Casestudy Flashcards
What is the address of your case study?
30 Brookhill Road, Barnet, EN4 8SN
Why was the inspection date different to the valuation date?
The valuation was for accounts purposes - client requested that the date was the 31st January 2021
Are there any issues that could be associate with inspecting the property on a different date to the valuation date?
The property could have materially changed eg. conditions, specification
This was flagged as a limitation in the report
Were you competent to undertake this valuation?
Knowledge, Understanding, Skills
Have previous experience valuing supermarkets within greater London
How did you undertake the conflict of interest check?
Uploaded the job onto Colliers internal system. Checked to see if a colleague was or has previously been involved with the client or the property.
No conflict arose.
What would I have done if a conflict had arose?
I would assess the instruction, gather all facts and determine whether the job should be avoided or if the conflict can be managed
How would I have run the instruction had a conflict arisen and it could be managed?
I would ensure that both parties have a full understanding of the conflict and that they have all of the facts.
Would get informed consent.
Then implement the appropriate management techniques such as an information barrier
What do you include in Terms of Engagement for a Valuation?
18 compulsory parts
Identification and status of the valuer, identification of the client, identification of any other intended users, The asset, Currency, Purpose of the valuation, basis of value, Valuation Date, Extent of investigation, Nature and source of the information to be relied upon, Assumptions and special assumptions to be made, Format of the report, Restrictions for use, distribution and publication, Confirmation of Red Book G lobal/IVS Compliance, Fee Basis, Complaints Handling Procedure to be made available, Statement that the valuation may be subject to compliance by the RICS, Limitation on Liability agreed
What additional information would I have included in the Terms of Engagement had the valuation been for a loan security report?
Disclosure (any previous involvement), the extent of the investigation must state in the TOE: EPC, Flood Risk, Asbestos, Building Survey, Planning Enquiries, Demographics, Tenant covenant strength, Reinstatement, Measured Survey
What part of the Red Book Global covers Terms of Engagement?
VPS 1
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 a measurement date.
What section of the Red Book Global covers Fair Value?
VPGA 1, IFRS 13, FRS 102
What is market value?
The estimated amount at which an asset should be exchanged between a willing buyer and willing seller, in arms length transaction, after proper marketing period, where each parties has acted knowledgably, prudently and without compulsion
What is the timeline for a valuation instruction?
16 Steps. Receive instruction, check competence, check independence and run a conflict of interest check, issue terms of engagement, agree terms of engagement, gather information, statutory due diligence, inspect and measure, research market and assemble comparable evidence, undertake valuation, draft report, get supervisor to check report, finalise and sign report, report to client, issue invoice, ensure calculation file in good order for archiving
How long was the timeline for your casestudy?
5th January - 31st January 2021
What was the fee and how did you decide on it?
£5,000 - proportional to the scope of the work and the time requirement
What is the age of the building?
Completed in 2018
Did you need to be aware of any deleterious materials?
No evidence of deleterious materials on site
Did you need to be aware of any asbestos on site?
New building - therefore the use of asbestos was illegal - there would have been a certificate on site
If an older building I would have checked the asbestos register before undertaking the inspection
What would I have done if there was asbestos on site?
Check to see where it is on the asbestos register. Undertake the inspection as normal and be aware of where it would be located. if you think that it had been disturbed leave the building.
What is the current RPI Rate?
7.1% in November 2021 up from 4.8% in August 2021
What is the current CPI Rate?
5.15 in November 2021 up from 3.1% in August 2021
What was the RPI rate at the valuation date?
1.2% in December 2020.
What is the difference between RPI and CPI?
RPI is higher as it includes mortgage costs
RPI = measure of consumer inflation which considers the changes in the retail prices of basket of goods and services
CPI = measures the weighted average prices of baskets of goods and services consumed by a household.
Who would be the typical purchaser of this kind of investment?
Institutional investors
What statutory due diligence did you look at?
