Real property is a piece of land with natural or artificial improvements permanently attached to it, including buildings, roads, utility lines, and other infrastructure. Real property also includes rights and interests in property, such as title, use, and transfer of land and leasehold interests.
The valuation of real property, in contrast to movable property, does not involve the valuation of the object itself but rather the right to own it.
This is because, when real property is sold or the right is transferred in any other way, the property itself does not change its geographical location; only the owner, who subsequently has rights to the property, changes.
A real property valuation is necessary for almost any kind of operation involving the property. This includes buying and selling, renting, pledging, dividing property, or obtaining a mortgage loan from a bank.
The need for property evaluation also arises before making decisions on construction or reconstruction. For companies, appraising real property is essential when including property in the authorized capital of the firm.
Additionally, valuations are needed when making decisions about the further use of real property, such as attracting investors to a project or changing the purpose of the object.
Real property valuations may be conducted for the following main purposes: