Valuation (L2) Flashcards

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For what purpose would someone/the client want to carry out a Capital Valuation?

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  • Purchase / Sale
  • Secured Lending
  • Financial Statements (e.g. accounts)
  • Statutory Purposes
  • Internal Purposes
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For what purpose would someone/the client want to carry out a Rental Valuation?

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  • Leasing / Letting
  • Rent Review / Lease Renewal
  • Rating
  • As part of a Capital Valuation
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What is the full title of the Red Book?

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The RICS Valuation – Global Standards 2024

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When was the 2024 Red Book issued and effective?

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Issued December 2024; effective from 31st January 2025

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What is the purpose of the UK National Supplement?

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To be used alongside the Red book, providing country specific guidance within the UK – Ensures UK valuations consistent with UK accounting standards

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When did the UK national supplement come into force?

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Issued October 2023:
Effective from 1st May 2024

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What is the full title of the UK National Supplement?

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RICS Valuation – Global Standards UK national supplement

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What editions of the Red Book have been in effect during APC training period?

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  • The November 2021 version, effective of 31st January 2022
  • The December 2024 Version; effective from 31st January 2025
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What is an RICS Guidance Note (GN)

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  • provides users with recommendations or an approach for accepted good practice –
  • not mandatory
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What is RICS Practice Information?

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  • To support the practice, knowledge and performance of RICS members and Regulated firms

Not mandatory

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Who is the IVSC?

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International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC)
- A not-for- profit organisation that acts as the global standard setter for the valuation profession, serving the public interest.
- RICS are a sponsor of the IVSC (together with KPMG, PWC, Deloitte etc)

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Name the two professional valuations standards (PS)

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  • PS 1 Compliance with standards where a written valuation is provided
  • PS 2 Ethics, competency, objectivity and disclosures (CODE)
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What are the 6 Valuation Technical and Performance Standards (VPS)?

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  • VPS 1: Terms of engagement (scope of work)
  • VPS 2: Bases of value, assumptions and special assumptions (was VPS 4)
  • VPS 3: Valuation approaches and methods (was VPS 5)
  • VPS 4: Inspections, investigations and records (was VPS 2)
  • VPS 5: Valuation models (new)
  • VPS 6: Valuation reports (was VPS 3)
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What are the Valuation practice guidance applications (VPGA)?

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They have mainly been re-titled and VPGA 11 added.

  1. VPGA 1 Valuation for financial reporting
  2. VPGA 2 Valuation for secured lending
  3. VPGA 3 Valuation of businesses and business interests
  4. VPGA 4 Valuation of trade related properties
  5. VPGA 5 Valuation of plant and equipment (including infrastructure)
  6. VPGA 6 Valuation of intangible assets
  7. VPGA 7 Valuation of arts and antiques
  8. VPGA 8 Valuation of real property interests
  9. VPGA 9 Valuing portfolios and group of assets
  10. VPGA 10 Material valuation uncertainty (MVU)
  11. VPGA 11 Relationship with auditors (new)
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Please can you give me some updates to the 2024 UK National Supplement?

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  • Valuer Rotation: Mandatory rotation for regulated valuations; max 10 years on the same property, 3-year break.
  • Introduced VPS3: Regulated purpose valuations
  • Governance: New standards for regulated valuations.
  • ESG and sustainability are to form integral part of valuation approach and reasoning
  • Guidance Updates: Local authority, charity, and social housing valuations revised.
  • Technology: Incorporates AVMs, AI, and automation in valuation methods.
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What are the possible consequences if a Valuer does not comply with a VPS?

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  • Failure to comply can result in disciplinary action, fixed penalty, refresher training, suspension for a period of time or even expungement (expulsion).
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What are the possible consequences if a Valuer does not comply with a VPGA?

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If you deviate from a valuation practice guidance application, it could be seen a contributory factor in a negligence case. You will be required to explain your reasoning for deviation

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What does the Red Book not do?

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The standards do not:

  • instruct on how to value
  • prescribe a particular report format
  • override specific mandatory standards in individual jurisdictions
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What is the Purpose of the Red Book?

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  1. The overall purpose is to provide consistency, accuracy, objectivity and transparency in valuations.
  2. To assure users that a valuation provided anywhere in the world is in accordance with the highest professional standards

The standards set out procedural rules and guidance which:
(a) impose mandatory obligations regarding competence, objectivity and transparency
(b) establish a framework for uniformity and best practice
(c) expressly comply with the RICS Rules of Conduct

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What valuations are Exceptions to the Red Book (PS1)?

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PS 1 and PS 2 are mandatory for all written red book valuations

The mandatory application of VPS 1 to 6 may be unsuitable or inappropriate for purposes, such as:

  • Internal Purposes
  • Expert witness,
  • Agency/brokerage,
  • Statutory purposes ( business rates, tax),
  • Negotiation/ litigation
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Is it mandatory to value in line with the Red Book if you are valuing under an exception?

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  • For internal purposes it is not mandatory,
  • but to maintain best practice I ensured I still adhered to the Red Book and all professional/ethical standards where possible.
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Describe how Departure from the Red Book mandatory requirements may be possible?

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May be possible but would have to be in agreement with client beforehand – Documented under TOE + valuation report

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Talk me through some of the key Terms of Engagement (ToE)?

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(a) Identification and status of the responsible valuer
(b) Identification of the client(s)
(c) Identification of any other intended users
(d) Identification of the asset(s) or liability(ies) being valued
(e) Valuation (financial) currency
(f) Purpose of the valuation
(g) Basis(es) of value adopted
(h) Valuation date
(i) Nature and extent of the valuer’s work - including investigations - and any limitations thereon
(j) Nature and source(s) of information upon which the valuer will rely
(k) All assumptions and special assumptions to be made
(l) Format of the report
(m) Restrictions on use, distribution and publication of the report
(n) Confirmation that the valuation will be undertaken in accordance with the IVS and / or RICS Red Book Global Standards
(o) The basis on which the fee will be calculated
(p) Where the firm is registered for regulation by RICS, reference to the firm’s complaints handling procedure, with confirmation that a copy will be made available on request
(r) A statement setting out any limitations on liability that have been agreed.
(s) Consideration of any significant environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors

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What is a special purchaser?

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A particular buyer for whom a particular asset has a special value because of advantages arising from its ownership that would not be available to other buyers in a market.

