16 Valuation · 16.1 Valuation principles and terminology

16.1.3 Characteristics of landed property and factors affecting demand and value

Land is immovable, durable, unique (heterogeneous) and fixed in total supply, traded in an imperfect, heavily regulated market; its value is driven by a derived demand that depends on location, access, permitted use, title and the general economy.

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Key terms

  • landed property
  • immobility
  • indestructibility
  • durability
  • heterogeneity
  • fixed supply
  • inelastic supply
  • high unit value
  • imperfect market
  • legal regulation
  • title
  • derived demand
  • economic rent
  • transfer earnings
  • location
  • accessibility
  • infrastructure
  • zoning
  • FSI
  • reservation
  • frontage
  • shape
  • topography
  • neighbourhood
  • interest rates
  • population growth

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