The Financial Reporting Standards states that all assets with a finite life must be depreciated over their useful economic lives. The director is of the opinion that the residual value of invesment property will remain at least equal to the valuation shown in the financial statements due to the policy of regular repairs and renovations. On this basis no charge is made in respect of investment property.
Although the Companies Act requires all fixed assets to be depreciated, the directors consider a departure is necessary in order for the accounts to show a true and fair view. The depreciation that might otherwise have been charged is considered to be immaterial to the accounts as a whole.