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What is the definition of market rent?
The estimated amount for which an interest in property should be leased on the valuation date between a willing lessor and a willing lessee in an arm’s length transaction, after proper marketing and where the parties had each acted knowledgeably, prudently and without compulsion.
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What is marriage value?
An additional element of value created by the combination of two or more assets or interests where the combined value is more than the sum of the separate values.
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What is Equitable Value?
The estimated price for the transfer of an asset or liability between identified knowledgeable and willing parties that reflects the respective interests of those parties
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Tell me about situations where it would be appropriate to make a special assumption?
* If the property has been reinstated * Valuing as a cleared site with development permission for the existing use * Refurbishment or redevelopment for a different use
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What is the difference between a Basis of Value and a Method of Valuation?
- A bases of valuation is a statement of the fundamental measurement assumptions of a valuation. - A method of valuation is the technique employed. E.g Comparable, Investment, Residual etc
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What is a Special Assumption?
An assumption that assumes facts that differ from those existing at the valuation date or that would not be made by a typical market participant in a transaction on that valuation date. Effectively - Something that you assume to be true but you know to be untrue at the valuation date
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What is Investment value?
The value of an asset to the owner or a prospective owner for individual investment or operational objectives.
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Tell me about assumptions and Special Assumptions relation to Projected Values?
- All assumptions and special assumptions must be agreed with the client before reporting - the Report must make reference to the higher degree of uncertainty
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What is VPS 3?
VPS 3 = Valuation approaches and methods Usually classified into the market approach, income approach, or cost approach
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Why can the term 'forced sale' not be used anymore?
The term forced sale value must not be used. - It was abolished some time ago but where a valuation may need to reflect an actual or anticipated marketing constraint, details of the constraint e.g. short period of marketing must be agreed and set out in the terms of engagement.
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Tell me about VPS 5 - Valuation Models?
- NEW IN 2025 - IVS defines a valuation model as ‘a quantitative implementation of a method in whole or in part that converts inputs into outputs used in the development of a value’. - This is distinct from a valuation method, defined as ‘within a valuation approach, a specific technique to conclude a value’.
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What is VPS 5?
VPS 5 = Valuation Models.
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What are Automated Valuation Models?
Automated Valuation Models (AVMs) are more common in residential property - an AVM is a software programme that uses mathematical and statistical modelling to value property (without inspecting etc) - if you are declaring Residential Valuations in your APC submissions you are advised to have a view on the advantages and disadvantages of AVMs **However this is more for Residential Valuations – don’t need to know in depth
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What is VPS 6?
Valuation Reports
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What is a Valuation report, as per VPS 6?
- A Valuation Report issued in the UK and stated as being in accordance with the RICS Red Book - Information on Report Content - Will be taken to mean in accordance with the Red Book Global Standards plus this UK national supplement.
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As per VPS 6, what should a valuation report set out?
- The instructions (client, purpose, asset, interest, basis, and valuation date) ToE and Valuation report must align - The assumptions and approach used - The opinion of value and supporting reasoning - Any limitations, uncertainty, or compliance statements
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Under VPS 6, What would you include in a valuation report?
- Client name - Valuation purpose - Valuation subject - Property info - Basis of value - Date of valuation report - Status of valuer - Currency - Assumptions / special assumptions - Departures - Source of info - Valuation approach - Competency - Restrictions on publications
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What do Valuation Files contain?
- Conflict of interest checks - Terms of Engagement - Inspection note etc - Planning, rating and environmental searches - Comparables and analysis - Valuation calculation with rationale - Report (stating opinion of value) **EFFECTIVELY VALUATION REPORT IS WITHIN VALUATION FILES
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What would you do if a client wants to discuss a valuation report with you?
- A draft valuation can be discussed with the client but the valuer is not to be influenced by the client in any way in respect of the final valuation figure stated in the report. - Any additional information supplied by the client as a result of the discussion regarding the draft report must be stated in the report.
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What are the rules concerning client confidentiality for a Red Book valuation report?
General duty to treat information relating to a client as confidential, where it is not in the public domain. Limitation & Non Publication
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What is a Regulated Purpose Valuation?
Valuations relied on by 3rd parties or there is a public interest who have not commissioned the valuation - Carried out for certain statutory or regulatory purposes, where there is a higher risk of conflict of interest and therefore extra safeguards are required by the Red Book. E.g for Financial statements, Stock Exchange listing, Takeovers & mergers
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Examples of purposes for when Regulated purpose valuation would be required?
This is where the public has an interest, or where third parties may rely. - Financial statements, - Stock Exchange listing, - Takeovers & mergers - Collective investment schemes, - Unregulated property unit trust.
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When should a valuer not undertake a regulated purpose valuation?
(a) one or more of the properties have been acquired with the last 12 months; and (b) the valuer or firm has received an introductory fee or negotiated the purchase
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What is the Basis of value used for asset valuations?
1. Existing Use Value (EVU) – UK only - often used in UK public sector accounts 2. Fair Value – Global - equivalent to Market Value (Red Book definition) 3. Depreciated Replacement Cost (DRC) - for specialised assets with no active market (e.g., hospitals, schools)
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What are the two financial frameworks in the UK?
(a) IFRS and (b) UK and Ireland Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (UK GAAP) Publicly listed companies in the UK are required to apply IFRS - others have a choice between the two The valuer’s role will be usually to provide Fair Value
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When is Existing Use Value the valuation basis?
If the property is operational – Value of site or property in its existing use – different to market value on the expectation to gain planning permission to develop. (Also include that this basis may be used if it possible to get planning permission on the land)
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When is DRC (Depreciated replacement cost) used in Asset Valuations?
To value specialised properties rarely sold on the open market – DRC is current cost to replacing an asset with its modern equivalent asset, less deductions for physical deterioration and all relevant forms of obsolescence and optimisation.
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When is DRC used and what is its purpose?
When direct market evidence is limited or unavailable (SPECIALISED PROPS E.G. LIGHTHOUSES, SCHOOLS) - Used for owner-occupier - Accounts purposes for specialised prop - Rating valuations for specialised prop
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What is the DRC/Contractors method ?
- Used to value specialised properties rarely sold on open market. A method of valuation used when there is no market evidence because the property is specialised.
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What is a specialised property?
A property that is rarely, if ever, sold in the market, except through a sale of the business or entity of which it is part, due specialised nature and design, its configuration, size, location, or otherwise. E.g a football stadium
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What actually is a depreciated replacement cost?
The current cost of replacing an asset with its modern equivalent asset, less deductions for physical deterioration and all relevant forms of obsolescence and optimisation.
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What material valuation uncertainty?
All valuations are professional opinions - on a stated basis with assumptions or special assumptions - ……. a valuation is not a fact. A failure to draw attention to material uncertainty could give the impression that - greater weight could be attached to the opinion than was warranted The report would be misleading.
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Give me three examples where material valuation uncertainty will arise?
(a) The asset or liability may have characteristics that make it difficult to value - it may be unusual or even unique - potential planning permission (b) Limited or restricted information (c) Disrupted markets - unforeseen financial, macro-economic, legal, political or natural events
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Name the 5 conventional methods of valuation.
1. Comparative 2. Investment 3. Residual 4. Profits / Accounts 5. Contractor’s / Depreciated Replacement Cost
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What is the conventional method of valuation?
Rent received OR market rent x YP @ chosen yield = Market value Get rent and yield from comparables
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Where do you find comparable evidence?
- Local letting agents - In house data bases - External data bases e.g. Costar, EGI
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What is the comparable method of valuation usually used for?
- the capital and rental valuation of residential property, and - the rental valuation of retail, office and industrial premises - the capital value of owner-occupied retail, office and industrial premises (when the market is dominated by owner-occupiers)
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What characteristics are used to see if a transaction is directly comparable?
(a) physical characteristics (b) location (c) use (d) tenure (and lease terms if appropriate) (e) time scale (f) Comparables may be analysed- unit of comparison i.e. rental price or capital price per square metre
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What is meant by the express weighting of comparable evidence?
- Features other than hierarchy i.e. use, size, location, tenure, condition etc - Attaching more weight to the evidence most similar to the subject property
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What is the longest time period before a valuation date that a transaction could be accepted as being comparable?
- Depends on the state of the market and the location i.e. declining market no comps. - Industry norm is 6 – 12 months
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Can you talk me through the method for completing comparable valuations?
