Property Market Analysis

Subject ABPL20031 (2010)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 2 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2010:

Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 2 hours lectures per week; 1 hour tutorial per week
Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites: One of either
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50
OR
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
OR
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
OR
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50

OR

25 points of first year subjects in economics, finance, accounting, management, or eqivalent

OR

VCE Mathematical Methods 3 and 4

Corequisites: None specified
Recommended Background Knowledge: None specified
Non Allowed Subjects: None specified
Core Participation Requirements: For the purposes of considering requests for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

Coordinator

Dr Christopher Heywood

Contact

Environments and Design Student Centre
T: +61 3 8344 6417/9862
F: +61 3 8344 5532
Email: envs-courseadvice@unimelb.edu.au
Subject Overview: This core subject for the Bachelor of Environments property major introduces students to the main systems and relationships – social, political, economic and environmental - which govern the operation of property markets with particular reference to urban property in Australia. More specifically, the nature of property and property market process and participants are examined. Topics include:

  • the character of property and property interests;
  • the nature of markets and exchange;
  • property markets and their evolution;
  • stakeholders;
  • markets and sub-market characteristics;
  • highest and best use/property potential analysis;
  • value and worth in the property context; property classes – residential, industrial, retail, commercial, other; public and private sector interests;
  • market maturity;
  • market analysis techniques;
  • data sources, collection, analysis, synthesis and review;
  • indicators of market movement;
  • international comparisons.
Objectives: When students have completed this subject they should be able to:

  • understand the role of the urban property valuer in the Victorian property market context;
  • understand property market drivers;
  • develop skills in financial and investment techniques used in property market analysis;
  • comprehend different property types and the market analysis techniques;
  • be aware of the legal, financial, economic and managerial aspects of property valuation theory and practice at an introductory level;
  • complete the procedures involved in generating and reporting an opinion of value of the freehold interest in an owner-occupied property and a single-tenanted investment property leased at market rent;
  • access, interpret and communicate a limited set of relevant property market transaction data.
Assessment:
  • One three-hour examination (60%)
  • LMS tests and individual assignments (40%)
Prescribed Texts:

None specified
Breadth Options:

This subject potentially can be taken as a breadth subject component for the following courses:

You should visit learn more about breadth subjects and read the breadth requirements for your degree, and should discuss your choice with your student adviser, before deciding on your subjects.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills: Upon successful completion of this subject you will have had the opportunity to develop the following generic skills:

  • analytical skills: an increased ability in financial and investment techniques used in property market analysis; an enquiring and analytical approach to the conduct of urban property valuation;
  • communication skills: an enhanced ability to communicate property valuation opinions and other outcomes through written and oral presentations;
  • problem solving skills: an increased body of knowledge associated with resolution of contemporary issues and practices in different property types and analysis techniques;
  • team working skills: an enhanced ability to generate and communicate property valuation outcomes at an appropriate academic and professional standard.
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: Property
Urban Design and Planning

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