Photography for Surveyors Visual images play an integral part in the surveying development and sale of a property. However obtaining high quality images can often prove a challenging task. Photography for Surveyors provides even the most amateur photographer with the skills required to produce the highest quality images in the day to day surveying environment. With the increasing importance of the visual portfolio and online presence this book is an essential guide for all those professionals looking to enhance their skills with a camera and subsequently raise their professional profile. GBP 110.00 1
European Valuation Standards 2003 First Published in 2003. This edition of the Standards has been the second to be issued for public consultation taking into account many of the comments submitted to it by individuals companies and professional bodies. Users of the book should use the Standards and Guidance Notes as a reference tool for the sixteen comprehensive objective within. | European Valuation Standards 2003 GBP 115.00 1
The Surveyors' Expert Witness Handbook This book is an invaluable guide for those providing expert evidence on valuations of commercial properties – including civil actions rent review arbitrations lands tribunal cases and rating appeals. The object of the book is to provide the commercial property valuer with a detailed introduction to providing expert evidence in a litigation context the rules requirements and the pitfalls for the unwary. Particular trouble has been taken to emphasise the need for quality evidence based on relevant experience which is objective unbiased independent and of sufficient quality to resist challenges before the courts tribunals and arbitrators. This handbook will help the practitioner start off on the right course and provide forewarning of the issues which he or she is likely to face leading to greater professional awareness and to higher standards of valuation expert evidence in all commercial property fields. | The Surveyors' Expert Witness Handbook GBP 130.00 1
Profiting from Property in a Recession Written by an experienced property journalist with over twenty years of insider knowledge this book provides budding property developers and investors with all they need to know to profit from property. The author offers a new twist on buy-to-let and shows how the market for renting to some groups is expanding even in these tough times. Overseas opportunities are examined too identifying which countries offer the best opportunities to buy cheap let and then sell. For investors willing to get their hands dirty there is also an explanation of exactly how to pursue a self-build or renovation project and sell at a profit – with advice on finding the right craftsmen writing contracts and monitoring progress plus selecting the best estate agent. The book also looks at how amateur investors can enter the complicated commercial sector of shops and offices and discusses property investment trusts for those with faith in the stock market. | Profiting from Property in a Recession GBP 35.99 1
Modern Methods of Valuation The twelfth edition of this essential valuation textbook reflects the changes in the regulatory and statutory framework for property valuations that have occurred since 2013 as well as presenting the tried and tested principles and practices of real estate valuation. The twelfth edition is up to date as of June 2018 with the latest regulations statutes and case law including the RICS Valuation – Global Standards 2017. Its comprehensive coverage of the legal economic and technical aspects of valuation make this book a core text for most university and college real estate programmes and it provides students and practitioners with current and relevant guidance on the preparation of valuations for statutory purposes. Throughout the text the author team of experienced valuers presents examples of the application of these principles to the everyday problems met in practice. This new edition continues to be of excellent value to both students and practitioners alike as it provides the reader with a clear understanding of the methods and techniques of valuation. | Modern Methods of Valuation GBP 52.99 1
House Inspector This book is a concise and comprehensive guide to building defects and building inspection. Whether as a practitioner you are employed in buying selling managing or maintaining houses or whether or as a layperson you are buying a property to invest or live in this book will help you make sound decisions and avoid costly mistakes. Written by two highly experienced authors House Inspector is a general and accessible book which describes how and why house construction has changed identifies some of the more common defects and provides a series of elemental check lists. Essential reading for trainees and general practice surveyors maintenance inspectors housing managers estate agents planners and even private purchasers and investors. This book will improve your knowledge and understanding of potential problems and provide a simple framework for a competent building inspection. GBP 105.00 1
Statutory Valuations The fourth edition of Statutory Valuations has been completely revised and expanded and draws on the expertise of several new authors. The text reflects the effect of the considerable statutory changes over the ten years since the last edition. There are new chapters dealing with taxation (income tax corporation tax capital gains tax inheritance tax stamp duty land tax and VAT) and with rating and council tax. As in previous editions there is full coverage of the valuation implications of regulation of the landlord and tenant relationship in commercial property; the impact of both the Rent Acts and leasehold reform on residential property; as well as comprehensive material on the background to and assessment of compulsory purchase and planning compensation. This book is designed both for students and practitioners and is a must-buy for anyone seeking a comprehensive analysis of the law relating to valuation as well as practical approaches to dealing with valuation problems. The clear concise narrative provides worked examples of valuations. GBP 175.00 1
Enforcing Covenants Enforcing Covenants focuses on the measures which managers of residential leasehold property can deploy to encourage leaseholders and other parties to abide by their contractual obligations with a view to achieving the most effective management of their estates and developments. In particular the book concentrates on the changes to the law introduced by the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002. Enforcing obligations in leases has never been easy and the 2002 Act has made it even more onerous for the hard pressed property manager. Very few will be able to avoid having to take enforcement action especially when bringing in the funds to make management feasible. Subjects examined in this book include: the new rules on forfeiture the new rules on ground rents service charge recovery enforcing county court judgments the new procedures and jurisdictions of the Leasehold Valuation Tribunals enforcing repairs neighbour disputes and nuisance cases injunctions and specific performance costs and administration charges alternative dispute resolution. Enforcing Covenants is essential reading for anyone involved in the management of property whether they be professionals or lay directors of residents management companies. As well as examining the relevant law and decisions of the Leasehold Valuation Tribunals the book provides much practical guidance on rules and procedures illustrated by precedent forms and notices and backed up by some light-hearted case studies. GBP 175.00 1
Principles of Valuation An entry level introduction to valuation methodology this book gives a straightforward narrative treatment to the subject matter with a multitude of examples and illustrations contained in an easy to read format. There is a strong emphasis on the practical aspects of valuation as well as on the principles and application of the full range of valuation methods. This book will serve as an important text for students new to the topic and experienced practitioners alike. Topics covered include: property ownership concepts of value the role of the valuer property inspection property markets and economics residential property prices and the economy commercial and industrial property methods of valuation conventional freehold investment valuations conventional leasehold investment valuations discounted cash flow contemporary growth explicit methods of valuation principles of property investment. | Principles of Valuation GBP 175.00 1