1) Search and select comparables 2) Verify details and analyse headline rent to give a net effective rent
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How many comparables are needed to produce a valuation?
Enough comparable to establish a trend – As many as can be obtained
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How can transaction costs be distored, and why does this mean various comparables are required?
- the seller or lessor not being willing - the transaction not being at arm’s length - the property not being subject to proper marketing - a purchaser or tenant having a special interest - one or both parties not acting knowledgeably, prudently and without compulsion **There is no ‘set’ number of comparables required. Need enough comparables to establish a trend
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What are the 2 difference types/categories of comparable evidence?
- non-transactional evidence (properties on the market) - transactional evidence (sold properties)
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What are some sources of comparable evidence?
- Own / office records - For Sale and To Let boards - Agents / Valuers (must get the right contacts and ask the right questions) - Land Registry - various free web-sites for residential transactions - Estates Gazette Interactive (EGI) - Focus / Co-Star
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Can you tell me the order of comparable evidence?
Valuation: Principles into Practice (6th Edition, 2008) - in the Chapter on Lease Renewals and Rent Reviews of Commercial Propertysuggests the following hierarchy of evidence: (a) open market lettings (b) lease renewals (c) rent reviews (d) independent expert’s determination (e) arbitrator’s awards OML is more favourable as with a lease renewal, a tenant can walk. Third Party determination can be uncertain
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What is interpolation and extrapolation?
Adjustments made to comparable evidence to value a property may be referred to as interpolation and extrapolation - Extrapolation acceptable when interpolation not possible
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What is interpolation of comparable evidence? Example?
Calculating a value that lies between two extreme points E.g. Calculation a rent in-between £25 and £29 per sqft
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Is Zoning a measurement or valuation technique?
Zoning is NOT a method of measurement. This is a common mistake that candidates make, so make sure you do not mention it in the Measurement competency. - It is a valuation technique.
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How do you use Zoning?
Based on the principle that the retail frontage is worth more than the ancillary areas. This is applied through the principle of ‘halving back’, meaning that each subsequent zone is worth half of the zone before.  For example: Zone A = A/1 Zone B = A/2, i.e. Zone B is half of Zone A Zone C = A/4, i.e. Zone C is a quarter of Zone A (or half of Zone B) Zone D (or remainder) = A/8, i.e. Zone D is 1/8 of Zone A (or half of Zone C)
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Why do you always zone a retail unit?
As the market uses zoning, it allows easier comparison. - It is not required for department stores or very large units - Can be measured on an overall basis once ground level exceeds 10k sqft
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Is Zoning compulsory for Retail/Shops?
- Zoning is usually optional. - Retail units are often simple, open-plan spaces. - If all comparables use NIA without zoning, it is acceptable not to zone, provided the methodology is transparent.
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What is the purpose of zoning?
To place a value on a shop frontage which is the most valuable – ITZA (in terms of zone A) OR To analyse retail space for different frontage to depth ratios
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What is Return Frontage?
Return frontage is the length of a shop's window display or exposure along the side street (perpendicular to the main street), usually in addition to the main street frontage.
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Why does return frontage matter in retail valuation?
1. Increased visibility: Return frontage gives a shop dual exposure, often increasing footfall and visibility. 2. Display space: More window display area may improve a retailer's trading potential. 3. Rental impact: Shops with return frontage often command higher rents per square metre than similar shops without one.
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What can a return frontage result in?
1. A percentage uplift for the depth of the return. Units must have a higher value with a return frontage. It would depends how far the zone is but 5% is a normal uplift as an addition 2. All of a unit becoming Zone A if both frontages have equal pedestrian flow (could have a reduction for excessive Zone A) 3. A percentage reduction for lack of internal space for shelving and display racks
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What is Two road frontage and what can it result in?
Refers to a property that faces a road or street on two different sides, allowing for customer access and visibility from both streets Can result in: halving-back from both frontages at the same or different Zone A rate(s)
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What is Natural zoning?
When the property zones reflect physical changes in the property i.e. steps.
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What is the investment method of valuation?
It is used when there is an income stream to value. The rental income is capitalised to give you the capital value.
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When is the investment method of valuation used?
Used when there is an income stream to value. Used to value shops, offices, industrial and warehouse properties that are; 1. Let as investments 2. Owner occupied 3. Vacant Where the majority of comparables are 4. rents (lettings, rent reviews, lease renewals), and 5. investment transactions
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What is the Investment Method of Valuation in its simplest form ?
Market Rent (Net of Outgoings) x Years Purchase (YP) = Market Value
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Taking into consideration the basic investment method calculation, how would this be affected in a property let on FRI terms?
- The tenant is responsible for all repairs and insurance Therefore, no outgoings need to be deducted *usually prime property let to single tenant is let on FRI terms
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Taking into consideration the basic investment method calculation, how would this be affected in a property let on IR terms?
Outgoings will need to be deducted to achieve the overall market rent This is usually: - repairs - insurance - management In some cases, additional outgoings may have to be deducted when services are provided inclusive of the rent (sometimes with fully serviced office suites and furnished residential lettings) - internal decorations - water charge - electricity - gas
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How would you work out the Market Value of an investment property let on internal repairing terms?
Market rent (net of outgoings e.g. external repairs, insurance) X YP = Market Value
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How is rental and capital growth accounted for in a conventional investment valuation?
Included within the all-risk yield calculation
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How do you calculate YP in Perpetuity?
The Years Purchase (YP) in perpetuity is calculated as 100/Yield E.g 100/6% = 16.6667 YP in Perpetuity In other words - investment sold at 16.6667 times the market rent - the investor will recoup the capital invested in 16.6667 years
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What is Years Purchased in Perpetuity?
- YP in Perp - A capitalisation factor used in property valuation to convert a constant annual income into a capital value, on the assumption that the income continues forever (i.e., in perpetuity). This is the yield applied to the reversionary value, which is assumed to continue indefinitely after the lease expires.
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What actually is a yield?
A yield is the rate of return on an investment property, expressed as a percentage of capital value.
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How did the All Risks Yield get its name?
Accounts for all risks of the investment Also known as the market yield or capitalisation rate
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What is the market capitalisation rate?
All Risks Yield – Rate at which market capitalises the income
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What would you do if you had to value an investment property but could not find any evidence of yields?
Constructing a yield – looking at gilts and adding a risk premium (look at market/property risks and deduct growth)
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How do you calculate the yield?
Annual rent / prop value X 100 = Yield
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How does risk affect yields?
Higher risk = higher yield e.g. use of prop, lease terms, voids, quality of location or covenant
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What output difference do the gross and net yield have?
Gross yield capitalisation = Market value Net yield capitalisation = Gross acquisition price
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What is the Residual Method of valuation?
The Residual method is used to value land and properties with development, redevelopment and refurbishment potential - We would use it when it is not possible to value by comparison
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What is the simple equation of a residual valuation?
Value of completed development Less development costs (E.g Demolition, construction costs, construction, finance, contingency) Less developers’ profit = Land Value
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What is the basic form of a residual valuation?
The basic form of a Residual valuation is as follows: Market Value of Completed Development LESS Developers Costs (Demolition, Construction Construction Fees Cost of Finance Contingency Agent’s / Legal Fees – (1.8%) Acquisition Costs ) LESS Developer’s Profit (15-20& GDV) Market Value (Residual Site Value) £
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Why would finance be needed in residual land valuation?
- Site purchase - Compound interest - Total construction costs - interest taken at half of costs over length of the build programme - Holding costs to cover voids until disposal - compound interest on a straight line basis
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What are the typical letting fees in a residual land valuation?
10% of market rent
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What are the fees on building? (architects, Quantity Surveyors and Site Engineers fees as a percentage of Building Costs.)
10% approx. of building costs - Got this from a chartered surveyor
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How much contingency is usually used in a residual valuation?
- An allowance for any changes that may occur in the any of the building costs and interest. - For a new development or a redevelopment, 1% to 5% can be used. - For refurbishment / conversion, there is more risk and a contingency of 5% to 10% is usual
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What is developers profit in a residual land valuation?
Can be calculated by: 1) a percentage of total cost (22% to 25%*) 2) a percentage of gross development value (15% to 17%). - Depends upon risk; not set in stone.
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What are the Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) categories?
From 17th March 2016 for Commercial property this is: - 0% on First £150,000 - 2% on Next £100,000 = - 5% above £250,000
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What is the Profits/Accounts method and when is it used?
A valuation approach used to assess the value of trading properties where: 1. There is no open market rental evidence, AND 2. The value is linked to the ability of the business to generate profit
