Description
Property as an Investment
This short CPD course provides a basic overview of the reasons why investors may choose property as an investment. It will introduce you to the characteristics and mechanisms of the property market and introduce the role of the valuer.
Course objectives
By the end of this introductory course you should be able to:
- explain how property relates to other types of investment and the reasons for investing in property;
- identify what drives property values, both in terms of rental and capital values;
- describe investor motivation for choosing property as an investment vehicle.
Time commitment
The total estimated study time for completing this course is 2 hours.
This estimate includes time for you to read or view a resource more than once, as well as time for you to take notes and undertake the online assessment. As a fully online, self-managed course you are able to stop and restart the course as you progress. Working at a time and place that suits your needs.
Course structure
This course is made up of four elements.
- An online learning study resource to work through;
- A study paper to download and read;
- An exercise to undertake;
- A short quiz to assess what you have learned.
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this course.
Certificate
You will be tested with a short multiple choice online quiz at the end of this course. You must achieve 80% or more to successfully complete the course. Additional attempts will be permitted should you not be successful on your first attempt. On successful completion of the course you will receive a personalised University of the Built Environment certificate of completion for 2 hours of formal CPD.
Enrolment details
To enrol today simply “add to basket” and proceed to the checkout to pay by credit card, debit card or PayPal. Individual or corporate bookings welcome.
For payment by invoice or to purchase for multiple delegates, please contact: enquiries@ube.ac.uk
CPD Enquiries
Got some questions about our CPD programmes or need help with your registration? Get in touch with our friendly admissions team using the following details:
UK (Free): 0800 019 9697 (Press 1)
International: +44 (0)118 921 4696 (Press 1)
Email: enquiries@ube.ac.uk
University of the Built Environment alumni?
Alumni discount is available on this CPD course. Don’t forget to input your University of the Built Environment alumni code to gain 15% discount on the full sale price of this product. Contact alumni@ube.ac.uk to receive your alumni discount.
Technical requirements
To maximize your learning experience, you’ll need access to:
- A personal computer, laptop, tablet, or mobile device with audio and video playback capability
- Internet access (broadband connection recommended)
- an up-to-date web browser (e.g. Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Microsoft Edge
- open PDF documents with programs such as Adobe.
- a smartphone with an Authenticator application such as Microsoft Authenticator to generate a time-based one-time code for secure sign in (see our MFA FAQs for details)
Keep in mind that if you’re using a system with a firewall, you may need to allow pop-ups and access to YouTube.
Technical Assistance:
Should you require any technical assistance please contact academysupport@ube.ac.uk
Interested in studying Real Estate further?
Check out the details of our BSc Real Estate Management programme on the main University of the Built Environment Website , or listen to David Hunt one of our module leaders as he explain why he’d recommend a career in real estate.
