CertRVL619 Exam Information and Outline
Certificate in Residential Valuation (Level 6)
Syllabus Update Checked on: October 30, 2026
CertRVL619 Exam Syllabus & Study Guide
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The information below reflects the 2026 syllabus defined by
ABBE.
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- Assessment
- Examinations and portfolio of valuation reports
- Valuation Principles
- Concepts of market value and bases of value
- RICS Valuation – Global Standards (Red Book) and UK national supplement
- Valuation Methods
- Comparable method and adjustment of evidence
- Investment method for residential investments
- Residual and cost approaches
- Mortgage Lending Valuations
- Lender requirements and UK Finance Mortgage Lenders Handbook
- Reinstatement cost assessments for insurance
- Factors Affecting Value
- Location, tenure, condition, size and amenities
- Leasehold issues: lease length, ground rent, service charges
- Environmental and planning considerations
- Construction Awareness for Valuers
- Recognising defects and non-standard construction
- Legal and Professional Framework
- Duty of care, negligence and liability
- Valuer Registration, conflicts of interest and ethics
- Report Writing and File Management