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What is the difference between 'site value' and 'capital value' as used by the Valuer-General in SA?

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B) Site value is the land as if vacant; capital value adds all improvements at market value.

Site value assesses the land as if it were vacant and available for its highest and best use. Capital value includes the land plus all improvements (buildings, structures) at their market value. SA councils choose which basis to use for rating.

Answer Options
A
Site value includes the buildings, while capital value is the value of the land alone.
B
Site value is the land as if vacant; capital value adds all improvements at market value.
C
Site value applies only to vacant lots, and capital value applies only to lots with a house.
D
Councils rate on site value, while capital value is used only by Revenue SA for land tax.

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