Sachwertverfahren – When do I need the capitalised earnings value method and the asset value method? When do I need an asset value method? What is the asset value of a property? How is the building value determined? There are many questions to answer, the best answer is to have an expert on your side for property valuation.

Material value calculation – simply explained with the most important tips

Buildings and outdoor facilities are valued for the asset value. The asset value method is primarily used for properties not traded on the rental market. Tangible values are determined for owner-occupied single-family houses, whereby the property is also valued using the comparative value method.

The calculation first uses the standard land value to determine the market value of the land, then the real value of the building is added.

The real value of the building is calculated on the basis of the building’s production costs less any reductions for age. The real value of the land (market value of the land) and the real value of the building are added together and multiplied by a real value factor.

The calculation of the asset value factor is based on the building type, the preliminary asset value and the standard land value. The total tangible asset value determined in this way indicates the financial resources that would be required to rebuild the property.

Calculation example: tangible value

For the calculation of the tangible value of a property, we assume the following data as an example:

• Land value: 100.000 Euro
• Real value of the building: 150,000 euros
• Material value factor: 0.5

This results in the following calculation:

Value in kind = (100,000 Euro + 150,000 Euro) * 0.5 = 125,000 Euro

When does the asset value method find the most application?

The asset value method is the most frequently used valuation method for owner-occupied real estate. The asset value method is used to determine the value of owner-occupied condominiums, single-family houses and two-family houses separately from the value of the associated share of the land. It is one of the most complicated procedures, because special circumstances, such as damage or the need for renovation, are also included in the determination of the asset value and reduce the value accordingly. The land value is determined using the standard land value table for the respective region.

Valuation for the sale of real estate

All important information about the valuation of real estate sales summarized for you: Valuing a property.

Income approach: Breakdown of market value & building income value

The capitalised earnings value method divides the property into the market value of the land and the building income value.

Land value interest = 7 percent * 100,000 euros = 7,000 euros

Building income value = 5,600 Euro * 12.50 (multiplier) = 70,000 Euro

This includes rental income, maintenance costs and costs for managing the land and building. Accordingly, the rental income less the management costs and the land value including its interest are compared.

• Capitalised earnings method

Comparative value method: Comparison of similar properties

The comparative value method compares your property with similar properties. It is used in particular for the sale of owner-occupied apartments and houses. The comparative value can also be determined for undeveloped land.

Price per square metre of the comparable property = 300,000 Euro / 100 sqm = 3,000 Euro per sqm

Purchase price of the property to be valued = 3,000 Euro * 200 sqm = 600,000 Euro

Only properties in similar locations and with a comparable layout are considered in the comparison. The properties included in the valuation should come from the immediate vicinity of the residential property. The comparative value method is considered to be particularly realistic. It is frequently used to determine the value of properties because the locations are relatively comparable from a regional point of view.

• Comparative value procedure

Value appraisal (costs)

Who prepares appraisals for real estate? What does a house appraiser cost? What does an appraiser for old buildings cost? Unless legal regulations require the appointment of an expert, a real estate appraisal will provide you with a realistic valuation of your property in the regional and national market. We provide timely and accurate valuations of land, residential and commercial properties.

However, if the valuation is to be presented in court, for example in the case of a divorce, experts must be consulted for a fee. The residential or rental property is inspected on site. As a rule, both a written and a digital copy of the appraisal are issued.

• Valuation report