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In WA, when valuing a property affected by contamination, what approach must the valuer take?

Correct Answer

C) Assess its effect on value, including remediation costs, stigma and any limits on use

When valuing contaminated land in WA, the valuer must reflect the contamination's effect on market value, including estimated remediation costs, stigma in the market, any restrictions on use, and the site's classification under the Contaminated Sites Act 2003 (WA). The contaminated sites database and classifications are kept by the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER).

Answer Options
A
Ignore the contamination, since it is an environmental matter rather than a valuation one
B
Value the site as if clean and mention the contamination only in a footnote to the report
C
Assess its effect on value, including remediation costs, stigma and any limits on use
D
Decline to value until a contaminated sites auditor has issued a clearance report

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Market value of contaminated land must reflect remediation costs, market stigma and any restrictions on use, including the site's classification under the Contaminated Sites Act 2003.

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