Business Details
Professional Real Estate Appraisals in Southwestern Ontario
Oakview Appraisals is a full-service agricultural and commercial real estate appraisal and consulting firm dedicated to empowering banks, credit unions, legal professionals, accountants, and farmers with actionable research and market insights. Our expertise spans diverse property types across Southwestern Ontario, including cash crop farms, dairy operations, industrial complexes, and conservation easements. With offices in Chatham and London, our team of accredited appraisers combines decades of experience with specialized knowledge in agricultural, commercial, and industrial valuations. We prioritize precision in easement and right-of-way appraisals, conservation land assessments, and expropriation-related valuations.Our professionals hold advanced certifications from the Appraisal Institute of Canada and maintain active roles in industry organizations, ensuring adherence to the highest standards of practice. By integrating academic rigor with on-the-ground experience, we deliver tailored solutions for complex real estate challenges. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our meticulous approach to cadastral analysis, property tax litigation support, and asset management consulting. Through continuous professional development and community engagement, we maintain our position as trusted advisors in Ontario's evolving real estate landscape.
Services
Agricultural Appraisals
Commercial Appraisals
Conservation Easements
Easement Valuations
Industrial Properties
Vacant Land
Multi-Family Buildings
Special Use Properties
Right-of-Way Appraisals
Taxation Support
Highlights and features
- We have over 15 years of specialized experience in agricultural and commercial appraisals
- Our team includes accredited professionals with the Appraisal Institute of Canada
- We serve clients across Southwestern Ontario with offices in Chatham and London
- Our appraisers have testified in Ontario Board of Negotiation and Tax Court of Canada
- We provide specialized expertise in conservation easement and expropriation valuations
Associations and certifications
- Appraisal Institute of Canada
Services
Agricultural Appraisals
We provide comprehensive valuations for cash crop farms, dairy operations, greenhouses, and specialty agricultural properties. Our appraisers analyze soil quality, production capacity, and market trends to deliver accurate assessments for financing, taxation, or estate planning purposes. Our reports meet institutional requirements for banks and government agencies.
Commercial Appraisals
Our commercial property valuations cover retail centers, office buildings, and mixed-use developments. We assess location factors, lease structures, and redevelopment potential to determine market value. Clients receive detailed reports with comparable sales analysis and income approach calculations for investment properties.
Conservation Easements
We prepare appraisals for conservation donations and easement agreements under the Canada Ecogift Program. Our specialists evaluate ecological value, development restrictions, and baseline documentation requirements. Our reports meet federal standards for tax credit calculations and environmental protection agencies.
Easement Appraisals
Our team specializes in partial-taking valuations for utility corridors, transportation projects, and municipal infrastructure. We calculate property value impacts using before-and-after methods. Clients receive detailed compensation analyses for expropriation negotiations and legal proceedings.
Industrial Properties
We assess industrial buildings ranging from 5,000 to 100,000+ square feet, including manufacturing plants and warehouse distribution centers. Our appraisals consider zoning regulations, loading capacity, and market absorption rates. Reports include functional utility analysis and highest-and-best-use determinations.
People
Dan Laven
Principal Appraiser
B.COMM, AACI, P.APP accredited appraiser with 15+ years' experience in agricultural and commercial properties. Holds UBC valuation certification and serves as London Chapter treasurer for the Appraisal Institute of Canada.
Patrick J. Greenside
Senior Appraiser
35-year veteran with expertise in expropriation cases and tax court testimony. Former government appraiser specializing in right-of-way valuations and complex property negotiations across Ontario's legal systems.
Brandon Greenside
Designated Appraiser
AACI accredited professional with experience in agricultural, residential, and ICI properties. Completed UBC's Urban Land Economics program and designated in 2021 after five years of candidate training.
Scott Van Haren
Candidate Appraiser
Agricultural specialist combining 30+ years of farming experience with recent UBC valuation certification. Focuses on rural property assessments and conservation land appraisals across Elgin County and surrounding regions.
Questions
What types of properties do you appraise?
We specialize in agricultural properties, commercial buildings, industrial facilities, conservation easements, and vacant land across Southwestern Ontario.
Are your appraisers certified?
Yes, our team includes accredited members of the Appraisal Institute of Canada with Professional Appraiser (P.App) designations.
Do you handle legal testimony requirements?
Our appraisers have extensive experience providing expert testimony in Ontario Board of Negotiation and Tax Court of Canada proceedings.
What areas do you service?
We primarily serve Southwestern Ontario with offices in Chatham and London, handling specialized requests across the province.
How do I request an appraisal?
Submit a quote request through our website or contact our Chatham office directly at 519.674.5122 for immediate assistance.