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In a residual valuation, how do you work out the GDV of completed development?
Multipled the market rent by YP perpetuity at 5% which is 100/yield (5%)
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In a residual valuation, how is the finance calculated?
An accurate way to estimate the interest is calculate it for the whole debt incurred over the total development period and then half it. E.g if Finance will be at 7%. - It is assumed that the costs are incurred in equal monthly tranches (straight line) over the pre-construction and construction periods & interest is paid monthly at the effective rate of 7% p.a.
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How do you value a ransom strip? What is the leading case for ransom strip?
1/3 of the increase in value of the development land resulting from the access given - This is the industry standard - Leading case: Stokes v Cambridge ruled that 1/3 of the uplift in value the ransom strip adds to the development
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What is a ransom strip?
Land that gives access to development land - can’t access development without using that land - It has ransom value (value attributed to the ransom strip)
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When would you choose use the Profits method of valuation?
If you cannot; 1. Value by direct capital comparison if possible, or, 2. Use the investment method Always try to use COMPARABLE, or then INVESTMENT before Used to measure LEISURE properties
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What is the simple equation of the Profits Method?
Turnover (net of VAT) Less Costs of generating the Turnover (purchases, wages, heating/lighting, repairs & decorations, insurance, rates and general expenses). = Net Operating Profit (Which is capitalised at appropriate YP rate (chosen by comparables))
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What type of places/spaces would you use the profits method for?
- Amusement arcades - Amusement and theme parks - Bingo clubs - Bowling centres - Casinos - Cinemas - Golf courses Etc.............
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What is the principle of the profits method?
Value of property depends on the profit generated from the business (NOT THE BUILDING/LOCATION)
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What is fair maintainable operating profit?
The analysis of accounts (profits method)
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What information do you need to undertake the profits method?
Accurate and audited accounts (last 3 years if poss) - Use estimates (business plan) if new business - Adjust for maturity for business + any exceptional items of expenditure
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What is the simple formula for DRC?
Value of land in its existing use PLUS current cost of replacing building PLUS fees LESS discount for depreciation and obsolescence (use BCIS and judgement) = Value as existing
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How would you arrive at the Market Rent the first floor of a retail unit?
Upper floors and basements may be taken as a fraction of X or, - as a spot figure per square metre, depending upon the particular property and the comparable evidence. - X / 10 is commonly used for first floor accommodation be it retail space or storage
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What is compounding?
Compound interest is when: - interest is added to invested cash, and - interest is also added to any interest previously paid. E.g Example 1 If £1 is invested for 5 years at 3% per annum interest: (1 + 0.03)5 = 1.035 = 1.1593 = £1.16
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Explain what is included in a Reinstatement / Replacement Cost for Insurance Purposes
1. Demolition 2. Shoring up and weather-protection of adjoining buildings 3. Rebuilding in accordance with current Building Regulations 4. Professional Fees
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What is a nominal yield?
Initial yield assuming rent is paid in arrears (quarterly in advance gives a higher yield) * The stated (headline) annual interest rate. * Does not take compounding into account
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What is the effective rate of interest?
* The true annual rate once compounding effects are included. * Shows the actual growth in one year. When interest is paid over a period of less than a year - the effective rate is the annual percentage rate (APR)
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What is Discounting?
Money has a Time Value in that: - invested cash sums will increase, and - rental and capital values of property can grow If follows that if a known cash sum is to be received at a specific time in the future - if that sum were available today, it could be invested and thus provide a larger amount of cash on the future date - The same applies to the future value of a property
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What is the Present Value (PV)?
Present value - Current value of a future sum of money or stream of cash flows given a specified rate of return - The correct worth of money (or income) you will receive in the future, adjusting for the fact that money avalaible now is worth more than same amount in the future
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Why is the YP single rate table also known as the Present Value of £1 per annum?
- It tells us the present value of £1 to be received each year, for a given number of years - Tells us present value of annual series of incomes – further in future = lower sum as it is against today’s terms - £1 in future = not worth £1 today because you can invest it
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What is Gross Present Value (GPV)?
Gross present value - GPV worth to investor
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What is Gross Net Value (NPV)?
Net present value - Sum of discounted cash flows of the project - Used to determine if an investment gives a positive return against target rate - If positive, investment exceeds target and vice versa
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What is the definition of an investment?
A placement of capital in expectation of deriving income or profit from its use.
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What is an investment usually for?
Investment can be for - income - capital growth - or both Different investment opportunities have different levels of risk and difficulties
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What are the major disadvantages of property over the other two major investment opportunities?
Liquidity, transfer costs and management required
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What are the three principal sources of investment?
Gilts, equities, properties
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What is the major attraction of property over the other two major investment opportunities?
Can improve performance through proactive property management
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What is a bond investment?
Fixed capital, fixed return for a fixed period Can be govt or corporate
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What is a Gilt?
Gilt is short for Gilt Edged Security - UK Government bonds (long-term debt instruments) - Considered “risk-free” investments - Offer a fixed annual return (coupon) – E.g 3% - Traded in the open market — their yield reflects market sentiment and economic expectations
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What is the yield from a risk-free investment?
- Gilts are considered to be the ideal risk free premium - Is usually between 2½% and 4% depending upon economic conditions - Gilts (risk-free premium) + risk premium = yield - Since 2022, inflation + BoE base rates have risen sharply, leading to Higher gilt yields (to attract investors), and therefore, higher “risk-free” rates, so it is around 4.5%, reflecting current economic conditions rather than long-term equilibrium.
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How do you construct a yield if you dont have one?
Gilts (risk-free rate) + risk premium = yield
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What does Gilts + risk premium = yield actually mean
In valuation theory, the yield (or required rate of return) that an investor demands for a property investment is made up of: - Gilts (risk-free rate): the baseline return you’d get by investing in a safe UK government bond. E/g 3% - Risk premium (comprises market and specific risks): the extra return you need to justify taking on the risks of property (tenant default, vacancy, obsolescence, illiquidity). Example: o UK 10-year gilt yield = 3% (risk-free). o Property risk premium = 3% (dependant for location, covenant, lease risk, etc.). o Property yield = 6%.
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What is meant by the 'Risk-free' rate? What is the current rate?
- It is the rate of return investors can earn with no risk of losing money - Typically represented by the yield on UK government bonds (gilts) particularly the 10-year gilt yield. As of October 2025, the data indicates: - The UK 10-year gilt yield is approximately 4.55%
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What is a Risk Premium?
A risk premium is the extra return (yield or profit) an investor requires to compensate for taking on additional risk, compared with a “risk-free” or lower-risk investment.
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What happens when the Bank of England raise the base rate?
- When the BoE raises the base rate, gilt yields usually rise, because investors demand more return to hold gilts instead of cash. - When the base rate falls, gilt yields often fall too
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What are the market risks in a risk premium?
- Illiquidity of sale - Lack of rental growth - Yield shift - Locational, economic, physical and functional depreciation through structural change - Legislative change
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What are the specific risks in a risk premium?
- Covenant risk - Void risk - Cost of ownership and management - Differing lease structures (e.g. rent review structure, lease breaks)
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How would you assess if a premium could be charged on a lease assignment?
Check if it was over/underrented - If it was underrented/below MV --> the new tenant may be willing to pay a premium. - If the rent is above market, premium is unlikely. - Capitalise profit rent (difference between passing and market rent) and YP (dual/dual-tax adjusted/single) rate
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What is a reverse premium?
Sum paid by the landlord to the assignee to induce the tenant to enter into the lease
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What is the simple equation of the All risks yield when when market yields are not directly observable?
gilt yield + risk premium – growth rate otherwise Annual Rent/Capital Value ​×100
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What is a gross yield?
The gross yield is the rent expressed as a percentage of the purchase price (Market Value)
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What is a net yield?
The net yield is the rent expressed as a percentage of the gross acquisition price - i.e. purchase price plus purchaser’s costs
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What is the Net Market Value (Net of fees)?
* Purpose: To report the value of the property after accounting for the costs a purchaser would incur. * You’re deducting fees because you want the “amount the seller effectively receives” or the value net of transactional costs. Calculation is Net MV = Gross MV (GAP) - Purchasers Costs
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What techniques can be used to value a reversionary investment?
- term and reversion - hardcore / layer
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What techniques can be used to value an under-rented reversionary investment?
Term and reversion Hardcore / layer PREDOMINANTLY TERM AND REVERSION
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Explain the process of the term and reversion technique?
