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RE3AV-Applied Valuation

Module Provider: School of Real Estate and Planning
Number of credits: 10 [5ECTS credits]
Level: 6
Terms in which taught: Autumn and Summer
Module Convenor: Mr PM McAllister
Pre-requisites: RE1IAP
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded:
Module version for: 2009/0

Email: p.m.mcallister@reading.ac.uk

Aims:
This module aims to provide the student with an understanding of the roles, methodologies and limitations of commercial property valuations and an opportunity to improve their knowledge of contemporary valuation issues.

Assessable learning outcomes:
By the end of the module it is expected that the student will be able to:

  • Identify and discuss the role of valuations and the market environment in which they are performed.
  • Evaluate and explain the reasons for uncertainty in valuations.
  • Perform and appraise valuations of non-standard lettings and properties;
  • Critically compare and contrast international variations in valuation methodologies and contexts.

    Additional outcomes:
    The module also aims to encourage the development of written and oral communication, team working, problem solving, business awareness and numeracy skills particularly in practical and workshop sessions

    Outline content:
    Given the dynamic nature of the subject area, it is envisaged that the content of the module will evolve. The module will explore the context and methodologies of commercial property valuations focusing on investigating the contexts, limitations and reliability of commercial property appraisals, defining and measuring valuation accuracy, the causes and evidence of valuation uncertainty, appraising non-standard leases structures, valuing contaminated land appraising new lease forms and emerging property and international variations in valuation methodology.

    Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
    Generally a one hour lecture every week followed by a one hour workshop/seminar.

    Contact hours:

      Autumn Spring Summer
    Lectures 10 1
    Tutorials/seminars 10     
    Practicals      
    Other contact (eg study visits)      
    Total hours 20   
    Number of essays or assignments      
    Other (eg major seminar paper)      

    Assessment:
    Examinations:
    One two hour paper requiring two answers to be taken at the time of the Part 3 examinations (100%).
    Requirements for a pass:
    A mark of 40%.
    Reassessment arrangements:
    One two-hour examination paper in August/September following finals.

    Last updated: 7 December 2009

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