Peter J. Ferrier
Chartered Valuation Surveyor 5616337
Peter leads Sovereign Valuations’ disputed valuation and compulsory acquisition practice, with most of his work concerning contested matters. His engagements have spanned investment grade assets exceeding $1 billion, development projects exceeding $450 million gross realisable value, and specialised assets including marinas, quarries and signage.
Peter acts Australia-wide in compulsory acquisition and litigation matters. He has provided expert evidence for the Supreme Courts of Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland, the Land and Environment Court of NSW, VCAT, County Court of Victoria, Local Court of NSW and the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.
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Areas of expertise.
Compulsory acquisition
Compensation assessments under relevant state legislation for affected owners, tenants and acquiring authorities.
Litigation & expert evidence
Independent valuation reports, expert conferences and evidence under cross-examination.
Development & specialised assets
Feasibility modelling, complex interests, trade related property and purpose built assets.
Expert evidence & litigation experience.
Peter is regularly engaged as an expert witness for litigation matters, often carrying multiple expert witness files. He provides expert evidence across multiple jurisdictions and has been cross-examined within multiple courts and tribunals. His compulsory acquisition work spans more than 100 matters across most states of Australia.
Selected litigation and tribunal matters involving his valuation work include:
Valuation experience.
Peter’s experience includes investment grade established assets exceeding $1 billion and development feasibility work on projects with gross realisable values over $450 million, alongside leasehold interests and specialised assets. Selected experience across property types includes:
- Quarries, landfill sites and development land
- Marinas and commercial berths
- Hotel and mixed use development sites
- Prestige residential holdings
- Golf courses, service stations, childcare centres and advertising signage
Qualifications & memberships.
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Property), RMIT
- Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance
- Associate Member, Australian Property Institute (AAPI); Certified Practising Valuer 4099
- Member, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS); Chartered Valuation Surveyor 5616337
- Licensed Valuer QLD 5403 and WA LV45388
- Member of the Institute of Quarrying 21091779 (MIQ)
- API Expert Evidence, Asset Valuation for Financial Reporting and Specialist Retail Valuer certifications
Key specialisations.
Property interests
Freehold, leasehold, easements, market rent and compensation.
Commercial assets
Retail, office, industrial, hotels and trade related property.
Specialist property
Quarries, marinas, signage, childcare, service stations and Crown land.
Insights by Peter Ferrier.
Related experience & reading.
Peter advises on compensation for whole and partial acquisitions, including both freehold and leasehold interests. See how Sovereign approaches valuation evidence, statutory compensation and negotiation for affected property owners, tenants and authorities.
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