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PO2509: PRINCIPLES OF PROPERTY VALUATION (2016-2017)

Last modified: 28 Jun 2018 10:27


Course Overview

This course deals with the detail of why property requires to be valued and how the valuation process operates in the UK by way of the implementation of the RICS “Red Book”. The five property valuation methods are discussed via a series of lectures supplemented by tutorials/workshops in which valuation problem-solving tasks are discussed, with a focus on the investment method and the critique of traditional approaches.  Practical valuation exercises are undertaken, which include the inspection and measurement of property and the analysis of comparable evidence.

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 2
Term Second Term Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus None. Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Nan Liu

Qualification Prerequisites

None.

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • One of FI1004 Finance 1: Finance, Risk and Investment (Passed) or FI2004 Finance 2: Business Finance (Studied) or PO1001 Introduction to Investment and Finance (Passed) or PO1002 Finance, Risk and Investment (Passed)
  • Any Undergraduate Programme (Studied)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

This course introduces students to the concept of value in UK real estate markets, including an examination of the distinguishing features of real estate markets and the different types of legal interests in property. It examines the five main methods of valuation with particular emphasis on the comparable and investment methods. Through lecture examples and tutorial exercises, the course teaches a structured approach to the assimilation and analysis of relevant evidence for valuation. It also utilizes compounding and discounting techniques and applies these to the valuation of various property types and interests. Lastly, the practical context in which valuations are conducted is considered, including the workings of the RICS Valuation Standards and how valuations are reported.

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

1st Attempt: 1 two-hour written examination (80%) and one piece of in-course assessment (20%) consisting of a 2,000 word professional report.

Resit: 1 two-hour examination (100%).

Formative Assessment

This will take place both through tutorial discussions and practice valuation exercises.

Feedback

Students will receive individual written feedback on their written coursework.

They will also receive model answers to selected practice exercises as well as verbal feedback in the course of tutorial discussions.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.
 

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