RE1REV: Real Estate Valuation I

Module code: RE1REV

Module provider: Real Estate and Planning; Henley Business School

Credits: 20

Level: Level 1 (Certificate)

When you'll be taught: Semester 2

Module convenor: Dr Xiaolun Yu, email: xiaolun.yu@henley.reading.ac.uk

Additional teaching staff 1: Mr Shin Wee Tang, email: s.tang@henley.edu.my

Additional teaching staff 2: Dr Janice Lee Yim Mei, email: janice.lee@henley.edu.my

Pre-requisite module(s):

Co-requisite module(s):

Pre-requisite or Co-requisite module(s):

Module(s) excluded:

Placement information: NA

Academic year: 2024/5

Available to visiting students: No

Talis reading list: Yes

Last updated: 28 May 2024

Overview

Module aims and purpose

This module introduces students to basic financial mathematics and their application for the pricing of equities, bonds, mortgages and real estate assets. Following some introductory material on asset classes and performance measurement, the students will apply models to assess investment decisions. The module will first focus on assets different from real estate, and then builds on previous knowledge to be dedicated to the appraisal of property. 

The module aims to introduce the student to the mathematics, techniques and methodologies underpinning the assessment and appraisal of several assets and to introduce the characteristics of commercial property as an investment class.

The module leads at the University of Reading Malaysia are Dr Janice Lee and Mr Tang Shin Wee.

Module learning outcomes

By the end of the module, it is expected that students will be able to: 

1. Explain the performance and characteristics of a range of investment asset classes; 
2. Apply financial mathematics to the appraisal of real estate, equities, bonds and mortgages;  
3. Solve practical problems using discounting and compounding related to the appraisal of income flows;  
4. Apply different methods of real estate appraisal. 

Module content

• Introduction to investment performance and return  
• Basic valuation mathematics (time value of money, discounting, compounding) 
• Annuity  
• Perpetuity  
• Capital budgeting methods 
• Investment appraisal methods used for stocks, bonds, and mortgages 
• Real estate investment appraisal through discounted cash flow models, including key inputs, assumptions and outcomes 

Structure

Teaching and learning methods

The delivery of this module consists of both lectures and tutorials. The tutorials are designed to provide feedback to students on their learning process and to reinforce how the various appraisal techniques are applied. Students are expected to complete all work set every week, and they may be called upon to answer questions. 

For students studying at our campus in Malaysia: This module may be taught in a different semester and the breakdown of study hours may differ to those set out in the Study Hours table (please refer to the Module Handbook for the correct breakdown). In addition, you will be required to complete an additional 40 hours of study, taking the total number of study hours to 240 for this module. This is to comply with the Malaysian Quality Agency (MQA). 

Study hours

At least 30 hours of scheduled teaching and learning activities will be delivered in person, with the remaining hours for scheduled and self-scheduled teaching and learning activities delivered either in person or online. You will receive further details about how these hours will be delivered before the start of the module.

Please note the independent study hours above are notional numbers of hours; each student will approach studying in different ways. We would advise you to reflect on your learning and the number of hours you are allocating to these tasks.

Semester 1 The hours in this column may include hours during the Christmas holiday period.

Semester 2 The hours in this column may include hours during the Easter holiday period.

Summer The hours in this column will take place during the summer holidays and may be at the start and/or end of the module.

Assessment

Requirements for a pass

Students need to achieve an overall module mark of 40% to pass this module.

Summative assessment

Penalties for late submission of summative assessment

The Support Centres will apply the following penalties for work submitted late:

Assessments with numerical marks

• where the piece of work is submitted after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): 10% of the total marks available for that piece of work will be deducted from the mark for each working day (or part thereof) following the deadline up to a total of three working days;
• the mark awarded due to the imposition of the penalty shall not fall below the threshold pass mark, namely 40% in the case of modules at Levels 4-6 (i.e. undergraduate modules for Parts 1-3) and 50% in the case of Level 7 modules offered as part of an Integrated Masters or taught postgraduate degree programme;
• where the piece of work is awarded a mark below the threshold pass mark prior to any penalty being imposed, and is submitted up to three working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline), no penalty shall be imposed;
• where the piece of work is submitted more than three working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.

Assessments marked Pass/Fail

• where the piece of work is submitted within three working days of the deadline (or any formally agreed extension of the deadline): no penalty will be applied;
• where the piece of work is submitted more than three working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension of the deadline): a grade of Fail will be awarded.

The University policy statement on penalties for late submission can be found at: https://www.reading.ac.uk/cqsd/-/media/project/functions/cqsd/documents/qap/penaltiesforlatesubmission.pdf

You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.

Formative assessment

Formative assessment is any task or activity which creates feedback (or feedforward) for you about your learning, but which does not contribute towards your overall module mark.

Formative assessment includes a series of seminar exercises where students attempt to solve problems and case studies. Participation is essential to acquire full knowledge. Tutorials provide extensive feedback to students who want to improve their knowledge and they should be regarded as an effective feedback system to test abilities and ask for clarifications.  

Reassessment

Additional costs