Valuers are often called upon to perform valuations of special use properties and for statutory purposes and to represent those valuations as an expert witness. The content of the course includes: valuations for tax and taxation of capital gains; statutory rating purposes under relevant legislation including computer assisted mass appraisal; appeals procedure; compulsory acquisition. Assessment of compensation resulting from acquisition, resumption and damage. Evidence: the expert witness and professional liability; moot court and an introduction to the valuation of special purpose properties and businesses as a going concern.