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A developer in Queensland is considering purchasing a site for a residential subdivision. A valuer using the residual (hypothetical development) method would calculate the site's value by:

Correct Answer

A) Taking the completed project's gross realisation and deducting costs, profit and holding costs

The residual (hypothetical development) method works backwards from the expected gross realisation of the completed project, deducting all development costs (construction, professional fees, finance, marketing), the developer's profit margin, and holding costs to arrive at the residual land value.

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A
Taking the completed project's gross realisation and deducting costs, profit and holding costs
B
Comparing the site with recent sales of similar vacant land nearby and adjusting for differences
C
Capitalising the rent the completed dwellings are expected to earn once let
D
Averaging the Valuer-General's site value with recent sale prices in the street

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residual methodgross realisationdevelopment feasibility
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