Valuations - Property Resumptions & Compensation Claims

Independent Resumption & Compensation Valuations

Leeson Valuers provides independent valuation advice for property resumptions, compulsory acquisitions, easements and compensation claims associated with government, infrastructure, energy, mining and development projects.

The majority of our resumption and compensation matters are resolved through negotiation, with the objective of achieving a fair and satisfactory outcome for the landholder within an appropriate timeframe.

Our valuers have extensive experience assessing both the value of the interest acquired and the broader impact of the acquisition on the remaining property.

Types of Acquisition & Resumption

Leeson Valuers provides valuation advice for:

• Whole-property acquisitions for roads, busways, parks and other public infrastructure;
• Partial resumptions for roads, busways and railway corridors;
• Easement acquisitions and claims;
• Drainage and infrastructure corridors, including:
  • Sewerage infrastructure;
  • Underground pipelines;
  • Gas and water pipelines;
  • Electricity infrastructure; and
  • Subterranean infrastructure;
• Stratum acquisitions, including:
  • Above-ground interests; and
  • Underground interests, including tunnels;
• CSG wells, pipelines and associated infrastructure;
• Rail corridors;
• Electricity transmission line corridors;
• Dam site acquisitions;
• Pipeline corridors; and
• Other linear infrastructure and resource projects.

Assessing Compensation

A resumption or compulsory acquisition can affect a property in ways that extend beyond the market value of the land directly acquired.

Our assessments consider the circumstances of the acquisition and, where applicable, the impact on the remaining property. Depending on the relevant legislation and circumstances, compensation considerations may include:

• Market value of the land or interest acquired;
• Reduction in value of the remaining land;
• Severance and injurious affection;
• Loss or alteration of access;
• Impact on existing improvements and infrastructure;
• Relocation, reinstatement and other disturbance costs;
• Temporary occupation or construction impacts;
• Business or income impacts; and
• Other applicable compensation or disturbance items.

Negotiation & Dispute Resolution

Our experience allows us to provide practical valuation advice throughout the compensation process, from the initial assessment through to negotiation and, where required, formal proceedings.

We work closely with landowners, solicitors, acquiring authorities, government agencies, project managers, engineers, planners and other consultants to develop clear and well-supported compensation assessments.

The majority of our resumption compensation claims are able to be settled by negotiation, avoiding the time and expense associated with prolonged litigation while seeking an appropriate outcome for the affected landholder.

Where a matter cannot be resolved through negotiation, our experienced valuers can provide independent expert evidence for conferences, mediation, tribunals and court proceedings.

Major Infrastructure & Resource Projects

Leeson Valuers has experience in valuation and compensation matters associated with:

• Roads and major transport infrastructure;
• Busways;
• Rail corridors;
• Electricity transmission infrastructure;
• Water and sewerage infrastructure;
• Gas and petroleum pipelines;
• CSG infrastructure;
• Mining and resource projects;
• Dam sites and associated infrastructure;
• Underground and subterranean infrastructure; and
• Other major energy and infrastructure developments.

Leeson Valuers provides independent resumption and compensation valuations to assist landholders and acquiring authorities in achieving fair, well-supported and timely outcomes.