John Patrick Crowley v Valuer General [2004] NSWLEC 47

John Patrick Crowley v Valuer General [2004] NSWLEC 47

The applicant failed to establish by credible comparative sales evidence that the valuation of $60,000 was excessive. The respondent’s methodology, using current valuation practice and comparable sales, was preferred and found reasonable and in accordance with s 6A of the Valuation of Land Amendment Act 2000.

Parties
Applicant: John Patrick Crowley; Respondent: Valuer General
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
13 February 2004
Procedural Posture
Land Valuation Appeal / Final Judgment After S 34 Conference
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Objection to Land Value, Comparable Sales, Valuation Methodology
Valuation of Land Objection to Land Value Comparable Sales Valuation Methodology

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Parties

John Patrick Crowley

Applicant

Valuer General

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Land Valuation Appeal / Final Judgment After S 34 Conference

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the land value determined by the Valuer General is too high
  2. 2 Whether the applicant has established a lower comparable land value

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant failed to establish by credible comparative sales evidence that the valuation of $60,000 was excessive. The respondent’s methodology, using current valuation practice and comparable sales, was preferred and found reasonable and in accordance with s 6A of the Valuation of Land Amendment Act 2000.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appeal is dismissed.