Calculate market rent using comparable evidence Then: 1) Determine Market rent 2) Term - Capitalise passing rent until review (reversion) – PASSING RENT X YP @ X ARY% 3) Reversion - Take MR to be received at reversion and then capitalise into perpetuity @ higher ARY% 4) Defer this further at a PV of £1, for the period of the term 5) Add the term & reversion together to get MV NOTE: Reversion gets capitalised at market rented rate (HIGHER) – term gets capitalised at a lower % due to lower risk
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What is the hardcore layer method used for?
Used to value reversionary investments (over-rented)
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In an underrented term and reversion method, why is the term capitalised at a slightly lower rate than the review/reversion?
- the term is capitalised a rate slightly lower than this to reflect the reduced risk as it is more secure income, and term rent is contractually guaranteed - the rent at review / reversion should arguably be an increased risk as it is not yet agreed
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What is the core and top slice in an overrented investment?
For over rented properties: ○ Core = The core income, the market rent - Capitalise into perp @ ARY ○ The top slice / froth = The profit rent - Capitalise to unexpired term @ higher yield - This reflects the uncertainty
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What do you understand top slice income to be?
- Overage / Profit / Froth rent The additional income received either after review/ reversion (under rented), or the overage before reversion (over rented) or your profit from a leasehold interest.
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You were acting for a landlord who asked you to determine market value of an overrented investment, how would you do this?
Hardcore / Layer method
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How do term and reversion and DCF differ?
DCF = useful for multi-let props with changing rental income Term and reversion = simplified DCF (only two time windows are considered (term and reversion))
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Explain the term and reversion in an OVERRENTED investment?
(Used for reversionary investments when the Market Rent is less than the Passing Rent) 1) The Term is capitalised until next review / lease expiry. This is where the risk lies as the property is over rented. E.g YP for X years @ (X)Yield% 2) Reversion to market rent is valued in perpetuity at an all-risks yield (ARY) and PV backed by the number of years till the next review/renewal ARY is lower in the reversion as less risk with receiving it
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Why does the term have a higher yield typically than the reversion in an OVERRENTED valuation?
The term income is capitalised at a higher rate than the reversionary income - to reflect the additional risk The percentage uplift from the market-rented rate is a function of - the amount of over-renting - the time period until reversion to the market rent - the quality of the tenant’s covenant
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In an overrented term and reversion (block), and the tenant was of first class covenant, how would this affect the yield?
If the tenant is of first-class covenant there would be no additional risk attached the receipt of the term rent - E.g therefore, capitalize both term and reversion at the market rent rate of 7%
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What method is predominantly used for OVERRENTED investments?
Hardcore and Layer is Used for predominantly over rented investments (Passing rent more than market rent)
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When would you use a dual rate investment calculation?
To value a leasehold interest with value - e.g. when lease has profit rent and unexpired term of 1 year - Remunerative is rent for year - Accumulative is appreciation in prop value - Concept: comparing leasehold to freehold investments and need to recoup investment capital at end of leasehold investment period through use of sinking fund
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When does a leasehold interest have value?
A leasehold interest has a value when there is: - a Profit Rent (Market Rent less rent paid), and - an unexpired term of at least one year If a property is let at market rent, then leasehold interest has no value
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Name a development appraisal?
Residual land valuation
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What does the YP dual rate comprise of?
- the remunerative rate and - the accumulative rate
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What is the accumulative rate?
Accumulative rate applies to future capital appreciation (increase in prop value over time) - This is basically the nominal interest rate (headline rate). It’s the rate that, if you just add up the instalments across the year, gives the stated % return. It does not account for compounding
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How would you value a leasehold interest?
- Market rent – rent passing = profit rent - Capitalise the profit rent to the end of the term. Must have 12 months left on the term otherwise there is no point subletting for less than 12 months.
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What is a Discounted Cash flow (DCF)?
A valuation method that estimates the present value of future cash flows generated by an asset e.g property, using a discount rate to reflect the time value of money and investment risk.
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What is the method for a discounted cash flow (DCF)?
1) Estimate cash flow (income - expenditure) 2) Estimated the exit value at end of holding period 3) Select discount rate 4) Discount cash flow at discount rate 5) Value is sum of completed discounted cash flow - Providing the NPV
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What is the discount rate in DCF?
A discount rate can also refer to the interest rate used in discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis to determine the present value of future cash flow
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When would you use a DCF?
For a complex property: - Large-multi let props - Phased development projects - Properties with income voids or complex tenures
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What in Net present value?
- Sum of discounted cash flows of the project - Used to determine if an investment gives a positive return against target rate - If positive, investment exceeds target and vice versa
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What is IRR with growth of a property investment, also known as?
the Equated Yield
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Why are DCFs useful?
- to value multi-let properties with frequently changing rental income - e.g. where there are different lease start dates, different review dates, some rent-free periods, stepped rents and under-rented and, over-rented units Growth can implicit - or be made explicit
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Why do property investors require a risk premium?
A risk premium is the extra return an investor requires above the risk-free rate (e.g. government gilts) to compensate for the risks of property investment. E.g illiquidity, void risk, market risk, management burden.
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What is the fundamental difference between conventional investment valuation techniques and discounted cash flow techniques?
Conventional Investment Valuation = Based on market yields and rental income. Two common methods: Term & reversion, and Hardcore & top-slice. - growth is implicit in the yield (NOT SEPERATE) DCF= - Forecasts all expected cash flows: rent, voids, rent reviews, costs, disposal value. - Rental and Capital growth are made explicit, NOT HIDDEN IN YIELD.
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How would you value a leasehold interest / ascertain if a premium can be charged for the assignment of a lease?
A leasehold interest can have value (a premium) if the passing rent under the lease is below the market rent (i.e. the tenant is paying less than the open market). A leasehold interest is valued by capitalising the Profit Rent by either: - the YP dual rate - the YP dual rate, tax adjusted, or - the YP single rate
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What accounts would you review for profits valuation?
Profit / Loss account - Audited accounts - Need to see turnover and net operating profit (turnover LESS expenses)
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What could statutory due diligence include for a valuation?
Asbestos register Business rates / council tax Contamination EPC rating Flooding Planning history and compliance Environmental matters Equality act compliance
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What is a running yield (straight yield)?
The yield at one moment in time (present income from a property expressed as % of market value)
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What is an initial yield?
Net income at date of purchase expressed as a percentage of the purchase price (START OF INVESTMENT THIS IS WHAT YOU TAKE THE YIELD TO BE)
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What is a reversionary yield?
Market rent expressed as a percentage of the purchase price or market value (If not already let at the market rent)
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What is an equivalent yield?
- The weighted average of initial yield/running yield (present income from property) and the reversionary yield - ALSO Expressed as the same yield throughout term and reversion - Says that the property is one investment, so both incomes are capitalised at one rate.
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What is an equated yield?
The internal rate of return taking into account future growth (growth in future income) - Not applicable to reversionary situations
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What is the Gross Initial Yield?
The rent expressed as a percentage of the purchase price (effectively same as gross yield)
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What is the Gross Reversionary Yield?
The estimated rental value (ERV) of a property expressed as a percentage of the purchase price (before costs).
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What is the Net Initial Yield?
Rent expressed as a percentage of the gross acquisition price ➢ i.e. purchase price plus purchaser’s cost (effectively the same as the net yield)
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What is the Net Reversionary Yield?
Estimated rental value (ERV) of a property expressed as a percentage of the gross purchase price i.e. purchase price plus purchaser’s cost
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What is a true yield?
Assumes rent is paid in advance not in arrears (traditional valuation practice assumes rent is paid in arrears) (money produced by an investment considering effect of time value of money)
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Name the costs that a purchaser must incur when acquiring a property investment?
Stamp duty land tax (bands 0%/2%/5%) Agents fees (1%) Legal fees (0.5%) Non-recoverable VAT on fees (0.3% or 20% of total)
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What is CIL?
Community Infrastructure Levy - Charge that can be set by local authorities on new developments to raise funds for infrastructure and services in the community
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What is profit rent?
Difference between annual rent and rent achieved between lessee and lessor
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What do planning costs include?
- Costs of planning consultant - Cost of planning application and building reg fees - Community infrastructure levy - Section 106 of town and country planning act 1990 payment
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What is the Valuers Registration Scheme? is it a good thing?
Scheme that regulates and monitors valuations (Gives RICS registered valuer tag) - Meets RICS self regulation requirements - Raises status of valuation profession - Improves quality of vals and ensures high standards
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What is net-effective rent?
