valuation Flashcards
- What should you consider if you are instructed to value a property ?
Competence Independence Terms of engagement
- Who is a registered valuer ?
A registered valuer is a valuer who: • adheres to the Red Book valuation standards• is committed to openness and transparency• are experts in their field, delivering credible and high-quality reports.
- What is a valuation registration scheme ?
Valuer Registration is a risk monitoring and quality assurance programme which checks compliance with the RICS Red Book. RICS Valuer Registration is an independent system of regulatory monitoring, which includes a register of valuers. Monitoring by RICS Regulation begins as soon as members sign up to Valuer Registration.
- What are the aims of the valuation scheme
A- To improve the quality of valuation and ensure the highest possible professional standards. B- To meet the RICS requirements to self regulate effectively C- To protect and raise the status of the valuation profession as the leading expertise in valuation.
- How do you become a registered valuer ?
Application form, which sets out how you met the competency requirements for Valuer Registration.A period of valuation-based experience (maximum of 100 days), signed off by a Registered Valuer.A single case study submission using work-based evidence.CPD record.
- What is yield
Yield is a return measure for an investment over a set period of time, expressed as a percentage.
- How do you calculate using term and reversion
Term: (1) PV= 1/(1-i)^N (2) Term Rental value x PVReversion: (1) YP= 1/yield (2) YP 2 year=1/(1+i)^n (3) Deferred YP: YP x Yp 2 year (4) Capital value: Deferred YP x rental valueGenerally used when asked to value an interest with rent renewals and under rented properties.
- Define all risk yield
The rate used on fully let out building at market rent reflecting all the prospects and risks to a particular investment
- What are the main changes to the new Red book ?
PS1- written means paper, electronic or digital means or Automated Valuation ModelPS2- Reinforces independence and objectivity. Professional scepticism VPS3- Reinforces the need for valuation reports to state clearly/ understandably what the valuation approach was and the relevant reasoning. Include details on sustainabilityVPGA1- Sets out that performance standards are required when valuing for financial statementsIVS410- apply a minimum of two approaches and recognized methods to value development propertyVPGA 8- Only where existing market evidence would support this, or where in the valuer’s judgement market participants would expressly reflect such matters in their bids, should sustainability characteristics directly influence value(s) reported.AVM considered written valuation
- Please explain the structure of the red book ?
1, Introduction 2, Glossary 3, Professional standards 4, Valuation technical performance standards 5 Valuation practice guidance applications 5 International valuation standards
- When inspecting the site in Kingston did you have regard for any guidance
VPS 2 and PS2
- What is effective date of the most up to date Red book ?
Jan-20
- What is the difference between a red book valuation and a non red book ?
One has more liability than the other.
- Can a desktop valuation be a red book valuation ?
Yes For revaluation without re-inspection. Valuer to make sure there isn’t a material change.If agreed with the Client and set out within the terms of engagement and valuation report.
- What due diligence do you need to undertake when carrying out a valuation ?
a. Asbestos register b. Business rates c. Contamination d. Equality act compliance e. Environmental matters f. EPC rating g. Flooding h. Fire safety compliance i. Health and safety compliance j. Highways k. Legal title and tenure l. Public rights of way m. Planning history
- In what circumstance shall a red book not be used ?
In all circumstances except for the exceptions
- What are the exceptions of the Red book ?
a. Advice provided in preparation for and during negotiations or litigation b. Valuer performing a statutory function except for the provision of a valuation for inclusion in a statutory return to a tax authority.c. Valuation is provided for internal purposes without liability and not communicated to 3rd partyd. Valuation is provided as part of agency or brokerage in anticipation for receiving instructions. e. Valuation advice is provided in anticipation of giving evidence as an expert witness
- Please define Investment value
The value of an asset to a particular owner for individual investment or operational objectives
- Please define market value
The estimated amount of which an asset or liability should exchange for on a valuation date between Willing buyer and seller In an arms length transaction After proper marketing Both parties have acted knowledgeably, prudently and without compulsion.
