Real Property Analyst

Learn British Columbia real estate law and professional standards of conduct. Topics include the judicial system, torts, contracts, agency, interests in land, title registration, property transactions, mortgages, stratas, residential and commercial tenancies, land use regulation, and professional responsibility. This course meets Appraisal Institute of Canada and UBC BUSI 111 requirements.

Learn concepts and techniques for appraising real estate value. This course is designed for persons who want to work in the areas of appraisal and assessment. Topics include the appraisal profession, the appraisal process, property analysis, market and use analysis, approaches to value, value reconciliation, and report writing. This course meets Appraisal Institute of Canada and UBC BUSI 330 requirements.

This course covers valuation techniques for income-producing real estate, including the income method of appraisal, tax consequences of real property ownership, and portfolio analysis methodology. A personal computer with spreadsheet software and a Hewlett Packard (HP) 10B II calculator are required. This course meets Appraisal Institute of Canada and UBC BUSI 331 requirements.Prerequisites: Prior completion of Real Estate Mathematics (UBC BUSI 121) and Real Estate Appraisal (UBC BUSI 330).

Students will examine the Canadian mortgage market and apply the principles of real estate financial analysis to a variety of topics, including: residential and commercial loan underwriting, loan refinancing, and creative real estate financing methods. This course meets UBC BUSI 221 requirements.Prerequisites:Real Estate Mathematics (UBC BUSI 121)Note: Please bring your HP 10BII financial calculator to the first class.

This course introduces the techniques of investment and statistical analysis in a real estate context. Topics include statistical techniques, cash flow analysis, discounting, compounding, and the mathematics of real estate finance and investment analysis. There is also a brief overview of graphing and surveying. This course meets Appraisal Institute of Canada and UBC BUSI 121 requirements.Note: Bring your Hewlett Packard (HP) 10B11 financial calculator to the first class.

This is a concise course on commercial tenancies and commercial leases in BC. Emphasis is placed on understanding and interpreting lease documents related to a variety of property types, including office and retail. The course is suitable for property managers, building managers, commercial landlords, and those who plan to rent commercial space.

This course is a practical overview of the real estate development process. Topics include development planning and feasibility; site selection, acquisition, and due diligence; financing, insurance, and construction; project design and marketing; and holding the finished project. Emphasis is placed on feasibility analysis with particular attention to projects under $5 million.

Learn how houses are sited, designed, and constructed in Canada, plus how factors such as design, material selection, and construction type affect their value. Discover how to identify and evaluate problems due to design, construction, or deterioration, their effect on value, and how problems should be reported.Note: This course meets Appraisal Institute of Canada and UBC BUSI 400 requirements.

Explore the history of social and affordable housing in BC and examine current government policy and social housing conditions. Management topics include: financial planning and budgets; operations and purchasing; risk and insurance; and working with staff, volunteers, and tenants. This is an introductory course for anyone involved in social housing operations or development.

This course is not offered at this time. Please email real-estate@langara.ca for details.

This course is an in-depth study of contemporary social housing management issues and challenges, with a particular focus on social housing in BC. Major topics include assessing housing needs, redeveloping the housing stock, creating development partnerships, tenant support programs, community relations, and financial management. Each student will complete a major project offering analysis and recommendations on a contemporary management problem.Prerequisites: Social and Affordable Housing in BC or permission from the instructor.

This is an introduction to the issues, concepts, and theories of micro and macroeconomics. This course provides practice in applying economic reasoning to decision-making and forecasting problems in business, industry, and government.

A practical introduction to the selection and management of income-producing real estate. This includes: multi-unit rental houses, apartment buildings, condominiums, and other investment properties. Students will examine sample investments on the basis of estimated net income, market value growth, deferred maintenance, routine maintenance, tenancy agreements, tenant relations, and strata versus non-strata ownership. A strong emphasis is placed on personal investment objectives.

Should you buy a residential condo unit as a rental property investment? What are the biggest mistakes of condo investing? What are your rights and responsibilities as an owner and a landlord in a condo complex? What are your monthly and annual expenses? How do you estimate your return on investment? This course answers these questions and more.

Learn the basics of selecting and operating a commercial property investment. Property types include: retail, office, medical, industrial, and commercial strata. Topics include: leases and leasing agents, tenant mix, tenant relations, management, budgets, and maintaining the property to maximize value and income.