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The most commonly used methods for valuing real assets are:

1. Investment Method:
- This is based on discounted cash flow method taking into account the future cash flows that the real property can bring to the investor.
- Typically more prudent and least subjective of all and gives a fairer view of the realizable value of a property.

2. Comparative Method:

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There have been public protests for quite a while at a rise in the number of foreign nationals who have bought property in Goa. The state chief minister says he is going to urge the Union government to curtail the maximum duration of stay on a tourist visa, from the present six months to less than two months.

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LIC Housing Finance Ltd. and Money Matters Financial Services Ltd. are being probed by Central Bureau of Investigation. CBI is investigating loans that were given to a builder without proper documentation, and money that was misappropriated. Some LIC Housing executives and related people are being questioned, and raids are conducted around the country.

With the property markets booming and chances of its keeping up this optimum level for some more time, investors are concerned about value of their properties. You should take note of certain important points to get a better deal than expected. Current trends is to take as much furnished as possible a flat or house is so that you do not have to think in terms of spending on it.

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