In practice · January 2026
Practice note: when an arbitration appraisal is strategically worthwhile
Not every conflict has to end up in court. An arbitration appraisal can be faster, more cost-effective and more binding — provided the conditions are right.
In disputes over the value of a property, many people immediately think of court proceedings. Yet an arbitration appraisal can be a sensible alternative. Both parties agree in advance on an appraiser whose result is binding. This saves time and costs and often also preserves the business relationship.
An arbitration appraisal is particularly suitable in disputes between co-owners, in communities of heirs, in shareholder disputes or in purchase price negotiations. The prerequisite is that both sides are willing to accept the result. A practical advantage: the fee can be split among the parties. This lowers the threshold and, in experience, leads to an agreement more quickly than lengthy court proceedings. In such cases we take on the role of the neutral appraiser and produce a valuation on which all parties can rely.
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