About the Authors

Foreword by Andrew Baum

Foreword by Vincent Vinit

Preface

CHAPTER 1 – Introduction to Property Valuation 1

Determining the Valuation Requirement
The Subject of the Valuation
Purpose of the Valuation
Value to Be Estimated
Valuation Date
Definitions of Value
Market Value
Investment Value
Valuation Associations, Codes and Standards

CHAPTER 2 – Economic Characteristics and Elements of Risks of Properties

Characteristics of Property Investments
Building and Land
Use of Space and Investment Asset
Owners and Users
Business Perspective
Location
Categories of Property Investments
Development Projects
Income-Producing Properties
Trading Operations
Skills in Asset and Investment Management
Economic Classification of Properties
Property Classification Criteria
Macro Categories of Properties
A Simple Definition of Risk
Common Risk Elements in Real Estate Investment
Capital Market
Liquidity
Financial Structure
Regulatory
Location
Intended Use and Type of Properties
Development Projects
Authorisation
Environmental
Construction-Related
Market
Income-Producing Properties
Physical and Technical Features
Management and Market
Rental and Contractual Situation

CHAPTER 3 – Market Analysis

Economic Analysis
Analysis of the Property Market
Comparative Data and Valuation Method
Characteristics of the Comparative Factors and Information Sources

CHAPTER 4 – A New Simple Classification of Valuation Methods

Choice of Valuation Method
Depreciated Cost Approach Methods
Introduction
Description
Use, Advantages, and Limitations of the Depreciated Cost Approach

CHAPTER 5 – Sales Comparison Approach Methods

Approach and Application Criteria
Direct Comparison Approach
Hedonic Pricing Model

CHAPTER 6 – Income Capitalisation Comparison Approach Methods

Approach and Application Criteria
Direct Capitalisation Approach
The Direct Capitalisation Approach Calculation Algorithm
Profit and Loss Account of an Income-Producing Property
Use, Advantages, and Limitations of the Direct Capitalisation Approach
Application of the Direct Capitalisation Approach
Discounted Cash Flow Approach
Choosing the Time Horizon
Estimating the Cash Flows
Estimating the Terminal Value
Discounting the Cash Flows and Calculating the Asset Value
Use, Advantages, and Limitations of the Discounted Cash Flow Approach
Residual Value Methods
Introduction
Single Period Residual Value Approach
Multiple Periods Residual Value Approach

CHAPTER 7 – Property Return Rates

Measuring the Return on a Property Investment
Rates and Capital Market
Cap Rate
Definition and Description of the Cap Rate
Going-In and Going-Out Cap Rate
Discount Rate
Definition and Description of the Discount Rate
Consistency Between Discount Rate and Cash Flow
The Components of the Discount Rate
How to Estimate Property Return Rates
Market Extraction
Determining the Discount Rate from the Cap Rate
Build-Up Approach
Analysing the Opinions of Market Players on the Return Expected

CHAPTER 8 – Structure of the Valuation Report

Executive Summary
Preamble
Description of the Property
Market Analysis
Valuation
Conclusions
Appendices

CHAPTER 9 – Office Property Appraisal

Description of the Property
Choice of Valuation Method
Market Analysis
Valuation
Choosing the Time Horizon
Estimating the Cash Flows
Determining the Terminal Value
Determining the Discount Rate
Calculating the Market Value of the Property

CHAPTER 10 – High Street Retail Unit Appraisal

Description of the Property
Choice of Valuation Method
Market Analysis
Estimating the ERV
Estimating the Cap Rate
Estimating Vacancy and Leasing Time
Estimating Refurbishment Costs
Valuation

CHAPTER 11 – Hotel Appraisal

Description of the Property
Choice of Valuation Method
Market Analysis
Macroeconomic Climate
Supply and Demand Analysis
Forecast of Average Rate and Occupancy
Projection of Income and Expenses
Valuation

CHAPTER 12 – Development Project Appraisal

Description of the Property
Choice of Valuation Method
Market Analysis
Valuation of the Development Project
Choosing the Time Horizon
Estimating the Cash Flows
Determining the Discount Rate
Calculating the Market Value of the Development Project 

Glossary
Bibliography
Index