- Please define 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 the measurement date
- Please define market rent ?
The estimated amount in which an interest in a property should lease for between A- a willing lessee or lessorB- On appropriate lease terms C- In an arms length transaction D- After proper marketing E- Both parties have acted knowledgeably, prudently and without compulsion.
- What method would you use to value a cinema ?
Profits method
- What are the key headings within a valuation report ?
a Identification and status of the valuerb Identification of the client and any other intended usersc Purpose of the valuationd Identification of the asset(s) or liability(ies) valuede Basis(es) of value adoptedf Valuation dateg Extent of investigationh Nature and source(s) of the information relied uponi Assumptions and special assumptionsj Restrictions on use, distribution and publication of the reportk Confirmation that the valuation has been undertaken in accordance with the IVSl Valuation approach and reasoningm Amount of the valuation or valuationsn Date of the valuation reporto Commentary on any material uncertainty in relation to the valuation where it is es-sential to ensure clarity on the part of the valuation user. A statement setting out any limitations on liability that have been agreed.
- What are the key headings with terms
a Identification and status of the valuerb Identification of the client(s)c Identification of any other intended usersd Identification of the asset(s) or liability(ies) being valuede Valuation (financial) currencyf Purpose of the valuationg Basis(es) of value adoptedh Valuation datei Nature and extent of the valuer’s work – including investigations – and anylimitations thereonj Nature and source(s) of information upon which the valuer will relyk All assumptions and special assumptions to be madel Format of the reportm Restrictions on use, distribution and publication of the reportn Confirmation that the valuation will be undertaken in accordance with the IVSo The basis on which the fee will be calculatedp Where the firm is registered for regulation by RICS, reference to the firm’s complaints handling procedure, with a copy available on requestq A statement that compliance with these standards may be subject to monitoring under RICS’ conduct and disciplinary regulationsr A statement setting out any limitations on liability that have been agreed.
- What part of the RED book relates to terms of engagement ?
VPS1
- What part of the red book relates to market uncertainty ?
VPGA10Material uncertainty must be explicitly stated.
- What does VPS stand for ?
Valuation Technical Performance standards
- What does VPGA
Valuation Practice Guidance Applications
- What methods did you utilise in Kington ?
Comparative and Residual
- How do you calculate a residual valuation ?
GDV-TDC-Profit= site value using market inputs
- How do you come to a capital value using the Investment method ?
Work out the year purchase and then multiply this with the rental value
- How did you carry out a valuation ?
a. Receive instructions from the client b. Check competence. Skills, understanding and knowledge c. Check independence d. Issue terms- Competence, Independence, Terms e. Receive signed terms of engagement f. Gather due diligence info and carry it out. Check no matters that could adversely impact g. Inspect and measure h. Research market and assemble, verify and analyse comparable i. Undertake valuation j. Draft report k. Get senior surveyor to review l. Finalise and sign report m. Send report to client n. Issue invoice
- If I was selling a bowling alley what method would you use ?
Profits
- What dictates the amount of profit you put on a scheme?
It depends on the level of risk
- How do you value affordable housing units?*
Using a discounted cashflow factoring rental value, a discount rate and management costs
- What makes a valuation Red Book?*
Compliance with the Professional Standards and the Valuation Technical Performance Standards
- What does VPS 1 contain in the Red Book ?
Terms of Engagement
- How do you define true yield ?
Assumes rent is paid in advance in advance and not in arrears
- How do you define gross yield
The yield not adjusted for purchasers cost (Such as an auction result)
- How do you define net yield ?
The resulting yield adjusted for purchaser costs
- How do you define equivalent yield
Average weighted yield when a reversionary property is valued using an initial and reversionary yield.
- How would you define reversionary yield ?
Market rent divided by current price on an investment let at a rent below market rent
- How do you define initial yield
Simple income yield for current income and current price
- How do you define running yield ?
The yield at a moment in time