Glossary & framework library

Profits method

Valuation

Reference

A valuation approach for trade-related property (hotels, cinemas, petrol stations) that derives value from the sustainable earnings the business generates, rather than from comparable sales.

Related terms

  • Red Book

    The RICS Valuation Global Standards governing professional valuation practice.

  • Residual land value

    GDV less all development costs and required profit; what a developer can afford to pay for land.

  • Reversionary potential

    The scope for future income growth in an interest that is currently under-rented, where rent can rise to market level at the next review or lease event.

  • Special assumption

    A valuation assumption that differs from the facts existing at the valuation date, such as assuming planning consent is granted or a lease is surrendered; it m…

  • Term and reversion

    A valuation method splitting current (term) income from future (reversionary) income.

  • Vacant possession value

    The value of a property assuming it is sold with no tenant in occupation, giving the buyer immediate use; often differs sharply from the investment value of th…

  • Valuation date

    The specific date to which a valuation applies, since values change over time.

  • Yield gap

    The difference between property yields and the yield on risk-free assets such as government bonds, used to gauge whether property is attractively priced relati…