Mandatory Requirement & Guidance For Valuations - Module 1 Flashcards
What is the full title of the Red Book?
RICS Valuation - Global Standards
When did the current edition of the Red Book come into force?
31st January 2020
What is the Supplement to the Red Book?
RICS Valuation - Global Standards 2017 UK national supplement.
Who are the International Valuation Standards Council?
A not for profit organisation that acts as the global standard setter for the valuation professions, serving the public interest.
What editions of the Red Book have been in effect during your APC training period?
1) RICS Valuation - Professional Standards (Global & UK) January 2014
2) RICS Valuation - Global Standards Jan 2017
3) RICS Valuation - Global Standards 2017 UK national supplement
4) RICS Valuation - Global Standards effective 31st January 2020
What is the purpose of the Red Book?
To assure users that a valuation provided anywhere in the world is to the highest professional standards. The standards impose mandatory obligations regarding competence, objectivity and transparency which expressly comply with the RICS Rules of Conduct.
What is the purpose of the UK supplement?
Sets out specific requirements and guidance for valuations in the UK. The content is SUPPLEMENTAL and NOT a SUBSTITUTION for it.
To what valuations does the Red Book apply?
1) Capital Valuations
a) Purchase and Sale
b) Secured lending
c) Financial Statements (e.g. accounts)
d) Internal Purposes
2) Rental Valuations
a) Leasing/Letting
b) Rent Review/Lease Renewal
c) Rating
d) As part of a Capital Valuation
What valuations are exceptions to the Red Book?
1) Agency of brokerage work in anticipation of disposal or acquisition instructions. The exception does not cover a purchase report that includes a valuation.
2) An expert witness - Must follow rules and directions laid down by the court, tribunal etc.
3) Performing statutory functions - where statutory provisions define the task and govern the manner in which it is to be carried out. A valuation provided in accordance or compliance with legislation (L&T Act 1954, CPO & Rating)
4) Dilapidation’s relating to - Diminution in value are not covered by the Red Book.
5) Internal Purposes - Without liability and without communication to a third party.
6) Vital in Terms Of Engagement that prohibition on disclosure to any other party is explicit.
What is the difference between an Expert Witness and an Independent Expert?
1) An expert witness is employed by a to a dispute.
2) An Independent Expert is employed by the parties to the dispute to determine the outcome for them.
What is the difference between Valuation Technical and Performance Standards (VPS) and Valuation Practice Guidance - applications (VPGA)?
VPS is Mandatory
VPGA is advisory
What are the possible consequesnces if a Valuer does not comply with a VPS?
The valuer is open for a claim of negligence.
The valuer can be disciplined by RICS
What are the possible consequences if a valuer does not comply with a VPGA?
A VPGA is not mandatory but Advisory.
A VPGA is regarded as best practice.
Describe how Departure from the Red Book mandatory requirements may be possible?
A departure could be from not inspecting a property due to a violent person who may reside within t he property.
The departure needs to be agreed with client with a clear statement in the Terms of Engagement, Refereence within the Report.
The reasons must be justified.
What information would you require from a telephone enquirer who asked: Can you do me a valuation?
1) Name and Address of Client
2) Property address to be valued
3) The interest to be valued
4) The purpose of the value
5) A brief description of the property
6) A fee to be quoted (subject to COI Check)
7) Conflict of Interest Check