Property Information

Property information is and forms an integral part of any valuation. The type of information required by the Valuer General in discharging official duties and responsibilities as stipulated in the Valuation Act (Chapter 327) may defer as per nature or purpose of the requesting authority.

The outcome is that Official Valuers have access to state wide property valuation data and sales information which enables them to be better informed on property matters.

At present, property database and property sales information can only be made available to Valuers.

1. Property Research
The Valuer General or an Official Valuer is to carry out research effectively and efficiently as required under the Valuation Act (Chapter 327).
Specific Under Section 82(1) of the exercise and performance of his powers & functions, the Valuer General or an Official Valuer may;

1.1 Notify of Intention to Enter, Inspect & Examine
(a) any land, building farmland plantation, vessel or aircraft, etc
(b) examine and take note copies of any books, papers, records or other writings that in his opinion may assist him in the exercise and performance of those powers and functions

Specific Under Section 83 (1) & (2) of the exercise and performance his powers & functions, the Valuer General or an Official Valuer may;

See prescribed form known as Form 13.

1.2 Demand for information or production of documents
(1) Under this Section of the Valuation Act (Chapter 327) a written notice or letter is required for a individual, company or an organisation…

(a) to give such information as is within that person's knowledge
(b) to produce such books, papers, records or other writings as are in that person's possession or control relating to the matter specified in the notice or letter.

(2) A person who without reasonable excuse, refuses or fails to give any information or produce any books, papers, records or other writings as required is guilty of an offence.

The outcome is that the Office of the Valuer General and the public benefit from the introduction of new services, cost reductions, improved work methods and quality valuation standards.

See prescribed form known as Form 14.

1.3 Notice of Change of Ownership
Notice must be sent to office of the Valuer General by way of a Notice of Change of Ownership as per Section 84 of the Valuation Act (Chapter 327) within 24 hours after a person or company ceases to become owner of the property. This relates to property transactions, subdivisions, consolidation of leases etc.

See prescribed form known as Form 15.

Customer Focus
Office of Valuer General's customer service recognizes that customers are the core to success in today's global network. To ensure the delivery of products and services remains relevant to our business needs, direct consultation with clients and regular surveys will be an on going strategy.