Journal
Understanding Split Ownership and Tenancy in Common ValuationsAn Australian property valuation starts with the interest being valued, not simply the address. The client may need a registered strata lot, an undivided share…The effect of electric vehicle charging stations on commercial property valuesElectric vehicle charging stations are becoming a familiar feature of shopping centres, business parks, hotels, service stations and mixed-use precincts. Their…Appraising property with active mineral exploration claimsAn active mineral exploration claim turns an ordinary parcel into a layered asset. Exploration rights, surface access, environmental obligations and the…Appraising properties with subsurface irrigation and drainage systemsAppraising a property with buried water infrastructure requires more than counting visible fixtures. Subsurface irrigation and drainage systems can shape…Appraisers in loan workouts and short salesWhen a mortgage payment becomes unsustainable, the lender may move from ordinary collection into a loan workout. Options can include forbearance, refinancing,…Appraising vineyards and wineries: property versus enterpriseAppraising vineyards and wineries requires a clear decision about whether the assignment concerns the real estate, an operating enterprise, or both. A sale of…New Shelters and Supportive Housing: Surrounding Property ValuesQuestions about the impact of new homeless shelters and supportive housing on surrounding property values often begin with fear rather than evidence. Owners…How to value properties with lease options and purchase agreementsAn Australian appraisal can change materially when the owner has promised future income, possession or a purchase. A lease option combines a present tenancy…Best practices for appraising properties in Opportunity ZonesOpportunity Zones are federally designated areas in the United States where tax incentives are intended to encourage investment and employment. Those…Appraising Failed Wells and Adjudicated Water RightsWater can shape the market value of rural-residential, agricultural and commercial property, yet a failed well and an unresolved water entitlement create…