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How to appraise properties with existing ADUsAn accessory dwelling unit (ADU) can be called a granny flat, secondary dwelling, rear studio, garden cottage, converted garage or laneway house in Australia.…Valuing Commercial Property Subject To A Long-Term Ground LeaseCommercial property held under a long-term ground lease requires a different valuation mindset from a freehold asset. The occupier may control the buildings…Property appraisals and radon mitigation systems: a practical guideAppraisers across Australia are increasingly fielding questions about subsurface vapour, sub-slab depressurisation, and the tangle of pipes that sometimes…The Appraiser's Role in Divorce: Valuing Marital PropertyWhen marriages break down, real estate often sits at the centre of the financial settlement. The family home, investment units, holiday shacks, and rural…Raw Land with Development Potential: A Highest and Best Use AnalysisRaw land sitting on the edge of a growing Australian town looks deceptively simple from the kerbside. A paddock near the M1 at Worongary, a former grazing…Valuing conservation easements and habitat mitigation bank propertiesConservation easements and habitat mitigation banks have reshaped how rural and fringe properties are valued across many markets, including Australia. When a…Airport Runway Expansion, Noise and Property ValuesAirport runway projects can reshape a property market long before aircraft begin using a new strip of pavement. Changes to flight paths, operating hours and…Industrial Property Appraisals Involving Rail Spurs and Loading DocksValuing industrial real estate requires more than simple price-per-square-metre calculations, particularly when the asset includes rail spur access or a…Appraising senior living and assisted care facilitiesThe valuation of properties that house older Australians requires a distinct blend of real estate analytics, healthcare economics, and regulatory fluency.…Appraising Properties Affected by Flood Zones and FEMA Map ChangesFlood exposure can change a property’s value, marketability, financing options and insurance costs in a matter of months. A revised FEMA flood map may place…