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Core Module Information
Module title: Property Investment Analysis
SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: BSV11108
Module leader: Cletus Moobela
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:

The module is designed to equip students with skills for the analysis of property investments and investment markets (of which property is a part) and the ability to apply rigorous analytical tools to inform investment decisions. Students are introduced to investment appraisal techniques as they relate to real estate, which are then applied to direct, indirect, and derivative property investment markets. Traditional appraisal models are critiqued to provide the rationale for the application of contemporary methods. Performance measurements are applied not just to property asset levels, but also to portfolios of properties.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Analyse property market data, economic indicators, and spatial trends to identify and interpret factors influencing real estate investment performance

LO2: Apply advanced property investment appraisal techniques to evaluate real estate investment opportunities

LO3: Critically evaluate the risk and return characteristics of property investments to inform strategic decision-making

LO4: Analyse the role of property within multi-asset portfolios and assess diversification and asset allocation strategies in real estate investment

LO5: Evaluate the impact of regulatory, legal, taxation, and sustainability considerations on property investment decisions

LO6: Develop evidence-based property investment strategies and communicate recommendations through professional investment reporting and financial models
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2026/7, Trimester 2, Blended,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: Blended
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Cletus Moobela
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 20 Learning and teaching consist of 2 hour lectures each week, where key topics are covered on valuation and investment analysis tools that inform decision-making in direct, indirect, and derivative real estate investments. Students also benefit from reading the key reference material supporting each topic in advance of the class. These are referenced on the lecture slides and/or the virtual learning environment. The use of industry standard resources and databases is incorporated in the module.
Face To Face Tutorial 10 The 1-hour tutorials allow for more focused interaction with and between students on the topics learnt in the lectures. This also offers opportunities for formative feedback where students are given instant feedback on the valuation and investment problem solving questions that they attempt in the tutorials. The interactions also offer opportunities for peer feedback.
Online Guided independent study 170 A learning approach where students take responsibility for their own learning process, with support and direction from academics through tutorials and assessments. This method combines the independence of self-directed study with the guidance of a structured framework provided by academic staff.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Project - Practical 50 1~2~3 Week 8 HOURS= 1000 words Coursework 1 requires students to develop a robust financial appraisal model for a real or simulated property investment opportunity. The task is designed to test students’ ability to apply quantitative techniques, analyse market data, and evaluate investment performance in a professional context.
Report 50 4~5~6 Week 12 , WORDS= 3000 words Coursework 2 is in the form of a report that requires students to develop a comprehensive property investment strategy for a specified client (e.g., pension fund, REIT, Insurance company, or private investor). The task is designed to test students’ ability to integrate market analysis, portfolio strategy, and institutional considerations into coherent, evidence-based recommendations.
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
Property Investment Analysis
 

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