Our goal is to offer quality, consistent service prepared to the level of professionalism and high standards of today’s business world.

Over 40 YEARS OF EXPERTISE

Kent-Macpherson provides appraisal, consulting and specialized services in a number of areas including First Nations. We manage a wide range of property needs in real estate, tax assessment appeal, cost benefit, economic impact, feasibility, expropriation, land use, insurance, and depreciation reports, as well as mediation and litigation support.

OUR SERVICES

Commercial Real Estate Valuation

Commercial real estate covers a wide range of property types.
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Assessment Review, Negotiation and Appeal

The value may be reasonable but your property may be over-assessed in comparison to similar, or competing properties.
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Special Use and Institutional Properties Development

A special-use property is defined as a building with special construction materials, unique physical design or arrangement that limits its utility to the use for which it was built.
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Cost Benefit Analysis

Prior to taking on a new project or continuing to develop an existing one, it is beneficial to conduct a cost-benefit analysis as a method of evaluating the risk and reward of a particular development option.
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Economic Impact and Feasibility Studies

When purchasing real estate for investment or considering development options it is essential to determine if: there will be a reasonable profit in moving forward with the venture, whether the anticipated real estate proposal is financially viable, and what key risks will affect success.
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Commercial Real Estate Lease Evaluation

When negotiating or reviewing a real estate lease, correctly understanding the rates and terms of the lease is critical.
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Expropriation

Expropriation occurs when a public authority or agency takes property for a purpose deemed to be in the public interest.
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Right-of-Way Valuation and Negotiation

Kent-Macpherson has extensive experience in the valuation and negotiation of right of way assets.

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Land Use Evaluation

A land use evaluation assesses the suitability of various land use options.
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Insurance Appraisals

The main purpose of an insurance appraisal is to provide an estimate of the new cost of a substitute building, often called Replacement Cost New (RCN), to ensure that the total property has adequate insurance coverage and is reflective of the current costs for the subject property area.
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First Nations Lands Valuation

Kent-Macpherson has a long standing client relationship with many First Nations communities and governments throughout the province and across the country.
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Arbitration and Mediation Services

In appraisal arbitration, parties to a real estate contract often settle their differences by relying on two or more knowledgeable appraisers.
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Treaty Negotiations

A treaty is a negotiated agreement that defines the rights, responsibilities and relationships between Aboriginal/First Nations communities and the federal and provincial governments.
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Expert Witness and Litigation Support

Expert witness and litigation support are two related but distinctly different services.
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First Nations Specific Claims

First Nations land claims have become increasingly common in recent years. These claims involve determining the economic compensation for the loss of use of a given parcel of land.
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Depreciation Report

A Depreciation Report, also known as a Reserve Fund Study is now legislated for all Strata Corporations in British Columbia.

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