RE2IPI: Introduction to Property Investment

Module code: RE2IPI

Module provider: Real Estate and Planning; Henley Business School

Credits: 0

Level: Level 2 (Intermediate)

When you'll be taught: Full year

Module convenor: Professor Eamonn D'Arcy, email: p.e.darcy@henley.reading.ac.uk

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: No

Last updated: 28 May 2024

Overview

Module aims and purpose

This is an e-learning module introducing the vocabulary, concepts and methods typically encountered in the further study of property investment. 

This module seeks to provide an introduction, as a stand-alone module, for those wanting to know more about property investment. It is suitable for those without substantive property investment experience, although others may find it very useful as a refresher. It can also be used as an introduction for those intending to continue with further study on the programme. 

The supported e-learning format enables participants to manage their study time efficiently and with flexibility, at distance. 

Module learning outcomes

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

• Understand concepts and definitions of property investment 

• Identify fundamental characteristics of real property as an investment asset; investment in the UK economy; accounting; regulation and property finance. 

• Use the vocabulary of real estate investment accurately and appropriately. 

• Identify factors that influence property investment value or worth. 

• Identify valuation and appraisal methodologies as applied to investment. 

Module content

Key concepts and terminology associated with: investment; investment assets; property as an asset class. 

• Investment and financial characteristics of real property. 

• Tools and techniques for the measurement of value and performance. 

• Valuation and appraisal methodologies. 

• Real estate investment analysis 

• Property finance and funding 

• Major players in real estate finance and investment. 

• Indirect investment in real estate. 

Structure

Teaching and learning methods

This is an online, self-study module which is fully supported by Canvas, a secure Virtual Learning Environment. The module is made available to students from the 1st of each month with a duration of 3 months.

Study hours

At least 0 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 50% to pass this module. 
Students completing the IPF Certificate must achieve a mark of at least 50 in order to obtain the IPF Qualification.

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.

Reassessment

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