Countries

Efficiently manage your valuation projects by setting up country-specific information. This page allows you to add and manage countries within your system, linking each agency to their respective country. This setup is crucial for organizing and utilizing the relevant information for your assignments. After adding countries, you will also have the opportunity to specify cities to tailor the system to your needs further.

1 - Country List

Country List - Page

1. Add Country: Clicking this button allows you to add a new country to the system, opening the country editing form.

2. Total Countries: Displays the total number of countries currently saved in the InterVal system.

3. Used in Valuations: Shows the number of countries that are currently being used in ongoing valuation processes within the platform.

4. Country List: This table lists all the countries saved in the system. Each row represents a single country and its associated information.

5. Add City: Clicking the "+" button next to a country allows you to add a new city within that specific country.

6. Actions: The "Edit" button opens the country editing form, allowing you to modify the country's details. The "Delete" button removes the country from the system, but only if it doesn't have any cities associated with it.

2 - Country Edit Form

Country Editing Form

1. Country Name: This field allows you to input or edit the name of the country.

2. VAT: Enter the Value Added Tax (VAT) percentage applicable to the country.

3. Official Currency: Select the official currency used in the country from the dropdown menu.

4. Default Timezone: Choose the default timezone for the country from the available options.

5. VPGA10 Matters: VPGA10 refers to the "Matters that may give rise to material valuation uncertainty" section in the RICS Valuation - Global Standards (Red Book). It requires valuers to identify and highlight any factors that could lead to material uncertainty in the valuation. For example, in France, complex and varying regulations across different regions, such as rent control measures and zoning restrictions, may impact property values and lead to valuation uncertainty.

6. Add VPGA10 Matter: Clicking the "+" button allows you to add additional VPGA10 matters specific to the country.

7. Delete VPGA10 Matter: Clicking the "-" button next to a VPGA10 matter removes it from the list.

8. Country Status of Public Domain Information: This field is used to describe the accessibility, reliability, and completeness of public domain information related to property transactions and ownership in the country. For example, in France, public domain information is generally well-maintained and accessible through various government agencies and online platforms. However, the level of detail and ease of access may differ depending on the location and type of property.

9. Cancel: Clicking this button discards any unsaved changes made to the country's details and closes the editing form.

10. Save: Clicking the "Save" button applies the changes made to the country's information and closes the editing form.