Valuation Flashcards
Tell me what the 5 methods of valuation are.
- Comparable
- Investment
- Residual
- Profits
- Depreciated Replacement Cost
Swan Close
What did you include in TofE?
・In TofE, I included
a) Identification and status of the valuer
b) Identification of the client(s)
c) Identification of any other intended users
d) Identification of the asset(s) or liability(ies) being valued
e) Valuation (financial) currency
f) Purpose of the valuation
g) Basis(es) of value adopted
h) Valuation date
i) Nature and extent of the valuer’s work – including investigations – and any limitations thereon
j) Nature and source(s) of information upon which the valuer will rely
k) All assumptions and special assumptions to be made
l) Format of the report
m) Restrictions on use, distribution and publication of the report
n) Confirmation that the valuation will be undertaken in accordance with the IVS
o) The basis on which the fee will be calculated
p) Where the firm is registered for regulation by RICS, reference to the firm’s complaints handling procedure, with a copy available on request
q) A statement that compliance with these standards may be subject to monitoring under RICS’ conduct and disciplinary regulations
r) A statement setting out any limitations on liability that have been agreed.
・I used T&R because the units were under rented
Swan Close
Why did you use a term and reversion?
Because the property was under rented
Tell me about how you would value a building using the profits/contractors/investment/comparable/residual method of valuation.
・Comparable Method
Select comparables, verifying with agents. Analyse and adjust comps for net effective rent. Display in matrix. Value property. Stand back and look
・Investment Method
Term and reversion for under-rented properties. Capitalise the value of the term at passing rent and reversion at market rent into perpetuity deferred for x years using YPs to reflect riskiness of each yield. Add values together. Deduct costs @6%. Stand back and check.
Hardcore and layer method is an alternative (capitalise term & reversion into perpetuity at equivalent yield + reversionary top slice at an equivalent yield deferred for x years). Hardcore and top slice for over-rented properties (Capitalise market rent into perp + top slice for x years)
・Profits Method
Use 3 years’ company accounts to find ‘fair maintainable operating profit (FMOP) for a reasonably efficient operator. FMOP X YP = Capital value. For rental value, ½ FMOP = market rent (FMOP – cost of working capital = Divisible balance, which is split 50:50 between L & T, hence rent)
・Residual Method
Residual land value = GDV – all costs to develop (including profit). Costs include: Profit, fees, S.106 payments/CILs, Finance (finance rate X ½ total cost^n). Undertake sensitivity analysis (what if completion delayed or construction costs go up)
・Depreciated Replacement Cost
Last resort as cost doesn’t = value. Establish replacement cost modern equivalent. Depreciate for age and obselesence. Add site value
When and why would you use one of these methods?
・Comparable - Owner occupied property
・Investment - Used when there is an income stream to value
・Residual - Used to find site value and / or profitability of a development scheme
・Profit - Where the value of a property depends on the profitability of its business and trading potential, rather than physical attributes (pubs, hotels etc)
・DRC - Used as last reort where there is no direct comparable evidence for specialised properties like lighthouses or oil refineries
What is a years purchase multiplier?
・The reciprocal of the yield. Yield at 12.5% = YP of 8. Used to determine CV by multiplying net annual income.
Give me an example of a good covenant and how this might impact a valuation.
・A stronger covenant will have a lower yield thus a higher YP and higher CV.
What is PI Insurance (PII)?
・Professional Indemnity Insurance
・Insurance that covers cost of compensating clients from loss or damage due to negligence
Why do surveyors need PII?
・Protects the firm from financial loss it can’t pay and clients from suffering financial loss due to negligence
Tell me about the RICS requirements in relation to PII.
・Minimum level of indemnity based on firm’s turnover
・Minimum policy wording and ensure policy wording is written on a full civil liability basis
・Each and every claim basis or aggregate plus unlimited round the clock reinstatement basis
How did the decision in Hart v Large affect PII?
・Mr Large’s PI insurance was limited to £250k so Mr Large was liable for a big chunk of the damages.
・The case has increased the cost of PII
What level of PII cover does your firm have?
・SHW’s is >£10m - has to be at least £1m since turnover is over £200k
How would you distinguish limitations on liability in your valuations?
Liability cap
What relevance does Hart v Large have on your valuation practice?
・Normally damages awareded in the difference between the surveyor’s valuation and the actual value of the property (SAAMCO cap)
・In hart v Large, the court deviated and awarded significantly more damages for disruption to lives etc.
・Where there may be unseen defects, valuation reports should state that the bvaluation amount is based on the assumption that a property doesn’t have any defects and that a Professional Contractors Certificate should be obtained to verify this.
What is the SAAMCO cap?
・If negligent, the valuer is liable by the amount the property was overvalued
Under the SAAMCO cap, is a valuer liable for losses due to a downturn in the market?
・No, just the amount it was overvalued at the valuation date
Under the SAAMCO cap, is a valuer’s liability usually limited to the overvaluation on the valuation date?
