Real Estate Valuation and Investment

Postgraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
BAFI 6015
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Course ID
202992
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus West
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Accounting and Fin
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Limin Xu
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Course level
2
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
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Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This course looks at the issues in financing and investing in real estate, with an emphasis on cash-flow generating property. It covers the general context of real estate as an investment, including the role and contribution of property trusts versus direct investment, and discusses what differentiates real estate from other assets. Valuation models are investigated, including cash flow models, comparative valuation, and the influence of real options values. Real estate investment financing is investigated, looking at project financing as well as general investment. Lastly, issues in project development are considered.

  • Real Estate System & Market Analysis 
  • Financing & Investment Analysis
  • REITs, Real Options & Development Feasibility 

Course learning outcomes

  • Identify the core drivers of market value and market performance in the property market
  • Evaluate the investor's asset financing model
  • Analyse the positioning of real estate within a portfolio and the opportunities it presents for investors
  • Apply models for the assessment of real estate development projects
  • Evaluate and present a professional report on a real estate

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
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Fri 13/03/2026
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Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
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Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus West

Class number
Class number 26537
Section
Section SE01
Size
Size 50
Available
Available 50
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK3-28
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK3-28

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
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Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
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Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus West

Class number
Class number 55296
Section
Section SE01
Size
Size 50
Available
Available 50
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 24 Sep Thursday 12:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH2-16
15 Oct - 12 Nov Thursday 12:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH2-16

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed BAFI5000 Principles of Finance

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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Degree list
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