Environmental

What is a brownfield's 'stigma' in real estate valuation?

AA branding issue for industrial properties
BResidual value reduction due to the property's contamination history even after cleanup is complete✓ Correct
CThe negative effect on adjacent properties
DA legal term for contaminated status

Explanation

Brownfield stigma is the persistent reduction in market value of a formerly contaminated property even after cleanup is completed. Buyers may discount the value due to perceived ongoing risk or uncertainty about residual contamination.

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