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The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the International Property Tax Institute (IPTI) are pleased to announce their 12th Annual Caribbean Valuation and Construction Conference on October 22nd and 23rd, 2025. This year's theme will focus on Innovation and Collaboration in the field of Valuation and Construction.
Property tax is a crucial revenue source for local governments, ideally characterized by a broad tax base, minimal exemptions, and properties assessed at updated market values. Effective administration, appeal processes, and enforcement are key to generating sufficient revenue for services. However, in many countries, property taxes do not meet this ideal due to challenges like inadequate legislation, weak administration, or unpopularity. The Property Tax Conference scheduled on September 16 & 17, aims to explore global experiences in addressing these challenges, sharing insights from international experts on legislation, valuation, tax policy, and administration, with a focus on improving property tax systems.
The International Property Tax Institute (IPTI) and The International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) are pleased to announce that they will be presenting a joint Mass Appraisal Valuation Symposium 2025.
This webinar will provide a working overview of the discounted cash flow (DCF) technique in property assessment valuations. The panelist will provide an understanding of differences between direct capitalization and the DCF methods. They will offer suggestion an applicable application of DCF in a mass appraisal setting. The webinar will also provide attendees with a better understanding of the required inputs for a DCF calculations such as understanding appropriate income patterns, selection of yield rate and inclusion of reversionary value.
Municipalities play an important role in the property assessment world. This webinar will help Municipalities better understand the property assessment system and highlight their role in the process. The webinar will look at the importance of sharing data and how that data impacts the property valuation process. We will also highlight the importance of good property tax relief programs and delve into property tax planning discussing how valuers deal with future development and growth.
The management of property tax portfolios is very complex. Corporate managers oversee the complicated processes and are faced with many internal and external challenges. This includes dealing with budgeting, compliance, litigation and managing external experts. Dealing with multiple sources of information, limited access to data, lack of standardization, consistency and effective internal communication is also very challenging. This one-day workshop, hosted by IPTI’s Corporate Advisory Committee, will provide an opportunity for experience sharing and interactive discussion on effective ways to manage property tax portfolios.
This webinar will take the form of a panel discuss with representatives from assessing jurisdictions and property tax consulting firms. The panelist will discuss the importance of working collaboratively throughout the entire process with focus on data sharing, importance of pre-discussions and timing of exchanging documentation. Tax agents will outline their role in assisting clients to better understand the property assessment process and the key role they play in assuring fair and equitable property taxation.
This webinar will assist participants to better understand what AI and machine learning are and the various techniques that can be utilized in valuations for property tax purposes. The focus of the webinar will be on the use of AI in select assessment jurisdictions focusing on opportunities and challenges they faced. A case study will also be provided demonstrating how AI is being implemented in an assessment jurisdiction to produce valuations for assessment roll return.
Portfolio sales most often occur for investment grade properties. These sales often include many properties in a portfolio transfer. While typically comprising of similar asset class portfolio sales by large companies, institutions or REITs often involve several different asset classes. In an increasingly uncertain economic environment, some corporations are turning to their existing real estate as a source of liquidity, with the sale of portfolios becoming a common strategy. This webinar will explore these transactions, provide real examples, and propose best practice course of action for segregating out individual values for analysis. The webinar will also look at the use of portfolio sales in a mass appraisal setting and discuss adjustments that may be required.
Presented by the Institute of Municipal Assessors (IMA) and the International Property Tax Institute (IPTI), this virtual symposium will span two half-day sessions, offering a deep dive into the future of property valuations. Featuring expert-led discussions, the event will explore how emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning are transforming the valuation industry. Participants will gain insight into the evolving role of these innovations and their potential impact on valuation professionals worldwide, positioning them at the forefront of a rapidly changing landscape
Income and expense statements form the basis of the income approach. We will work through a detailed step-by-step review and reconstruction of income and expense statements from a valuator’s perspective. This is a practical webinar which focuses on actual case studies rather than theory. The panelists will look at what legitimate expenses associated with real property for inclusion in the net operating income. As well attendees will gain an understanding of different types of financial statements and the key definitions and concepts relating to financial reporting.
Farmland values are rising amidst urban expansion, environmental degradation, and shifting social norms. Cities grew large due to fertile soils, favorable climates, and natural harbors. As urbanization intensifies, property assessors and municipalities face new challenges in valuing land and setting policy. This talk explores how agriculture has influenced land use and property values, the complexities of valuing transitioning lands, and the impact of modern agricultural practices. We’ll present future scenarios, such as shifts in diet or climate change, and discuss the role of municipalities in land use planning and policy decisions. Gain insights into analyzing sales for farm valuations and the critical role of municipalities in sustainable land use.
