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Land Tax
If you are a property owner in New South Wales, you may be subject to land tax, which is a
tax on the value of land owned in the State. The amount of land tax payable is based on the
land value as assessed by the NSW Valuer General.
If you have received a Land Tax Assessment Notice and you believe that the assessed land
value wrong (usually because it is too high), you can object and request a review of the
valuation. The right to object to the valuation of the land only exists for a limited time after
receiving your Land Tax Assessment Notice and so it is important to act quickly.
Objecting to a land tax valuation can be a complex process and to give your objection the best chance of success, you’ll need to provide evidence to support your claim that the assessed land value is incorrect. Depending on the situation, this evidence may include recent sales data for comparable properties in your area or a professional valuation of your property. After reviewing your objection, the Valuer General will either amend your land value or
provide you with a written explanation of why the original valuation was upheld. If you disagree with the Valuer General’s decision on your objection, you have the right for a limited time to appeal that decision to the Land and Environment Court.
A specialist lawyer who is familiar with the Valuation of Land Act 1916 (NSW) and the
process of lodging objections and appeals of valuations can be of great assistance if you are
dissatisfied with the valuation of your land by the Valuer General, especially on large high
value landholdings. If you are considering lodging an appeal then reach out to me to discuss
how I can assist you in navigating the process and the legal requirements to give you the best
outcome.