AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY

The valuation of such properties poses particular challenges and should therefore remain the task of experts with specialist knowledge in agriculture and forestry. Numerous special laws (lex specialis) apply to land used for agricultural and forestry purposes. A thorough understanding of these laws and the relevant case law is an indispensable prerequisite for any appraiser.

Determining a specific monetary value for individual assets – such as land, buildings, outdoor facilities, or inventory – is only part of the task. The decisive factor lies in how we, as experts, interpret and handle these results. Not only must the particular characteristics of each property be assessed, but its surrounding environment must also be considered in multiple respects, and the results presented in a coherent and comprehensible manner.

Both agriculture and forestry are undergoing continuous change. One striking example is the growing need to adapt forests and agricultural crops to climate change, which represents a significant risk factor for every individual holding. This ongoing process must also be reflected in property valuation as a dynamic and case-specific system.