Municipal Valuations, Objections & Appeals

A municipal valuation helps the municipality set property values for rating purposes. If the valuation on the roll seems inconsistent with the property's market value, you can object.

Assetworth offers independent valuation advice to help property owners understand their valuation, evaluate evidence, and present objections and appeals effectively.

We Can Help You Assess Your Municipal Valuation

A municipal valuation should be considered in the context of the property and the market conditions.

We can assist with:

  • Reviewing the municipal valuation
  • Assessing whether the valuation appears reasonable
  • Analysing comparable properties and market evidence
  • Assessing the property's characteristics and circumstances
  • Preparing an independent valuation where appropriate
  • Providing supporting valuation information for an objection
  • Assisting with the valuation aspects of an appeal

Our role is to provide an independent valuation perspective and help ensure the property owner's position is properly supported.

Objections & Appeals

If you disagree with a valuation listed on a municipal valuation roll, you usually have the chance to challenge it. The key is to understand what the municipality has assigned as the value, how that value was calculated, and what evidence supports a different valuation.

Assetworth can assist property owners through the valuation aspects of the process, including:

1. Review

We examine the municipal valuation and consider the property, available market evidence and relevant valuation factors.

2. Assessment

Where appropriate, we undertake further research and prepare an independent assessment of the property's value.

3. Objection

We can provide valuation information and supporting evidence to assist with the objection.

4. Appeal

If an objection does not resolve the matter, we can assist with the valuation aspects of an appeal and provide supporting valuation evidence.

Why Independent Evidence Matters

Simply disagreeing with a municipal valuation is not necessarily enough.

A strong objection or appeal should be based on evidence.

Factors that may be relevant include:

  • Recent comparable sales
  • Property size and characteristics
  • Location
  • Improvements and condition
  • Zoning and permitted use
  • Development potential
  • Agricultural or commercial use
  • Market conditions
  • Other factors that may materially affect value

Each property needs to be considered on its own facts.

Practical, Independent Advice

Municipal valuation matters can be confusing, particularly when the valuation directly affects a property owner.

Our approach is straightforward:

UNDERSTAND THE PROPERTY → ASSESS THE EVIDENCE → DETERMINE VALUE → SUPPORT THE CASE

We focus on the valuation itself and provide clients with a clear, independent view of their position.

Have a Municipal Valuation You Disagree With?

If you have received a municipal valuation that you believe is too high, or you are unsure whether it is reasonable, talk to us before deciding what to do next.

We can assess the matter and advise whether a valuation review, an objection or further action may be appropriate.