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Advanced Property Analysis (ABPL90011)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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This subject builds on property fundamentals and valuation principles, and focuses on current research and practices in the real estate market for specialist property assets. The subject aims to introduce to you a range of applied knowledge and skills for property valuation analysis and evaluation, such as:

  • Contemporary consideration in valuation of specialist properties (e.g. rural properties, shopping centres, retirement homes, leisure centres, resorts, easements, etc);
  • Advanced financial analysis;
  • Composition and functioning of the property lending market;
  • Property lenders and lending products;
  • The determination (and assessment of major determinants) of lending interest rate;
  • Contemporary risk issues;
  • Measurement of returns.

Intended learning outcomes

When you have completed this subject you should be able to:




 

  • Use a variety of market research techniques;
  • Appreciate the challenges faced when assessing the value of non conventional property;
  • Understand both basic and advanced techniques of financial analysis and how they apply to property analysis;
  • Understand composition and functioning of the property lending market;
  • Appreciate complexities and interdependencies of risk and return relationship;
  • Understand how Australian lenders determine their lending interest rates;
  • Develop the necessary skills to undertake a small research project.

Generic skills

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

  • Professional/industry communication;
  • Applied research skills;
  • Analytical and problem solving skills.

Last updated: 8 November 2024