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Art of valuation requires ever-increasing skillset
There was a time when a valuation was the simple capitalisation of a rent by a multiplier - it was, without doubt, an art.
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Green Deal’s golden rule raises more valuation questions
As valuers, do we have a problem interpreting parts of the Energy Act 2011?
Think the unthinkable: flooding becomes an uninsurable risk
Next week, the government’s Environment, Food and Rural Affairs committee will hold the latest in a string of evidence sessions examining flood defence funding and related issues.
Valuers risk being left high and dry in an ebbing market
Valuation is a judgement on what price to pay today for a future rental and capital cashflow.
History shows rioters cannot destroy property values
It is a harrowing time when indiscriminate and mindless actions by rioters result in the destruction of real estate and inflict stress and anxiety on their innocent owners
Valuers must use their power responsibly — and not distort the market
Are we saying what you are seeing?
Watch the surf carefully to catch those valuation waves, says Duncan Preston
Many of us have already taken our summer holiday and been drawn to the coast in one way or another
Valuers: it’s no good being green behind the ears anymore
Property owners need advice and there’s a lot for valuers to learn.
The return of lease length and covenant strength
Market turmoil heralds a new valuation paradigm, writes Duncan Preston
How can valuers value when there are no deals?
Valuers cannot rely solely on transactional evidence, says Duncan Preston