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Appraising Property in Markets with High Vacancy and Slow AbsorptionHigh vacancy rates and slow absorption change the way a property’s market value must be analysed. A building may appear attractive on paper, yet produce weak…Applying the cost approach to special-use propertiesSpecial-use properties are built for a particular purpose rather than broad market appeal. A hospital, school, church, sporting club, theatre, power facility…Valuing Property With Underground Storage Tanks In AustraliaUnderground storage tanks can create a valuation problem that extends well beyond the physical condition of a site. A former service station, vehicle workshop,…Appraisers And FEMA Buyouts For Flood-Prone PropertiesFlood buyout programs remove repeatedly damaged homes from harm’s way by purchasing eligible properties, demolishing the structures and preserving the land as…Making the Most of an Appraisal Institute National ConferenceAn Appraisal Institute national conference can be a valuable professional investment for Australian valuers, property advisers and analysts who want to…Appraising Data Centers In Australia’s Changing Property MarketData centres are specialised real estate assets whose value depends on far more than land area, building quality and passing rent. Their appraisal requires an…How Supportive Housing Influences Nearby Property ValuesHomeless shelters and supportive housing can affect adjacent property values through a mixture of physical, economic and social factors. The outcome is rarely…Restaurant And Bar Valuation: FF&E And Going ConcernRestaurant and bar properties require a valuation approach that recognises two different sources of value: the land and improvements, and the operating…Appraising Waterfront Properties Along Sacramento’s RiversWaterfront homes and commercial sites along the Sacramento and American rivers require a valuation approach that goes well beyond measuring living area,…Appraising Properties Affected By CC&Rs In AustraliaCovenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs) can materially influence a property’s usefulness, marketability, and value. They may control building design,…