This webinar will provide a working overview of the discounted cash flow (DCF) technique in property assessment valuations. The panelist will provide an understanding of differences between direct capitalization and the DCF methods. They will offer suggestion an applicable application of DCF in a mass appraisal setting. The webinar will also provide attendees with a better understanding of the required inputs for a DCF calculations such as understanding appropriate income patterns, selection of yield rate and inclusion of reversionary value.
Municipalities play an important role in the property assessment world. This webinar will help Municipalities better understand the property assessment system and highlight their role in the process. The webinar will look at the importance of sharing data and how that data impacts the property valuation process. We will also highlight the importance of good property tax relief programs and delve into property tax planning discussing how valuers deal with future development and growth.
This webinar will take the form of a panel discuss with representatives from assessing jurisdictions and property tax consulting firms. The panelist will discuss the importance of working collaboratively throughout the entire process with focus on data sharing, importance of pre-discussions and timing of exchanging documentation. Tax agents will outline their role in assisting clients to better understand the property assessment process and the key role they play in assuring fair and equitable property taxation.
This webinar will assist participants to better understand what AI and machine learning are and the various techniques that can be utilized in valuations for property tax purposes. The focus of the webinar will be on the use of AI in select assessment jurisdictions focusing on opportunities and challenges they faced. A case study will also be provided demonstrating how AI is being implemented in an assessment jurisdiction to produce valuations for assessment roll return.
Portfolio sales most often occur for investment grade properties. These sales often include many properties in a portfolio transfer. While typically comprising of similar asset class portfolio sales by large companies, institutions or REITs often involve several different asset classes. In an increasingly uncertain economic environment, some corporations are turning to their existing real estate as a source of liquidity, with the sale of portfolios becoming a common strategy. This webinar will explore these transactions, provide real examples, and propose best practice course of action for segregating out individual values for analysis. The webinar will also look at the use of portfolio sales in a mass appraisal setting and discuss adjustments that may be required.
Income and expense statements form the basis of the income approach. We will work through a detailed step-by-step review and reconstruction of income and expense statements from a valuator’s perspective. This is a practical webinar which focuses on actual case studies rather than theory. The panelists will look at what legitimate expenses associated with real property for inclusion in the net operating income. As well attendees will gain an understanding of different types of financial statements and the key definitions and concepts relating to financial reporting.
Farmland values are rising amidst urban expansion, environmental degradation, and shifting social norms. Cities grew large due to fertile soils, favorable climates, and natural harbors. As urbanization intensifies, property assessors and municipalities face new challenges in valuing land and setting policy. This talk explores how agriculture has influenced land use and property values, the complexities of valuing transitioning lands, and the impact of modern agricultural practices. We’ll present future scenarios, such as shifts in diet or climate change, and discuss the role of municipalities in land use planning and policy decisions. Gain insights into analyzing sales for farm valuations and the critical role of municipalities in sustainable land use.
The management of property tax portfolios is very complex. Corporate managers oversee the complicated processes and are faced with many internal and external challenges. This includes dealing with budgeting, compliance, litigation and managing external experts. Dealing with multiple sources of information, limited access to data, lack of standardization, consistency and effective internal communication is also very challenging. This one-day workshop, hosted by IPTI’s Corporate Advisory Committee, will provide an opportunity for experience sharing and interactive discussion on effective ways to manage property tax portfolios.
The International Property Tax Institute (IPTI) and The International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) are pleased to announce that they will be presenting a joint Mass Appraisal Valuation Symposium 2025.
Presented by the Institute of Municipal Assessors (IMA) and the International Property Tax Institute (IPTI), this virtual symposium will span two half-day sessions, offering a deep dive into the future of property valuations. Featuring expert-led discussions, the event will explore how emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning are transforming the valuation industry. Participants will gain insight into the evolving role of these innovations and their potential impact on valuation professionals worldwide, positioning them at the forefront of a rapidly changing landscape
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the International Property Tax Institute (IPTI) are pleased to announce their 12th Annual Caribbean Valuation and Construction Conference on October 22nd and 23rd, 2025. This year's theme will focus on Innovation and Collaboration in the field of Valuation and Construction.
Property tax is a crucial revenue source for local governments, ideally characterized by a broad tax base, minimal exemptions, and properties assessed at updated market values. Effective administration, appeal processes, and enforcement are key to generating sufficient revenue for services. However, in many countries, property taxes do not meet this ideal due to challenges like inadequate legislation, weak administration, or unpopularity. The Property Tax Conference scheduled on September 16 & 17, aims to explore global experiences in addressing these challenges, sharing insights from international experts on legislation, valuation, tax policy, and administration, with a focus on improving property tax systems.
