Valuations & Compensation
As the only legal team in Victoria with specialist in-house rating valuations experience, we can offer an unrivalled and thorough valuations and compensation service to a wide array of government and private clients.
Our Valuations & Compensation Expertise
The team at Maddocks is at the forefront of Australia’s land valuation and compensation legal practice, which extends to representing clients in disputes at tribunals and courts.
While we are particularly recognised for our work with local government, we have extensive experience with acting for state government agencies and private owners.
We can assist with the compulsory acquisition and compensation of land for infrastructure projects, land valuation disputes across all classes of property, all aspects of land valuation and rateability and planning blight (compensation) claims.
Having acted for parties on all sides of the valuation and compensation process, our technical skill and deep understanding of this area is matched with our extensive industry ties, including the Municipal Group of Valuers.
Browse the team, read their latest case studies and insights or find the lawyer to assist you below.
Insights from the Team
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The Planning Amendment Bill: Compensation rights overhauled
ByThe Planning Amendment (Better Decisions Made Faster) Bill 2025 (Bill) was introduced to the Victorian Parliament
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The High Court clarifies the approach to site value and improvements
ByThe significance of this decision goes to the heart of how site value (formerly ‘unimproved land value’) is assessed.
Other services used by our Valuations & Compensation clients
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Planning & Environment
Our Planning & Environment team advises on the complete range of planning issues, from environmental impact to development scheme approvals.
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Major Projects & PPPs
We can assist by understanding the intersection of your business needs, the commercial influences and regulatory environment for your project.
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Related Insights
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The High Court clarifies the approach to site value and improvements
ByThe significance of this decision goes to the heart of how site value (formerly ‘unimproved land value’) is assessed.
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Maddocks Appoints Three New Partners, Reaches Historic Milestone
Maddocks is proud to announce the three new Partner appointments.
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Melbourne