Professional training course · AF-049
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
- 14Upcoming dates
- 7Cities
- £2,840Fees 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Schedule
Dates and fees
14 upcoming dates in 7 cities. Fees are per delegate; bring colleagues and every seat is discounted.
No dates in this city right now. Request a quotation and we will suggest the nearest date.
Questions
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.
How much does the course cost?
Fees start from £2,840 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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