised in 2006 when he became an Associate Member of the Australian Property Institute.

In 2010, Jonathan co‑founded Gippsland Property Valuations with fellow director Steven Bailey. Since then, he has completed valuations for government agencies, financial institutions and private clients, covering residential, commercial, industrial and rural assets. His deep understanding of the Gippsland property market ensures clients receive informed, reliable and practical advice.

Daniel commenced his valuation career in 2010 when he began a cadetship with CJA Lee Property. During this time, he gained valuable experience assisting senior valuers across a broad range of valuation disciplines, including compensation and acquisition, government advisory work and mortgage valuations. While working in this role, he also completed his Bachelor of Property & Real Estate (Management) at Deakin University, graduating with distinction in 2012. He became a Provisional Member of the Australian Property Institute in 2013.

In 2013, Daniel joined Gippsland Property Valuations (GPV) as a Valuer. Since then, he has worked extensively throughout the wider Gippsland region, with a particular focus on the Wellington Shire and Latrobe City. His work spans residential, commercial, retail and rural valuations, undertaken on behalf of government departments, private clients, financial institutions and not‑for‑profit organisations.

Daniel provides valuation advice for a wide range of purposes, including asset acquisition and disposal, family law matters, compensation and acquisition, insurance replacement, financial reporting and statutory rating.

In 2021, Daniel was appointed a Director of GPV. Fully qualified to value all classes of property within Victoria, he continues to build a reputation for his professionalism, technical expertise and detailed understanding of the Gippsland property market.

Abby commenced her career with PH Crane & Associates in Bairnsdale, gaining broad experience across residential, commercial, rural and specialist valuations throughout the Gippsland region. She has been a Certified Practising Valuer since 2005 with experience across all property classes in Victoria. Her early work included compensation and acquisition valuations, government advisory services and mortgage valuations. She holds a Bachelor of Business (Property) from RMIT University, graduating with distinction in 2005, and became an Associate of the Australian Property Institute in 2006.

In 2007 Abby broadened her professional experience internationally, joining Colliers CRE in London as a Valuer/Surveyor within the residential development team. Her work focused on mortgage valuations for a range of low‑ and high‑density development sites, including mixed‑use projects.

Returning to Gippsland in 2010, Abby joined CJA Lee Property (formerly PH Crane & Associates), where she further developed her expertise through extensive involvement in rating valuations.

In 2017 she moved to Gippsland Property Valuations in Sale, undertaking valuations across Bairnsdale, Paynesville, Lakes Entrance and Orbost for both government and private sector clients. She has played a key role in rating valuations for Latrobe City, Wellington Shire and East Gippsland Shire.

Abby's depth of regional knowledge, technical expertise and commitment to accuracy make her a trusted choice for clients seeking clear, reliable and professionally grounded valuation advice.

Michael began his career in real estate in 1994 with Alex Scott & Staff Pty Ltd before commencing his valuation career in the early 2000s as a cadet valuer with Westlink Consulting. He holds a Bachelor of Business (Property) from RMIT University, graduating with distinction in 2007, and became an Associate of the Australian Property Institute in 2008.

Michael went on to spend a decade with CJA Lee Property, where he gained extensive experience across a broad range of property classes and valuation purposes. His commitment to professional development led to his appointment in 2016 as President of the Gippsland Valuers Discussion Group, a role in which he continues to advocate for ongoing learning and industry engagement.

In 2017 Michael joined the National Australia Bank, managing valuations and agribusiness clients throughout West Gippsland. In 2022 he commenced his current role as a Senior Valuer with Gippsland Property Valuations.

Michael's depth of experience, strong analytical skills and long‑standing regional knowledge make him a dependable choice for clients seeking thorough, accurate and well‑supported valuation advice.

Joshua has been a Certified Practising Valuer since 2003 and was a founding director of Westernport Property Group, established in 2003 (based in the Bass Coast and South Gippsland region). This role provided extensive exposure to a wide range of property types and valuation purposes, building a strong foundation of regional knowledge and practical expertise. The breadth of work undertaken during this period would later enable a seamless transition into the statutory valuation field.

He holds a Bachelor of Business (Property) from RMIT University, graduating in 2003, and became a Fellow of the Australian Property Institute in 2004.

In 2014, Joshua was appointed Senior Valuer at South Gippsland Shire Council. During his tenure, he successfully delivered five revaluations in accordance with Valuation Best Practice standards. He was responsible for all supplementary valuations, enquiries, objections and VCAT appeals, ensuring each revaluation was completed accurately and on time.

Joshua's experience spans residential, rural, commercial and industrial property, across both the private and public sectors with specialist capability in family law, compensation, litigation and retrospective valuations. He is recognised for his professionalism, leadership and commitment to delivering accurate, reliable and well‑reasoned valuation advice throughout West and South Gippsland.

His depth of knowledge, analytical approach and long‑standing regional experience make him a trusted advisor for clients seeking clear, defensible and professionally grounded valuation outcomes.

Gabrielle completed a Certificate III in Business Administration (Legal) in 2006 and a Diploma in Financial Services (Conveyancing) in 2011. She worked as a senior conveyancer until 2016, gaining strong practical experience in property transactions and client advisory work.

In 2016 she joined Wellington Shire Council as a Rates & Property Officer, where she maintained the organisation's corporate property records and facilitated supplementary valuations. This role provided her with a comprehensive understanding of property from both private and Local Government perspectives.

Gabrielle joined Gippsland Property Valuations in 2020 and commenced formal valuation studies to advance her career. Working across multiple municipal areas, she has developed broad experience in a wide range of valuation tasks and property types. In 2025 she achieved her Certified Practising Valuer designation with the Australian Property Institute.

Gabrielle's combined background in conveyancing, Local Government property administration and valuation practice gives her a well‑rounded, detail‑driven approach, making her a reliable choice for clients seeking accurate, thorough and professionally supported valuation advice.