Bayfield Training and the University of Cambridge Department of Land Economy

This prestigious eight-week online Real Estate course is suitable for modellers new to Real Estate and experienced Real Estate Analysts looking to formalise their skill set. This course will equip you with skills to start building your own financial models and the certificate will give your employers and colleagues reassurance of your expertise.

If you want to enhance your financial modelling skills over an extended period, the Real Estate Financial Modelling Certificate is the course for you.

This online real estate course has been put together exclusively for the Real Estate Financial Modelling certificate, using state of the art digital resources such as animations, video-steps, digital whiteboard and video-interactions as well as the spreadsheets, text based resources and tutor contact you would expect from any of Bayfield Training’s classroom based courses.

Assessment is in the form of a guided model build exercise and written model appraisal. Participants benefit from an additional months access to the course platform after submission of the assessment.

On this course you will:

Become a competent model builder, building Real Estate Financial Models from scratch
Learn tricks and concepts from financial modelling experts with decades of experience in practice and academia
Learn how to use Real Estate Financial Models to make informed investment decisions
Learn at a consistent pace over 8 weeks allowing you to take the time to fully grasp this important skill

This course is suitable for:

Chartered Surveyors
Asset Managers
Financial Controllers
Financial Analysts
Investment Managers
Property Managers
Real Estate Students/Recent Graduates

Course Outline:

Module 1 - Economic Context

Introduction to Real Estate Asset Modelling and how it relates to and is distinct from Econometric Models.

Introduction to Real Estate Asset Modelling and how it relates to and is distinct from Econometric Models.
Why Real Estate Asset Modelling is important
Understanding the occupier, asset and development markets and the relevant modelling approaches for each
Real Estate Sub-Sector Key Performance Indicators
Introduction to conventional valuations and financial mathematics
Understanding and minimising errors in Financial Models

Module 2 - Cash Flow Fundamentals

Constructing a financial model from first principles.

Understanding all the components of a basic cash flow model
Understand why Corporate Finance Models and Real Estate Models are different
Financial Model Design
Making the link between valuations, income mathematics and discounted cash flows
Internal Rate of Return, Net Present Value,Worth and other metrics
Features and techniques to aid fast model building

Module 3 - Developing the Cash Flow

Adapting financial models for different periodicities and building rent functions for different rent behaviour.

Understanding how leases vary with respect to rent over time: Rent Reviews, Break Clauses, Rent Free Periods, Lease Expiries etc.
Developing the concept of a Rent Function in Excel
Logic mathematics and Logic functions
Projecting rent to adapt to different lease contracts and growth patterns
Alternative solutions to Logic functions
Comparative analysis of lease structures in different jurisdictions and adapting financial models

Module 4 - Real Estate Data

Understanding the different sources of data, constructing basic time series models and recognising basic patterns.

Key Property market indicators
Characteristics and application of key input metrics for Real Estate Appraisals
Understanding the eight components of Real Estate Price Dynamics
Awareness of the different sources of data
Reading and using general property market reports
Constructing basic time series models and recognising basic patterns

Module 5 - Development Appraisals

Constructing a development appraisal from first principles and understanding development return metrics.

Understanding the key components of a development project
Understanding the difference between development and investment appraisals
Residual Appraisals and Profit Calculations
Cost orientated cash flows and phased sales
Cumulative construction cost patterns: incidental, fixed, loaded and S-curve
Development return metrics and Modified IRRs

Module 6 - Multi-let Cash Flows

Constructing an advanced multi-let cash flow model and learn different techniques to build flexible rent functions.

Multi-let and portfolio model design principles
Building complex date functions and date series
The three multi-let rent projection techniques
Perpendicular Rent Functions
Incorporate advanced rent adjustments into the Rent Function
Incorporate sector and period varying rental growth rates
Simplifying OPEX and CAPEX projections
Discounting techniques on complex and volatile cash flows

Module 7 - Project Finance

Constructing a flexible Real Estate Debt Finance model.

Revision of the Mathematics of amortisation and debt finance
Basic senior debt models and geared net cash flow
LTV, IRR and Interest Rate Dynamics
Flexible term, repayment options and deferred interest
Loan covenant tests
Understanding different tranches of debt
Understanding how complex debt structures impact the returns to different parties

Module 8 - Model Interpretation and Risk Analysis

Learn how to read, analyse and report on real estate financial models.

Understand how to read models and develop an investment narrative
Visualise model outputs using graph functions, conditional formatting, dynamic symbols and dashboards
Learn how to use built-in Sensitivity, Scenario Analysis tools and third-party add-ins
Learn how to construct varied project scenarios in a systematic way
Introduction to Monte Carlo Analysis and VBA
Optimising sale dates and other parameters
Create well written, attractive and persuasive reports

Included in the Course

Bayfield Training and University of Cambridge Accredited Certificate & LinkedIn Proficiency Badge
64 CPD Hours
1 Month Post-Course Access to the Digital Platform - 12 Months Post-Course Access to the Platform can be purchased for an additional fee
Course Files
Q&A Webinars and Guest Speaker Webinars
Further Learning Resources (Reading, Files and Videos)
Post Course Support - Two Months of Questions & Answers

2024 Cohort Dates Include:

3rd June to 29th July
5th August to 25th September 2024
30th September to 25th November

For more information, please contact Sam on the Bayfield Training Sales team:

E - s.musgrave@bayfieldtraining.com

T - 01223 517851

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University of Cambridge and Bayfield Training

University of Cambridge & Bayfield Training - Real Estate Financial Modelling Certificate (Online Self-Study)