Valuation Questions Flashcards

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What are the five methods of Valuation?

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  • Comparable method
  • Investment method
  • Residual method
  • Profit’s method
  • Depreciated replacement cost method
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2
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What is a loan security valuation?

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To establish whether the amount of loan can be secured against the value of a property

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3
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What are regulatory valuations?

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For taxation, insurance, or financial reporting

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4
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Talk me through the valuation of twenty two townhouses at Elephant Park?

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  1. Adopted the comparable method
  2. Used Molior London and local agents advice to collect sales evidence
  3. Adjusted comparable evidence in line with the hierarchy of evidence
  4. Formed my opinion of market value
  5. Reported to the client
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5
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What size are the townhouses?

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1,184 - 1,658 sqft

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6
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What specification are the townhouses?

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  • 3 beds
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Juliet balconies
  • Private terraces
  • Code of Sustainable Homes (Level 4)
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7
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What year were the townhouses complete?

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Phase 1 RMA approval in 2014
PC achieved in Q4 2017

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8
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What is the market value of the townhouses?

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  • 1,184 sqft = £990,000 (£886 psqft) (x13) (x6) = £18,810,000
  • 1,432 sqft = £1,090,000 (£761 psqft) (x2) = £2,180,000
  • 1,658 sqft = £1,240,000 (£747 psqft) (x1) = £1,240,000

Individually between £990k - £1.2m
Overall = £22,230,000

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Talk me through the residual valuation of an open market sales plot in Elephant Park?

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  1. Analysis of comparable sales evidence to inform GDV
  2. Worked with quantity surveyor to determine the construction costs
  3. Adopted market assumptions to calculate other development costs
  4. Deducted all costs, including developer’s profit (based on client’s preferred profit margin), from GDV, to determine residual value
  5. Reported to client
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10
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What were the OMS assumptions?

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Studio - £515k
1 bed - £630k
2 bed - 766k
3 bed - 943k

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11
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What was the total GDV?

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£220m

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12
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What were the total costs?

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£161m

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13
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What was the developer’s profit?

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£24m
15% MOC

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14
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What was the residual land value?

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£34m

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15
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What RICS guidance should I adhere to when undertaking a Redbook Valuation?

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16
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What is the basis of value?

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17
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What is the definition of investment value?

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18
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What is the definition of fair value?

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19
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When would you use fair value?

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20
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When would you use investment value?

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21
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What does IV 105 set out?

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22
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What lease terms may have a detrimental impact on value?

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23
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Why is covenant strength important?

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24
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What would be the risk of a weak covenant?

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25
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How would you undertake a valuation of VPGA 7 assets?

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26
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When would you use a depreciated replacement cost valuation?

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27
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What is the investment method?

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28
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What is a cap rate?

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29
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When would you apply a rental premium or discount?

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30
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When would you use the different basis of value?

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Market Value & Fair Value are the same number, but Market Value is for Loan Security, whereas Fair Value is for Accounting Purposes

Market Value and Investment Value are different numbers, Market Value is what it is valued by the market, but Investment Value is what an investor would actually pay for it