Property Valuation and Appraisal Techniques (AF-049) Training Course

Property Valuation and Appraisal Techniques

Reliable valuations sit behind almost every real estate decision: buying and selling, lending, financial reporting, insurance and dispute resolution. A valuation that is…

5 daysClassroom or online

14Upcoming dates

7Cities

£2,750Fees from

Course overview

Why Attend

Reliable valuations sit behind almost every real estate decision: buying and selling, lending, financial reporting, insurance and dispute resolution. A valuation that is poorly supported can expose an organisation to financial loss and reputational risk.

This course gives participants a practical understanding of the main valuation approaches, the information they rely on and the judgement involved in applying them. Participants practise the comparison, income and cost approaches and learn how to read, question and commission valuation reports.

Course Objectives

Explain the purposes of property valuation and the bases of value

Apply the sales comparison approach and adjust comparable evidence

Value income-producing property using direct capitalisation and discounted cash flow

Use the cost approach and residual method where appropriate

Review and challenge valuation reports and their assumptions

Understand recognised valuation standards and professional practice

Target Audience

Valuation and appraisal staff

Real estate investment and asset managers

Bank, credit and mortgage officers

Finance and accounting staff responsible for property assets

Government and municipal property departments

Course Methodology

Expert briefings with worked valuation examples

Hands-on exercises for each valuation approach

Analysis and critique of sample valuation reports

Group case studies on different property types

Discussion of practical challenges in participants' markets

Course outline

1Day 1: Foundations of Property Valuation

Why valuations are needed: purposes and users
Market value and other bases of value
Property rights, tenure and their effect on value
Recognised valuation standards and professional practice
Data sources and market evidence

2Day 2: The Sales Comparison Approach

Selecting appropriate comparable transactions
Units of comparison and adjustment grids
Adjusting for location, size, condition and timing
Reconciling the adjusted evidence
Exercise: valuing a residential property

3Day 3: The Income Approach

Rental value, leases and income streams
Net operating income and outgoings
Direct capitalisation and yield selection
Discounted cash flow valuation
Exercise: valuing an office or retail investment

4Day 4: Cost, Residual and Specialist Methods

The cost approach and depreciation
The residual method for development land
Valuing specialised and owner-occupied property
Hope value, marriage value and special purchasers
Exercise: residual valuation of a development site

5Day 5: Reviewing and Managing Valuations

Structure and content of a valuation report
Key assumptions and how to challenge them
Valuation uncertainty and market volatility
Commissioning and managing external valuers
Case study and personal action plan

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Property Valuation and Appraisal Techniques course?

The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.

When is the next Property Valuation and Appraisal Techniques course?

The next public date is 16 - 20 Nov 2026 in Paris. There are 14 upcoming dates in total.

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in Paris, Istanbul, Amsterdam, London, Cape Town, Barcelona, Vienna.

Can I take Property Valuation and Appraisal Techniques online?

Yes. Every date can also be joined live online in a virtual classroom with the trainer, for £1,280 per participant. Choose "Live online" in the dates table when you register.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,750 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.

Do participants receive a certificate?

Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.

Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.

Course information last updated 14 November 2026.

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