The document discusses valuation and dilapidation reports. It defines valuation as estimating the fair price or value of a property, and dilapidation as a state of disrepair of a building. It outlines the physical and economic life of buildings, and describes different types of waste including voluntary, permissive, equitable and ameliorating. It also discusses essential characteristics considered in valuations like location, demand and supply, layout and safety. Common valuation classifications and methods are described as market value, cost approach, income approach and comparative approach.