What is a valuation assessment amalgamation?

Amalgamation is the combining of one or more valuation assessments to create one single valuation record.

An application for amalgamation will only be considered if all of the below criteria are met:

• the allotments are contiguous.
• the allotments are used in conjunction with each other.
• the ownerships on each allotment are identical and with the same ownership number.
• the result is one allotment.

Amalgamation of assessments are at the discretion of the Valuer-General.

When applying for a valuation assessment amalgamation, you'll need to provide:

• property valuation numbers.
• address of the property and postal address, if different.
• authority to act for the property owner if the applicant is not the registered proprietor.
• contact phone number.

No formal application form is required, however applications are required to be provided in writing. Please forward your request to the below email or postal address.

Email: OVGobjections@sa.gov.au
Post: Office of the Valuer-General - GPO Box 1354, Adelaide SA 5001

Once assessed, correspondence will be provided to the applicant outlining relevant details.

It should be noted that:

• depending on the circumstances, some amalgamations may not come into force until the following financial year.
• the purpose of the Valuer-General is to provide fair and equitable valuations. Therefore, valuation assessments are not altered to achieve a rating outcome.
• Legal descriptions such as Certificate of Title and allotment/plan details are not changed due to a valuation assessment amalgamation.

Related Information:

Information on valuation assessment division is available here.