NG3S721 - Advanced Property Law 01 Aug 2023 - 31 Jul 2029 | Version 1

Associated Module Information

Module Code: NG3S721
Module Title: Advanced Property Law
Faculty: Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science
Faculty Group: Engineering
Faculty Sub Group: Built Environment
Module Leader: Shane Galvin, Bowen Yan
Module Team: Stuart Bunston
First Intended Intake: SEP 2022 Final Year of Intake: 2028
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 6
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100825 - property valuation and auctioneering
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 1
Valid From 01 Aug 2023
Valid To 31 Jul 2029

Module Aims

To further develop an understanding of property valuation including modern methods of valuation and statutory valuations.
To enable students to develop critical awareness of valuation reflecting on current practice and apply these methods to a variety of property types.

Content Summary

This modules content is designed to develop the students’ knowledge of property valuation and provide them with the ability to apply this in several differing scenarios within the sector.

In this module the student will:

• Develop an understanding of Modern Methods of valuation and their application in a variety of scenarios.
• Develop an understanding and application of Statutory Valuations such as rating and compulsory purchase.
• Develop an understanding and application of Contemporary Valuations reflecting on current practice.
• Develop an understanding of repairs, maintenance, and service charges.
• Develop critical awareness of property valuation techniques across a variety of properties and markets.

Lectures will involve discussions around various market conditions to further the knowledge gained in relation to the application of valuation methods and where possible utilise case studies to demonstrate real life application of the content.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 20
Tutorial 20
Practical classes and workshops 4
Fieldwork 4
Independent Study 100
Directed Study 52
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Demonstrate knowledge and application of a variety of valuation methods and techniques as applied to differing properties and scenarios within the Real Estate sector.
LO2 Demonstrate critical awareness of a range of valuation methods and techniques as applied to differing properties and scenarios within the Real Estate sector.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Asynchronous Assessment Report 1 Report on module topic. 0 1500 50 No 40
Synchronous Onsite Assessment (Exam) Onsite Open Book Examination 1 Examination covering all module topics. 120 N/A 50 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Report 1
Onsite Open Book Examination 1

Reading List

Shapiro, E., Macmin, D., & Sams, G. (2019) Modern Methods of Valuation. Routledge, 12th Edition.

Lind, H. & Nordlund, B. (2021) Advanced Issues in Property Valuation. Wiley.

RICS Market Surveys

RICS Modus

Estates Gazette