Measurement / P&S / L&T Flashcards
What is your understanding of RICS Property Measurement (2018)?
- Global led initiative
- Aim is to establish global consistencies
- Not mandatory
- Members encouraged to report on a dual basis
- Must advise clients of benefits of IPMS
What are the general principles of measurement and calculation in RICS Professional Statement: RICS Property Measurement (2018)?
- Provide measurement date
- State methodology
- Provide plan reference / scale
- State conversion factor
- Retain record of RICS member responsible to certify
- Document reasons for departure
- Advise clients on benefits
What are the acceptable tolerances for IPMS measurements?
=/- 5 to 50mm depending on purpose of measurement
Found in Appendix A of RICS Property Measurement (2018)
Define IDF?
Internal Dominant Face
Inside finished surface comprising more than 50% of the floor to ceiling height for each IDF wall section
What does IPMS 1 measure?
Area of building including external walls
On a floor by floor basis
What does IPMS 2 measure?
Areas available for direct use.
Measured to IDF of the wall
On a floor by floor basis
In component areas
What does IPMS 3 measure?
Occupation of floor areas in exclusive use to an occupier
Measured to IDF
on a floor by floor basis
What does IPMS 1 state separately and exclude?
SS
- Covered Galleries / Balconies / Generally accessible roof terraces
Exclude:
- UPPER ATRIUM VOID LEVEL
- Open external stairwells
- PATIOS
- REFUSE AREAS
- External parking at ground level
What does IPMS 2 state separately and exclude?
SS
Covered galleries / balconies / generally accessible roof terraces
Exclude
- External parking
- Cooling equipment
- Cooling yards
- REFUSE AREAS
- PATIOS
- UPPER ATRIUM VOID LEVELS
- Decks at ground floor level
What does IPMS 3 state separately and exclude?
SS
Covered Galleries / Balconies / Generally Accessible Roof Terraces
Exclude:
Areas providing shared / common facilities - i.e stairs / lifts /motors / WC’s / cleaners cupboards
Main differences between IPMS3 and NIA?
- Perimeter measurements taken to IDF
- No exclusions for less than 1.5m height
- Columns included
- On floors with multiple occupiers, the area is taken to midpoint
What is your understanding of IPMS All Buildings 2023?
- Supersedes previous documents
- Harmonises all asset classes into single set of standards
- Yet to be adopted
- Published 2023
What do you include within GIA measurements?
- Columns
- Lift wells
- Mezzanines with permanent access
- Loading bay
- Ancillary Offices (GIA)
What do you exclude within GIA measurements?
Canopies, Fire escapes , covered ways
What is a yield?
Measurement of investment return, expressed as a percentage of capital invested
How do you calculate YP? What is it?
100 / yield - number of years required for income to repay purchase price
What is a reversionary yield?
Market Rent / Current Price
What is initial yield?
Current Income / Current Price
What is an Equivalent Yield?
Weighted average of initial yield and reversionary yield
What is an All Risks Yield?
Takes into account all the prospects and risks attached to the particular investment
i.e if you alter the yield
Difference between Gross & Net Yield?
Gross = not adjusted for purchasers costs
Net = adjusted for purchasers cost