Assess the Value of Your Property

The term property valuation refers to determiningin rating compulsory purchases.
the value of real property usually in terms of itsResidual/development method: Used in development
market value. Here real property refers to bothprojects. Here real estate developer sells most of the
movable and immovable property like land, buildings,property.
machinery, equipments etc, and market value refersAccounts/profits method: Used for trading properties
to the price at which the property/asset would bewhere evidence for rate is slight, i.e. hotels,
traded at a competitive auction setting. The need forrestaurants, old age homes etc.
appraisals in property valuation may arise if theThe best way of valuation, especially in turbulent
property is of a heterogeneous nature. The appraisalsmarkets like South-East Asia, is that which one of
are performed by licensed appraisers. The process ofthe fundamental concepts of finance, i.e. "the value
valuation of property is also referred to as landof an asset is the present value of future cash
valuation and real estates appraisal.flows".
There are several types of values of property basedThe owner of a property is assigned a property tax
on which the price of the property is determined.based on the valuation of property that is achieved
Some of the types are listed below:through either of the above mentioned methods.
1.Market value: The price at which the property isProperty tax is imposed by municipalities, based on
traded in a competitive market.the value of property, on the owners of real
2.Value in use: The value to a particular user. It isproperty within their jurisdiction.
lower than Market valueThe task to sell property can become a heavy duty
3.Investment value: The value to a particular user andresponsibility in case the owner is clueless regarding
is higher than market valuehow to go about it. Many sellers fail to attract
4.Insurable value: Value covered by insurance policy.potential buyers because they are unaware of basic
5.Liquidation value: Likely price of a property afterrequirements to conduct such deals legally. Some tips
reduced exposure to potential buyers because offor selling a property are listed below:
insufficient time to sell in market.Studying trends in the market and looking at rates.
There are set guidelines to calculate the valuation ofAssessing the net worth of the property.
property. Following one of the several methods inUsing classified advertisements to find a prospective
use you can determine how to value your property.buyer.
Some methods are described below:Communication with the concerned governing body
Investment/income method: Takes into account theabout the intention to sell the property and obtaining
future cash flow that the real property can bring toa 'No Objection Certificate'.
the investor. It is least subjective and gives a fairLegal documentation of the property which would
view of value.include appointment with a sub-registrar to get the
Comparative method: It is based on the latestproperty registered in the name of the buyer and
comparative figures in the market.working out all other formalities under the
Contractor's/cost method: Cost based method usedRegistration Act.