Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefit will flow to the company and the revenue can be reliably measured. Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received, excluding discounts, rebates, VAT and other sales taxes or duties. The following criteria must be met before income is recognised:
Rental income
Rental income arising from operating leases on properties owned by the Company is accounted for on a straight line basis over the period commencing on the later of the start of the lease or acquisition of the property by the Company, and ending on the end of the lease, unless it is reasonably certain that the break option will be exercised. Rental income revenue excludes service charges and other costs directly recoverable from tenants.
Sale of properties
Revenue from the sale of properties is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the properties have passed to the buyer, usually when legally binding contracts which are irrevocable and unconditional are exchanged. Revenue is, therefore, recognised when legal title passes to the purhcaser, on completion.
Sale of goods
Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have passed to the buyer (usually on dispatch of the goods), the amount of revenue can be measured reliably, it is possible that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the entity and the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.