Valuation - Scarlett Flashcards

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What are some examples of special assumptions that might be included in a loan security valuation report?

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  • Vacant Possession
  • Restricted Marketing Period
  • Anticipation of physical change
  • Anticipation of a new letting
  • Existence of a special purchaser
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What are the six bases of value?

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  1. Market Value
  2. Market Rent
  3. Fair Value
  4. Investment Value - the value of an asset to a particular owner for individual investment
  5. Equitable Value
  6. Liquidation Value
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What is Market Value?

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The estimated amount for which an asset or liability should exchange at the valuation date between a willing buyer and willing seller in an arm’s length transaction, after proper marketing where both parties has acted knowledgeably, prudently and without compulsion.

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What is Market Rent?

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The estimated amount for which an interest in real property should be leased on the valuation date between a willing lessor and lessee on appropriate lease terms in an arm’s lease transaction, after proper marketing, where both parties had acted knowledgably, prudently and without compulsion.

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What is fair value?

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A basis of valuation carried out for accounting purposes which is required by the International Financial Reporting Standards.

‘The price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.

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What is the difference between fair value and market value?

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There is no material difference between the two. Fair Value is a defined term in the IFRS

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What is discounted cash flow?

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DCF is an investment method technique.
DCF Valuation involves projecting estimate cash flow over an assumed investment holding period, plus an exit value at the end of that period, usually arrived at an All Risks Yield basis. The cash flow is then discounted back to the present day at a discount rate (the desired rate of return) that reflects the perceived level of risk.

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How has the RICS placed more of an emphasis on sustainability?

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RICS Red Book Global Standards now explicitly mention the need to assess the relevance of sustainability factors in valuations, including energy efficiency, EPC ratings, and climate-related risks.

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What is Hope Value?

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The value arising from an expectation that future circumstances affecting the property may change.

E.g. the future prospect of securing planning permission for the development of land where no planning permission exists at the present time.

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What is marriage value?

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The merging of two interests. An additional element of value created by the combination of two or more interests where the combined value is more than the sum of the separate values.

Undertake a before and after valuation and calculate the level of marriage value created.

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What are purchaser’s costs for a sale?

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Agent fees - 1%
Legal Fees - 0.5%
Stamp Duty - 5%*
VAT - 20%

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What are the SDLT brackets?

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£0 - £150,000 - Nil
£150,000 - £250,000 - 2%
£250,000 - 5%

The brackets are different in England, Wales and Scotland depending on the government.

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What is the investment purchasers costs?

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Circa 6.8%

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Define a special purchaser.

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A party who’s interest in the property means it is of a higher value to them than in the open market. E.g. a tenant purchasing their freehold interest.

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What is a Building Reinstatement Valuation?

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Used for building insurance purposes.
It is the cost to reinstate

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In a valuation TOE what additional things do you need to include?

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Name and Status of valuer
Currency
Purpose of Valuation
Basis of Valuation (MR, MV)
Valuation Date
Special Assumptions

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What is PII?

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PII protects you against claims for loss or damage made by clients as a result of the impact of negligent services you provided.

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What is the purpose of the Red Book?

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To promote and support high standards in valuation delivery worldwide.

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What are some exceptions from the Red Book?

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Agency
Internal Purposes

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If you want to undertake a valuation, which is an exception to the Redbook, what do you have to do?

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It would need to be set out in the terms of engagement and report that your client has agreed that it is an exception.

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What is an assumption?

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An assumption is made where it is reasonable for the valuer to accept that something is true without need for specific investigation. Such as the property has all the relevant planning permission.

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What is a special assumption?

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A term used to describe an assumption which is factually untrue at the time of the valuation.

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What are some examples of Special Assumptions?

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Vacant possession.
Restricted Marketing Period.
Anticipation of a physical change.
Anticipation of a new letting.
Existence of a special purchaser.

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Define Special Purchaser.

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A party who’s interest in the property means it is of a higher value to them than in the open market.

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How did you ensure your valuation complied with the Red Book?
- I followed the mandatory requirements set out in the VPS (Valuation Practice Statements). - I firstly made sure the instruction met the scope of a Red Book valuation by confirming it was for a defined purpose - in this case secure lending. - I issued TOE inline with VPS 1, clearly setting out the basis of value (MV), client, purpose, assumptions, and any limitations. - I carried out inspections in line with VPS 4, taking detailed notes on the condition, layout, and any physical or legal issues that might affect value. - In accordance to VP6 Valuation Reports, the report was clearly structured and transparent, with my rationale, methodology and conclusions for the client. - I ensured the valuation was prepared by or under the supervision of an RICS Registered Valuer and included the required Red Book disclosures. -
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What does ITZA mean?
'area in terms of Zone A'
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What is return frontage?
Where a retail unit occupies a corner position and extends to another street. This enhances the shop front. You would apply an uplift to the return frontage dependant on how beneficial it is (if has an entrance). Looks at comps to gauge this.
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What are the disadvantages or promaps/edozo?
it doesn't take into account elevation
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How can you date buildings?
Planning application History Identify materials used in construction and the design of windows. Possible inscription into the property on historic buildings. Architectural styles. Ask the owner/occupiers for the history of the building.
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How did you assess the covenant strength/
Creditsafe report - which summarised the past 3 years' worth of audited accounts. This generates a risk based score on the combination of the key financials including a company's turnover, pre-tax profit, shareholder's funds and credit limit. PROFITS TEST
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What info would you find on a Title Plan?
Title Number Date and Time the copy was taken Red line identifying registered land North arrow Name of legal owners Rights of Way
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Why are LR ranked above RR in hierarchy of evidence?
RR usually upwards only therefore do not reflect the market. However LR more accurately reflect the market as they can go up or down.
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Where do you place subletting's in the hierarchy of evidence?
if you could sublet the property on the open market. A LR is between two parties whereas a sublet on the open market you would have to go to the market to find a subtenant. Therefore, subletting's would be ranked higher than a lease renewal.
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What a yield?
A yield is a return on investment and measure of risk.
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Yield calc
Yield = Annual income / capital value x 100
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