Compulsory Acquisition Valuation Australia
Independent, RICS-compliant valuations to protect your compensation rights when government acquires your property. Expert assessment of market value and all compensable heads of claim.
About This Purpose
What Is Compulsory Acquisition Valuation?
A compulsory acquisition valuation is an independent assessment of a property's market value and associated compensation entitlements when a government authority acquires private property for public purposes. This may include land acquired for infrastructure projects, roads, railways, utilities, public facilities, or urban redevelopment.
When a government authority issues a notice of compulsory acquisition, the property owner is entitled to just and fair compensation under the relevant state or federal legislation. However, the acquiring authority's initial offer may not fully reflect the property's true market value or account for all compensable losses. An independent valuation from a RICS-certified valuer ensures your interests are protected and that you receive the compensation you are entitled to.
At Landmark Valuations, our compulsory acquisition valuations are prepared in accordance with RICS Red Book Global Standards 2025 and the relevant compulsory acquisition legislation in your state or territory. Our valuers assess not only the market value of the land and improvements but also disturbance costs, severance, injurious affection to remaining land, and any special value the property holds. We have experience acting for property owners in negotiations with acquiring authorities and in proceedings before the Land and Environment Court and equivalent tribunals.
Our Promise
Why Landmark Valuations.
RICS Compliance
Every valuation follows RICS Red Book Global Standards 2025 and IVS. Reports accepted by banks, courts, the ATO, and regulatory bodies across Australia.
Legal Defensibility
Prepared to withstand legal scrutiny. Court proceedings, tax disputes, regulatory submissions — our reports provide authoritative evidence of market value.
National Coverage
Valuers across all eight Australian states and territories. Consistent quality, single point of contact, wherever your property sits.
Next Steps
What happens after the valuation?
After the valuation is completed, the report is used as the foundation for negotiating fair compensation with the acquiring authority. The RICS-compliant valuation establishes the market value of your property and quantifies all heads of compensation you are entitled to claim.
If a negotiated settlement can be reached, the valuation provides the evidentiary basis for the agreed compensation amount. If agreement cannot be reached with the acquiring authority, the valuation report serves as expert evidence in proceedings before the Land and Environment Court, Administrative Appeals Tribunal, or the equivalent dispute resolution body in your state or territory.
Our valuers are experienced in providing expert testimony and can attend hearings to present and defend their valuation conclusions. Throughout the process, we work closely with your legal representatives to ensure the valuation addresses all relevant compensation heads and complies with the procedural requirements of your jurisdiction.
Compliance
RICS Red Book Compliant.
Every valuation we produce adheres to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Red Book Global Standards 2025 and the International Valuation Standards (IVS). Your report is recognised by banks, courts, the Australian Taxation Office, and regulatory bodies worldwide. RICS regulation brings rigorous quality assurance, professional indemnity insurance, and a complaints handling process that protects your interests at every stage.
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Coverage
Every state, every territory.
RICS-regulated valuations from Sydney to Hobart, Darwin to Perth, and every postcode in between.