Property Valuation Techniques
A structured lecture series that walks through how properties are assessed, priced, and compared - using methods that practitioners in Ireland actually apply.
What the programme covers
Six modules, one clear method
Valuation is not guesswork - it is a structured process with specific inputs, assumptions, and outputs. This programme unpacks each stage so you can follow the logic rather than just memorise the formula.
01
Comparable Sales Analysis
How to select, adjust, and weight comparable transactions when estimating market value. Covers adjustment grids and time corrections for shifting markets.
02
Income Capitalisation
Translating rental income into capital value using cap rates and discounted cash flow models. Includes worked examples from Dublin commercial assets.
03
Cost Approach Fundamentals
Estimating replacement cost and applying depreciation schedules. Particularly relevant for specialist properties with limited comparable evidence.
04
Residential Market Mechanics
What drives residential pricing in Irish towns and cities - supply constraints, zoning, and the role of government schemes in distorting standard signals.
05
Valuation Reporting
How to structure a valuation report clearly - what lenders, planners, and buyers actually read and what they skip. Format and language matter as much as numbers.
06
Reading Market Signals
Interpreting yield shifts, vacancy rates, and planning data as early indicators of value change. Practical exercises using publicly available Irish datasets.
Who teaches this
Instructors and common questions
Declan Farraher
Lead Instructor · Valuation Methods
Declan has worked in property assessment across Dublin and the midlands for over a decade, with particular focus on mixed-use and residential portfolios. He brings direct experience from RICS-compliant valuations into each lecture.
Rónán Ó Treasaigh
Instructor · Income & Commercial
Rónán specialises in commercial and investment property, with hands-on experience in yield analysis and discounted cash flow modelling for Irish assets. His sessions are deliberately example-heavy - fewer slides, more worked numbers.
Frequently asked questions
What prior knowledge is needed before joining?
No formal qualification is required. A basic understanding of how property markets work is helpful, but the programme starts from foundational concepts and builds steadily from there.
How long does each lecture session run?
Each session runs approximately 45 to 60 minutes, structured around one core valuation method. Lectures are recorded and available to revisit at your own pace.
Does the programme cover Irish market specifics?
Yes. While the valuation methods taught are internationally recognised, examples and case studies draw on Dublin and wider Irish market data throughout the series.
Is there a certificate on completion?
Participants who complete all sessions and the accompanying exercises receive a bifixoo certificate of completion. This is not a regulated professional qualification.