MMP122 - Introduction to Property Development
Unit details
| Enrolment modes: | (B, online) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Previously coded as: | SRP122 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | P Dare |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Contact hours: | 1 x 2 hour lecture, 1 x 1 hour tutorial per week |
Note:Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
Students progressively explore the issues that affect development of land and redevelopment of existing properties through an understanding of local and regional planning controls, procedures and legislative policy and precedent. The unit covers the principles of urban and regional planning with environmental and heritage protection strategies also discussed. Information about land title, registration, zoning and development application processes, including land suitable for subdivision and appeal mechanisms, underpins the unit and assists with the development of effective urban policy and community consultation responses. This unit aims to give students the knowledge and skills to be able to operate as a property professional in the area of development advice and decision-making in property development. It comprises the development process and the major players, concept of highest and best use, time value of money, the decision to build, property market research and analysis, appreciation of investment and market valuation methods, evaluation of land suitable for subdivision, development appraisal including residual analysis and cash flow modelling, price and worth, as well as risk, return and risk analysis.
Assessment
Assignment 1 2500 words 25%, Assignment 2 2500 words 25%, Examination 2 hours 50%, Hurdle requirement: achieve at least 50% of the available marks in the examination
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $1045 | $1045 | $2866 | $2955 |
* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.