・Yes
Camberwell - Talk me through the zoning of the retail unit.
・I zoned the property by going from the front to the rear by 6.1m
Camberwell - How did you establish your ITZA rate?
・I established iTZA rate from recent comparables on the High Street
・Rate of £60.34
Camberwell - What type of yield did you use to capitalise the retail unit?
・I used NIY from comparable evidence gathered
Camberwell - What purchasers costs did you deduct?
・6% purchase costs
What information did you have to be able to advise the property was suitable for secured lending purposes?
・The lease terms of the commercial unit and ASTs for the residential
・The property’s condition, location and quality
・Occupational and investor demand
・Volatility of property performance and rental and capital values
・The valuation amount
Croydon - what did you factor into your valuation with regards to condition and specification of each flat?
・I noted specification of kitchenware appliances, bathroom sets etc.
Croydon - Why did you apply a blanket rate per sq ft to each flat type?
・The flat types were very much the same, varying simply by orientation and by floor
・I applied a blanket rate for each type and was then able to adjust thereafter
Croydon - What type of ajdustments did you make and why?
・I made adjustments upon orientation, whether it was dual aspect and by floor
Croydon - What advice did you include within your valuation report?
・I advised the client of the different MV’s of the flat types - mainly due to floor level and orientation
Tell me why terms of engagement are important.
・Mandatory under VPS 1
・Apply the IVS 101 Scope of Work to ensure compliance with IVS
・Agree the format and details of the proposed valuation report
・Agrees restrictions on use, distribution and publication of the report
What checks do you undertake before accepting a valuation instruction?
・Conflicts of interest
・Competence in undertaking the instruction
How do you ensure you know who your client is when undertaking a valuation instruction?
・Confirm instructions and identifying the client in writing prior to undertaking any workk
・KYC - Obtain ID and proof of address
Are there any additional requirements when undertaking a valuation in which the public has an interest or third parties may rely?
・Regulated purpose valuations must disclose relationship with the client and the valuer’s previous involvement
・Rotation policy
・Time as signatory
・Proportion of fees the client makes up for the valuing firm
Are there any additional requirements for loan security valuations?
・VPGA 2
・Must disclose any previous involvement in the property with the borrower (in last 24 months)
・The lender may specify the basis of value and any special assumptions
Talk me through an example of when you have agreed terms of engagement with a client.
Swan Close, Croydon
・I confirmed instructions in writing and attached TofE
・I included: valuation purpose (audit for their pension scheme), basis of value (MR), asked if there had been any recent tranasctions, comfirmed no conflict of interest, confirmation that we had valued the property before, confirmation of fee
What are the key elements included within terms of engagement?
A) Identification and status of the valuer
B) Identification of the clients
C) Identification of any other intended users
D) Identification of the asset or liability to be valued
E) Valuation currency
F) Purpose of the valuation
G) Basis of value adopted
H) Valuation date
I) Nature and extent of the valuer’s work – including investigations and any limitations
J) Nature and sources of information upon which the valuer will rely
K) All assumptions and special assumptions to be made
L) Format of the report
M) Restrictions on use, distribution and publication of the report
N) Confirmation that the valuation will be undertaken in accordance with the IVS
O) The basis on which the fee will be calculated
P) Reference to the firm’s complaint handling procedure, with a copy available upon request (where the firm is RICS registered)
Q) A statement that these standards may be subject to monitoring under RICS conduct and disciplinary regulations
R) A statement setting out any limitations on liability that have been agreed
What does the Red Book say about terms of engagement?
・TofE should convey a clear understanding of the valuation requirements and process and should be readable in layman’s terms
What does the Red Book say about inspections?
・VPS2 - inspections, Investigations and Records
・Inspections and investigations must always be carried out to the extent necessary to produce a valuation that is professionally adequate for its purpose
・Must take reasonable steps to verify any information relied upon
・Any limitations or restrictions on inspection must be recorded in Terms of Engagement and the report
・Proper records of the inspection should be kept in a business format and be retrievable in the event of a future enquiry
What does the Red Book say about reporting requirements?
・VPS3 - Valuation Reports
・The report must clearly and unambiguously set out the conclusions of the valuation
・Reports must deal with all the matters agreed between the client and valuer in TOEs
・List of matters that must be addressed is similar to TOEs but must also include:
・Valuation approach and reasoning
・Amount of the valuation (stated in words & numbers)
・Commentary on any material uncertainty
What are the differences between a desktop and a full valuation report?
・Desktop valuation doesn’t require inspection
・Lots more assumptions
・Less reliable
Tell me about how you ensure that information relied upon in your valuation is appropriate and reliable?
・Where possible, information provided by the client e.g title and tenant info is checked with verifiable sources like land registry and the lease itself
Staff accommodation - What due diligence did you do as part of your valuation?
・Undertaking planning checks
・Understanding reading the ASTs