* An accessible route into some quite complex analysis for both students and practitioners * Provides understanding of property appraisal and valuation at a critical time * Easy to understand explanations The credit crunch has highlighted the fact that fully understanding property appraisal and valuation is more critical than ever. With a long and reliable history, this new seventh edition covers all the major aspects of valuing various types of investment property. Fully updated and revised, this edition tackles the problems of inflation and growth, the equated rent principle and the special problems of short leaseholds, reversionary investments and taxation implications. Separate sections are devoted to investment appraisal, risk, investment strategy and computer and statistical aids.