702-453 Advanced Property Analysis

Credit Points

12.5

Coordinator

Dr Richard Reed

Prerequisites

702-353 Statutory Valuation or equivalent.

Semester

2 (view timetable)

Contact

Two hours of lectures and up to two hours of seminars per week

Subject Description

This subject builds on property fundamentals and focuses on research in the real estate market. The scope includes analysing other types of property markets such as rural property, plant and machinery, specialised properties and business goodwill.

On completion of the subject students should be able to:

  • Write and present a minor research thesis on a valuation subject of their choice.

  • Demonstrate a sound understanding of broad valuation techniques.

Generic Skills

On completion of the subject students should have developed the following skills and capabilities:

  • Conducting a literature review.

  • Writing of minor thesis.

Assessment

Class presentation and assignments totaling no more than 2000 words (40%) and one three-hour examination (60%). A minimum grade of at least 40% must be achieved in the final examination to pass the subject.

Prescribed Texts

  • Australian Property Institute, The Valuation of Real Estate. A.P.I., Canberra, 2007.


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