VALUATION OF REAL PROPERTIES

About the book

• An attempt has been made by the author in this treatise to explain in simple language the basic principles of Valuation of Real Properties. The subject matter is characterized by the clear, methodical and also step-by-step treatment. The presentation is comprehensive and easy-to-follow.

  The subject matter of this edition has been arranged in 19 chapters, such as: Value, Investment in Real Property, Interests in Real Property, Methods of Valuation, Outgoings, Depreciation, Valuation of Licensed Premises, Valuation of Life Interests, Valuation of Rating, Valuation of Agricultural Lands, Finance for Investment in Real Properties, Valuation Tables, Miscellaneous Topics, Easements, Standard Rent, Compulsory Acquisition of Land, The Transfer of Property Act, Urban Land Ceiling Act, Typical Problems.

  Appendix I deals with 34 important judgements and decisions pertaining to the subject. Appendix II contains 8 useful Valuation Tables. Appendix III provides 37 Questions and Opinions/Answers.

  This edition contains

  131 Typical solved problems;

  213 Questions at the end of all the chapters;

  47 Useful tables;

  12 Neatly drawn self-explanatory diagrams.

  The subject of valuation has attained a high degree of importance at present and it is now accommodated in the syllabi of most of the Universities and Institutions. It is hoped that the book in the present form would satisfy the need of the Civil Engineering students preparing for Degree Examinations of all the Indian Universities, Diploma Examinations conducted by various Boards of Technical Education, Certificate Courses as well as for the A.M.I.E., U.P.S.C., G.A.T.E., I.E.S. and other similar competitive and professional examinations. It should also prove of interest to the practising professionals. It will also serve as the most useful reference book for practising valuers of real estates, tax consultants, lawyers, advocates, etc.

What is Included?

• 1 VALUE

  2 INVESTMENT IN REAL PROPERTY

  3 INTERESTS IN REAL PROPERTY

  4 METHODS OF VALUATION

  5 OUTGOINGS

  6 DEPRECIATION

  7 VALUATION OF LICENSED PREMISES

  8 VALUATION OF LIFE INTERESTS

  9 VALUATION FOR RATING

  10 VALUATION FOR AGRICULTURAL LANDS

  11 FINANCE FOR INVESTMENT IN REAL PROPERTIES

  12 VALUATION TABLES

  13 MISCELLANEOUS TOPICS

  14 EASEMENTS

  15 STANDARD RENT

  16 COMPULSORY ACQUISITION OF LAND

  17 THE TRANSFER OF PROPERTY ACT

  18 URBAN LAND CEILING ACT

  19 TYPICAL PROBLEMS

  Appendix I IMPORTANT JUDGMENTS AND DECISIONS

  Appendix II VALUATION TABLES I TO VIII

  Appendix III QUESTIONS AND OPINION/ANSWERS Bi