Minsol Group Blogs

Source: IRWA A proximity study of rural residential properties along busy highways in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, was performed in February 2020∗ to assist in the valuation of the potential for severance damages to the home improvement value as a result of fee acquisitions for a road project which resulted in numerous parcels having a decreased distance to the right of way line (ROW). The Wisconsin Department of Transportation project was located along a busy state highway. Per...

Source: IRWA Introduction: Technology Isn’t Replacing Us — It’s Reframing Us Right of way (ROW) professionals have long understood the value of presence. There’s a reason why "truth-walking" a parcel with a landowner builds more trust than a dozen emails. The in-person handshake, the eye contact, the shared weather and geography — they all speak louder than words. And yet, the field realities we face — remote locations, tight timelines, regulato...

Source: AVAA The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has recently updated its guidance on the market valuation of assets, reinforcing the importance of objective, supportable, and well-documented valuation practices. The advice is significant for AVAA Certified Practising Valuers as it provides advice to taxpayers on when a valuation is required, what must be included in a report, and the expectations placed on professional valuers. That ATO update underscores the central role that ...

Source: AVAA The Auctioneers and Valuers Association of Australia (AVAA), a proudly member-driven organisation, confirmed its Board of Directors at the Annual General Meeting on 11 September 2025 to lead delivery of the 2025–30 AVAA Strategic Plan. The continuing AVAA National President is Tim Slattery, Co-Managing Director and co-owner of Slattery Auctions and Valuations.  With extensive industry experience and national operations across Australia, Tim provides in...

 Source: IVSC Introduction
Although technology has been used in valuations for decades, recent advances may profoundly affect how valuations are performed and reported. The IVSC recognises that technology continues to evolve and is increasingly influencing valuation practice. As with all developments that have the potential to shape or impact the valuation profession, the IVSC actively monitors advancements in this area. Our commitment remains to support professional valuers by helpi...