Factors for Valuation of Land
1. Location As they say, in real estate, its location, location and location. The biggest factor in land valuation is the location of land. Land in an urban area is more expensive than rural land, value of land in city centre is higher than the land in outskirts. 2. Usage A commercial land is more valuable than residential or industrial land. Similarly, residential and industrial lands are more valuable than agricultural land. Hence, it is important to determine the usage of land to evaluate its price. 3. Size Smaller residential plot sizes generally fetch higher per unit rate as compared to larger plots because of affordability reasons. However, if the land can be used for industrial or commercial purposes, larger plot sizes may command a premium. 4. Shape Generally, square or rectangular plots are preferred over irregular shapes. Hence, regular shaped plots of land command higher prices. 5. Level If the level of land is higher than the adjacent road, it will be difficult to lay wat