M4 U2 Activity Submission: Property Valuation Using Hedonic Models

This assignment focuses on applying hedonic modelling to evaluate property investments. The student, acting as an investor, analyzes two houses with different characteristics (floor space and view) to determine which offers better value for money. The assignment includes calculations of price per square meter, hedonic prices, and a final decision based on the investment goals. The student uses the provided hedonic equation to calculate the fair market value of each property, considering both floor area and the presence of a distinctive view. The solution demonstrates the application of the hedonic pricing model to make an informed investment decision, highlighting the importance of considering multiple attributes when assessing property value. The document provides a detailed step-by-step solution including calculations to support the investment decision.

MODULE 4 UNIT 2
Activity submission

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Learning outcome:
LO5: Conclude which property to purchase using hedonic modelling to assist in the
decision-making process.
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3. Question
You are an investor looking to purchase a house that provides the best value for money.
You examined some recent rigorous hedonic studies and formulated the following
equation for the fair market value of a house:
P = aX + bA
Where:
P = The fair market value of the house in pounds
X = The floor area of the house in square metres
A = A dummy variable equal to 1 if the house has a distinctive view and 0 if it does not
a = 2,500
b = 16,000
You have identified two similar properties in similar locations. Table 1 summarises the
characteristics (attributes) of these houses.
Table 1: House characteristics.
Floor space (m2) Distinctive view Asking price (£)
House A 120 No 299,000
House B 115 Yes 301,000
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1.1 Based only on the information about the floor space and price provided in Table 1
(assuming that you don’t know about the view), which house initially seems as though it
offers the better deal per square metre? Support your answer with calculations and limit
your answer (excluding calculations) to 30 words. Round your calculations to the nearest
pound.
Start writing here:
Price Per Square Feet of House A: £299,000/120m^2
Price Per Square Feet of House A: £2491.67.
And
Price Per Square Feet of House B: £301,000/115m^2
Price Per Square Feet of House B: £2617.39.
It is important to note that the price per square feet of House A is comparatively less and
would be well considered for investment or purchase purpose when compared in cost
terms that is price per square feet.
1.2 Calculate the hedonic prices of House A and House B, taking into account both the
square metreage and the presence or lack of a distinctive view.
Start writing here:
Hedonic Price of House A: P = aX + bA
Where:
P = The fair market value of the house in pounds
X = The floor area of the house in square metres
A = A dummy variable equal to 1 if the house has a distinctive view and 0 if it does not
a = 2,500
b = 16,000
P: 2,500*(120)+16,000*(0)
P: 2,500*120+0
P: £300,000.
Hedonic Price of House B: P = aX + bA
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Where:
P = The fair market value of the house in pounds
X = The floor area of the house in square metres
A = A dummy variable equal to 1 if the house has a distinctive view and 0 if it does not
a = 2,500
b = 16,000
P: 2,500*(115)+16,000*(1)
P: 2,500*115+16,000
P: £303,500.
1.3 Using your answers from 1.2, which house would you purchase, given your
investment goals (which is to maximise value)? Support your answer with calculations
and limit your answer (excluding calculations) to 50 words.
Start writing here:
Based on the values calculated that is from 1.2 its is well recommended that we should
well go for purchasing House B as the same is having a greater value creation
opportunity. As the actual price of House A according to Hedonic Price should be around
£300,000 but the same is around £ 299,000 giving the investor only £1,000 extra,
However, in the case of House B, the price of House B according to Hedonic Price
should be around £303,500 but the same is around £ 301,000 giving the investor only
£2,500 extra amount of benefit.
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