Compulsory Acquisition Valuation Australia

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.

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.