Submissions L2 & L3 Flashcards

1
Q

Ethics L2
Acquisition: Retail Warehouse Unit

A
  • Acquisition of a retail warehouse unit
  • Client asked about the costs associated with developing an unused section of the car park into a drive through unit.
  • I recognised the limitations of my professional competence.
  • Advised they contact a building surveyor for expert advice. In doing so, I acted within the scope of my professional competence and adhered to rule 2 of the ROC (2021).
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Ethics L2
Conflict of Interest Check

A
  • RICS Global Professional Statement: Conflicts of Interest (2017) (3 types:- party/own-interest/confidential conflicts)
  • Conducted COI check within CBRE system prior to accepting instruction.
  • Notified my client of no conflicts and proceeded to issue TOE.
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Ethics L3
Disposal: retail unit, Greater London

A
  • Freehold disposal
  • one interested party asked for further information about other interested parties.
  • Informed them this is confidential.
  • Advised my client that all information be kept in password protected locations.
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Ethics L3
Disposal: Confidential Foodstore

A

HIGHLIGHT THAT IT WAS AN ACQUISITION (MISTAKE)
- Client was writing for IC committee report.
- Requested that I alter my advice. I advised that the evidence was accurate and no new evidence to support a change.
- Acted with integrity and advised my client that I was not able to alter my advise.
RULE 1 of ROC

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Client Care L2
Retail Investment Updates

A

During SC sales, I organise weekly update meetings; Assess progress and track interested parties.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Communications & Negotiation L2
Valuation Yield Meetings

A

Responsible for reporting monthly to the valuation department.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Client Care L2
Retail Investment: Client Updates

A

Provide clients with regular market updates, comps schedules and other information. I am responsible for updating transactional schedules and presenting to clients on a quarterly basis.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Communications & Negotiation L2
Presentation Pitch

A
  • Assisted in pitch to sell a dominant town centre shopping centre
  • Ensured it was engaging, and that key information was delivered using Graphs, tables etc.
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Health & Safety L2
Disposal: Bank Unit, Barnet

A

BUMS IN BARNET
- Prior to visit, carried out a desktop risk assessment for the site.
- Notified colleagues of my whereabouts and est. time of return.
- Unit had been unoccupied for a while; I inspected with a colleague and undertook a DRA taking caution for hazards.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Health & Safety L2
Development Site

A
  • Ahead of time I liaised with the site manager and completed a risk assessment.
  • PPE
  • Accompanied by site manager who ensured I followed a route keeping mindful of hazards.
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Inspection L2
Disposal Report: HSBC, Twickenham

A
  • Communicated with HSBC inspection team for access.
  • Printed relevant documents (GOAD, site plans).
  • Key considerations (External/internal state of repairs, size of building and its configuration). Took photos throughout
    Upon completion, walked nearby area, updating the GOAD.
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Inspection L2
Industrial, Farnborough

A
  • For disposal purposes
  • Factors that effected value: State of repair, access, eaves heights, specification
  • Using TOUR
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Inspection L3
Bank inspection: TSB Whitby

A
  • I identified marks in the basement which I suspected were signs of damp.
  • I documented, took photos and contacted my client
  • Advised that a building surveyor be contacted to investigate further
  • Could breach repairing liability conditions
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Inspection L3
Shopping Centre: Basingstoke

A
  • Advising on competing retail schemes in the town (The Mall only competing retail scheme)
  • Highlighted Diechmann, Boots and the Post Office for relocations form The Malls
  • Advised client to consult with leasing agents
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Measurement L2
Retail Unit Disposal: Chelmsford

A
  • NIA - however used zoning method (£90ZA rate)
  • Used a laser measuring device
  • Annotated scaled floor plans
  • Presented to client
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Measurement L2
Industrial: Park Royal

A
  • GIA (7,000 sq ft)
  • Captured Eaves Height (6m) and yard depth (20m)
  • Cross checking measurements with areas provided by the client.
  • Check measurements matched those provided
11
Q

Valuation L2
Comparable Method: HSBC, Bethnal Green

A
  • Key characteristics such as location, specification, condition, footfall, size and competition.
  • gathered from internal and external agents.
  • Compiled a table and analysed using hierarchy of evidence
  • ZA rate of £65
12
Q

Valuation L2
DCF: Windsor

A
  • Agreed with client assumptions and incorporated into a TS
  • I was able to adopt an entry and exit yield.
  • Incorporated into cash flow, making relevant assumptions.
  • Met their return criteria (IRR 12%)
13
Q

Leasing & Letting L2
Leasehold Disposal, Liverpool

A
  • 2 years remaining
  • Inspected the property, local area, took photos.
  • Prepared marketing materials and used websites and erected a marketing board.
  • Several offers received; favourable from a well-known company; LL accepted our surrender proposal at a premium below budgeted.
  • Surrender was conditional on the new lease to the new party.
14
Q

Leasing & Letting L2
Acquisition: National retail Occupier

A
  • Find a new store in an affluent southeast location.
  • Understood clients’ requirements (rent, floor area, layout).
  • Compiled shortlist of towns; established prime pitch and potential units.
  • Enquiries to local agents; conducted inspections and presented the best opportunities to my client. Proceeded to agree HoTs.
15
Q

Leasing & Letting L3
Assignment Bishop’s Stortford

A
  • Acting for TSB Bank who had vacated the premises. Lease did not expire until 2016.
  • Consider options other than a surrender as they were seeking a large reverse premium.
  • Marketed by way of Assignment; Jennings Bet presented the best terms.
  • Client instructed me to seek superior landlord approval
16
Q

Leasing & Letting L3
Lease Expiry: Anytime Fitness

A
  • Acting on behalf of the tenant, approaching LEX and not willing to renew.
  • I confirmed client requirements, Advised client on properties that were suited their requirements.
  • One of these was in a better catchment, fitted out to a good standard, with alternative being in shell and core. Client instructed me to make an offer.
17
Q

Purchase & Sale L2
Acquisition: Foodstore, Milton Keynes

A
  • Conducted COI and AML checks and drafted TOE
  • Upcoming lease expiry, so VP scenario analysis
  • Likely Morrisons would vacate.
  • Acquired property at a discount to quoted as a result
18
Q

Purchase & Sale L2
Disposal: Foodstore, Worcester

A
  • Short time frame
  • COI, AML and TOE
  • Private Treaty used and directly approached certain parties
  • Provided a proforma containing the necessary information
  • Approached active investors.
  • SUPR purchased the asset
19
Q

Purchase & Sale L3
Disposal: Shopping Centre, Romford

A
  • Redevlopment potential
  • Low WAULT, encouraged to hold current leasing activity (unless rolling or LBO was involved)
  • Allow investors ability to control.
  • Advised Mixed use developers the likely purchasers for this.
  • Recommended a party buying in equity
20
Q

Confidential Disposal: Central London

A
  • Area had higher vacancy, incurring shortfalls.
  • Leasing team advised that smaller units would be easier to let
  • Advised to split the unit to attract most leasing demand.
  • One of the units was let to a strong covenant, boosting.
  • No formal bids have been received