Financing and Valuing Commercial Property

You'll develop practical skills in commercial property analysis, financial modeling, valuation techniques, and market analysis. The program provides templates for financial modeling that you can apply directly to professional scenarios, helping you forecast potential returns more accurately and make data-driven investment decisions.

While the program examines commercial property asset types in the South African market specifically, the principles, financial modeling techniques, and valuation methodologies taught are broadly applicable to commercial property investment globally, with appropriate adjustments for local market conditions.

The program is taught by Dr. Saul Nurick, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Construction Economics and Management at the University of Cape Town, who brings academic expertise and practical knowledge of commercial property markets to the curriculum.

The program covers various commercial property asset types including office buildings, retail properties, industrial spaces, and mixed-use developments, as well as exploring alternative property investment opportunities beyond traditional commercial real estate.

The program provides practical templates for financial modeling and valuation that can be applied directly to professional scenarios. You'll be able to use property benchmarking tools and data analysis techniques to drive strategic investment decisions, helping you identify opportunities and forecast returns more accurately in your professional practice.