Expropriation
Independent valuation and compensation advice for property owners and public authorities affected by expropriation.
Who we work with
Owners facing a public acquisition and authorities assembling land need valuation advice about the specific rights involved. Counsel may also require appraisal evidence for negotiations or a disputed compensation issue.
When you need us
When a public project requires all or part of a property, an easement or a subsurface interest, you need a clear assessment of the rights acquired and the impact on the remaining property.
What we do
Permanent and temporary easements
Injurious affection, disturbance and access impacts
With-and-without analysis of development potential
Appraisal reviews, reply reports and negotiation support
How we work
We review the property rights, plans and timing of the taking, then bring together market evidence and planning analysis. Our reports explain the assumptions and reasoning behind the compensation opinion for use in negotiation, mediation or a hearing.
What you receive
An appraisal or valuation analysis addressing the agreed compensation questions, supported by market evidence and clearly stated assumptions. Where instructed, the scope can include review of another appraisal and support for negotiations or testimony.
What we need to begin
Share the property address, notices and plans received, the proposed acquisition area or rights, available surveys and important dates. Existing leases, operating records, planning information and previous appraisals may also be relevant. We identify additional records after reviewing the proposed taking.
An anonymized assignment
gsi prepared acquisition and subsequent expropriation appraisals for a property with residential redevelopment potential. The reports considered planning permissions, physical characteristics and development land sales, with separate attention to each stage’s valuation date and instructions.
Questions & answers
What if only part of the property is required?
The analysis needs to identify the land or rights acquired and the questions affecting the remainder. Plans showing boundaries, access and the proposed works help us define the appraisal scope.
Do you act for owners and acquiring authorities?
Our practice includes both. We establish the client, role and scope and check for conflicts before accepting an assignment.
Can development potential matter if the property is currently occupied?
Yes. We examine the planning and market evidence supporting potential uses rather than assuming the existing improvements alone determine value. Any assumed approvals are identified in the report.