Post by International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC)

📢 New IVSC Perspectives Paper: "Mind the Gap: Exploring the Divergence in Public and Private Real Estate Markets" Why do listed real estate investment trusts (REITs) and private property funds often report different values – despite holding similar assets? The IVSC’s latest Perspectives Paper unpacks the growing valuation gap between public and private real estate markets. It explores how factors like market sentiment, valuation timing, basis of value, and investor behaviour can all contribute to divergence – and what this means for valuation credibility, transparency, and trust. This is a must-read for valuation professionals, investors, and regulators navigating today’s complex real estate landscape. 📘 Key insights include: ✅ The role of valuation governance and frequency ✅ Public vs. private investor profiles and risk outlooks ✅ Information asymmetry and pricing volatility ✅ How IVS helps interpret and adjust for these differences 📥 Read the full paper and join the conversation: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eqVFd2gS ✉️ We welcome your feedback via email and in the comments: [email protected] #IVSC #Valuation #RealEstate #IVS #REITs #PrivateMarkets #Standards #Governance #Transparency