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Module title: Property Valuation 2
SCQF level: 08:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: BSV08117
Module leader: Cletus Moobela
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Built Environment
Prerequisites

N/A
Description of module content:

The module will introduce the principles of property investment, the qualities and risk of property as an investment and the technical analysis of investment returns. You will be introduced to contemporary models of property valuation of rental growth explicit discounted cash flows and demonstrate the application of these methods in a range of contexts.
You will learn to apply specialist and applied valuations, for example: Surrenders and Renewals, Premiums, Marriage Value and the Statutory Valuation of Specialist Properties. You will also develop an awareness of the differing bases of valuation and the regulatory framework for valuations
Learning Outcomes for module:

LO1: apply a critical understanding to the qualities of property as an investment;
LO2: comprehend, evaluate and apply contemporary (growth explicit) models of property valuation;
LO3: apply investment techniques to analyse the return from property;
LO4: appreciate and identify circumstances rendering a valuation a ‘statutory’ or ‘specialist’ valuation;
LO5: determine and use relevant valuation methods to be used in specialist and statutory valuations;
LO6: demonstrate knowledge of the different bases of valuation and the ‘Red Book’ requirements for valuations
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2022/3, Trimester 2, FACE-TO-FACE, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: FACE-TO-FACE
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Cletus Moobela
Module Organiser:


Learning, Teaching and Assessment (LTA) Approach:
Students will be encouraged to develop a critical understanding of property as an asset class. The returns available from property investments will be examined and the methodology for assessing these returns. The contemporary growth explicit models will be evaluated and the students will obtain a comprehensive knowledge of the methods available including long and short form discounted cash flow.
Students will be encouraged to develop a critical understanding of specialist property valuation techniques and a technical knowledge of their application. Alongside specialist properties, there are applied valuation techniques. The student should also have knowledge of the differing principles underlying statutory valuations in relation to compulsory purchase and compensation and to rating (commercial properties). The students will also examine further the regulatory requirements of the RICS and the different bases of valuation.
The tutorials will be used to expand upon the lecture material and to undertake valuations using the appropriate methods.
Formative Assessment:
The provision of formative feedback is a key component of the LTA approach underpinning this module. Formative feedback opportunities are built into each tutorial where you will be encouraged to engage with and reflect upon module themes via a series of different learning tasks. These provide opportunities for the module tutor to help with your understanding and interpretation of module topics. This formative feedback is delivered in class time in response to
student contributions both individually and collectively. Formative feedback arises via the discussion and analysis of tutorial questions, practical examples/cases and associated reflection on a range of learning tasks.

Summative Assessment:
The coursework assessment is designed to evaluate the student's understanding of property investment and the application of contemporary appraisal technique applicable to property valuation. The outcome will be a professional valuation report and analysis. The assessment is supported in the tutorial classes. The coursework task will let the student demonstrate their knowledge of Learning Outcomes 1-2
A formal exam at the end of the trimesters assesses learning outcomes 3-6.

Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)
Face To Face Lecture 24
Face To Face Tutorial 12
Independent Learning Guided independent study 162
Face To Face Centrally Time Tabled Examination 2
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words
Report 40 1-2 8 HOURS= 00.00, WORDS= 2000
Centrally Time Tabled Examination 60 3-6 14/15 HOURS= 02.00, WORDS= 0
Component 1 subtotal: 40
Component 2 subtotal: 60
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
Property Valuation 2
 

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