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Core Module Information
Module title: Property Value Studies (GA)
SCQF level: 07:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: BSV07404
Module leader: Andrew Smith
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Built Environment
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

This module explores the fundamentals of property valuation. You will start by gaining a solid theoretical and analytical foundation for understanding how property is valued. As the course progresses, the property market will be broken down into its key components, examining how different factors influence value across various property types, including offices, retail, industrial, and residential. You will also learn how to analyse sector trends and interpret real property market transactions, developing the skills needed to assess property values in a professional context.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Identify the key components of property markets.

LO2: Understand the value of property by type of use.

LO3: Use property market analysis to identify sector trends.

LO4: Analyse property market transactions using the comparative method of valuation.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 2, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Andrew Smith
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 22 The lecture introduces theoretical concepts, which are further explored in the tutorial exercises.
Face To Face Tutorial 11 Tutorials cover tasks relating to the lectures, which may be completed individually or in groups.
Online Guided independent study 167 Guided independent study
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Portfolio 100 1~2~3~4 Week 10 , WORDS= minimum 7 pages The portfolio comprises 3 tasks to be completed individually.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

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Property Value Studies (GA)
 

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