Journal
Appraising Land with Active Mining Claims and Reclamation BondsFew property types test an appraiser's technical range like a parcel encumbered by an active mining claim and a posted reclamation bond. The fee interest is…How new airport hubs and cargo operations reshape local property valuesAustralia's aviation map is being redrawn. The opening of Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport, the parallel runway project at Brisbane,…Appraising property with utility easements and transmission corridorsWhen a high-voltage line crosses a paddock or a pipeline runs beneath a suburban block, the property underneath changes shape in the market's eyes. Public…Valuing Homes with Limited Parking in Dense Urban AreasHow to Value Properties with Insufficient Parking in High-Density Urban Zones requires more than applying a standard deduction to the sales comparison grid.…The Appraiser’s Role In Subdivision Phasing And Lot ValuationSubdivision projects turn a broad parcel of land into a sequence of planning, infrastructure and sales decisions. For developers, the appraiser’s work extends…Solar Farm Leases, Long-Term Income and Land Residual ValueSolar farm development is changing the way rural and peri-urban land is valued across Australia. A property may still be used for grazing, cropping or habitat…How New Parks Shape Urban Property ValuesA new public park can change the character of a neighbourhood long before its trees mature. It may provide recreation, shade, walking routes and social space,…Best Practices for Valuing Properties Under Demolition or DeconstructionA property with an active demolition or deconstruction project cannot be assessed as an ordinary vacant site or as an intact improvement. Its physical…Valuing Petrol Stations When Environmental Risk Runs DeepAppraising a petrol station or convenience store requires more than comparing site area, frontage and weekly fuel volume. The valuer must understand how…Appraising Wetlands and Stream Setbacks Under the Clean Water ActWetlands, creeks, drainage channels and riparian corridors can change a property’s legal use, development potential and market appeal. For an appraiser, the…