Investment properties, including freehold and long leasehold properties, are those which are held either to earn rental income or for capital appreciation or both. Investment properties include property that is being constructed or developed for future use as an investment property.
Investment properties are initially recognised at cost which includes purchase cost and any directly attributable expenditure.
Investment properties whose fair value can be measured reliably are measured at fair value, based on the market valuations.
Any surplus or deficit on revaluation is recognised in the income statement as a fair value gains and losses.