Valuation Flashcards
What is an internal valuer?
Employed by company to value internal assets, no third party reliance
What is an external valuer?
Has no material links with the asset to be valued
What are the three steps to undertake prior to commencing with a valuation instruction?
Competence
Independence
Terms of Engagement
Why is due diligence undertaken?
To check there are no material matters which could impact upon the valuation
What are some statutory due diligence checks?
Business rates Contamination EPC Flooding Legal Title and Tenure
What are the six steps when undertaking the comparative method?
Search Verify Schedule Hierarchy Analyse Report
When would you use the investment method of valuation?
When there is an income stream to value
What is a yield?
A measure of investment return, expressed as a percentage of capital invested
How do you calculate a yield?
Income / Price x 100
What are prime yields in Cornwall for industrial units?
6.5% - 8% NIY
How do you calculate a Years Purchase?
100 / Yield
What is a years purchase?
Number of years required for its income to repay its purchase price
What are some key risks that should be considered when arriving at a yield?
Quality of covenant Lease terms Voids Security Use of property Market sentiment
What is an all risks yield?
Yield which reflects all the prospects and risks attached to a particular investment
What is a true yield?
Assumes rent is paid in advance, not in arrears