Unit 11: The Cost ApproachPart II: Depreciation
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- What is depreciation, and how does it affect property value?
- What are the three main categories of depreciation, and how do they differ?
- What is external obsolescence, and why is it always considered incurable?
- Using the Age-Life Method, how would you calculate depreciation?
Definitions:- Actual Age: The number of years since a building was constructed.
- Effective Age: The age the property appears to be based on its condition, updates, and market perception, which may be different from its actual age.
Example: A house was built in 1920 and has a total economic life of 75 years. The appraiser determines that its effective age is 40 years. Using the formula:What is the depreciation percentage for this property?
- What does the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title III require in terms of building accessibility?
- Why is the cost approach most useful when valuing buildings for which other approaches are impractical? Give an example of a property where the cost approach would be the best valuation method.
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