Actual rent cost with deductions related to incentives and concessions
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How would you respond to a request for a pavement assessment only?
Valuation subject to restricted info -> pre-agreed and written into ToE and report
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What are the main factors impacting property value?
- Number of tenants - Location, tenure, lease terms - Physical prop attributes - Market conditions
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When inspecting a property for valuation purposes, what are main things to look for?
- Condition, - Specification (Grade A/B/C), - Look at the fit out, if tenants are in occupation (largely irrelevant in rent reviews/lease renewals).
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What is a s.106?
Agreement between developer and local planning authority about the measures the developer must take to reduce impact on community
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What information would you require from a telephone enquirer who asked: Can you do me a valuation?
- Client/owner of prop - Buyer of prop – For conflict-of-interest check - Know what the property is and its location - If I am competent to undertake
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When is Market Rent not appropriate as a Basis of Value in providing a report on the rental value of a property and why not?
- Rent reviews – Actual definitions of rent and assumptions/disregards as per the lease have to be used. - Specialised properties - Statutory Valuations
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How do you calculate divisible balance?
Amount to be shared between tenant and landlord (tenant as gross profit and remaining as rental value to the landlord) - Gross profit LESS working expenses = divisible balance (OR NET PROFIT)
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How do you calculate site value?
Gross acquisition price LESS agents fees, legal fees, SDLT
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What is headline rent?
Rent payable after short-term incentive/rent free period has expired (inflated rent as ignores rent free)
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What is hope value?
The value arising from any expectation that future circumstances affecting the property may change e.g. realising marriage value, future prospect of securing planning permission
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How do you calculate a tenants proportion of rent in a profits valuation?
A % of the net operating profit to arrive at market rent - Usually 50%
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What is top slice rent?
Difference between market and passing rent (overrage)
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How often should a firm valuing your properties be rotated?
RICS recommend every 7 years due to quality control measures
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What is included in a reinstatement/replacement cost for insurance purposes?
Costs to demolish building, shore up and weatherproof adjoining buildings, cost to rebuild to buildings regs + any fees
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What is the current bank of England base rate?
Currently 4.00% as at 18 September, next review is November
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Where do you find zoning / ITZA?
ITZA - Red Book as it relates to valuations Zoning - From the code of measuring practice
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How do you calculate a basement value in zoning?
ITZA/10 or spot figure
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What is a sensitivity analysis?
A model that shows the impacts that different inputs of independent variables have on a dependent variable
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What are the sources of comparable evidence?
Costar EGI Speaking with agents Land registry Own PM databases
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What is the difference between a Departure & Exception?
Exceptions: Circumstances where the Red Book does not apply at all. E.g internal valuations, agency/brokerage services etc Departure: Situations where the Red Book does apply, but you are permitted to deviate from a specific requirement. ✅ In short: • Exceptions = outside Red Book (not covered at all). • Departures = within Red Book but flexed with disclosure.
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What are prime office London yields?
for mid-2025 were approximately - 3.75% in the West End - 5.25% in the City
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What are yields for London industrial?
Around 4.75-5%
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What is in your valuation report, but not your terms of engagement?
- Opinion of value - Valuation Approach
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Why would you decide developers profit to be GDV or Total cost?
1) Profit as a % of GDV Used when: The project is speculative (open market sale, not pre-let/sold). There is greater market and sales risk. **We Chose 15% of GDV 2) Profit as a % of Total Cost. Used when: The scheme is lower risk, e.g. pre-let, forward-sold, or owner-occupied.
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What is the layout of UK National Supplement 2024?
1) Introduction 2) Glossary 3) UK PS 1 - Compliance with valuation standards within the UK Jurisdiction. 4) UK VPS 1 to 3 - 1) ToE and reporting: Red book compliance, 2) ToE supplementary provisions in Scotland, 3) Regulated Purpose Valuations 5) UK 18 VPGAs
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What is the current inflation rate?
- The UK's annual inflation rate, as measured by the Consumer Prices Index (CPI), was 3.8% in September 2025.
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What is an Arm’s Length Transaction?
Transaction between parties with no prior relationship or connection.
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When is Fair Value the appropriate valuation basis?
Valuation for statutory functions such as reporting for company accounts/business rates/due diligence
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What is WAULT?
Weighted average unexpired lease term - This is remaining to first break/expiry
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What is a development appraisal?
A series of calculations to establish the value/viability of a proposed development based on clients inputs - Valuation is a possible output
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What is BCIS?
Building Cost Information Service - Obtains monthly updates from quantity surveyors and building surveyor sources and most recent contract price tenders agreed - Paid subscription service for members - Calculated by a metre square basis - Updates made monthly, quarterly, annually
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How is Net Development Value calculated? (Residual)
Deduct disposal costs from GDV (sale and letting fees)
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What is Internal Rate of Return?
- Break-even discount rate at which value of cash outflows = cash inflow - Simulated discount rate needed you need to apply to match your desired return
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What is the remunerative rate?
It is the rate of return (yield) applied to a leasehold interest to reflect the risk profile of that interest. - Generally taken at 1% to 2% above the freehold market rent rate to reflect that: - there is the inconvenience of having a landlord and a lease - the difficulty of assigning and sub-letting near the end of the lease
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How is the dual rate method used say for a property generating income and appreciating in value?
Remunerative rate = income producing capability of prop (rental income) Accumulative rate = applies to future capital appreciation (increase in prop value over time)
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What is a reversionary investment?
A reversionary freehold is an investment that is let at a rent other than the Market Rent - Traditionally, under-rented - can be over-rented
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What is the components of a risk premium made up of?
- Market risks (lack of rental growth - Specific risks (Cost of ownership, management)
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Explain how discounting is the reverse of compounding?
- Discounting is the reverse of compounding. - Discounting is the calculation of the amount of cash that needs to be invested today to provide the future amount over the time period at the applicable rate of interest (discount rate). - Whereas compounding is calculating how much a present sum of money will grow over time when interest is added.
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When is the DRC/Contractions method used?
- Properties which do not usually change hands on the Market (Specialised Properties) - Inclusion in Company Accounts and other Financial Statements (Asset Valuations) - Compulsory Purchase (Rule 5) - Rating - Non-Specialised Properties when there is no direct / inconclusive comparable evidence This is why it is sometimes called the Contractor’s Test
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How would you undertake the profits method?
1) Turnover LESS costs of generating that turnover = Net operating profit 2) Capitalise the net operating profit at the chosen yield to reach the market value Can be expressed as the EBITDA - Capitalised at appropriate yield to achieve market value - Cross check with comparables if possible
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Can you get the market rent from the residual method?
No, I utilised the COMPARABLE method to ascertain the market rent value, which I then capitalised this at the appropriate yield in the RESIDUAL method
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How would you value a green-field site with planning permissions for residential development?
Comparable method but if no comparables then residual
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You say that the all risks yield considers all the risks of the investment, what are some of the risks/features?
1. the construction (age, design, specification) 2. the quality of the tenant’s covenant strength 3. the amount of rent (i.e. market-rented, under-rented, over-rented) 4. the unexpired lease term 5. the other lease terms 6. anticipated rental growth (location)
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What is Years Purchase (YP)?
A capitalisation factor used in valuation to convert a stream of income (usually annual rent) into a capital value. - YP represents the number of years' income that a purchaser is willing to pay up front to acquire the right to receive that income stream - Effectively the yield applied to the term (the lease length) of an investment. E.g £ 90,000 / 3.600 sq ft = £25.00 per sq. ft (£242.19 per sq m) £1,500,000 / £90,000 = 16.6667 YP 100 /16.6667 = 6% yield
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What is mirror Zoning?
This maybe when a shop has two main frontages
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What is extrapolation?
- Is calculating or, plotting on a graph, a value that lies outside two extreme points i.e. working outside 2 points of value <£5 - >£7psf. Rising market = evidence plus extra and falling market = evidence plus discount
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What is Zoning?
Refers to the practice of dividing a building or space into distinct functional areas for measurement and reporting purposes.
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Tell me about the comparable method and when it should be used?
- most reliable method of valuation - primary method of valuation and should be used whenever possible
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How would you respond to a request to value a property from a Drive-by only?
1) Check competency to do so 2) Advise limited information can affect the certainty of the valuation – Note in TOE and valuation report 3) Ask for all relevant plans and documents to assist
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Is DRC suitable for Red Book compliance?
- Not suitable for Red Book Compliant valuation for secured lending - Can be used to Calculate Market Rent for specialised properties in valuations for financial statements
