What Influences Property Value? (FutureLearn)

Offered by Deakin University,
What Influences Property Value? (FutureLearn)

Explore the factors that influence property values and house prices with this online course. Our homes provide shelter, sanctuary and comfort, but they’re also a source of wealth. So what makes some properties more valuable than others? Find out with this course.

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You’ll unlock the mystery of property values, looking at the influences that inflation and interest rates can have on house prices; and exploring the differences between price, market and investment values.
You’ll also learn about the influence proximity to various amenities have on property demand and demographics; and interpret data on property prices.

What topics will you cover?
Our homes provide shelter, sanctuary and comfort, but they’re also a source of wealth. This online course asked: what makes some properties more valuable than others?
In this course, we unlocked some of the mysteries of property values; reflected on whether house prices always rise; explored property related career options; considered the influence of interest rates and inflation on house prices; explored the influence of proximity to various amenities and demographics on property demand; and accessed and interpreted some data on property prices.
What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you'll be able to...

  • Become familiar with the language of property
  • Explore a variety of career and investment opportunities in property
  • Explore diverse characteristics of land that influence its value
  • Access and interpret some data on property prices
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