At Kempton Appraisals, we specialize in delivering accurate and reliable property valuation services in Nova Scotia. Our experienced team provides trusted insights tailored to your unique needs, helping you make confident decisions. Explore the range of services we offer:
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Property Valuation Services In Nova Scotia
RESIDENTIAL APPRAISALS
The purpose of a residential property valuation is to give an unbiased and accurate report on the market value of your property.
There are several types of Residential Appraisals, some of which are:
Single family dwellings
Duplexes
Multi-Unit Dwellings
COMMERCIAL APPRAISALS
The purpose of a commercial property valuation is to give an unbiased and accurate report on the market value of your property.
There are several types of Commercial Appraisals, some of which are:
Retail
Multi-Unit Dwellings
Office Buildings
Industrial Properties
Land Valuations
SPECIALTY APPRAISALS
The purpose of a specialty property valuation is to give an unbiased and accurate report on the market value of your property.
There are several types of Specialty Appraisals, some of which are:
Right of ways or Easements
Water Lots
Recreational Properties
Bulk Vacant Land
Government Owned Properties
Service Areas
Halifax,
Dartmouth,
Eastern Shore,
South Shore,
Annapolis Valley,
Cape Breton,
NOVA SCOTIA,
Halifax, Dartmouth, Eastern Shore, South Shore, Annapolis Valley, Cape Breton, NOVA SCOTIA,
Kempton Appraisals Limited is professionally accredited by the Appraisal Institute of Canada and our appraisers hold designations like CRA, AACI and P.App.
Frequently Asked Questions
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An Appraisal is an impartial estimate or opinion of the value of real estate. The appraisal is usually a written statement setting forth an unbiased opinion of the value of an adequately described property as of a specific date and supported representation and analysis of relevant data.
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There are several uses of an Appraisal, some of which are:
Mortgages
Refinancing
Insurance Purposes
Divorces
Estate Appraisals
Expropriation
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An appraiser observes, investigates and analyzes the real estate market and actions of the people who operate within it.
The professional appraiser is after facts. The appraiser will thoroughly investigate the property that is being appraised. In addition, the appraiser is well versed in current market trends, general value of real estate in the area and in taxes and special assessments, in other words, the whole range of items which would affect the market value of the property.
The professional appraiser is also able to provide consulting services including feasibility studies into land use, property management and related information.
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AACI, P.App: The AACI, P.App (Accredited Appraiser Canadian Institute; Professional Appraiser) is a fully accredited member in the Institute and indicates the individual’s competence in a wide range of real estate appraisals.
CRA: The CRA (Canadian Residential Appraiser) is competent in appraising residential properties and dwellings of no more than four units
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When valuing real property, there are three basic approaches, which can be employed, being the Cost, Income and Direct Comparison Approaches.
The Cost Approach to value is used when valuing properties consisting of land and building(s) and is most effective when the building(s) are relatively new and not suffering from any great amount of depreciation. Utilizing this approach to value, the land value is estimated by the Direct Comparison Approach based on sales of comparable properties.
The Income Approach to value is used to value investment type properties such as industrial buildings, apartment buildings, office buildings and the like. Gross income is estimated based on economic (market) rents and the expenses necessary to maintain the income stream are also calculated.
The Direct Comparison Approach is most widely used and generally the most reliable method of valuation, assuming enough market data is available to substantiate the opinion of value. To employ this approach, a search of the market is conducted to find sales of comparable properties. When properly adjusted, these comparables will yield an indication of Market Value of the subject property and will reflect the interaction of vendors and purchasers in the open market as they arrive at a price that is considered fair by both parties involved.
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The cost of an appraisal can vary widely depending on several factors including the type of property, its location, size, and the complexity of the appraisal itself. Contact us to get an estimate.