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What is the fundamental difference between Market Value and Existing Use Value?
Existing use value used when there is no expectation of that use changing in the forseeable future. (Is sometimes market value)
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What is an Asset Valuation? (Valuation for Financial Reporting )
A valuation carried out to comply with financial reporting requirements. - The most common framework is IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) or UK GAAP. - It is a Regulated Purpose Valuation (RPV) under the Red Book.
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If inspecting the property during a regulated purpose valuation, what should you do?
- Check with the client or managing agent if there were any material changes to the property since the last inspection. - If there was, then definitely re-inspect, but if not then maybe not needed. Workmans best practice is to inspect the property at least once a year, for multi-tenanted properties this would typically be every 6 months.
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Tell me about VPS 4 (Inspections, investigations and records)
- Inspections and investigations must be carried out to the extent necessary to produce a valuation that is professionally adequate for its purpose. - The valuer must take reasonable steps to verify the information relied on in the preparation of the valuation and, if not already agreed, clarify with the client any necessary assumptions that will be relied on.
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Tell me about the 2 Valuation Bases in the UK National Supplement?
Existing Use Value (EUV- UK VPGA 6) = The value of property for the purpose for which it is currently used, assuming that it can continue to be so used, disregarding any hope value for alternative uses Existing Use Value for Social Housing (EUV-SH) *Not relevant for us.
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What are valuation records, as per VPS 4?
A proper record must be kept of inspections and investigations, and of other key inputs, in an appropriate business format
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Describe three Assumptions that are usually made in producing a valuation?
1) Title - correct title is shown and property is free from unusual issues 2) Condition of buildings- Good condition of areas covered or not shown would have material defect 3) Services – All in working order 4) Planning (Zoning)- Full planning permission for its current use, and wouldn’t be adversely affected by planning proposals 5) Contamination and hazardous substances 6) Environmental matters distinguishing between: (a) Natural environmental constraints (b) Non-natural constraints (contamination and hazardous substances). (c) Sustainability – assessing the implications for value
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When undertaking a valuation, what must valuers always have regard to (under VPS 3)?
These must always have regard to - the nature of the asset (or liability) - the purpose, intended use and context of the particular assignment - any statutory or other mandatory requirements applicable in the jurisdiction concerned.
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What is special value?
An amount that reflects particular attributes of an asset that are only of value to a special purchaser
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What are some special assumptions where a property has been damaged?
- The property has been reinstated - Valuing as a cleared site with development permission for the existing use - Refurbishment or redevelopment for a different use
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Please name the Red Book Global Bases of Value (as per VPS 2 in the red book)
- Market Value - Market Rent - Investment Value (or worth) - Fair Value (under International Financial Reporting Standards)
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What are the associated/main valuation approaches?
The overall valuation approach is usually classified into one of three main categories: 1. the market approach (comparable method) 2. the income approach (investment method / DCF) 3. the cost approach (contractors method / DRC)
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Tell me about Market Value (not just the definition)?
The highest and best use of an asset - that is possible, legally permissible and financially feasible (can take development potential into account if so) - Market Value Ignores price distortions caused by special value or synergistic value (marriage value
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What is an assumption in valuation?
An assumption is made where it is reasonable for the valuer to accept that something is true without the need for specific investigation or verification. - Any such assumption must be reasonable and relevant…….
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Describe some Special Assumptions that are usually made in producing a valuation?
1. Planning consent has or will be granted 2. Proposed development has/will been completed in accordance with a defined plan and specification 3. The property has been changed in defined way 4. The property is vacant (when occupied at the valuation date) 5. The property is let on defined terms (when vacant at the valuation date) 6. That synergistic value is created where one or more parties has as a special interest
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What is Fair value?
The price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. - Usually no difference in the reported figure between Fair Value and Market Value
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Please name the UK-Specific Bases of Value?
- Existing use value, - Existing value for social housing
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What is the difference between market value and investment worth?
Market value is what the market would pay and worth is individual value to an investor
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Tell me about PS 2?
PS 2: Ethics, competency, objectivity and disclosures Fundamental to the integrity of the valuation process, members practising as valuers must have appropriate experience, skill and judgment for the task & must act in a professional manner free from any influence, bias or conflict of interest Members must have: - market knowledge - the valuation skills to undertake the valuation competently - And comply with the RICS Valuer Registration Scheme (VRS) requirements
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Who can carry out Red Book valuations?
- Must be carried out by/under the supervision of a RICS Registered Valuer who accepts responsibility for it. This valuer must also sign off the document. - Valuer must have sufficient knowledge and skill to carry of the valuation of that specific market and location. Needs to be competent. The valuer must act independently, objectivity, confidentiality and the identification and management of conflict of interest.
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Define Market Value in your own words.
The estimated amount for which an asset or liability should exchange on the valuation date between a willing buyer and a willing seller in an arm’s length transaction, after proper marketing and where the parties had each acted knowledgeably, prudently and without compulsion.
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Tell me about PS1 ?
PS 1 = Compliance with standards where a written valuation is provided - All members, whether practising individually or within an RICS-regulated, who provide a written valuation are required to comply with the international standards and RICS global standards. - Members must also comply with the requirements of RICS Valuer Registration Scheme (VRS) - Departure – If for any reason compliance is not possible, this must be clearly disclosed/justified in the report. - Exceptions - Sets out all valuations by RICS members must comply with IVS and the Red Book, unless an exception applies.
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When you undertake a valuation as an exception to the red book, do you still have to comply?
No you do not need to comply, however compliance with PS1 and PS2, and VPS 1-6 is advised and should comply for BEST PRACTICE
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What do you consider Proper Marketing to be in the Market Value definition?
Property exposed to market in most appropriate way at the most appropriate time.
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Is Compliance with PS1 and PS2 mandatory?
- Mandatory Application - Compliance with PS 1, PS 2 within these global standards is mandatory for RICS members/ firm involved in undertaking or supervising valuation services by the provision of written valuation advice - Notwithstanding the exceptions to the VPSs covered at PS 1 section 5
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Talk to me about Nature and extent of the valuer’s work – including investigations – and any limitations thereon
1. A short time timescale - for reporting may result in not all of the facts being established 2. A client may require a drive-by, desk-top or pavement valuation. 3. Restrictions to value - Instructions may be accepted if the restriction is considered reasonable. 4. The instruction should be declined if the valuer considers that it is not possible to provide a valuation on the basis of restricted information. 5. It must be made clear when confirming instructions that the restriction, any resulting assumptions and the impact on the accuracy of the valuation will be referred to in the Report.
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What is the difference between Valuation Technical and Performance Standards (VPS) and Valuation Practice Guidance – applications (VPGA)?
Compliance with VPS are mandatory, compliance with VPGA are advisory
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Which sections of the red book are advisory?
Part5 - Valuation Applications (VPGA)
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What is the layout of the red book?
- Part 1: Introduction - Part 2: Glossary - Part 3: Professional Standards (PS) - mandatory - Part 4: Valuation Technical and Performance Standards (VPS) - mandatory - Part 5: Valuation Applications (VPGA) – advisory NOT mandatory - Part 6: International Valuation Standards (IVS)
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Tell me about departures from PS1 or PS2?
PS 1 and PS 2 are mandatory and apply in all cases when members are providing valuation advice, however if there are special circumstances where it is considered inappropriate to comply with VPS 1 to VPS 6 these must be confirmed and agreed with the client as a departure with a clear statement in: - the Terms of Engagement - the Report - any published reference to the Report The reasons for departure must be justified.
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What is included in VPS 1?
UK VPS 1 = Terms of engagement (scope of work) and reporting: Red Book compliance A Valuation Report issued in the UK and stated as being in accordance with the RICS Red Book - All material matters must be brought to the clients attention prior to the issue of the report and documented. *There are 18 matters that must be stated in Terms of Engagement
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What is 'investment value' also known as?
Investment value is also known as ‘worth’. - The value of an asset to the owner, or prospective owner. - For individual investment or ownership purposes. - It may differ from Market Value. If worth is more than Market Value- invest If worth is less than Market Value- disinvest
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What is the key difference between the UK national supplement and red book?
Assists with the application of global standards within a local context
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What is Primary Reason for the Global 2024 Update?
- To align with the new International Valuation Standards (IVS) effective from 31st January 2025: - The Valuation Technical and Performance Standards (VPS) in Section/part 4 are rearranged - new VPS 5 - New content relating to valuation modelling and methods is added - Incorporate the growing influence of technology and AI in valuations, and strengthen the focus on ESG
