Duncan Preston
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Art of valuation requires ever-increasing skillset
There was a time when a valuation was the simple capitalisation of a rent by a multiplier - it was, without doubt, an art.
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Green Deal’s golden rule raises more valuation questions
As valuers, do we have a problem interpreting parts of the Energy Act 2011?
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Think the unthinkable: flooding becomes an uninsurable risk
Next week, the government’s Environment, Food and Rural Affairs committee will hold the latest in a string of evidence sessions examining flood defence funding and related issues.
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Valuers risk being left high and dry in an ebbing market
Valuation is a judgement on what price to pay today for a future rental and capital cashflow.
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History shows rioters cannot destroy property values
It is a harrowing time when indiscriminate and mindless actions by rioters result in the destruction of real estate and inflict stress and anxiety on their innocent owners
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Valuers must use their power responsibly — and not distort the market
Are we saying what you are seeing?
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Watch the surf carefully to catch those valuation waves, says Duncan Preston
Many of us have already taken our summer holiday and been drawn to the coast in one way or another
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Valuers: it’s no good being green behind the ears anymore
Property owners need advice and there’s a lot for valuers to learn.
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The return of lease length and covenant strength
Market turmoil heralds a new valuation paradigm, writes Duncan Preston
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How can valuers value when there are no deals?
Valuers cannot rely solely on transactional evidence, says Duncan Preston
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"Good drivers look forward as well as back"
In valuation, the present matters more than the past
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A crazy little thing called land value
The planning gain supplement will test valuers, says Duncan Preston
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The price is wrong if the stakes are too high
Balancing risk and reward is key to valuing in this market, says Duncan Preston
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10 commandments to avoid valuation disputes
Dunlop Haywards case is a reminder for us all, says Duncan Preston
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Top-up rental fad leaves valuers in a sticky situation
‘Puffed up' sales have made valuations volatile, says Duncan Preston
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Fair’s not fair when it comes to valuation
‘Fair value’ accounting may be a misnomer, says Duncan Preston
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Valuers’ three pillars of probity
Fundamental values will create public confidence and trust says Duncan Preston
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Scramble to revalue after tax break is axed
Last month’s abolition of Stamp Duty relief took valuers by surprise, says Duncan Preston
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Christmas present is great value
Accounting standards add dimension to professional advice