Sectors
Agricultural and Rural Property Valuation
Farms, ranches and agricultural land. Soil, water, rainfall, access, permanent crops and farm improvements shape value, together with land-use controls, the Land Control Board consent most transactions in agricultural land need, and the market for comparable holdings.
We value for lending, succession, acquisition and compensation.
What drives value
- Soil, rainfall and water: boreholes, dams and river frontage.
- Access roads and distance to markets.
- Permanent crops, farm buildings and other improvements.
- Land use controls and the consent most transactions in agricultural land need.
- Sales of comparable holdings in the area.
Typical instructions
- Agricultural lending.
- Succession and subdivision among beneficiaries.
- Purchase or sale of a farm.
- Compensation where land is acquired for public projects.
Why clients instruct a valuation
- Bank lending & mortgagesMarket and forced-sale values for property offered as loan security.
- Financial reportingFair values and revaluations for company accounts and audits.
- Insurance & reinstatementWhat it would cost to rebuild, so buildings are insured correctly.
- Compulsory acquisitionIndependent advice on just compensation when land is acquired.
- Litigation & disputesIndependent valuations and expert evidence for courts and settlements.
- Estates & probateValues for succession proceedings and a fair distribution.
- Sale, purchase & lettingMarket value or market rent before you buy, sell or let.
- Rental, statutory & internalMarket rent, rating, stamp duty, tax and internal purposes.
Have a Property Valuation Requirement?
Whether you require a valuation for lending, investment, financial reporting, insurance or another purpose, our team can help establish the appropriate scope of work.