Fixed Asset Managers - American Appraisal

American Appraisal assists clients in all phases of the industrial asset cycle, from the planning and investment appraisal phase, through the ongoing asset management phase to realisation or replacement. The successful development and management of industrial assets is vital to our clients. Our work enables them to maximise the investment yields on many types of asset. For examples please view What we value.

During the planning and investment appraisal phase, our clients require us to provide analyses of the industrial assets in order to assist them with their investment decision. At this stage our work involves:

Site investigations and analysis of the characteristics of the property/assets
Identification of the reference market including a study of the competing property/assets
Determination of the costs and revenues of the project and preparation of the Business Plan
Building the economic-financial evaluation model
Calculation of profitability and investment analysis
Reconciliation of appraisal approaches to arrive at conclusion

During the ongoing asset management phase we assist clients with the strategic management of their portfolio. We focus on the economic cash-flows attributable to the asset in order to arrive at investment/divestment decisions in line with the medium and long term strategies. Our services include:

Assisting in the overall development and implementation of the asset management plan
Updating property records based on current year capital asset additions, disposals and retirements
Investment analysis including carrying out monthly, quarterly or annual valuations of customer portfolios
Reviewing fixed asset management systems, suggesting areas for development and ensuring systems are in place which can project when replacement will be required
Assisting in the creation of a single property records system that highlights whether to replace or keep equipment
Assistance in obtaining or disbursing financings including drafting contracts
Analysing operational and maintenance costs and monitoring changes of vacant space
Performing life cycle cost estimates to establish costs related to the acquisition and disposal of real property assets
Ensuring properties comply with current land and construction regulations including structural surveys and safety certifications

For clients who are considering the realisation or replacement of an industrial asset, we assist them by:

Performing a realisation analysis of the equity value inherent in real estate assets
Building financial models to calculate the most profitable strategic options for a clients assets

In contrast to the managers and auditors of investment portfolios, American Appraisal has no conflicts of interest. We have led the industry in value and cost information services for more than a quarter century. In addition to their significant valuation and cross industry expertise, our professionals have experience with all major property records software systems and are experts in fixed asset accounting, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and tax regulations.