Expropriation & injurious affection
Independent valuation and compensation advice for property owners and public authorities affected by expropriation.
Expropriation & Litigation
Clear, impartial valuation opinions for property disputes, mediation and legal proceedings.
Who we work with
Property owners, public authorities and legal counsel seek this service when a dispute turns on property value, development potential or the financial implications of an acquisition. We help identify the valuation questions that require evidence.
When you need us
When a dispute involves property value, damages or compensation, independent appraisal evidence helps clients and legal counsel assess the issues and prepare their case.
What we do
Retrospective claims
Opinions of property value at a past date.
Appraisal review & reply reports
Independent examination of an appraisal and its supporting evidence.
Forensic review
Detailed investigation of the evidence behind a property valuation issue.
Expert witness testimony
Independent appraisal evidence presented clearly for courts, tribunals and dispute resolution.
How we work
We agree on the valuation questions and relevant dates, examine the evidence and document our conclusions. We work with counsel while maintaining the independence of our professional opinion, explaining complex valuation issues in plain language.
What you receive
Depending on the engagement, an independent appraisal, a review or reply report, and an explanation of the evidence and assumptions. Preparation for testimony and attendance are scoped separately where required.
What we need to begin
Provide the property details, a brief chronology, the questions to be addressed and any hearing or exchange deadlines. Relevant agreements, acquisition plans, pleadings supplied by counsel, existing appraisals and historical property records help establish scope.
An anonymized assignment
Following a failed residential purchase and a later resale, gsi prepared a retrospective appraisal at the specified historical date. Comparable transactions and market timing informed the opinion; the difference between the two transaction prices was not treated as the valuation conclusion.
Questions & answers
Can you review the other party’s appraisal?
Yes. We can examine its facts, comparable evidence, assumptions and reasoning. The review scope should clarify whether a critique, a reply report or a separate value opinion is required.
Will the opinion support our proposed position?
The conclusion follows the evidence. We establish the questions with the client and counsel, but the professional opinion remains independent of the position a party hopes to advance.
When should counsel involve an appraiser?
Once the valuation issues and relevant dates can be identified. Early involvement helps reveal missing records and the time needed for research, reporting and any response to other evidence.