Investment properties are properties held to earn rentals and/or for capital appreciation. Investment properties are initially
measured at cost, including transaction costs. Subsequently investment properties whose fair value can be measured reliably
without undue cost or effort on an on-going basis are measured at fair value.
Gains and losses arising from changes in the fair value of investment properties are included in profit and loss in the period in
which they arise. Investment property is shown at most recent valuation. Any aggregate surplus or deficit arising from
changes in fair value is recognised in profit or loss.
No depreciation is provided on investment properties as a result of FRS 102 section 16, this represents adeparture from the
requirements of the Companies Act. In the opinion of the directors these properties are held primarily for their investment
potential and so their current value is of more significance than any measure consumption and to depreciate them would not
give a true and fair view.
However, the amount of depreciation cannot reasonably be quantified and the amount which might otherwise have been
shown cannot be separated or quantified