Occupational lease, tenure, planning, H&S, Fire Safety, Asbestos Report, flooding, environmental assessment, highways , business rates, use classes
What is the difference between an assumption and a special assumption?
Special Assumption = is a supposition that is taken to be true and accepted as fact even though it is not true
Assumptions = are made where it is reasonable for the valuer to accept that something is true without the need for specific investigation
Assumptions and special assumptions must be made in writing prior to accepting the instruction
Where in the Red Book covers special assumptions?
VPS 4 = Bases of value, assumptions and special assumptions
VPS 3 = special assumptions must be stated in any executive summary as well as the body of the report.
What are the minimum requirements for a valuation report?
16 compulsory sections
Identification and status of the valuer, Client and any other intended users, purpose of the valuation, identification of the asset to be valued, basis of value, valuation date, extent of investigation, nature and source of information relied upon, assumptions and special assumptions, restrictions use, distribution and publication, instruction undertaking in accordance with IVS standards, Valuation approach and reasoning, Valuation figure, Comment on market uncertainty, Statement setting out any limitations on liability that have been agreed
What did you notice around your property?
Predominantly residential, 3 local retailers, The East Barnet Royal British Legion was behind the property (similar to a village Hall), nursery north of the property
Was there any nearby sources of water?
45 meters from the property, but it is very minor. The property was in a flood zone 1 and therefore at very low risk of flooding. 1 in a 1000.
What kind of things were you looking for on your inspection which may have impacted value?
Proximity to other supermarkets, car parking, condition of the building, any defects or hazards
What is the closest competing centre to Barnet?
Sainsburys within 5 minutes
No Aldi or Lidl within a 10 minute drive time
If there were any competing supermarkets nearby would this have impacted value?
If there was an Aldi or Lidl nearby this would have impacted the market rent and yield. Increased competition
Why did you specifically mentioned that there was no Aldi or Lidl nearby? Could you just talk me through why? Why you mentioned that and why you thought that was a factor?
Affects the level of competition and demand for the store - increases value.
Affects customer demand for the store
Do you know the parking ratio? Is this standard for a supermarket?
1:250 sq ft - 64 spaces and 4 disabled
Standard for supermarkets usually range from 1: 200 - 300 sq ft
How did measure the property?
GIA
What is GIA?
Measurement from the internal face of the external wall accounting for all accommodation within the boundaries
Why did you measure on a GIA basis?
RICS Code of Measuring Practise 2015
Standard Practise for supermarkets
What is the difference between GIA and NIA?
GIA includes: lift wells, mezzanine that is permanently accessible, loading bays, storage cupboards, columns, WCS
NIA excludes: WCs, plant and lift rooms, stairwells, electrical cupboards, less than 1.5m in height, cleaners room
How would you measure the offices within a supermarket?
GIA
What was the size of the property?
15,771 sq ft
Retail = 11,375 sq ft
Store Area = 4,396
What was the construction of the property?
Single-storey steel frame construction with red brick walls and profile metal sheeting under a flat roof. The building has full-height double glazer frontage. Internally the building has a large sales area, dedicated storage, office accommodation and WCS. The service yard is separated from the customer car park by a fenced wall
What is the hierarchy of Evidence?
The relative weight attached to different types of evidence
Category A = Directly Comparable
Category B = General Market Knowledge
Category C = Other Asset Types
What would you rank higher a lease renewal or a rent review?
A lease renewal - closer to an open market letting.
Rent reviews are typically upwards only
What is typically considered under category A?
Subject Property
Transactions nearby of similar property types – for which information is available
Similar transactions but missing information
Offers but not contracted
Lease renewals
Rent reviews
Asking prices
What would you consider when analysing comparable evidence?
Rent free, rent reviews, lease length, condition of property, specification, covenant
If a property is sold or let in this case two years before, how would you compare that?
Given the shortage of supply of evidence for supermarkets I would still consider it but would not weight it as highly as a supermarket transacting today