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What is an RICS professional statement (PS)
Mandatory requirements and guidance for RICS members and Regulated firms
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What valuations are Exceptions to the Red Book?
The mandatory application of VPS 1 to 6 may be unsuitable or inappropriate some purposes: - Internal Purposes - Expert witness, agency/brokerage, - Statutory purposes ( business rates, tax), - Negotiation/ litigation
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An a residual valuation, how is the finance calculated?
An accurate way to estimate the interest is calculate it for the whole debt incurred over the total development period and then half it. E.g if Finance will be at 7%. - Assumed that the costs are incurred in equal monthly tranches (straight line) over the pre-construction and construction periods & interest is paid monthly at the effective rate of 7% p.a.
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When did you first familiarise yourself with the RICS Valuation Global Standards (Red Book)?
I first familiarised myself when i started working at Workman LLP, I was told to read through it by my line manager to begin to understand the red book and its principles etc. I got more familiar with the RICS Valuation – Global Standards during my APC preparation and valuation training.
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What is the purpose of the Red Book in relation to the valuation profession?
- Provides mandatory standards for all RICS members undertaking valuations. - Ensures consistency, transparency, and professionalism across the industry. - Protects clients, end users, and the public by ensuring valuations are objective, ethical, and well-documented.
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Can you clarify what you understand by the bases of value as per the Red Book standards?
The basis of value sets the assumptions on which a valuation is prepared. Common bases include: - Market Value (MV): The price between a willing buyer and seller in an arm’s-length transaction. Market Rent: - Fair Value (FV): Used for financial reporting under IFRS. - Investment Value: Value to a particular investor, based on their objectives.
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How has the UK National Supplement, effective from May 2024, influenced your practice in a local context?
- Provides local application guidance to the Red Book in the UK context. - Reinforces requirements around compliance with UK legislation (e.g., Landlord & Tenant Act, planning law, MEES). - Financial reporting valuations in line with UK GAAP. - Helps defineUK-specific definitions of bases of value. - Helps me ensure terms of engagement reference both global and UK guidance.
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Under what circumstances are exceptions to the Global Standards usually considered?
PS 1 and PS 2 are mandatory for all written valuations, regardless of exceptions The mandatory application of VPS 1 to 6 may be unsuitable or inappropriate some purposes: - Internal Purposes - Expert witness, agency/brokerage, - Statutory purposes ( business rates, tax), - Negotiation/ litigation
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What are Exceptions?
Sets out all valuations by RICS members must comply with IVS and the Red Book, unless an exception applies. Exceptions include agency/brokerage advice, internal valuations not for third-party use, or where law requires a different approach.
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What kind of training sessions have you attended to broaden your knowledge and understanding of valuation?
- APC Training and JFPC (Workman Funded) - External sessions on everything valuation - RICS Red Book Updates - Internal Training - Internal CPD sessions
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What factors did you use for the comparable assessment for your examples?
- Passing Rent - Size (GIA) - Date of transaction - Transaction Type - Condition - EPC - Location - Repairing terms - Layout
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How did the terms of engagement play a role in your valuations for internal purposes?
- Clearly set out the basis, purpose, and assumptions of the valuation – even for internal use. - This gave clarity and protection to both client and valuer, reducing scope for dispute or misinterpretation. - Even though internal valuations may be exempt, I still followed Red Book principles for transparency and audit trail.
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What was included in your terms of engagement for internal purposes?
- Identification and Status of the valuer - Client & other users - Property to be valued - Purpose of valuation - Basis of value - Valuation date - Special Assumptions - Assumptions and limitations - Complaints - RICS monitoring
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How did you ensure Red Book best practice, given this was an internal valuation?
Although internal valuations are technically exempt, - Prepared Terms of Engagement referencing the exemption. - Followed the Red Book framework (PS, VPS, VPGA) where possible. - Clearly stated assumptions, basis of value, and limitations.
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What is the Gross Acquisition Price?
The total outlay by the purchaser to buy the property. It includes: - The Market Value (net price) (i.e. what the property itself is worth) - All acquisition costs borne by the purchaser (Stamp Duty Land Tax, agent’s fees, legal fees, VAT if applicable, etc.)
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What is the Net Initial Yield (NIY) / Net yield and how did you calculate it at 717A North Circular Road Industrial?
NIY = Net Rent Passing / Gross Acquisition Price X 100 (rent expressed a percentage of GAP) Here: £780,000 ÷ £15,600,000 = 5.00%. Same as the ARY
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How does NIY differ from an ARY?
NIY = return on current passing rent against GAP (entry yield). ARY = the yield applied to Market Rent to reflect all risks of ownership (long-term). IN THIS CASE SAME AS MARKET RENTED
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Why is SDLT important in valuations?
- It is a real cost to a purchaser. - Must be deducted to ensure the Market Value reflects what a buyer would actually pay to acquire the property
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Why might a discount be applied to a special assumption valuation?
To reflect uncertainty or marketability risk if the property cannot be sold immediately.
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In simple terms take me through a residual valuation?
- Calculate MV of completed development - Deduct developers costs and developers profit - This gives the land value
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Why is contingency important in a residual valuation?
- Covers unexpected costs (e.g., ground conditions, delays). - Standard market allowance (typically 5–10% depending on scheme risk). - Ensures the residual value isn’t overstated
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What are the limitations of the residual method?
- Highly sensitive to assumptions (GDV, build cost, profit). - Small input changes cause large output swings. - Best used as a cross-check alongside market land comparables.
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What due diligence do you undertake before any valuation?
- Competence check - COI check - Check for good title - Inspect property - Check for environmental matters i.e contamination - Check the surrounding area (market conditions) - Planning enquiries - Check for alterations / improvements - Check the EPC - Check compliance with statutory H&S Research with agents
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What does B1/2/8 mean under 1987 use of classes order?
-B1, B2, and B8 refer to specific planning use classes in England and Wales - B1 (Business) being for offices, research, and light industrial processes - B2 (General Industrial) for more significant industrial processes, - B8 (Storage or Distribution) for storage and distribution Since 1 September 2020, most B1 uses are now included in the new combined Class E (Commercial, Business and Service)
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Why would valuations be required?
- Purchase or Sale - Leasing and letting - Rent review/ lease renewal - Internal purposes - Statutory purposes ETC
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What would you have done had the unit been under rented?
- term and reversion - Term capitalise until next review and then reversion to market value valued in perpetuity at reversionary yield
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What would you have done had the unit been over rented?
- Layer/hardcore, - Income flow divided into top slice (market rent) and bottom slice being passing, - higher yield on top slice to reflect risk, based on comps.
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How do you include offices within the total GIA?
- You would just include an office within an industrial building in the GIA, - You measure its internal floor area from the inner face of the perimeter walls, including internal walls, columns, and partitions. The GIA calculation should encompass all enclosed spaces within the building's main perimeter,
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How do you measure a building over 1 floor on GIA?
- To measure the two floors for Gross Internal Area (GIA), calculate the area of each floor separately by measuring to the internal face of the perimeter walls and adding all enclosed spaces on each level. - For irregularly shaped floors, divide them into smaller rectangles, calculate the area of each, and add them together. Ensure each floor's area is measured independently before summing them for the final total GIA.
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Who Owns BCIS?
- Owned by LDC, a private equity firm, which acquired it in 2022. - Originally, BCIS was established by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) in 1961, and it still
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What is the difference between and assumption and special assumption?
- Assumption – accept something as true without need for investigation or verification - Special assumption – accept as supposition but not true and needs investigation
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You say you understand GIA, How would you treat a mezzanine floor in your measurement of an industrial unit?
If it has permanent access then it should be measured separately from the main ground floor of the industrial unit, but its full area is included in the total building area.
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Explain the basic approach to the Depreciated Replacement Cost Method.
Cost of modern building - depreciation = net depreciation cost Net depreciation cost + site value = Current value (DRC)
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Explain and basic approach to the Profits Method?
- The profits method calculates a business's profit as a result of it's trade at the subject property. It then uses the profits to determine it's value. Turnover (net of VAT) - Cost of generating turnover = net operating profit Net operating profit is then capitalised to determine the value.
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Was Planning permission required in your residual valuation?
NO -The client informed us that they already had got planning consent for a warehouse and office redevelopment - Redevelopment was staying within the same use class - Added into our contingency amount in case planning was required along the way. - For projects creating floorspace between 1,000-3,750sq m, the fee is £635 for each 75 square metres (or part thereof). Calculation: 3,345sq m / 75 = 44.6 units. The fee would be for 45 units (rounded up). 45 x £635 = £28,575.
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Can you provide examples of instances where adherence to the Standards should be maintained, despite potential exceptions?
It is best practice to follow the Standards to ensure consistency, quality, and transparency, even when exceptions arise. Examples where I would still adhere: - Internal valuations for a client – even if exempt, applying Red Book principles gives confidence in accuracy.